Ford discussed Nixon situation with Haig amid talk of succession
Independent dispatch notes Ford met with Haig on a day FBI burglary probes tied to political motives. Knight News papers cited unnamed aides about plans to succeed Nixon if he resigns. Ford aides denied accuracy while stating others floated policy and personnel moves if Ford becomes president. Ford pressed by Kissinger and Pentagon officials. tour planning and Capitol Hill talks detailed.
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Knight News
Ford
Nixon
Miltich
Knight Newspapers
Detroit Free Press
Free Press
Henry A. Kissinger
Pentagon
Welay
Hawaii
Militeh
Capital Hill
Senate
Cabinet
Bources
GOP
Senate Reders
Hase
Melvin Laird
Ten indicted in stolen FBI files scheme in New Jersey
UPI reports state and federal juries indicted ten people including former FBI typist Jol Digiio and police officer George Weincartner on conspiracy and obstruction charges. Others named are Vincent Verdimam, Richard Sirchie, John Grille, Harry Lupa, Peter Sawandrak, George Kuczynski, and Irene Klimansky Kuczynski. Suspected plot involved stolen FBI documents and electronic bugs to impede two federal trials.
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UPI
FBI
Jol Digi‘io
Paramus
Vincent Verdiramo
Secaucus
Bayonne
George Weincartner
Richard F. Sirchie
Notristown
Charles E. Lackermann
Lodi
John Grille
Jersey City
Harry Lupa
N J
Peter Sawandrak
Hazlett, Nod
George Kuczynski
Irene Klimansky Kuczynski
GOP Senators Urge Nixon to Quit Amid Watergate Pressure
Senate Republicans meet to decide sending a delegation warning Nixon of possible impeachment conviction if he does not resign. Senators quote the need to assess accountability while acknowledging innocence as a presumption removed by Nixon’s own statement. House Speaker Albert and Mansfield call for continuing impeachment review regardless of resignation.
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Nixon
Scott
White House
FBI
Democratic
Mansfield
House
Carl Albert
Albert
House Judiciary Committee
Ing Nixon
O'Neill
Nell
Stuntman at N Y roof act by two men and director
Geoffrey High described two men who brought supplies to the roof of the World Trade Center and performed an aerial stunt atop the towers 110 stories up. He noted the pair seemed normal yet their perilous act showed they were not entirely sane. The Port Authority said the upper floors remained occupied during interior work and the men may have played a role to gain access. High said Petit and his assistant appeared nice, excited, and proud, with potential for further ventures.
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High
World Trade Center
Port Authority
Petit
Attorney admits bribery tied to Texas savings case plea
The unnamed attorney admits bribery in a deal linked to a Texas savings and loan case. A May 21 letter of understanding offered to drop charges and possible perjury prosecution in exchange for Jacobsen’s guilty plea and testimony against Corally. The plea could yield up to two years in prison and a $10,090 fine.
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Henry
Ruth Jr
Texas Savings and Loan
Jacobset
Corally
Jacobsin
Jacobsen
Foray
Dacabsen
Austin
Tex
Fishing boat Carri Anne towed to Morro Bay port
The San Diego fishing boat Carri Anne with three aboard and owner Thomas H L Kendall was found after a 10 day air sea search. It was towed to Morro Bay by the Coast Guard cutter Resolute after engine failure.
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Morro Bay
San Diego
Coast Guard
Resolute
Thomas HL. Kendall
San Francisco
Worst U S airport blast still mystery
A blast at Los Angeles International Airport ripped through the terminal, killing two and injuring several, including Truth Converse and Rev. Patrick Shaughnessy. Investigators say the device may have been placed to avoid airline security. Local officials and lawmakers condemn the act as a federal crime with potential death penalty under new law.
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Truth Converse
Angela Thompson
Barbara McLeeck
Harper Glass
Tha
Inglewood
Leonard Su
Lomita
Phoenix
Korea
William Sullivan
Los Angeles
EBT
Tom Bradley
Toronto
Los Angeles International Airport
Bradley
Air Canada
Turks Push Greeks Back on Cyprus
United Press International reports Turkish artillery forced Greek Cypriot defenders to retreat west of Kyrenia, giving Turks control of 12 miles of coastline and six miles of coastal highway. Turkish delegation in Istanbul says peace talks will resume in Geneva with a proposal to divide Cyprus into autonomous Greek and Turkish Cypriot administrations while Cyprus would remain an independent state. Nicosia, Cyprus, sees a cabinet reshuffle by President Glafkos Clerides for broader support.
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United Press International
Cyprus
Kyrenia
Istanbul
Geneva
Turkey
Haluk Usman
Nicosia
Glafkos Glerides
Senators weigh immunity vs equal justice in Nixon case
Washington AP report notes Assistant Senate Republican Leader Robert Griffin leans toward immunity for Nixon after leaving office if bipartisan support exists. House leaders consider, but want specifics. debates focus on fair application of laws and possible impact on pensions and continued benefits.
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Senate
Robert P. Griffin
Nixon
Michigan
Griffin
Mike ‘Mansfield
Congress
Mansfield
Mobil Offers $870 Million for Macor Iny
Mobil Oil Corp has agreed to take control of Macor Corp of Chicago via a tender offer totaling about 870 million. Macor owns Montgomery Ward, a mail order and department store chain with 450 stores, and Container Corp of America, a leading paperboard producer. Last year Macor’s sales surpassed 4.4 billion.
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UPI
Mobil Oil Corp
Macor Corp
Chicago
Marcor
Montgomery Ward
Container Corp, of America
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