Former official testifies grants used for political aims
A former Nixon administration official told the Watergate committee that federal grants for Spanish speaking programs were screened for political impact on the 1972 re election. He said grants were approved or denied with political considerations including anti adminstration neutrality and support for minority communities.
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Nixon seeks temporary clean air suspension
Washington AP Nixon plans to ask Congress for a temporary halt to nationwide clean air standards to ease an energy shortage. Rep John J Rhodes said Nixon disclosed the plan after a briefing with congressional leaders. Nixon will outline the energy program in a 7:30 p.m. TV radio address and seek federal override of state clean air timetable rights.
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Egypt and U S agree to appoint ambassadors
Egypt and the United States have agreed to exchange ambassadors immediately, restoring diplomatic relations after the 1967 break. Ashraf Gharbal will be ambassador to Washington and Herman Eilis to Cairo, both to take up posts at once after formalities are completed. The move follows a private meeting between Anwar Sadat and Henry Kissinger.
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Kissinger and Sadat hold talks on peace move
Cairo reports Kissinger and Egyptian President Sadat meeting for over three hours and agreeing they are moving toward peace. Syria cites a midday clash in the Golan Heights as tensions flare along the cease-fire line while Israel and Syria trade limited claims.
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Justice Department to pursue TV networks anti-trust action
The Justice Department moves to file major antitrust suits against CBS NBC and ABC over entertainment program production. A federal judge denied motions to dismiss delaying the case and clears the way to review network records. Officials cite monopolization and in house production as the core issues, while debates over motives touch on White House memos and press restraint fears.
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Texas fog and mild cooldown mark Texas day
Dense fog blanketed much of Texas with drizzle and near zero visibility. Motorists were urged to drive with extreme caution as temperatures rose toward the afternoon, with a 77 degree high Tuesday and 35 degree early morning low today.
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Health industry price controls set to start January
The Cost of Living Council announced proposed price control regulations for health care to take effect January 1 after a two week comment period. Doctors may raise fees up to 4 percent with caps. long term care facilities get 6.5 percent per day revenue increase. hospitals face 7.5 percent per admission and 6 percent outpatient charges. Employer salaries capped at 5.5 percent plus 0.7 percent for fringe benefits.
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Cost of Living Council
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Reeves Voters OK Eight Amendments in County Ballot
Reeves County turnout was small with only S81 of over 4,000 qualified voters casting ballots on nine proposed state constitutional amendments. Amendments one and eight failed while amendments two through nine except eight passed. totals show amendment one 312 179 against and amendment eight 261 199 against with other counts ranging from 436 50 to 367 166.
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