Immunity sought for Dean amid Watergate testimony
A Senate Watergate committee debated seeking immunity for Dean for testimony linked to the scandal. The move aimed to protect him while probing revelations about Ehrlichman and Haldeman. The panel agreed to pursue partial immunity, with plans to present to the courts via a relevant judge.
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Jane Denison
Legal Aspects Committee
Vital
Dean
Washington
UPI
Sheppard
Mani
Ehrlichman
John W
Star-News
Mary McGrory
HR. Haldeshare
Senate Watergate
Iantalman
John D. Ehelichman
Dean Grant
Nixon
Roy Sheppard
Sam J. Ervin
Ervin
N.C
Baker
Howard H. Baker
R-Tenn
Tors
Washington Star-News
Haldeman
Halde- Dean
Four dead in Belfast bomb blast worst in weeks
UPI reports four people were killed Monday in Northern Ireland, including two Roman Catholics a British soldier and a Protestant found among the rubble of a bombed house, marking the bloodiest outbreak in weeks.
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Belfast
UPI
Northern Ireland
Former Trooper Seeks Court Review of Dismissal
A former state trooper seeks Supreme Court review of his 1971 dismissal from the West Virginia Department of Public Safety for insubordination and a speech criticizing department leadership. He argues a departmental regulation requiring superintendent permission for public speeches is unconstitutional and infringes free speech. The Kanawha County Circuit Court upheld the regulation but sent the case to the Board of Appeals for further action.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
Gooden
State Supremement
The
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Preston B. Gooden
State Department of Public Safety
Morgantown
Department of Public Safety
Board of Commissioners
High Court
Department of Free Speech
Kanawha County
Board of Appeals
Board of Commissionarc
Martinsburg
State Force
Monongalia County
West Virginia University
Vote Favors Bombing Ban
WASHINGTON UPI One Senate Appropriations Committee voted unanimously to ban funding for bombing in Cambodia and Laos. The 240 roll call adopted strong language to prohibit any funds from supporting military operations in or over those nations, described as the strongest antiwar language yet by the committee.
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Washinglon
UPL
Senate Appropriations Committee
Cambodia
Laos
Congress
House approves sweeping ban on military funds for Indochina
The House backed legislation prohibiting any funds, including the Pentagon budget, for military actions in Cambodia or Laos in the current fiscal year. Critics struggled to explain the oversight. Sen Charles Mathias said the move signals a dramatic shift in congressional attitude toward Indochina operations.
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Wee Meengeeune Yee
Pentagon
Cambodia
Laos
Charles Mathias
Congress
Indochina
Road graveling prompts coal city road inquiry
In Coal City area a resident reports state crews gravel and occasionally hardtops roads near Abney, specifically the old Philips road just inside the town. The writer asks why similar treatments aren’t applied to nearby roads, noting past partial work and mixed maintenance.
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Coal City
Dept of Highways
Abney
Philips Road
Court quorum stalemate stalls Raleigh County actions
Raleigh County court openings grind to a halt as court president Walter James remains hospitalized. Commissioner Minor Scott adjourned canvassing and court meetings for lack of a quorum. Nomination efforts falter as Scott rejects several Democratic candidates while supporting Roy L Lucas, whose nomination failed for lack of a second. Airport finances and payroll pressures persist with no signer available. Prosecutor Canterbury says regular court meetings are unlikely while James remains hospitalised.
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Raleigh
Walter James
Minor Scott
Scott
Missioner
James
Cecil Swimm
Sarge Manning
Conrad Stowers
Pete O'Neal
Ralph Cole
Duke James
Roy L Lucas
Paul Neal
Conservative Backlash Grows In U S Presbyterian Church
In Atlanta, Emmanuel Pres byterian and Smyrna Presbyterian left the Presbyterian Church of the U S, about 70 Georgia churches joining a separatist move. Some 150 dissidents plan to form a new conservative denomination as debates over biblical authority and liberal stances intensify.
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U.S
Atlanta
UPI
Presbyterian Church of
Georgia
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
Smyrna Presbyterian Church
South
Presbyterian Church of the
Eugene Hunt
Emmanuel
Hunt
Skylab Faces Heat Trouble Delays NASA Launch
UPI reports Skylab mission planners race to cool the 118 foot lab module after overheating noted in orbit. Temperatures reached around 100 degrees and a gyroscope issue is also under study. If a go is given, mission length hinges on ongoing cooling tests at Marshall Space Flight Center.
