Tape Hum Audio Obscures Nixon Haldeman Watergate Talk
The 18 minute hum on a White House tape from June 20 1972 obscures part of a Watergate conversation between President Nixon and Haldeman. Judge Sirica weighs executive privilege and possible tampering as Woods explains a transcription gap occurred during recording.
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Bill to outlaw private campaign contributions gains support
UPI reports Senate supporters claim enough votes to approve a bill banning private contributions in federal elections and funding campaigns with tax money. Sen. Alan Cranston cites Watergate lessons and says 51 votes are in place though 10 undecided, with a possible vote today or Wednesday.
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Youth Charged With Manslaughter in Idaho Death
Twin Falls Idaho. 18 year old Willard Earl Dunnagan charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of his 19 year old brother John Dunnagan Jr. following a shooting. Dunnagan was arrested on an obstructing an officer charge after the incident last Thursday.
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Insulation Shortage Grows As Demand Surges
UPI reports a booming home insulation market as energy fears push homeowners to insulate. Industry officials warn shipments lag by three weeks and shortages may worsen if natural gas cuts reduce production. Experts cite energy tips and the vast wasted fuel in uninsulated homes.
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National Mineral Wool Insulation Association
UPI
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Nixon
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Teed Products Corp
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Promotion To Conserve Energy
Spokane based Washington Water Power Co rewrites its promotional effort to emphasize energy conservation. The utility stops promoting natural gas or electric heat and notes new gas customer hookups remain possible for on line connections. It warns interruptible gas customers of more cold days ahead this winter.
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Timber Sales Speed Up Urged by House Committee
The House Appropriations Committee urged 6.34 million dollars to speed National Forest timber sales and add 333 Forest Service positions. It also recommended 1.4 million for buying 10 modular airborne firefighting units, despite OMB withholding approval.
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Idaho closes most deer and elk areas
Idaho closes most deer and elk hunting with exceptions in three deer units and one elk unit in eastern Idaho. Some controlled post season elk and deer hunts will be permit holder only in December. Statewide general trout season ends November 30 and forest grouse season ended November 25.
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Idaho
Ford Says Some Dems Dangerous To Our Way Of Life
Ford told the House Judiciary Committee that some liberal Democrats could be dangerous to our way of life while noting most Democrats share patriotism. The Senate debated Ford’s nomination with only one senator opposing, Sen. Hathaway, who urged not allowing an impeachment target to nominate a successor.
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