Dual role for Kissinger as adviser and secretary of state
Secretary of State William P. Rogers steps down as Kissinger assumes a dual White House foreign policy adviser and secretary of state role. Analysts foresee policy staying directed by Nixon and Kissinger, while officials say the State Department will manage, not formulate, policy. The shift raises questions on bureaucracy, power centers, and congressional scrutiny amid postwar Washington tensions.
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Washington Star-News
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John Foster Dulles
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William P. Rogers
Henry A. Kissinger
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Nixon
Kissinger
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Nixon asserts he will not resign amid Watergate probes
President Nixon defends his conduct and declares Watergate is "water under the bridge" while insisting he will not resign. Senate inquiry chair Ervin says hearings continue until all avenues are exhausted, with resumes set for Sept. 10. Nixon seeks public confidence without offering new disclosures.
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Senate
Nixon
Nixon Accuses Predecessors of Wide Scale Burglary
President Nixon claimed Kennedy and Johnson administrations approved burglaries on a large scale during 1960 to 1966. Officials under Johnson denied the charge while Nixon spokesmen offered no proof. The FBI and Justice Department gave no comment beyond noting earlier illegal breakins involved eavesdropping devices.
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Washington
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Nicholas Katzenbach
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers Likely
Tonight expect cloudy skies with showers and possible thunderstorms and lows around mid to upper 60s. Friday remains cloudy and cooler with a chance of showers and highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Saturday and Sunday trend partly cloudy to warm with a chance of showers Sunday, then mostly sunny and warm Monday.
Gray Released From Bethesda Hospital
Rep. Kenneth J. Gray of West Frankfort has been discharged after a two week stay at Bethesda Naval Hospital Maryland. He is resting at home in McLean Virginia and is in good health following treatment for high blood pressure per his office.
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West Frankfort
Bethesda Naval Hospital
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McLean
Gray
Washington
Governor Signs Laws Creating Education Board and Victim Compensation
Gov. Daniel Walker signed bills creating a 17 member state board of education replacing the elected superintendent of public instruction and shifting control to a nonpartisan body. The package also provides up to 10000 for medical costs and lost wages for violent crime victims with survivor benefits on death. costs estimated at 25,000 first year and 1 million annually thereafter. board to oversee preK through high school and private schools and appoint a chief officer. Senate confirmation required.
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Chicago
Daniel Walker
State Board of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Walker
Government plans Phase 4 food price controls
The Cost of Living Council announced Phase 4 food price controls to take effect Sept. 12. The rules require cost absorption by wholesalers and retailers, limit profit margins, and allow price rises to cover justified costs while forecasting consumer increases but not as severe as prior hikes. Public comment runs to Sept. 4.
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Cost of Living Council
Council
John T. Dunlop
Dunlop
Agriculture
Earl Butz
Sheriffs Seen as Best Remedy Against Rustling
Elmer J. Hoffman of Wheaton, head of the Illinois Sheriffs Association, urged counties to back sheriffs with more deputies to curb cattle rustling. The Taylorville conference on rustling, amid shortages and rising meat prices, drew state and county law enforcement officials to discuss solutions.
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Wheaton
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Walker denounces Daley linked DNC delegate panel pick
Gov Daniel Walker condemned the Daley machine tied choice of Alex R. Lmith to lead the DNC Commission on Delegate Selection and Party Structure. The panel follows McGovern guidelines that split the party over 1972 convention delegates.
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Daniel Walker
Daley Machine
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Democratic National Committee
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Alex R. Lmith
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Richard J. Daley
Plowing Contest Draws Odell and Du Quoin Winners
At the Illinois State Plowing Contest near Du Quoin, John Heape won first in the two to three bottom class with Eugene Lyons second. Jim Nolan took top honors in the four to eight bottom class with Earl Muir second and Robert Heape third. Loren Heape, sponsor and formers champ, did not compete this year. The event, judged on furrow straightness and soil consistency, emphasized safety gear and housekeeping, with safety trophies donated by Country Companies Insurance. John Heape and Nolan advance to nationals in Minnesota on Sept 9, then potential world contest in Ireland for future contenders.
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Loren Heape
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Eugene Lyons
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Earl Muir
Robert Heape
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