Nixon aides sentenced in Watergate coverup case
Three Nixon aides John Mitchell HR Haldeman and John Ehrlichman were sentenced by Judge Sirica to at least two years and up to eight years in prison for involvement in the Watergate coverup. Robert Mardian received 10 months to three years. All four plan to appeal and remain free on bond during appeals. They must serve the minimum without probation, though reductions may be sought.
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Ford’s former scoutmaster to present Boy Scout progress report
Grand Rapids resident Charles M. Kindel, 75, will deliver the annual Boy Scouting progress report to President Ford in Washington next Tuesday as part of Boy Scout Month. He once served as Ford’s Grand Rapids troop scoutmaster and will also present a collage by scout executives marking Ford’s early years in scouting. The report dates to 1910, a year before Kindel joined scouting.
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Hearing set on airlines in Texas case
In Austin a district court hearing is scheduled for April 22 on the suit against the Texas Aeronautics Commission and Southwest Airlines. TIA, grounded by a strike since November 30, seeks reversal of the February 6 commission decision allowing Southwest to begin service to the Rio Grande Valley. Harlingen now receives Dallas Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio air links to the city. TIA warns that Valley service by Southwest would divert passengers and freight, causing revenue losses.
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Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle With Poster and Hint
A word puzzle page presents a cryptogram and a sample solution mapping. It includes a prior day's cryptoquote and a quotation by Anna Herbert, with source credit to King Features Syndicate. It also lists a short word list of clues and answers for the puzzle.
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Easter Seal mail appeal under way in Texas counties
Easter Seal letters are being delivered this week in Calhoun County by Frankie J. Tupa Easter Seal Representative and County Treasurer The Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Texas provides physical and occupational therapy speech and hearing programs and equipment loans to assist disabled individuals The annual Easter Seal Appeal funds these services along with the Fall Membership Drive.
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Pioneers honored as Hermann Sons launch March drive
In San Antonio 162 lodges across 100 cities kickoff a month long membership campaign to honor the Grand Lodge founders of the Order of the Sons of Hermann in Texas. Grand President Henry Riemer names Louis Engelke as general drive chair. The society funds education, rehab center scholarships, and national research into crippling conditions. Easter Seal services aided 20,152 in 1974. Campaign runs through Easter Sunday March 30.
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Watergate figures face sentencing in hush up conspiracy case
The sentencing of John N. Mitchell H R Haldeman John D Ehrlichman and Robert C Mardian before Judge Sirica opens a long appeals process possibly taking two years or more with most defendants expected to remain free.
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White House counts on few senators to sustain veto
Washington AP says the White House seeks support from a small group of senators to uphold President Ford's promised veto of the oil tariff suspension bill. Ford has until midnight March 4 to act after the Senate passed the measure 66 to 28, sending it to the president.
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VFW awards banquet set for tomorrow night
Calhoun County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4403 will host its annual awards banquet tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall. The event includes dinner and dancing with awards to community contributors in education, industry, politics and business. Invitations required for dinner. presentations and dance open to the public at no charge.
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