Nixon at a Glance Key Points From News Conference
President Nixon outlined views on food price controls and household influence, announced David K. E. Bruce will head a U.S. liaison office in Peking, urged North Vietnam to heed ceasefire concerns, challenged Senate on executive privilege over John W. Dean III testimony, and said metals from stockpiles would be sold to reduce prices.
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Nixon Signals Range of Moves If North Vietnam Violates Cease-fire
The Nixon administration warns of options short of renewed bombing to stop Communist infiltration of South Vietnam. Possible actions include targeting the Ho Chi Minh trail, Laotian passes, and South Vietnam raids, with risks of higher casualties and POWs. Diplomatic signals could delay reconstruction aid and pressure Hanoi.
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Senate panel unlikely to charge Nixon over Gray testimony
Senate Judiciary Committee shows little appetite for court action to force John W Dean II to testify on L Patrick Gray II’s FBI director nomination. Ervin and others favor alternative pressure and may seek a contempt citation via his Watergate investigation panel. Nixon invites court test of executive privilege and offers written answers.
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Communists Charge U S Sending Arms To Saigon
Viet Cong accuse the United States of shipping armaments into South Vietnam without proper inspection under the cease-fire. U S officials say Article 7 allows shipments pending inspection and argue the two party joint commission is being prepared. Tra cites foreign sources claiming recent armament deliveries to Da Nang and Viet Cong concerns over Paris talks.
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Landlords Agree No Rent Hikes Over 6 Percent in Va
In Northern Virginia about 25 000 apartment units will keep rent increases within the 6 percent federal guideline after a meeting with congressmen and officials. Landlords of 500 to 600 units that already exceeded 6 percent agreed to roll back to the standard. Fairfax Supervisor Jack Herrity called the move an industry wide breakthrough.
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Penn Central Refiles Suit for 797520 Against U S Steel
Trustees of the bankrupt Penn Central refiled a claim against U S Steel for 797 520 to preserve the statute of limitations on freight payments due in April 1969. The action follows a prior suit against shippers, with a 1970 ruling in the railroad’s favor and appeals up to the Third Circuit.
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