Nixon defends powers as he backs Gray nomination
President Nixon opens a press conference with Bruce’s appointment to China stressing bipartisanship and warns North Vietnam on infiltration while Senate Watergate hearings test executive privilege. He asserts constitutional duty to defend separation of powers amid calls to question White House counsel Dean.
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Bruce China appointment marks historic Sino diplomacy
Bruce, 75, named to lead amid a reset in U S China ties after over two decades of rupture. He has served as ambassador to West Germany, and to Britain and France, and led the Paris Vietnam conference delegation in 1970 71. The move aims for bipartisan continuity in goodwill toward China. In other news a 2 8 percent tax checkoff funds presidential campaigns for the first 21 million filers.
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Gunfire continues at Wounded Knee siege amid talks
At Wounded Knee the Indian occupation persists with about 13 shots heard near the seized buildings. Indian leaders plan to resume negotiations with the government as Interior negotiator Harlington Wond travels amid heavy snows and a blocked approach. Supplies arrive slowly, with food increased and medicine dispatched. a mobile home observation post burned but empty quarters.
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Reynolds and Miles Testify as Inquest Delays Verdict
In Gila Bend Arizona the inquest into David Whiting's death remains open after testimony by Sarah Miles Burt Reynolds and Jane Evans. Dr Karnitschnig testified Whiting died of a prescription drug overdose with a head wound not contributing to death. Miles cried describing the alleged beating and Whiting's threats before Reynolds aided her. The coroner's jury report is pending further medical examination and Noguchi's report.
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Last Yank POWs Home from China Return
Two remaining U S prisoners of war released by China arrived at Clark Field and reunited with families. The men, Flynn and Smith, described their release after years in captivity, and were welcomed by U S military leaders. They later joined others for medical checkups as they begin readjustment.
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Noted L.B. artist dies in blaze
Authorities said they saved about 21 paintings from the ground floor of Mrs. Soldini's home and art studio. The Long Beach artist, daughter of Ralph Platt Smith, was known for watercolors of Alamitos Bay harbor scenes and later abstract works. She attended Poly High and HICLA and lived in the Hoseboat Atelier, a 1905 vessel. Survived by son Mark Alexander, daughter-in-law, and four grandchildren.
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