Griffin calls for Nixon resignation in landmark Senate stand
Sen. Robert P. Griffin, assistant Senate Republican leader, became the first GOP leader to urge President Nixon to resign. He said the nation and Nixon’s own interests are best served by resignation as questions over Watergate loom. Nixon returned to Washington from Camp David amid reports he may not address impeachment publicly this week.
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Washington
Robert P. Griffin
Senate
Nixon
Griffin
Capitol
Camp David
Maryland
Patrick Buchanan
Ray Price
James D. St. Clair
White House
Alexander M
U.S
John J. Sirica
C. G
Bebe’’ Rebozo
Julie
David Eisenhower
Robert Dole
Congress
Robert C. Byrd
Dole
Nationwide Bell strike averted as unions reach deal
Bell Telephone System workers in Roswell and nationwide avoid a strike after a tentative three year 3 billion contract. The agreement covers 500000 CWA and IBEW members with pay hikes over three years and improved pensions and health benefits. Western Electric IBEW members rejected the deal and staged pickets at several plants.
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Roswell Mountain Bell
Bell Telephone System
Teddy C. Spurlin
Roswell
Chicago
Montgomery
Lisle, Ill
Omaha
Neb
Columbus
Ohio
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
Indianapolis
Kearny
N.J
Alientown
Western Electric
Vancouver
Wash
Reading
Denver
San Ramon
Calif
Little Rock
Ark
CWA
Glenn E. Watts
Bell
Watts
Esther Berranes
Roswell Mountain
Drought in Mexico Costs Cattle and Crops Across Regions
In northern Mexico a severe drought leaves 50 000 cattle dead in Coahuila and thousands of acres ruined. Saltillo reports grave conditions as 30 villages lack drinking water, while the government launches a large aid program with loans irrigation and food distribution. The heat worsens losses as cattle carcasses burn and hides decay. Wheat crops also in danger with only weeks left of hope.
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Frank Levine
Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Coahuila
Agriculture Ministry
Basic Commodities Agency
Health Department
Weather Bureau
Sierra Madre
Gulf of Mexico
Sonora
U.S
New Mexico
Bruce King
Texas
Texas Department of Agriculture
Defense funding battles test House and Senate agenda
Congress moves defense veterans space and housing appropriations while impeachment plans loom. House debate on an 83.7 billion defense package precedes a Senate measure to fund veterans space and housing at 21.3 billion. Impeachment timing hinges on House action with a potential Senate trial later.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roswell Area Weather Outlook With Warm Midweek
Variable cloudiness with possible late afternoon and evening thundershowers. Warmer today through Tuesday with showers in the afternoon on Tuesday. Expected highs near 88 today and 90 on Tuesday, lows around 64 tonight. Measurable precipitation likely 30 percent today tonight and Tuesday.
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Roswell
India seeks British arms as Russia ties wane and expands its own defense industry
Indian defense officials express dissatisfaction with Russian weapons including F class submarines and jet fighters, prompting renewed interest in British aircraft and missiles. New Delhi continues to expand domestic arms production while denying major U S procurement plans. naval and air operations in the Indian Ocean draw U S attention.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington (Ap
Russia
Soviet Union
New Delhi
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
China
Indian Navy
U.S
Indian Ocean
United States
Smokey Bear Bill Approved By House
The U S House unanimous approves a resolution to return Smokey the Bear to Capitan New Mexico upon death. Smokey currently rests in the National Zoo Washington D C and supporters in Capitan plan a memorial and Smokey Museum and Park with Forest Service plans for joint preliminary arrangements.
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Washington
US S. House
Smokey the Bear
Capitan Mountains
New Mexico
Smokey
U.S. Forest Service
National Zoo
Washington, D.C
Capitan
N.M
Harold Runnels
D-N.m
Senate
Forest Service
Zuni Governor Seeks BIA Albuquerque Director Post
Zuni Tribal Gov. Robert Lewis announces his application for the Bureau of Indian Affairs area director position based in Albuquerque. He aims to influence policy affecting Zuni and other pueblos in the region.
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Zuni Pueblo
Robert Lewis
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Albuquerque
Nine Hurt as Miami Federal Building Collapses
Part of the Drug Enforcement Administration building in downtown Miami collapsed injuring at least nine workers and trapping others. Police said no one is dead and hospital officials reported nine admissions with no critical injuries. The rear section gave way as cars on the roof overloaded the structure near Biscayne Boulevard. Rescue crews search for trapped individuals.
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Miami
Fla
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Biscayne Boulevard
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Maurine Morgan
Bill Ague
Senate Rules Committee
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