Nixon Homes Expenditure Account Reaches Near 10 Million
Officials released the fullest accounting of government outlays for Nixon residences showing about 10 million dollars spent over four and a half years mainly on the San Clemente California and Key Biscayne Florida properties. The funds were for protection and legitimate support of the President and aimed at dispelling perceived personal gain from such spending. Wheat futures rise above 4 dollars per bushel at Chicago Board of Trade marking sixth straight upward day amid foreign demand and a bullish harvest outlook.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
Key Biscayne
Fla
Chicago
UPS
Chicago Board of Trade
Ohio Real Estate Commission Criticized by Citizens Panel
A special citizens committee said the Ohio Real Estate Commission set itself above the law in at least four areas involving tests for real estate salesmen and brokers. Gov. Gilligan appointed the panel to review arrangements for such tests used by former governor Rhodes.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio Real Estate Commission
John J. Gilligan
James A. Rhodes
Ohio Bell rate hike approved by PUCO
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved a 98 million dollar rate increase for Ohio Bell Telephone Co. Residential customers face an 18 percent hike while business subscribers see a 23 percent rise. The plan was trimmed from an original 165 million request and had been approved by the company and most cities except Cleveland.
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Columbus
UPI
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
PUCO
Ohio Bell
Cleveland
Kidnappers Release Three in Buenos Aires Wave
In Buenos Aires a wave of abductions frees three captives on Monday while at least two more are seized. The year has seen over 100 reported kidnappings with ransoms from thousands to millions of dollars.
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Buenos Aires
API
Weather and public notices from Norwalk region August 7 1973
Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 60s and highs in the upper 80s with a 10 to 20 percent rain chance. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph, Norwalk highs 86 and low 63. Morning humidity 73 percent, afternoon 45 percent, evening 53 percent. No precipitation. Marriage license applications list several couples from Norwalk Bellevue and New London. Birth announced for Ralph Missler and spouse in Norwalk. Death of Harold D. Thomas, 69, Greenwich.
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Norwalk
Bombing Errors Hit Neak Luong Area in Cambodia
UPI reports two days of bombing mistakes by U S Air Force as government positions near Neak Luong were struck. casualty estimates range from about 100 killed and 300 wounded, with later figures suggesting more than 400 casualties from Monday's Neak Luong raid. Authorities launched an investigation into the incidents.
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U.S
Neak Luong
Cambodia
UPI
Phnom Penh
Indochina
Derailment Kills Hobo Near Berlin Heights
A westbound Norfolk and Western freight derailed near Berlin Heights killing a Rochester New York hobo riding a boxcar. The injured man died at Sandusky Memorial Hospital. the other rider was unhurt. Authorities continue crash investigations as track repairs begin. Meanwhile Vice President Spiro Agnew faces a Maryland bribery and tax fraud inquiry with reports of kickbacks tied to state contracts and GSA work.
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Berlin Heights
Norfolk and Western Railway
Rochester
N.Y
Baltimore
Ed Hahn
Darrow Road
Ford Motor Co
Lorain
Sandusky Memorial Hospital
Vermilion
Washington
UPI
Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
Agnew
Justice Department
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Wall Street Journal
Washington Post
New York Times
Journal
The
General Services Administration
GSA
White House
Nixon
the Post
Baltimore County
Kleindienst Warned Ehrlichman of Obstruction Risk in Watergate
Former Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst testified he warned John Ehrlichman last summer he could be charged with obstructing justice over efforts to direct the Watergate grand jury probe. He said Petersen, in charge of the criminal division, was pressured to intervene. Demonstrators interrupted the Senate Watergate hearing as eight people were escorted out.
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Washington
UPI
Richard G. Kleindienst
White House
John D. Ehrlichman
Kleindienst
Nixon
Ehrlichman
Henry E. Petersen
Justice Department
Petersen
Senate Watergate Committee
Senate
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
Capitol
Ervin
CIA
Fires Set In Rural Break In Burn House In Huron County
Three fires were set at the rural New London residence of Robert Norris after a Monday night burglary. Deputies and the Greenwich Fire Department responded as Chief Robert Seidel found three separate fires around 8 20 p m. Norris reported $250 in coins missing.
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New London
Huron County Sheriff's Department
Greenwich Fire Department
Robert Norris
Robert Seidel
Norris
Prices May Jump 10 Percent Next Week Says Council
The Cost of Living Council announced Phase IV rules allowing price increases of up to 10 percent or more on some items starting next week. Firms with $100 million plus in annual sales must provide 30 days notice for price hikes above base levels, while smaller firms may raise prices Sunday without notice.
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Washington
UPI
Cost of Living Council
Council
John T. Dunlop
Norwalk Man Wins Grand Champion at Oshkosh for Home Built Plane
Norwalk resident Jim Butler won the Grand Champion award at Oshkosh Wisconsin for his home built single seat aircraft in a field of about 400 entries. Butler spent over 5000 hours over six years designing and building the plane whose 18 ft 8 in wingspan and 16 ft 10 in length feature folding wings and a 100 horsepower Continental engine. The top speed is 225 mph and Butler had to have a friend haul the large trophy home due to limited plane space. a Popular Mechanics feature is planned. Butler is 53 and resides at 90 Old State Road South.
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Jim Butler
Norwalk
Experimental Aircraft Association
Oshkosh
Wis
Butler
Popular Mechanics
Old State Road South
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