Agnew Investigated in Maryland Bribery Extortion Case
Vice President Spiro Agnew faces a federal inquiry over alleged bribery extortion and tax fraud in Maryland. He acknowledged possible criminal statute violations but proclaimed his innocence. The Justice Department notified him last week of the Baltimore investigation. No Comment.
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Bombers Kill Civilians in Cambodia and Lang Vei Recall
An aging U S bombing incident at Neak Luong near Phnom Penh raises the death toll to 137 killed and 268 wounded. A separate U S fighter bomber allegedly killed four civilians and injured 13 on a Mekong island upstream from Neak Luong. The embassy reports the second accident amid ongoing heavy bombing as nine days remain before Cambodia bombing ends. Col David Fopfier visited Neak Luong four hours after the event.
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David H. Fopfer
Baltimore
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Attendance Record Set at Vigo County Fair
Vigo County Fair set a attendance record Monday as fans packed the grounds for the Grand National Tractor Pull and 4 H Beef Show. Ed Jukes of the fair association said weather could push more records this week. 12 year old Jame Secondino won grand champion in the beef show with Semi Sweet, a 1225 pound Charolais cross, while Roxanne Fitzpatrick claimed reserve with Blackie the 1095 pound Angus. Both girls plan to sell their steers at Wednesday's auction to fund more cattle. The article notes about 5,000 to 6,000 attended the evening session and that two sleds broke down during the pull.
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Jim Coyne
Joe Schinner
Jim Wilson
Jim Homan
Mike Billinger
Martin
Ed Jukes
Wabash Valley Fair Association
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Dame Secondino
Roxanne Fitzpatrick
Jame
Star
Pete Secondino
West Terre Haute
Concannon Junior
Sue Lenderman Secondino
Vigo County
Chicago
Arthur Godfrey
Tom Fitzpatrick
Consolidated School
Lloyd McVey
Oakwood
Weather map page reports near record heat across Indiana Illinois
The weather map on page ten shows river stage four feet and falling with no precipitation. Forecasters predict mostly fair and warmer conditions in Terre Haute and vicinity tonight, with a warm humid Wednesday and a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers or storms. Indiana mirrors this with similar temps and storms possible, Illinois expects partly cloudy and very warm humid weather with thunderstorms likely. Dirt dust count stands at 116 micrograms per cubic meter, above 1972 average. Sunrise and sunset times listed.
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Trustees Approve 1974 Vigo County School Budget
Vigo County trustees approved the 1974 school budget of 18.3 million dollars with a total tax rate of 5.91 per 100 assessed valuation based on 206.66 million in taxable property. If assessed valuation reaches 210.30 million by year end, the rate could drop to 5.82. A public hearing is set for August 30 at 8 p.m. at the new administration building.
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Record Coldest Temperature Reaches Absolute Zero
United Press International reports the coldest possible temperature is 0 Fahrenheit, equivalent to 459.7 degrees below zero in the absolute scale. The note highlights thermodynamic limits and extreme low readings.
Nixon Upset as Watergate Accusations Surface
Former Atty. Gen. Kleindienst testified Nixon was dumbfounded and very upset when told that Dean and Magruder accused several top aides of involvement in the Watergate case. He described meeting Nixon April 15 to relay the charges and warned Ehrlichman about possible obstruction.
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Ehrlichman
G. Goreon Liddy
Democratic National
Liddy
Asst. Atty
Henry E. Petersen
Dean
Magruder
Nixon's Homes Security Spending Reveals $10 Million Outlay
The White House and agencies disclosed nearly 10 million dollars spent since 1969 for security, communications, and work at the First Family’s out of town residences. A private auditing firm will prepare a full accounting of Nixon’s acquisitions since taking office, including San Clemente and Key Biscayne properties, with details to be released within a month.
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Drug Raid Documents Forwarded To Federal Review
Documents about alleged illegal drug raids in Vigo County have been sent to the U S Civil Rights Commission following a recommendation from the Indianapolis U S attorney. Darrell Felling says Miller’s office mailed the material for investigation of civil rights violations by Vigo County Sheriff’s Department members. The Barths accuse deputies of an illegal May 8 raid, prompting a federal suit for $1 million and a related tape naming other deputies.
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