Impeachment bid looms as Nixon Watergate fallout grows
A House Judiciary member will introduce a resolution to impeach President Nixon for obstructing justice, while White House aides push to shore up support. AFL-CIO calls for Nixon resignation and impeachment if he won’t resign. Senate and House leaders weigh impeachment hearings and possible indictment of Nixon.
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Mississippi
Archibald Cox
Ralph Nader
Cox
Jerome R. Waldie
D-Calif
Waldie
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House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Anne Armstrong
Albert
Cease-fire deadline passes in Middle East without halt
The 12:50 p.m. EDT deadline for a U N Security Council cease-fire expired with fighting continuing across Sinai and Suez Canal fronts. Egypt and Israel indicated willingness to pause, while Syria Iraq Jordan and Libya reacted variably to the U N plan.
Pecos Bill and the Pegasus Son Widow Maker Horse
Pecos Bill pursues a legendary wild white stallion called the son of Pegasus. After four days of riding, Bill finally mounts the horse in a dramatic two day duel. The animal earns the nickname Widow Maker for its deadly prowess and unmatched speed.
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Canada
Washington motorists bank for impeachment
Washington reports on Watergate tapes controversy with impeachment talk gaining steam. At least 28 House members backing steps while Republican state chairs express surprise and Democrats urge action. White House aides seek to downplay impeachment chatter as Sen. Stennis prepares review of tapes.
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John C. Stennis
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Cox
Junior Sensations twirlers lead. crowd enjoys final night
Cindy Hopper won the Junior Sensations solo with a twirling routine, followed by Elida Martinez and Gail Martin. In group acts Beyond Hope, The 3 Cs and The Munchkins placed first to third, while bands Media and Mayo topped the lineup. Judges were Williams, Hernandez, and George as 16 acts performed before a sellout crowd. A cassette tape player was stolen from Ralph's Drug Store and a car collision occurred at Tio's Drive-In involving driver George Clyde.
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Beyond Hope
Clay Slack
Mary Margaret Moore
Carroll Faulkner
Craig Duke
Cindy Hopper
Bob Hopper
George Regas
Tio’s
George Clyde
Charles Smith
Intruders stab and rob at home in local assault
Carmen Garcia at 116 W 11th St reported two intruders forced entry about 1 30 a m Sunday. She was stabbed and beaten, taken to hospital. She described two young Black men, one around 5 9, the other over 6 feet, one wearing maroon sport coat. About $30 taken. Police hold a suspect for questioning.
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Proxies Sought for Pecos Rodeo and Fair Meeting
The Pecos Rodeo and Fair Association urges stockholders to send proxies for the upcoming annual meeting. Even those planning to attend should vote in person to cancel their proxy. Proxies should be delivered to Bill Hubbs or Dick Naylor as officers call this a key step for Pecos growth.
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Pecos
Absentee voting underway for proposed constitutional amendments
Absentee voting on the proposed constitutional amendments for a Nov 6 special election began Oct 17 at the county clerk’s office and runs until close of business Nov 2. Amendments include extending homestead protection, tax exemptions for homesteads, and broadening probate and taxing powers for local courts and governments.
Kissinger Meets With War Leaders In Middle East Talks
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger flew to Tel Aviv after secret talks with Prime Minister Golda Meir and Foreign Minister Abba Eban on the Middle East cease-fire. He spent less than five hours in Israel and made no public comments. He arrived from Moscow to discuss the UN cease-fire resolution worked out with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev.
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Leonid I. Brezhnev
U S shipment continues to Israel despite cease fire
The Defense Department said the U S airlift of goods to Israel continues without pause despite the announced partial cease fire in the Middle East. Pentagon spokesman Jerry Friedheim stated that U S operations are proceeding as before.
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