Nixon vows purge in bugging scandal
President Nixon pledges a full, independent inquiry into Watergate while naming Richardson to run federal probes. He defends the judicial process, urges new standards, and stresses no presumption of guilt for aides amid resignations by Haldeman and Ehrlichman.
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World champion poker result unclear from Las Vegas event
The Las Vegas February millionaire's poker contest at the Golden Nugget drew top gamblers like Sailor Roberts Pug Pearson and Egghead Peary Sid Wyman left early with 60000 while Jim Costello lost about 45000 Slim Preston described a tough comeback after an early cold stretch with 38 minutes behind The total pot neared 265000 in seven card stud hold em The winner and final placements are not stated in the snippets provided
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Arson and Sabotage Probed In Rail Munitions Blast
Investigators from FBI Naval Intelligence NTSB ATF Sacramento Sheriff arson squad and local and state authorities probe a massive munitions train blast that ripped a Sacramento rail yard forcing disaster declarations while authorities weigh arson against sabotage. Residents report shattered homes and a lingering danger as crews remove unexploded pieces.
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Southern Pacific
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State Capitol
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Grand Oaks
Richard Whitacre
Carmichael
Whitacre
Nixon outlines foreign aid stance amid Vietnam dispute
President Nixon says no aid to North Vietnam while Congress blocks a broader foreign aid bill and riders. He notes aid would be reviewed personally if Hanoi abandons military action, and stresses economic and political reasons for supporting developing nations while seeking congressional approval.
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Senate urges Nixon to name outside special prosecutor
A Senate demand calls for the president to immediately designate a highly trusted outsider as special prosecutor for all criminal probes related to the 1972 election and related activities. Carl Curtis urged former senator John Williams to oversee the inquiry, arguing Williams would act without partisan bias and from outside the administration.
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Nebraska
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D-N.m
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