Nixon Pick In Midst Of Trouble
William P. Clements Jr., President Nixon's choice for deputy secretary of defense, is enmeshed in a civil suit with fraud and conspiracy claims filed by Antonio A. Diaz of Buenos Aires. The case centers on a 4 year drilling contract in Argentina through Southeastern Drilling Co. now Sedco Inc. and the substantial profits cited by Diaz and alleged deductions. The suit, ongoing in Dallas federal court, threatens to collide with Clements' looming Senate confirmation hearings.
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William P. Clements Jr
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Pentagon
Clements
Southeastern Drilling Co
Associated Press
Dallas News
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U.S. District Court
Argentina
Southeastern
Sedco Inc
Sedeo
Antonio
A. Diaz
Buenos Aires
Diaz
Senate Armed Services Committee
Sedco
Stowaways Overcrowd RMS Pendennis Castle Cruise
Aboard the Pendennis Castle near Southampton, passengers describe a "stowaway cruise" as numerous hidden travelers evade screening. Among the captured are James White and family from Glasgow who fled unemployment in South Africa, and Christina Lee Shea of Albany New York who sought adventure with no money. Shea, caught while dining, is among others confined to hospital isolation. the ship’s captain declined to reveal totals.
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Southampton
James White
Glasgow
Cape Town
Gage
Union Castle Co
England
Christina Lee Shea
Albany
N.Y
Las Palmas
Miss Shea
State University of New York At Albany
University of Stockholm
Canary Islands
H. Charnley
Skipper
Ben
Nixon's cabinet picks praised by Javits and Eagleton
Senators Javits and Eagleton expect quick Senate confirmation for President Nixon's cabinet nominees including Peter Brennan for Labor. They defend the White House style and discuss 1976 GOP prospects, peace talks with North Vietnam, and potential Democratic contenders.
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Senate
Nixon
Peter J. Brennan
Secretary of Labor
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Thomas Eagleton
D-Mo
Brennan
Eagleton
Javits
Abc-Tv
White House
Spiro T. Agnew
Sen
Israel vows firm stance despite UN action
Premier Golda Meir told the Jerusalem Labor Council that Israel will do what is necessary for the Jewish state despite United Nations condemnation and the General Assembly’s inaction on terrorism. She questioned critics urging flexibility after military victories. Deputy Premier Yigal Allon said the U.S. sees opportunity for Middle East peace through talks with Egypt and Jordan, with a possible partial Suez withdrawal to reopen the canal. Cairo reports said U.S. diplomat Joseph N. Greene met Egyptian undersecretary Ismail Fahmy, details undisclosed.
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Middle East
Allen
Washington
United States
Egypt
Jor
Dan
Suez Canal
Cairo
Joseph N. Greene
U.S
Ismail Fahmy
Religion At Sea Aboard USS Ticonderoga
Cmdr Lex I. Davis, senior chaplain aboard the USS Ticonderoga, notes a rising trend of young sailors embracing Christianity after Navy service. On station near Samoa as Apollo 17 recovery ship, the crew hosts Catholic Masses, Protestant services, Jewish Hebrew services, and Latter Day Saints worship. Davis cites nightly worships, prayer meetings, and daily Bible study, with many men drawn from Jesus movement or Billy Graham backgrounds.
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Cmdr
Lex I. Davis
Davis
Chukasha
Okla
Samoa
John A. Ecker
Quincy
Mass
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Enid
Texas Christian University
Florence
Kan
Fort Worth
Azel
Tex
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