Assassination plot halts presidential motorcade in New Orleans
Secret Service cancelled a presidential motorcade in New Orleans after uncovering a possible assassination conspiracy during Nixon's visit to address the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Police sought exofficer Edward Gaudet, alias Punchy, tied to a 1970 flag desecration charge, amid theft of a police car and uniform.
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White House adviser urges restraint over Agnew probe
White House aide Melvin Laird advised Republicans to stay loose and show restraint after Vice President Agnew faced a federal probe into possible bribery extortion and tax evasion. In a Aug. 7 call to Rep. John B. Anderson the move aimed to head off criticism and defend Agnew amid Watergate fallout. Anderson said the call suggested he was one of many contacted and the plea was for self restraint in handling the issue.
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U.S
George Beall
Anderson
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Nixon acknowledges orders to bomb Cambodia in 1969
President Richard Nixon admitted for the first time that he ordered secret bombing raids in Cambodia early in his presidency in 1969. He said the strikes were aimed at protecting American lives and would be repeated if faced again, noting the border area was controlled by North Vietnamese forces. The disclosure followed a claim the Cambodian government did not object to the airstrikes.
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Pleasant midweek forecast with warm spells ahead
A cool night follows with lows in the mid 60s. Tuesday should be partly sunny and pleasant with highs in the mid 80s. From Wednesday through Friday expect fair conditions and warm afternoons.
Coup in Laos Foiled as Thao Ma’s Rebels Are Crushed
Lao government forces crushed exiled General Thao Ma's bid to overthrow Premier Souvanna Phouma and derail talks with the Pathet Lao. The 10 hour uprising ended with Thao Ma dead after a commandeered T28 crash and airport closures across Vientiane.
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Diary of Payoffs Ties Agnew Aide to Maryland Contracts
The New York Daily News reports U S Attorney Beall has obtained a diary of kickbacks kept by a former aide to Vice President Agnew, listing payments from contractors to Jerome Wolff the Maryland roads chief 1966 1968. A Baltimore grand jury probes Agnew for bribery extortion and tax fraud while Gov Mandel’s spokesman says an Agnew aide sought Maryland contracting data.
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New York Daily News
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Agnew
Annapolis
Marvin Mandel
Mandel
Maryland Board of Public Works
Frank A. DeFilippo
Walker denies fund raising irregularities amid media reports
Gov. Daniel Walker labeled Chicago Sun-Times and Daily News stories on his campaign fundraising as distortions and lies. He said no mob money or illegal pressure occurred and noted concerns about a stolen contributor list and possible ties to organized crime.
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Walker fund raiser accused of soliciting liquor licensees
The Chicago Sun Times reports Elliot Epstein admitted soliciting contributions from two Chicago liquor licensed businessmen, Bowler and Krugh, a claim Epstein denies knowing their restaurant holdings. The piece notes previous objections over a loan labeled donation from Anthony Angelos tied to liquor license firms.
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Chicago
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Thomas J. Bowler
George Krug
Anthony G. Angelos
Angelos
Walker accuses former official of bias in million-dollar contract
Gov Daniel Walker alleges William F Cellini awarded a 1.1 million state contract to August H Skoglund Co of River Grove on his last day in office. The Chicago Crime Commission previously linked the firm to syndicate activity. Walker suspended the contract and called for an Illinois Bureau of Investigation inquiry.
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Beagle Ladye Jane Survives Plane Crash Spree
Ladye Jane a 16 month old beagle was found Friday in a wooded area of St Louis County after escaping Wednesday from a new home. The dog, famous for surviving an Ozark airliner crash last month that killed 38, was tied to a tree and located two days after the crash debris.
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Firefighters battle flare near La Grande Ore and westward fires
Firefighters near La Grande, Oregon work to prevent a rekindled blaze from crossing I 80N while about 45 Southern Illinois U S Forest Service personnel are flown west to fight fires at Yellowstone and Yosemite. U S Forest Ranger Jerry Clutts of Vienna leads the team from Shawnee districts Vienna Elizabethtown Murphysboro and Jonesboro AP Wirephoto.
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