Nixon freezes all retail prices for 60 days
President Nixon announced a 60 day price freeze on all consumer goods and services excluding wages rents interest dividends and raw farm products. The measure begins immediately and runs through August 12 unless extended with new controls to stabilize food and gasoline prices. Congress may need to approve export controls and related provisions as Phase 4 replaces the failed Phase 3 system.
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Nixon set to unveil Dirksen Center cornerstone in Pekin
Preparations continue in Pekin for President Nixon to be honored guest at the cornerstone unveiling of the Dirksen Congressional Research Center and Pekin Public Library on June 15. Platforms and bleachers have been erected for attendees at the construction site.
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Magruder admits involvement in Watergate wiretap planning
Jeb Stuart Magruder confesses to involvement in the Watergate wiretap planning and cover up, stating President Nixon had no knowledge of the errors. He testifies with limited immunity and says he will name others who participated, detailing meetings and prior sworn accounts.
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GOP Maintains Two to One Edge in Contributions
The Republican National Committee reports $1.4 million in contributions from March 1 to May 31, outpacing the Democratic National Committee's $632,580. Both parties show similar cash on May 31, while Democrats carry debts of $78,000 short and $4 million long term versus Republicans who report $78,581 in back bills. RN Associates, handling large gifts, shows $122,663 since March 1 mostly late May, still far from the $1 million 1973 target.
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Three Georgia Men Die in New York Route 87 Crash
Three Georgia men aged 18 19 and 31 were killed when their car left Interstate 87 the Northway in Elizabethtown New York and struck a bridge abutment State Police said Names and hometowns were withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Brando Suffered Hand Infection After Photographer Incident
Marlon Brando 49 admitted to Manhattan hospital with a hand infection about 24 hours after photographer Ronald Galella said Brando struck him in Chinatown. Galella required stitches and jaw fracture treatment at Bellevue Hospital after the late night clash. Cavett’s secretary confirmed his show host discussed the incident with his producer.
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Rockefeller Signs Bill Banning Sex Discrimination in Credit Card Issuance
In Albany a new measure barring sex discrimination in issuing credit cards won approval after strong lobbying by women's groups. Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller signed the bill, with sponsors Assemblywoman Constance Cook and Senator Walter Langley outlining the basis for reform.
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Senators vow to curb bombing funds despite Kissinger plea
Senate critics insist on cutting off U S bombing funds in Cambodia despite Kissinger urging a finite time to seal a peace accord. Hugh Scott signals he will drop support after June, even if Hanoi keeps fighting. Kissinger briefed on new agreements signed in Paris with Le Duc Tho and South Vietnam.
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Viet Cong orders cease-fire in South Vietnam
The Viet Cong radio reports a cease-fire order to all Viet Cong units in South Vietnam effective at noon Friday Saigon time. The order follows a joint communique signed by the United States, North and South Vietnam and the Viet Cong in Paris. Saigon and Viet Cong commands are to issue the orders, with a similar Saigon side order planned.
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New York Opens Black Bass Season June 16
New York state announces the black bass fishing season begins June 16 for both large and small mouth bass, with some waters already open for special reasons under pilot provisions.
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Skylab 1 Photo Run Limited by Western Clouds
Skylab 1 astronauts Paul Weitz Charles Conrad Jr and Dr Joseph Kerwin completed the final earth resources pass on day 21 of their 28 day mission as cloud cover over the western United States disrupted many planned geologic and soil studies. Officials weighing a possible fourth space walk to install a sun shade decide late today whether to proceed with another repair and an extra shade.
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Blind man regains sight after 17 years sees wife and baby
Robert Bitts, 39, from Colorado, had a plastic prosthetic lens implanted at Mt Zion Hospital in June restoring sight after 17 years. He describes seeing wife Martha and their 6 month old son Ruben for the first time and notes the faces carry a new, detailed expression.
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Baby Included Stranded Overnight in Sandia Peak Cable Cars
Thirty eight people including a baby were stranded in two Sandia Peak cable cars above Albuquerque after a wind gust and a power outage lifted them from the drive cable. The cars remained suspended, with no danger of falling, while helicopters prepared to retrieve passengers.
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Montreal Votes to Build Olympic Village near Downtown
The Montreal City Council approves an 1800 unit Olympic Village on 50 acres of the 85 acre Viau Park golf course five miles from downtown for the 1976 Games. A coalition of over 100 groups forms to oppose the Viau Park site and gathers signatures city wide.
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Halperin sues Kissinger over White House leak case damages
Dr. Morton H. Halperin former national security aide files suit alleging an FBI tap on his home telephone occurred in 1969 1970 during a White House leak investigation. He also targets Henry Kissinger and other officials seeking damages. The case details the tapped lines and duration.
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Vatican Bans Variations in Mass Eucharistic Prayer
The Vatican forbids local variations of the central Mass prayer. A letter to bishops nationwide states all are bound to church formulas and reserves to the Vatican the power to introduce changes in the Eucharistic prayer used during consecration.
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End 24 Hour Walkout at Allied Chemical Facilities
Workers at two Allied Chemical Co. plants return to work after a 24 hour wildcat strike ends. United Steelworkers locals voted Wednesday night to accept a new contract proposal that had previously been rejected twice earlier in the week.
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Gasoline Tax Hike Seen Unlikely by Shultz
Washington Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz says an increase in the federal gasoline tax is very unlikely. He had earlier said the administration was considering a hike in the 4 cent per gallon excise tax to curb gasoline usage during the shortage.
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Spelling Bee Champion Barrie Trinkle Crowned National Winner
Fort Worth Texas thirteen year old Barrie Trinkle won the 46th National Spelling Bee. She edged 14 year old Stephen Hayes of Oxon Hill Maryland after 17 rounds and 518 words. Trinkle spelled onomastics to eliminate her final opponent and vouchsafe to clinch the title.
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Carbon Monoxide Tied to Heart Attack Risk
A Toronto report says mounting evidence links carbon monoxide exposure to heart attack risk. Researchers at the University report findings presented Wednesday show CO may be a factor in cardiac events.
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