Magruder testimony ties Nixon aides to Watergate plot
Jeb Stuart Magruder testified that he approved plans for Watergate spying and cover up while noting Nixon may not have known of the conspiracy. He said Haldeman and Stans were told the full story, with efforts to craft a false narrative. The testimony, aired during Senate hearings, highlighted a chain of meetings last summer involving Mitchell Dean and others.
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Lo-Vaca Sold Gas In Short Supply
AUSTIN Lo-Vaca Gatherine System faced likely gas shortages in early 1972 yet kept selling and accepting contracts including a $6 million deal with Dow Chemical and a $5.1 million pact with Clarian Gas Co. Tests showed possible 30 percent curtailment for the Lower Colorado River Authority on peak winter days, with effects tied to pipelines and TUFCO agreements.
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Nixon freezes prices and plans Phase Four controls
Washington reports freezing station prices including groceries and gas on Nixon orders. Phase Four to follow August 1 targets food and fuel price stabilization with federal approval for major hikes. Wages may be exempt from base. President seeks power to curb imports tariffs and export limits amid inflation, Watergate concerns, and market jitters.
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Action Line reader service questions rights in marriage vows
A reader asks about a husband forbidding his wife from attending church. The column notes the husband as head of the household and questions if this infringes her civil and religious rights. It mentions that the vow's word obey does not justify domination.
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More Firms Permitted To Cut Home Insurance Rates
Austin UPI reports state officials say over half of Texas home, fire and extended coverage insurers now charge less than maximum rates. Chairman Joe Christie announced 17 more companies are allowed to cut rates to 25 percent below the state cap to foster competition and benefit consumers.
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Flood Flooding Displaces Thousands in Texas Floods
United Press International reports rivers and creeks overflowed across seven Texas counties forcing thousands from homes amid a five day siege of storms. Trinity and San Jacinto rivers surged past banks as Red Cross shelters cared for about 650 evacuees. weather deaths rose to at least ten with more feared. Authorities warn widespread flooding blocks roads and communities struggle to cope as rescue and relief efforts continue.
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