Sheriff Orders Independent Probe Of Vigo Deputies
Vigo County Sheriff George Albright said Terre Haute Police Chief James Swift will head an independent inquiry into serious allegations raised by former deputy Robert Poynter against two Vigo County deputies. Poynter, 27, faces a felony charge in Vigo Circuit Court. The two deputies have been suspended pending the investigation.
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FBI director nominee clears Senate panel amid police critique
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Clarence M. Kelley as FBI director with no dissent, while a Kansas City police veteran faces opposition over police brutality concerns. The vote paves a possible Senate confirmation later in the week as Kelley’s background contrasts with critics’ claims.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Bruce R. Watkins
J. Nelson Thompson
Watkins
Martin Luther King Jr
David R. Hardy
Vigo County Council Eyes Ambulance, Renovations and Computerization
Vigo County Council morning session focused on emergency and federal revenue sharing appropriations totaling 696 332 46 and proposed expenditures 403 500 including 55 900 for courthouse remodeling 12 509 for ambulance service 70 000 for upgraded auditor office equipment and 65 000 for courthouse boilers. Fire Chief Leroy Shipley urged county support for the city ambulance service and noted a subsidy dispute with the county commission.
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Vigo County School Board Approves $300 Pay Increase for Teachers
Vigo County board of school trustees approved a $300 base pay raise for teachers, from $7,250 to $7,550 a year, effective Jan 1, 1974, by a 5-0 vote with one abstention. The deal, reached after months of bargaining with the Vigo County Teachers Association team led by George Baker, awaits VCTA ratification.
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Now You Know By United Press International
Leaves of a South American giant water lily can support a man’s weight, demonstrating the plant’s remarkable strength.
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Dean Testifies Nixon Should Explain His Role in Watergate
John W Dean III told Senate investigators he hoped Nixon would explain his own part in Watergate. He said he then began explaining highlights to prosecutors. Dean asserted he spoke truth as he knew it and detailed possible aides involvement and timing of his disclosures.
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D-Ga
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Dean Testifies Nixon Aides Implicated In Watergate
John W. Dean III, former White House counsel, faces Senate Watergate questioning. In a statement, Dean implicated President Nixon and aides in the cover up, alleging knowledge of payoffs and clemency offers. Ehrlichman Haldeman named as key figures. FBI and prosecutors allegedly yielded to aides’ pressure. Rep. McCloskey called for immediate impeachment inquiry over alleged 1970 burglary and wiretap plan.
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Court Ruling Draws Mixed Reactions From Schools And Civil Groups
Parochial school officials express disappointment at Supreme Court rulings striking down state tuition and tax breaks for non public schools. Civil rights groups call decisions largely expected, while leaders vow to pursue other avenues such as a federal tax credit plan. Commentary from Terence Cardinal Cooke and Gov. Gilligan frames the rulings as a significant impact on education.
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New York City
Nixon Statements Contradicted By Dean Testimony
Former counsel John W. Dean III testified before the Senate Watergate committee that Nixon knew of the cover up and payments to defendants and that Nixon discussed clemency offers. Dean said Nixon in the Oval Office with Haldeman present discussed the case and contained it to keep it out of the White House.
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Weather map details for Terre Haute and nearby areas
National Weather Service bulletin notes river stage 4.8 feet and falling. Forecasts show chance of thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday with highs in the 80s to 90s and lows in the 60s to 70s. Illinois sees warm, humid conditions with 70 percent precip today, 50 percent tonight, and 50 percent Wednesday. dirt count 117. Sunrise 5 24 a.m. Sunset 8 21 p.m.
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