Nixon aides convicted in Watergate conspiracy trials
Washington UPI report says Richard Nixon era aides Haldeman Ehrlichman Mitchell and Mardian were found guilty under conspiracy laws used by the Justice Department in earlier New Left trials. The verdict renews debate over the fairness of conspiracy statutes and their application in the Watergate case.
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Washington
UPI
Richard M. _ Nixon
John N. Mitchell
Justice Department
Benjamin Spock
Chicago Seven
Berrigan Brothers
Gainesville
Daniel Elisberg
Mitchell
H.R. Haldeman
White House
John D. Ehrlichman
Robert C. Marcian
Internal Security Division
U.S
John J. Sirica
Watergate
Wulf
Chicago
Elisberg
Pentagon
Berrigans
Henry A. Kissinger
G. Gordon Liddy
Scott Camil
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Mardian
Nixon
Reopen Move Faces South Boston High Crisis
Boston school chief William J. Leary ordered South Boston High School reopened after a day of talks with Mayor Kevin H. White who urged closure. White pushed for a permanently closed complex and a detailed police plan for court review. Authorities noted ongoing student boycotts and low attendance, with many white students and some Black students seeking private schooling or tutoring.
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Leary
South Boston High
White
Superintendent of Schools
Boston-Roxbury
Oime
Ford forms panel to probe CIA actions
Ford orders a citizens commission to investigate CIA activities during 1966 to 1972 amid claims of illegal domestic spying on thousands of Americans. The panel will include no congressmen or government employees, with names yet to be announced. Henry Kissinger, James Schlesinger, and CIA director Colby influenced Ford’s decision.
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United States
Helms
CIA
Nessen
Ford
Commission
William E. Colby
Colby
Henry A. Kissinger
Defense
James R. Schlesinger
Citizens Commission
Nelsen
Kissinger
President signs speed limit and jobs bills with highway boosts
President signs speed limit and jobs bills while approving highway funding. He notes higher truck weights aim to boost productivity amid reduced speeds. The measures include 75 million for highway beauty, 752 million for highway programs, and 350 million for rural roads. Ford also pockets vetoed a 125 million farming bill and rejects a nut import restriction.
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Ford
Weather snapshot with scattered clouds and light precipitation
Partly cloudy today with highs in the 30s and lows in the mid teens to mid 20s. Increasing clouds tonight with a chance of rain or snow tomorrow and highs again in the 30s. Precipitation totaled .02 inches. yesterday low 30 and high 39. Sunset today 5 10 p m. sunrise tomorrow 7 41 a m.
Obituaries of Blosser Ruble Hamrick Jr Infant in Morgantown
Keith R Blosser 31 of Morgantown died Saturday morning born July 14 1943 son of Raymond and Maxine Blosser He was a member of Local 152 Pipefitters Survived by wife Barbara two sons Eric Keith Jason Christopher daughter Tina Marie one brother two sisters and grandmother Gertrude Blosser Glendell Stentz Ruble of Morgantown died Saturday at Monongalia General Hospital born 1905 in Pittsburgh former schoolteacher member of Christian Science Church and Monongalia County Historical Society Survived by sister Genevieve Ruble brothers Cyril Ruble Fred Lyons Ruble Funeral arrangements complete Charles Hamrick Jr infant son of Charles and Alberta Hamrick Granville died Wednesday Surviving parents paternal grandmother Madeline Hamrick and maternal grandmother Inez Sanders Graveside services Monday 10 a.m. at East Oak Grove Cemetery officiated by Dr Stacy Groscup
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Keith R. Blosser
Madison Ave
Morgantown
Raymond
Maxine Shaffer Blosser
The
Pipefitters and Steamworkers of America
Barbara Ponceroff Blosser
Eric Keith
Jason Christopher
Tina Marie
Larry Blosser
Beverly Jane Blosser
Darlene Blosser
Gertrude Blosser
Glendell Stentz Ruble
Maryland St
Monongalia General Hospital
Pittsburgh
Fred Lyons
Jennie Stentz Ruble
Christian Science Church
Monongalia County
Fred Lyons Ruble
Patoskey, Mich
Charles Hamrick JR
Charles
Alberta Sanders Hamrick
Granville
Madeline Hamrick
Chaplin
Inez Sanders
Carmichaels
East Oak Grove Cemetery
Stacy Groscup
Thomas E. McCay III
Huntington
T. Earl McCay
Claire Spencer McCay
U.S. Army
Air Force
John R. Rowan
Buckhannon
John
Lula Black Rowan
Viola Groves Rowan
Linda Nuce
Addie Wratchford
Annie Kinner
Baltimore
Florena Duze
Uma, Ariz
Lillie F. Everly
Rt. 1
Bruceton
West Virginia University Hospital
Calvin and
Tillie Harner Johnson
Pauline Freeland
Brunswick
Ohio
Ellen Forman
Sgt
Benton Everly
Dover Air Fore Base
Del
Ada Turner
Uniontown
Albert M. Johnson
Thurman M. Everly
Bankruptcies Surge Across Several States In 1974
A report details rising bankruptcy filings in Memphis Knoxville and Greenville districts with Mississippi recording 2341 cases in 1974 up from 1630 in 1973 Nevada shows a sharp rise 762 in Reno from 487 while Chicago district reports 9303 filings up from 7033 in 1973 Wisconsin Minnesota and other districts blame easy credit and recession. Dr Thomas E McCay III Huntington dentist dies after World War II and Korea service leaving a survivor list including a son and daughter. John R Rowan 79 dies. Lillie F Everly 68 dies with survivors across Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia in the extended obituary.
