Networks favor televising Nixon impeachment hearings
NBC CBS and ABC officials in a UPI survey urged open hearings to bolster democratic process and fairness. They argued TV coverage would curb leaks and aid public understanding while the House Judiciary Committee kept the inquiry closed pending lawyers’ briefing and potential changes.
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Georgia governor backs Nixon guilt in Watergate tapes plea
Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter said on Meet the Press that he believes Nixon will be found guilty by the Watergate tapes and will not release more evidence. He joined five other governors in urging the President to yield the subpoenaed tapes and favor impeachment proceedings over resignation.
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Automakers ask government to back off air bag mandate
GM and the other big four auto makers urge the federal government to delay mandatory passive restraints for 1977 model cars. They cite lack of data on air bag effectiveness and high costs while insurers push to keep the restraint rule, with no air bag deaths yet reported. General Motors argues against narrowing consumer choice and cites ongoing tests with air bag equipped cars.
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Investigators Reject Nixon Milk Price Defense
Senate Watergate investigators rebut Nixon claims that Congress pressured his 1971 milk price rise. They say no imminent congressional action existed and Nixon set a higher level, boosting consumer costs by about 300 million dollars. The milk producers’ 2 million pledge ranked among the top three campaign contributions.
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Shrimp Opening Ceremony Draws Biloxi Crowd in 1974
Gulf Coast residents packed Biloxi Small Craft Harbor for the 1974 shrimping season opening ceremony. A marine parade featured about 200 boats as Rev. John P. Robinson and Rev. Pat Martin blessed the event. The pageant crowned Ra chael Gabrich and Leo Eleuterius Sr. as queen and king, with first second and third place awards in large and small boat classes. A wreath for fallen fishermen was dropped by a Coast Guard helicopter as Taps played.
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Weather Outlook Monday Tuesday Mild with Patchy Clouds
Partly cloudy and mild through Tuesday. Highs near mid 80s Monday, Tuesday. Lows around 70 Monday night. Details on page 2.
Arab oil ministers keep Netherlands ban and US exports
Nine Arab producers including Algeria and Saudi Arabia uphold the Dutch embargo while continuing fuel shipments to the United States. OPEC sources report a price stay at 11.65 dollars per barrel with higher taxes on Western oil firms to curb profits, as officials meet in Vienna ahead of Quito talks.
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