Simon says Old Ben gasification plant planned outside state
Former Lt. Gov. Paul Simon says Old Ben Coal Corp will announce a coal gasification plant at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Chicago. He notes the plant will be outside Illinois with a possible second Illinois plant later. OCR study shows a $270 million demonstration project but no definite site.
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Don Frost
John Trimble
Southern Illinoisan
Paul Simon
Southern Illinois
Simon
Old Ben Coal Corporation
Old Ben
Old Ben Coal Corp
Coal Company
Chicago
Illinois
U.S
Kenneth J. Gray
West Frankfort
Office of Coal Research
OCR
US. Dept. of Interior
Washington, D.C
Southern
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon reveals tax returns amid ethics questions and disclosures
President Nixon released four years of income tax returns and financial details amid scrutiny of possible capital gains on San Clemente land and large deductions for gifts to the National Archives. The disclosures show a tripling of net worth, mainly from his salary and expenses, with tax payments near typical wage levels. Enduring questions remain about legality of certain deals and the source of funds for personal and official needs.
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John Herbert
New York Times
Washington
Nixon
San Clemente
National Archives
Congressional Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Tricia
San Clemente Land
Cooper and Lybrand
New York
Elmer H. Bobst
Warner- Lambert Pharmaceutical Co
Warner-Lambert
White House
California
Herbert W Kalmbach
Key Biscayne
Biscayne
Nixon impeachment inquiry moves forward in House
The House Judiciary Committee, after finishing Ford confirmation, pivots to possible impeachment charges against President Nixon. Chairman Rodino says a special counsel will be named within two weeks, with a staff expanding from 31 to about 50. The panel seeks a balanced legal team and may hold secret or public hearings over several months.
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House Judiciary Committee
Gerald R. Ford
Nixon
Peter W. Rodino
DN. J
Rodino
House
Andrew Johnson
Senate
Republicans
Judiciary Committee
Edward Hut
Chinson
Michigan
White House
SCULPTRESS Brilant Finishes Delyte Morris Statue
Fredda Brilant completes a statue of Delyte W. Morris as part of a feature on art projects. Heating oil shortages loom in Illinois with warnings noted for the near future. Charles Tenney remains active in SIU circles after four decades. Saluki cagers defeat Rolla 102 66 and Mo Valley Conference talk intertwines with SIU C. Murphysboro cagers post two wins while Herrin drops two in the opening week.
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Charles Tenney
SIU
Saluki Cagers
Rolla
Missouri Valley Conference
SIU C
Murphysboro Cagers
Herrin
Truckers Backed After White House Talks on Fuel Crisis
Tensions on national highways eased after Teamsters president Frank Fitzsimmons met with President Nixon and William Simon. Simon vowed IRS price gouging probes and possible fuel availability checks while seeking speed limit relief and faster rate relief through the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Midwest Truckers Association urged 2000 members to back a nationwide strike, though a truce was announced after arrests in Lamar Pennsylvania ended a five day protest.
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Washington
Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
White House
Springfield
Midwest Truckers Association
Fitzsimmon
William E. Simon
Federal Energy Administration
Nixon
Simon
Fitzsimmons
Internal Revenue Service
United States
IRS
Donald Alexander
Lamar
J. W. Edwards
Energy Czar
Interstate Commerce Commission
America
Nixon audits ignite tax row over 1971 72 returns
White House said IRS computer flagged Nixon 1971 and 1972 income tax returns for audit after high income and large deductions. Nixon disclosed a secret real estate venture with daughter Pat Cox, revealing an $11,270 net profit and loans, plus questions on capital gains and a $576,000 donation deduction to the National Archives. Potential additional taxes up to $267,000 are under review by Congress.
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New York Times News Service
Associated Press
Internal Revenue Service
Nixon
White House
Tricia Cox
Cox
Congressional Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Oceanside
San Clemente
Calif
National Archives
Ukrainian Woman Emerges From 21-Year Coma in Moscow
Nadezhda Lebedin, a Ukrainian woman, regained consciousness in Moscow after 21 years in a coma that began in 1952. Trud reports she woke suddenly with no memory beyond a headache and was nourished intravenously during the long coma. Guinness lists the longest coma at 32 years, 99 days.
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Moscow
Nadezhda Lebedin
Labor Newpaper
Trud
Wallace plans third term bid for Alabama governor
Gov George C Wallace in wheelchair plans an active campaign for an unprecedented third term as Alabama governor. The AP learns he will run despite assassination attempt injuries, with mid January formal announcement likely. Opposition includes State Sen Eugene McLain and possibly former Gov Albert Brewer.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Associated Press
Wallace
Eugene McLain
Huntsville
Albert Brewer
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