Supreme Court delays Pentagon Papers trial ruling on wiretap
The Supreme Court ruled the Ellsberg Russo Pentagon Papers case must resolve a wiretap issue before trial. The decision delays the start by months, with the court recessing and no immediate hearing planned. Ellsberg and Russo face conspiracy espionage and theft charges over the Vietnam study leak.
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Justice Dept accused of broken faith on desegregation
A lawyers' group released a study accusing the Justice Department of broken faith with the Constitution and the American people for failing to enforce school desegregation laws. The report targets performance under former Attorney General John N. Mitchell, who left office to aid Nixon's reelection bid.
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Nixon relaxes on Assateague Isle weekend visit
President Nixon spent a quiet weekend on Assateague Island Maryland Virginia as a guest at Thomas McCabe's home later given to the University of Pennsylvania. He joined close associates Mitchell Rebozo and Abplanalo for meals a 90 minute boat cruise and a dip in the Atlantic. The visit included talks on politics amid ongoing DOJ busing and school integration debates highlighted by Abner Mikva and the Lawyers' Review Committee which urged clearer adherence to law and court decisions.
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U.S. imports from China rise after renewed trade pact
Washington says American shoppers will see more imports from China such as spices silk and tea at stores nationwide. By May in ten months of renewed trade total U S imports of Chinese agricultural products reached 11 4 million covering 90 separate farm goods.
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Firefighters Contain Big Sur Forest Fire After Five Day Battle
Aided by a spy plane and mule teams, 400 firefighters contained a Big Sur forest blaze that scorched 4100 acres. Cool fog and ocean breezes halted spread as crews wrapped the fire line around Ventana Wilderness terrain. The blaze started from an illegal campfire near Big Sur, costing about $500000 to fight.
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Federal payroll drops by 59736 in year end report
The Joint Committee on Reduction of Federal Expenditures reports federal civilian employment fell by 59736, leaving 13011 fewer workers than at year start. Agriculture official Harold Champeau notes rising Chinese imports in hog bristles and other goods, while U S exports to China look slow, with wheat as a potential exception if large orders appear.
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Maddox Hurt In Bicycle Parade Crash
Georgia Lt. Gov. Lester Maddox sustained minor abrasions after tumbling over bicycle handlebars during a Gainesville parade. A Hall County Hospital ER doctor said he was released with no broken bones or internal injuries and his condition was described as very satisfactory.
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