Agnew Probe Deepens With Grand Jury Hearings
The case against Spiro Agnew moves to a federal grand jury as attorney Stephen Sachs seeks sworn statements and subpoenas. The Washington Star-News notes prosecutors hear testimony about cash conduits tied to Agnew and Maryland officials. Judge Hoffman allows subpoenas of witnesses and newsmen with 48 hour notice. Experts say the probe probes possible leaks and sources from the Justice Department and press.
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Mitchell details two Nixon meetings over Will Wilson
U S Attorney General John Mitchell testified he attended two discussions with President Nixon about Will Wilson. Mitchell could not date the meetings but said Nixon shifted from support to resignation for Wilson, amid concerns about public perception and Wilson's ties to Frank W. Sharp. Galvin moved to amend the motion for tapes based on Mitchell's testimony.
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Lone Star Gas Rejects La-Vaca Interim Rate Hike
AP report notes Lone Star Gas refused to pay the Texas Railroad Commission approved interim rates for Malura gas to La-Vaca Gathering Co. citing a 1968 good faith contract while CPS said it would pay the higher rates for now. The commission allowed monthly adjustments plus five cents per 4,000 cubic feet, with access to future deliverability tied to acceptance. CPS plans to review local options.
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Watergate Hearings Mark Shift In Atmosphere In Senate Room
The hearing, first since May 17 not televised, showed a changed mood with many absences yet full spectator seats and lines outside. Kelly testified he received a modest salary from Segretti for political "negative campaigning" from late 1971 to spring 1972 and admitted joining a team for "dirty tricks" under the alias Donald Simimans. Segretti testified all day, detailing the Watergate break-in context and its fallout.
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Becker Seeks Slower Nuclear Plant Plan With Fusion Focus
San Antonio Mayor Becker calls for delaying a proposed nuclear power plant near Hay City to allow fusion research progress. He argues fossil fuels can last beyond 2050 and fusion could be cleaner and promising, asking Houston Mayor Welsh to slow development while publicly owned utilities participate. Lorpes Christ! also to participate.
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How Texas Solons Voted
Washington UPI reports the Texas House delegation voted 13 to 10 on a 210-205 tally to eliminate the 210 million a year mass transit subsidies from the highway bill. Voters for elimination: Brooks Burleson Fisher Fickle Poage Roberts Teague Archer Collins Price. Voters against: Casey de la Garza Eckhardt Gonzalez Jordan Karen Mahon Milford Patman Wilson Wright Young Steelman.
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Scalpers Sellouts at Light's Action Line Event
Letters discuss illegal ticket scalping and lack of scalping licenses, with advice to contact UT Austin security. Also coverage of a Texas constitutional amendment on disabled veterans tax exemptions deemed unconstitutional, and a guidance to access Mexican-American historical resources at the Mexican-American Cultural Center Bookstore in San Antonio.
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