Nixon aides ran espionage campaign against Democratic candidates
Investigators tell The New York Times that 30 to 40 informers, paid by the Nixon re election effort, infiltrated Democratic headquarters to aid George McGovern and damage rivals. Espionage targeted Muskie early 1972, with documents stolen or photographed. Florida primary seen as major victory for Wallace. a controversial flyer on Muskie stationery alleged illicit sexual activity. Weather forecast included.
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Alabama
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Lawmakers critique Walker plan on Southern Illinois freeway
Rep. Kenneth J. Gray says eliminating the supplemental freeway to St. Louis may hinder finances though federal aid legislation could raise the federal share to 70 percent. Sen. Kenneth V. Buzbee opposes excluding the link, calling it a long term investment that would return dollars to Southern Illinois and the state coffers. He plans to meet with constituents and officials to advance construction.
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Highway must be built included in 1975 budget says official
The official plans to press the governor to include the freeway in the fiscal 1975 budget, asserting the highway must be built. The remark ties into ongoing discussions on the project and its funding.
War fund bill faces still fight in Congress
Democrats in Congress push to block the 150 million dollar Indochina war request covering Cambodia air operations. Rep. Addabbo argues the move would deny approval while not cutting Cambodia funding. Sen Mathias plans a resolution condemning the bombing and calling a halt to Indochina military actions. Senate Democrats back a purse ban on further American military activity in Cambodia.
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Indictment Looms for Haldeman Ehrlichman in Watergate Probe
Outgoing White House aides Haldeman and Ehrlichman visited chief prosecutor Earl Silbert amid reports they face indictment over a Watergate coverup. The pair resigned last week and hope to talk with investigators while Dean immunity talks resurface. Magruder deposition and Vesco gift also feature in the day’s updates.
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Hartigan Criticizes Walker Aides in Illinois Rift
Lt. Gov. Neil F. Hartigan denounces Walker administration aides amid a dispute over disbanding the Governor's Committee on Senior Citizens. He cites waste and mid level sabotage while urging a separate aging department and ombudsman role restoration.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
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Paul Simon
Cook County
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Nixon Pompidou summit set for Iceland in May and June
The White House announced a summit between President Nixon and French President Pompidou in Iceland on May 31 and June 1. The notice confirms the date and place, with declarations from Washington and Paris.
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Kennedy Aides Targeted in 1960 Doctor File Burglary
The Washington Post New York Times and New York Daily News report that before the 1960 Democratic National Convention burglars targeted Manhattan offices of Dr Janet G Travell and Dr Eugene J Cohen, Kennedy’s physicians. Cohen said the intruders sought Kennedy’s medical file but the file was moved under a pseudonym.
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Meat price decline amid April wholesale index slowdown
Wholesale price increases slowed in April as farm and food prices rose less than in prior months. Meat prices fell 2.9 percent, aided by March price ceilings on late actions, while live poultry surged 12.7 percent to 97.4 percent above a year earlier.
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Ellsberg case may be tossed over possible dismissal
U S District Court Judge Matt Byrne urged briefing on dismissal and mistrial motions and signaled the trial may not reach a jury. He will study facts about a burglary at Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist and probe White House links to the case. He also seeks details on Liddy and Hunt roles in the burglary and related probe.
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