President Nixon seeks $10 billion energy research drive
President Nixon asked Congress to approve a five year 10 billion energy research effort to find new energy sources and improve use of existing ones. He urged all Americans to cut energy use by five percent in 12 months and advised slower driving and adjusting home cooling. The federal government would cut its energy usage by seven percent.
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Major oil firms promise supply to avert summer shortage
United Press International reports four leading oil companies reassured the public by stating they would boost refinery output and maintain gasoline supplies this summer, aiming to ease consumer fears of a potential shortage.
Man Charged With Armed Robbery In Terre Haute
A southside Terre Haute man Niles Goldston 22 of 705 S 9th St was arrested on two counts of armed robbery for an incident May 14 at Star gas station 920 N 25th St. He faces a Vigo Circuit Court appearance Monday per Detective Lt Jim Roach.
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Weather summary and regional forecast data
National Weather Service report shows river stage 6.9 feet and falling with no precipitation. Local conditions note yesterday’s high 79 and low 58. Terre Haute area expects fair tonight and sunny, warmer Sunday with highs in the 80s. Indiana statewide to see fair conditions, lows 50s-60s, sunny and warmer Sunday. Illinois district forecasts fair with highs around 80. Temperature readings: 63 at 9 am, 84 at 2 pm.
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Vicinity
Indiana
Industrial Expansion Bonds Stall At Terre Haute City Council
Informal meeting with Mayor and council discusses a $1 million Bemis Co. bond issue for expansion. City Clerk Atelski refuses to sign due to impure contract terms, awaiting attorney clarity. County treasurer Bernard Sweeney also declines to sign as questions persist. Bond papers delayed, processing expected to continue on page 2.
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Atelski
Mike McCormick
Bernard Sweeney
New York
Atel
Compromise Reached on Funds Cut in Indochina War
Congress and President Nixon reached a compromise to halt all bombing in Indochina by August 15. The $3.4 billion supplemental bill substitutes the immediate halt vetoed earlier, with a continuing resolution extending funding beyond the fiscal year until midnight tonight. The Senate approved the Aug 15 cutoff, and the measure moves to the President’s desk for signature.
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Allende seeks state of siege after Chile revolt
President Salvador Allende asked Congress to declare a state of siege as loyal forces crushed a rebel mutiny in Santiago. Eight killed and 34 wounded, including a photojournalist and a female reporter, as tanks and troops battled in the capital. A nationwide state of emergency and nighttime curfew were imposed amid clashes with about 100 members of the 2nd Armored Regiment led by Col. Roberto Souper.
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Defense Ministry
Ehrlichman says he can trip up Dean testimony
Former White House aide Ehrlichman argues he has evidence to undermine John Dean III in the Watergate sting. He contends Dean aimed to implicate President Nixon to avoid criminal charges and claims Dean knew more about the cover up at the pivot point of events.
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Watergate Developments in Brief
John Ehrlichman says he did not know of the Watergate cover-up until he uncovered it. Richard Nixon and top aides allegedly knew of the cover-up, says John Dean during five days of Senate testimony. Original Watergate prosecutors resign after conferring with Archibald Cox. Charles Colson ousted from Senator Weicker’s office after he claimed no attempt to influence the committee. John Mitchell’s attorney says Mitchell has no information implicating the President.
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