Watergate Case details emerge in plea negotiations
Virgilio R. Gonzalez and three co defendants faced cross examination as they considered changing pleas. The defense argued that expenses for the political espionage operation arrived in plain envelopes while prosecutors suggested Nixon campaign officials paid in 100 dollar bills. The four denied promises of money or leniency for pleading guilty and denied government agent Hunt urged them to plead guilty.
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Amtrak Denies Texas to Mexico Route Approval
Amtrak denied reports that passenger trains would run from Texas to the Mexico border starting January 19 or 20. The spokesman said plans are studied and Amtrak seeks to service Laredo from Texas points. An aide to Rep. Jake Pichtle claimed a temporary service would begin January 9 between Temple Austin San Antonio and Laredo using already approved tracks.
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Aliens and sales tax rules plus rabies vaccination plan
A reader questions sales tax for aliens and the option to avoid tax by wrapping and shipping items abroad. The piece notes future rabies vaccination stations at Brackenridge Park in April and suggests multiple locations may replace the February schedule, with a hint that 1973 may be the last year there. It reports an error on a city bill and options for credit or payment, plus a query about combining a military pension with Social Security.
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Sex Education Debate Highlights Church and School Roles
The discussion centers on who should teach sex education, with clergy, educators, and health officials arguing for church led values, school biology, and home instruction. Dr David Jacobson and Rabbi Allen stress education to curb venereal disease, while church programs expand at home using child friendly materials.
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Peace talks in Paris move toward ceasefire and prisoner exchange
Reported talks say an international arrangement may preclude renewed fighting by North Vietnam and back Thieu to trust the Paris draft. A unilateral ceasefire could set the stage for prisoner exchange and signing by U.S. South Vietnam North Vietnam and Viet Cong. Authors note unresolved ambiguities and continued pressure from Nixon and Congress shaping Saigon’s stance.
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Speaker Price Daniel Cuts Staff
AUSTIN AP Speaker Price Daniel has reduced the Speaker's staff from 27 to eight, announced Monday. He said the 27 staff figure was reached during former Speaker Gus Mulscher's administration and urged the House Administration Committee to review other costs and specify miles that representatives may spend.
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Brooklyn DA indicts 8 in $50 million gambling empire
Brooklyn District Attorney Eugene Gold announced the indictment of three men and five women on charges they ran a $50 million yearly gambling operation. He named Sal Bloom, 63, as the alleged kingpin and connected him to Meyer Lansky, with Bloom allegedly a longtime Lansky associate.
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Police Officer Jacobs Memorial Fund Grows in San Antonio
A fund for the widow Dorothea Jacobs and two children raised 1700 dollars by Tuesday. Donations can be mailed to George Jacobs Fund P.O. Box 607 San Antonio 7873. Funeral services set for 11 am Wednesday at Alamo Funeral Home Chapels with interment at Mission Burial Park South. Police honor guard and SAPD members will serve as honorary pallbearers. Jacobs, the 20th officer killed in the line of duty, joined the force in 1968 after nine years with the Texas Highway Department. Survived by widow, son Vincent, daughter Michelle, mother Clara Jacobs, sisters Walter Weber Aubrey Shipman Sarah Bauer and J L Van Matte, with additional siblings in San Antonio and Atoka Arkansas.
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Meir Ends Rome Visit and Heads to Geneva
Israel Prime Minister Golda Meir concluded a two day stay in Rome with a stop at the city’s historic Jewish community. She then departed for Geneva to shore up Israel’s position in Africa amid Vatican outreach and a public diplomatic exchange.
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Luna 21 Lands Lunokhod-2 on Moon Surface
Tass reports the Soviet Luna 21 probe landed the Lunokhod-2 mooncar on the Moon. Luna 21 launched eight days ago, ending almost a year of Soviet lunar exploration hiatus.
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Tass
Doctors Promote Preparation H For Hemorrhoidal Swelling Relief
Doctors report tests on hundreds of patients show Preparation H can soothe burning itching and swelling of hemorrhoidal tissues without narcotics or harsh astringents. The medication comes as ointment or suppository and is sold at drug counters.
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