Nixon impeachment vote seen as a formality
In Washington, House Republicans signaling support for impeachment reduce the likelihood of Nixon surviving. Leaders like John Rhodes and Robert Bauman join others on the Judiciary Committee, with expectations of a Senate trial if the articles pass.
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Senate Republicans Weigh Delegation on Nixon Resignation
Senate Republicans debate sending a delegation to President Nixon amid rising impeachment concerns. Key figures including Hugh Scott John Tower and Robert Dole voiced increasing GOP sentiment toward resignation or stepping aside as impeachment prospects grow. The talks follow Nixon’s Watergate disclosures and broader political maneuvering in Congress and the White House.
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Retired Hazel Mitchell tours Palladium Times plant in Oswego
Hazel and Ed Mitchell of Oswego, with Mrs Mildred Harrington, tour the Palladium Times offices at 140 West First St. They praise the new facility during an Open House. John Runfola and Richard Griffin flank Mrs Mitchell as they view the keepsake open house edition. Runfola will cover Fulton for Barb Bartholomew on vacation for three weeks.
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Three Hannibal youths arrested after Oswego gun chase
A high speed pursuit by SUCO security officers led to a shootout injuring a suspect in Oswego Hospital's intensive care unit. George Dunsmoor 18 fled in a truck, prompting a chase with officers William Pesesky and Leo Boland. A 22 caliber pistol and 12 gauge shotgun were recovered. Daniel Franklin 17 of Hannibal RD 6 sustained wrist and chest wounds. he was moved to Crouse Irving after Oswego Hospital care.
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Haig Ford meet as Nixon resignation amid mounting pressure
White House Chief of Staff Alexander Haig Jr and Vice President Gerald Ford held a private hour long discussion about the crisis with Nixon looming resignation a possibility according to Ford press secretary Paul Miltich. In Washington sources say resignation remains a possibility amid the mounting pressure from the Watergate upheaval. In Washington a separate disaster report notes a tank car explosion near Wenatchee Washington killed two and injured sixty six with fires and homes damaged.
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Brothers charged in Carrasco escape plot in Huntsville
San Antonio brothers Don Michael Colsten 27 and William Colsten 34 were charged with aiding and abetting Fred Gomez Carrasco in his fatal attempt to break out of Huntsville Prison. Bond was set at $100000 each Tuesday night.
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Texas lawyer pleads guilty in Connally bribery case
Jake Jacobsen pleaded guilty to bribing his former friend John B. Connally with 10000 dollars. In return prosecutors dropped a seven count indictment in an unrelated San Angelo savings and loan case and will not pursue further charges related to matters already investigated.
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Syracuse Herald-Journal calls for Nixon resignation
The Syracuse Herald Journal, a longtime Nixon backer, fronts a front page editorial urging the President to resign after admitting to evidence of a serious offense. The paper says the evidence is now known to the American people.
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Local Weather Report and Forecast Snapshot
Local 24 hour period ended 8 a.m. high 77 mean 67 low 57 with 0 precipitation and 30.25 pressure. Relative humidity 85 percent wind S 346 sunset 8.22 sunrise 6.03. Forecast sunny today high 80 to 85 mainly clear tonight low around 60 increasing clouds and warm with high 80 to 85. Variable wind five to fifteen miles an hour. Chance of precipitation near zero today ten percent tonight twenty percent Thursday.
Greek Cypriot troops pull back under fire near Lapithos
Greek Cypriot forces retreated without return fire as Turkish infantry pressed attacks along the northern coast near Vassilia, with shelling hitting hotels and homes. A Greek officer said 58 engineers mining Lapithos were trapped, and several men swam to Vassilia seeking safety.
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Tightrope Dare Across World Trade Center Towers
Professional French stuntman Philippe Petit walked a tightrope between the 110 story World Trade Center towers in New York City. He moved about ten feet from the second roof before returning to the first as police surrounded the scene and he was taken for observation.
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House Votes 300 Million Cut In Aid To South Vietnam
The House approved an 83.4 billion defense bill cutting U S military aid to South Vietnam by 300 million to 700 million total. The vote 350 to 43 sent the measure to the Senate as supporters said the cut would press Thieu to negotiate a political settlement with Hanoi and the Viet Cong.
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D-Ga
Robert N. Giaimo
D-Conn
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Vietnam
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Henry A. Kissinger
Ford aides prepare staff for presidency transition
Detriot AP reports Ford aides say he has signaled staff to begin preparations for his likely presidential succession if Nixon leaves office. The Detroit Free Press notes aides, who declined to be named, say they have authorization to draft petty and personnel proposals Ford would handle in the White House.
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Nixon Hopes to Rally Support Amid Impeachment Fears
President Nixon pledges to fight removal in a Senate trial as White House aides acknowledge a possible resignation remains a viable option. Officials describe a mood of uncertainty about the President's future and whether the constitutional process could involve the 25th Amendment or a resignation.
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Listen Intently meeting in the White House Tuesday
President Nixon summoned his cabinet to give a personal account of his statement at a White House meeting on Tuesday. The session aimed to clarify the administration's position and address questions about the earlier remarks.
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Israeli Jets Strike Southern Lebanon in Overnight Raid
Israeli Air Force jets hit targets in southern Lebanon near Hareba Junction early today after a border gunnery exchange lasting about an hour. The raid, Israel’s second in two weeks, began around 1 a.m. with airstrikes on suspected outposts. no casualties were reported.
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