Gold Surges as dollar falters in Europe on Nixon fears
The dollar touched record lows in Paris Frankfurt Zurich and Oslo while gold jumped to new peaks around 113 an ounce in Zurich and 112.50 in London as Watergate resignation rumors spread. Dealers noted volatility amid inflation fears and a shift to gold by investors including firms and oil buyers.
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Former CIA Chief Cites Early Watergate Coverup Clue
Senate hearing reveals Lt. Gen. Vernon Walters memo claiming ordering to contact FBI to protect CIA interests. James McCord Jr and John Caulfield appear as Watergate probes resume. Mitchell Stans and Sears plead innocent in New York on hush fund charges. Cox vows independent probe. Agnew urges restraint. White House to disclose Nixon land deals amid ongoing inquiries.
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Kissinger Tho Meet Again At Paris Peace Talks
Kissinger says progress after five hour session with Le Duc Tho in Paris as both sides keep a news blackout. They plan another talk Tuesday while technical details are discussed by Sullivan and Nguyen Co Thach.
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Viet Reds Building Road Network From Border To Central Plain
U S sources report the Communist movement is constructing a 150 mile road grid from the northwest border toward the central coastal plain. The route begins in the A Shau Valley near Laos and runs southeast to Binh Binh Province, with most land under Communist control. Saigon holds Highway 1 along the coast through Hue Da Nang Quang Ngai and Qui Nhon. The effort to probe air attacks by the International Commission proceeds despite a prior transport dispute with Saigon.
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Penndot 219 Hearing Tonight On Route 219 Plans
PennDOT schedules a design public hearing tonight at 7 in the Berlin Brothersvalley High School auditorium on the 6.85 mile Route 219 segment between 219 and Beachdale. The three proposed sections lie in Brothersvalley Black and Somerset Townships and focus on design and construction of the sections only.
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Weather outlook for Western Pennsylvania Tuesday into Wednesday
Mostly sunny Tuesday morning with increasing afternoon clouds. Highs mid 60s to 70s. Showers or thundershowers unlikely Tuesday night into Wednesday. Lows Tuesday night in the 40s. Wednesday highs in the 60s. Winds variable 5 to 12 mph Tuesday.
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Shapp Mental Health Boost Voted Down
The Pennsylvania House rejected a 4.2 million increase for mental health and retardation, with 92 voting against and 86 for. Rep. Milton Berkes urged the amendment while Rep. H. Jack Seltzer questioned the need, citing last year’s budget increase and ongoing institutional crowding.
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Policeman and Five Others Killed in Memphis Shootout
Six people died from gunfire in south Memphis on Monday afternoon including a police officer. Police say a man who sparked the shooting was slain by officers after the clash. The attack began without a known motive as officers responded to a call and found victims near a liquor store and a nearby residence.
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