POW Release Delayed by Communist Demands in Indochina
In Saigon the United States refused new Communist demands to withdraw all U S troops, including Marine guards at the embassy, delaying the release of the final 148 American prisoners of war until at least next week. The Viet Cong said the talks could resume Monday if the United States agrees to the troop withdrawal.
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Watergate case reopens as McCord opts to testify
In US District Court the Watergate probe regains momentum as defendant James W. McCord suddenly agrees to disclose all he knows seeking a lighter sentence for his role in bugging Democratic headquarters. The development interrupts a presumed quiet close to the case.
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CIA tied to My Lai and CIA planned attack claim
The Sunday Oklahoman reports Pentagon sources say the 1968 My Lai massacre was planned and coordinated with the CIA as a deliberate village wipeout. It alleges a second CIA planned attack and accuses the Army of a coverup to shield CIA or policy.
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Nixon says we have nothing to hide in Watergate affair
President Nixon says we have nothing to hide as the Watergate matter unfolds. James W. McCord Jr. breaks nine months of silence claiming perjury occurred in the January trial and that unnamed others faced political pressure to stay silent.
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Watergate evidence delays Senate action on Gray nomination
Grand jury presents new Watergate evidence affecting possible indictments and prolongs the Senate hold on L Patrick Gray’s FBI director nomination. President Nixon, vacationing in Florida, faces questions while GOP leaders say he insists on White House innocence.
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Winthrop and Spotless McPartland Take Sundays
Dominion-Post debuts a new color comic feature this Sunday starring Winthrop the friendliest boy and his pal Spotless McPartland. Read for a light weekly chuckle as the pair appear each Sunday.
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Medicare cuts die as Senate opposes Nixon plan
Senator Mondale announced a majority in the Senate, including 11 Republicans, opposes Nixon's Medicare and Medicaid cutbacks. He will seek a resolution rejecting the proposal, averting $1 billion in added out of pocket costs for 23 million seniors and raising the deficit projection by $1 billion for the next fiscal year.
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UPI
Nixon
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Mondale
Congress
Budget Delay Clouds Bureau of Mines Funding Controversy
The Bureau of Mines 137 million 1974 budget faces delay due to a probe of Deputy Director Donald P. Schlick over accepting free flights from FMC and Mine Safety Appliances. Schlick acknowledges the trips noting possible impropriety while FMC holds a $5 million research contract. calls for his resignation grow as Senate scrutiny continues.
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Mine Safety Appliances, Inc
Journal of the United Mine Workers
UMW
FMC
Alan Bible
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Senate Appropriations
Nixon urges employers to hire Vietnam veterans with open opportunities
President Nixon called on American employers to welcome home returning Vietnam veterans with open opportunities for civilian jobs. He cited reduced unemployment among under 30 veterans and urged prioritizing veteran recruiting, arguing veterans are good workers and disciplined team players.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
Nixon
Special calendar has friends foes in West Virginia legislature
In Charleston the special calendar lets a small group decide which bills reach the floor as session nears end. Senate and House leaders move to adjourn after action on the calendar, leaving the regular bill list unconsidered. State Senator Warren McGraw says it creates a powerful, shadow legislature.
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UPI
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Rules Committee
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Pineville
Third force urged to shape Vietnam cease fire in Saigon
Duong Van Minh, former Saigon chief of state, urged a "third force" to ensure the Paris accord's democratic liberties. He said the National Council of Reconciliation should include this force beyond Saigon and the Viet Cong, and stressed real recognition of a third component as the accord requires.
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