Watergate delays fill of top federal posts
The Watergate scandal is blamed for a lag in filling nearly 50 top level federal jobs. White House officials insist processes continue, but surveys show vacancies at sub-Cabinet and ambassador levels, with morale sagging and paperwork backlogs across departments.
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Nixon to view Mississippi flood area aid promised
President Nixon plans an aerial tour of flood struck areas in the Mississippi River basin where about 10 000 people are homeless and losses exceed 200 million dollars. Ten deaths are reported across seven states as rivers rise to historic levels and relief aid focuses on housing loans and debris clearance.
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Ohio official ousts aides over broker license exams
Commerce Director Dennis Shaul, backed by Gov. Gilligan, forced resignations and reassignments in the Real Estate Division after uncovering improper special exams for brokers and salesmen. He fired J. David Maffeo and Christian Redkey, transferred Joseph Coyner and Alexander Martin Jr., and promoted Joseph Forc and Verona Dever to key posts as the probe widens.
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Earthquake Hits Hawaii Injuring Dozens Across Islands
A 6.2 magnitude quake struck Hawaii 12 miles northeast of the island of Hawaii causing one building collapse, landslides, and injuries to at least 11 people. Major damage closed four schools in Hilo and disrupted extensive infrastructure including water mains and power lines.
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Texas lawmakers seek private view of controversial films
In Austin the House Interstate and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 12 to 1 to subpoena the films Deep Throat and Last Tango in Paris so lawmakers can assess their impact. Rep. Billy Williamson urged screening before a bill to grant cities power to license theater operators. Licenses could be revoked if X rated films reach under 18 audiences.
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Elyria Daily News Second Class Mail Rates Announced
An early 1970s notice from Elyria Ohio outlines second class mail privileges and revised rates for daily and Sunday publications. It mentions a 40 percent rate change and a 10 cent daily price, with publication details and carrier delivery notes.
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Beverly Hillbillies Granny Irene Ryan Dies at 70
Irene Ryan known as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies died of a stroke in Santa Monica at age 70. She had a long career from vaudeville to Broadway and earned a Tony nomination for Pippin. Funeral services set for next Tuesday in Santa Monica.
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Soldier killed as Belfast toll reaches 778 in Northern Ireland violence
In Londonderry a British soldier was shot dead amid ongoing sectarian violence following a posturing IRA statement critical of Pope Paul VI. The blast at an Armagh army barracks damaged cars and vehicles, wounding several civilians and soldiers.
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Japanese rail strike ends as government reaches deal
In Tokyo the government announced an agreement to end the three million worker rail walkout the most serious in Japanese history. Trains should resume tomorrow while other sectors including nurses and airline pilots remain on strike amid widespread disruption and protests.
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