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Memphis
Knoxville
Greenville
Mississippi
Eugene Rapadel
Nevada
Reno
San Francisco
Illinois
Chicago
Wayne Nelson
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Legislature to tackle energy crisis and reform measures in 1975
West Virginia lawmakers plan to study the Judicial Reorganization Amendment redistricting an open meetings law and election reform. They will review the fuel adjustment clause amid heating cost complaints and consider renewing the strip mining ban in 22 counties as the two year deadline nears. Democrats hold solid majorities in both chambers and will vet executive appointments more closely with hearings likely for Public Service Commission nominee Brooks Smith.
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State Senate
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Senate
Brooks Smith
Kingwood
House
Watergate box score shows prosecutions tally
UPI reports a Watergate progress box score: 59 men charged, 49 convicted or pleaded guilty, 4 acquitted or charges dropped, 6 with charges pending. Seventeen corporations pleaded guilty to illegal campaign gifts, one acquitted.
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Washington
UPI
Dominican Republic Honors Surgeon Koop for Twin Separation
In San Jose de Ocoa, Everett Koop received the Order of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella from Health Minister Hector Pereyra Ariza during homecoming celebrations for 18 month old Siamese twins successfully separated by Koop and team. The ceremony also praised Diana Zimnoch of Warrington, Pennsylvania, for leading the fundraising campaign.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
UPI
Philadelphia
Everett Koop
Koop
Hector Pereyra Ariza
Duarte, Sanchez
Mella
San Jose de Ocoa
Rafael Gonzalez
J. Louise Schnaufer
Poe
Diana Zimnoch
Warrington, Pa
Snow and Wind Lash Plateau Regions
United Press International reports a severe winter storm sweeping the Plateau with heavy snow and gusty winds. A Montana blizzard dumps over six inches in mountains and foothills, while Utah reels from a tornado. regional High Wind Warnings and travel advisories cover Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and northern Utah.
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Plateau
Montana
Utah
Colorado
Idaho
Oregon
Nevada
Mounains
Salt Lake City
Damagin
Granger
Uta
Burglar Strikes Point Marion Newstand on New Year's Eve
Point Marion police report a burglary at the Point Marion Newstand and Confectionary on New Year's Eve. About $150 in cash was taken. Investigators say the case remains active with no new leads.
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Point Marion
Funeral notices from Morgantown area 1975 passings list
Keith A. Bosser 31 of Morgantown dies January 4 1975 services at Fred L. Jenkins Chapel of Prayer interment Beverly Hills Memorial Garden Pearl Britton 82 of Marquess dies January 3 1975 at Hopemont State Hospital funeral at Fike Watson Highland Avenue Terra Alta burial Shilo Cemetery Lillie F. Everly 68 of Bruceton dies January 4 1975 services Jan 5 at Carl R. Spear Funeral Home Sugar Valley Cemetery James R. Jackson 70 of Jere dies January 2 1975 services at Fred L. Jenkins Chapel of Prayer burial Olive Cemetery Dr Thomas E. Ili 51 of Huntington dies January 4 1974 services at Hastings Funeral Home interment East Oak Grove Cemetery John J. Rowan 79 dies January 3 1974 calls and funeral in Morgantown. burial Bethel Cemetery Janet R. Strader 45 of 1232 Cambridge Ave dies January 3 1975 services Hastings Funeral Home burial Smith Cemetery Harman donations to American Cancer Society.
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Blosser
Keith A
Madison Ave
Morgantown
Fred L. Jenkins
Rev. P. J. Wash
Beverly Hills Memorial Garden
Everly
Lillie F
Rt. 1
Bruceton
Carl R. Spear
Brandonville
Stanley Merrifield
Sugar Valley
Rowan
John J
Chapel of Prayer
Frank Barnett
Bethel Cemetery
American Cancer Society
Alvin Warne
WVU Hospital
W.va
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Pacific Northwest
Florida
Obituartes
United Press International
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