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Cape ‘Kennedy
UPI
Neil _B
Hutchinson
Houston
Ote Conrad
Kerwin
Paul J. Weitz
Marshall’ Space Flight Center
Huntsville
Ala
Skylab
Tyler Refuses Prosecutor Job In Watergate Probe
Federal Judge Harold R. Tyler Jr. rejected the offer to serve as special Watergate prosecutor. Ellin Richardson indicated he remains the top pick but acknowledged he may turn to the remaining four candidates if needed. The panel laid out that the prosecutor would oversee all Watergate related investigations including campaign financing and leaks operations.
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Colorado
Richardson
White House
Veteran Charleston Driver Up For WV Truck Driver of the Year
Benjamin Toliver of Charleston has been nominated for the West Virginia Motor Association truck driver of the year award. The winner will be announced June 9 from 12 driver of the month selections. Toliver, with 25 years behind the wheel, is the first Black nominee for the honor.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
Benjamin Toliver
West Virginia Motor Association
Toliver
Pennzoil hearing on gas service delays set
Charleston West Virginia Pennzoil Gas Co of Parkersburg was to appear before the state Public Service Commission today to answer complaints that it refused to provide gas service to new customers. The PSC set the hearing after receiving numerous complaints from customers or potential customers.
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Charleston, W.va
Pennzoil Gas Co
Parkersburg
State Public Service Commission
PSC
Pennzoil
Price Of Gold Rises Sharply In Global Markets
In London and Chicago traders watched gold surge as the dollar slumped amid fears of a deeper dollar devaluation. Gold jumped to around 128.50 an ounce in Paris before easing, while London dealers called the market irrational. Official U.S. price remained 42 dollars per ounce, with officials noting the rise did not confirm another dollar devaluation.
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London
UPS
Chicago
Paul A
Volcker
The
Today
Treasury
U.S
Paris
Les Echos
Amati
Gouar
Europe
Tokyo
Bruce Smith
Foreign Exchange
Britain
Midland Bank
Washington
Peter Flanigan
International Economic Affairs
McNeill Named President of West Virginia State College
Dr Harold H McNeill was chosen today by the state Board of Regents to become president of West Virginia State College, effective July 1, succeeding retiring president Dr William J L Wallace after 30 years. McNeill, 48, of Irwin North Carolina, now administers Appalachian Studies and Development at West Virginia University in Morgantown and led the Center for Appalachian Studies Division of Community and Environmental Development. He has held multiple roles at WVU and Bennett College previously, with honors including Distinguished West Virginian in 1969 and inclusion in Outstanding Educators of America.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
Harold H. McNeill
State Board of Regents
West Virginia State College
William J. L. Wallace
McNeill
Irwin
N. C
Center For Appalachian Studies
West Virginia University
Morgantown
West Virginia State
Appalachian Center
Arch Moore
West
University of Wisconsin
WVU
Bennett College
Greensboro
Congressional Leaders Meet With President
President Nixon proposes a high level bipartisan commission to reform election law after Watergate. Attendees include Vice President Agnew Attorney General designate Richardson and Leonard Garment. Senate leaders Mansfield Byrd Scott Griffin Cook, House leaders Albert ONeill McFall Ford Arends Dickinson Hays attended or were invited.
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UPT
Nixon
White House
Spire T. Agnew
Genreal Desiginate
Elliot Richardson
Leonard Garment
Ronald J. Ziegler
Watergate
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Robert C. Byrd
Hugh Scott
Robert Griffin
Mich
Marlow Cook
House
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
Mass
John J. McFall
Calif
Gerald R. Ford
Leslie Arends
William Dickinson
Ala
Howard Cannon
Dnev
Wayne Hays
D-Oqhio
Robert F. Byrd
W.va
Weather Outlook Beckley Area Cloudy with Sun
Variable cloudiness this afternoon with a high around the upper 50s. Tonight clear with scattered frost and a low near 35. Wednesday mostly sunny with a high in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation this afternoon tonight and tomorrow about 10 percent. Details on Page 9.
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