Rhodes says Nixon era greatest despite Watergate
Rep. John Rhodes says Nixon era was probably one of the greatest in history if Watergate is disregarded. He predicts Ford could become House minority leader if Ford is confirmed as vice president and tells a GOP fundraising crowd Democrats should thank Nixon instead of pursuing impeachment.
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Stateline, Nev
UPI
John Rhodes
Rariz
Gerald Ford
R-Mich
House
Congress
Ford
Nixon
Rhodes
World soybean output climbs to record 2.1 billion bushels in 1973
The Agriculture Department reports world soybean production rising 22 percent to about 2.1 billion bushels in 1973. The United States, the top producer, sees a 24 percent gain to a record near 1.6 billion bushels.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
United States
Actress Sue Lyon Hospitalized Amid Wedding Plans
Sue Lyon was hospitalized in Canon City Colorado for strep throat and fatigue after expressing near nervous collapse warnings. The 27 year old actress was in town to marry inmate Cotton Adamson who faces concurrent 20 to 40 year terms for second degree murder and aggravated robbery.
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Canon City
Colo
UPI
Sue Lyon
Miss Lyon
Colorado State Prison
St. Thomas More Hospital
Cotton Adamson
Egypt Israel Talks Open Path to Peace Says Israeli Leader
A UPI report says a convoy of dusty trucks arrived in the Sinai with relief supplies for trapped Arab soldiers after the first direct Israeli Egyptian talks in 17 years. Israel praised the talks as a good start but complained of alleged U.S. pressure for truce concessions. Fighting persisted with Israel claiming three Egyptian helicopters shot down today over the Sinai.
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United Press International
Sinai Desert
Israel
Sinai
Probing Tricia Nixon Cox Taxes and Trusts
Investigators assess whether Tricia Nixon Cox profited from Florida land sales by her father and omits gains on her tax return. Newsweek reports three undisclosed trusts tied to President Nixon, controlled by Haldeman and Ehrlichman, are under review. White House calls the report false and part of a witch hunt.
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Washington
UPI
Tricia Nixon Cox
Florida
Newsweek
White House
H.R. Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
Weather and notices from Norwalk area
Cloudy cool with showers tonight and highs in 45 to 50. Norwalk forecast shows 54/45 and .42 inches precipitation. Marriage licenses list six couples including King Cole and Hicks Oney. Births report two local boys. Deaths note three residents including Esther Holman.
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Norwalk
Robert E. King
Greenwich
Bonnie L. Cole
Larry D. Maye
Ashland
Rebecca M. Whitaker
Larry Hicks
Sherry L. Oney
Javis Mann
Willard
Helen R. Deppen
New London
Richard C. Hilbold
Toledo
Mary I. Byron
Wakeman
Women Seek Public Hearing On Shady Lane Home
Norwalk residents circulate petitions calling for a public hearing with Huron County Commissioners about Shady Lane Home conditions. Eight women former employees alleged improper medication and limited physician access, while officials found no cause for action and refused to meet them. Eva Andres, reinstated as Nurses Aide, awaits back pay of 600 dollars and possible November return.
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Huron County Commissioners
Shady Lane
Norwalk
Pat Kehle
Iehle
Laible
Eva Andres
Nixon Aide Proposes More TV Networks
Patrick Buchanan, a Nixon aide, urged breaking up network dominance over information and ideas. He favored legislation to increase TV competition, proposing up to eight networks, and argued the First Amendment enables both sides of public debate. White House aides share concerns about media segments while networks deny fault.
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Washington
UPI
Patrick Buchanan
Buchanan
Nixon
CBS
White House
United States
Norwalk Voters Decide Tax Hike For Community Center
Norwalk residents head to the polls on November 6 to decide a proposed income tax increase from 0.5 to 0.75 percent to fund a new community center. Voters would back phased construction including an indoor pool and year round facilities for all ages on a 33 acre Woodlawn Avenue site.
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Janet Conway
Norwalk
James Ewell
Norwalk Community Center Corp
Norwalk Truck Lines
Milan Avenue
Huron County Commissioners
Woodlawn Avenue
LaConte
Thurman J. Peabody
Ewell
Woodlawn
Monroe Street
Elyria
Tragedy as boy trapped in sunken trawler off Devon coast
Royal Navy divers abandoned rescue of Kevin Crocker aged 13 after a trawler sank 170 feet below the Atlantic near Salcombe. Four crewmen escaped, while Kevin slept in the cabin when Catherine Allen capsized. Coast guards said there was no air pocket and no hope he survives. A Torquay skipper recalled efforts to save him. A separate Norwalk notice invites women to a 1:30 p.m. fitness class at the recreation center.
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Salcombe
England
UPI
Royal Navy
Atlantic
Devon
Coast Guard
Kevin Crocker
Catherine Allen
Kevin
Alan Jakes
Torquay
Jakes
Money Stolen From Home In Norwalk
Police investigate grand larceny at 92 Parsons St. Donald Schroeder reports missing money from his residence at 1 07 a m Sunday. Details and amount withheld by investigators. Schroeders refuse to comment.
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Norwalk
Donald Schroeder
Parsons St
Schroeder
Police Nab 11 Teens in Southside Pot Raid
Norwalk police arrested eight boys and three girls aged 14 to 17 during a Friday night raid on a south side shack. About $40 worth of marijuana and utensils were seized. ten juveniles were released to parents, one runaway girl was returned to relatives.
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Norwalk City
South Side
Donald Ratliff
New Carlisle
Short
Wayne Goodsite
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