Bomb train explodes in California yard injuring dozens
A Navy munitions train exploded in a Roseville yard near Sacramento injuring at least 48 people with many treated for minor injuries. The blasts damaged about 600 railroad cars, forced evacuations, and created fireballs seen for miles. Authorities urged residents to stay away and declared a state of emergency.
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Edward McGlone Dies in Florida After Long Mining Career
Edward S. McGlone, 73, former executive vice president of Anaconda Co., died Saturday in Fort Lauderdale. A native of North Platte, Neb., he built a notable mining career in Butte, Montana, rising from miner to general manager and later western operations VP. An accomplished athlete in Mines League baseball and local football, he retired January 1.
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Butte Weather Outlook Mixes Rain Snow Showers
Scattered rain or snow showers and gusty winds mark the day in Butte. High around 55, low near 30 with a weather map and fuller story on Page 27.
Ellsberg Says Pentagon Papers Trial Political in Light of Watergate Link
Daniel Ellsberg says a newly reported link between Watergate conspirators and his trial suggests the Pentagon papers prosecution was part of efforts to aid Nixon’s re election. He notes a Liddy and Hunt burglary of his psychiatrist’s office to obtain files and calls the case a political prosecution.
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Nixon retreats to Camp David amid Watergate crisis
President Nixon flies to Camp David with his Irish setter King Timahoe for a rainy weekend of options as pressure grows for decisive Watergate action. He cancels a meeting with economic advisers and offers no clear plans or aides, while Republicans call for an independent investigation.
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Congress weighs year round daylight saving time
Thirty two congressmen push extending daylight saving time year round while a Kentucky resident opposes changes. The Hosmer bill seeks to keep DST indefinitely, with supporters citing energy savings and opponents citing farm and daily life disruptions.
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Watergate turbulence widens with resignations and probes
A week of disclosures in the Watergate affair sees two resignations and renewed chances of indictments and contempt citations for presidential associates. Washington moves through wiretapping burglary political espionage and a coverup amid mutal fund probe forged documents and secret campaign spending. L Patrick Gray III quit as acting FBI chief after destruction of Watergate files. Ehrlichman admitted involvement in the Gray affair and mutual fund swindle links. Vesco connections surface with grand jury probes and possible indictments of Mitchell Stans. Magruder resigns from the Commerce Department amid accusations of planning wiretaps and payoffs.
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New FBI head no small potatoes in government
William D. Ruckelshaus, appointed acting FBI director, is praised for independence and firm regard for statutory authority. The Newark Times notes his prior EPA tenure and the need for trustworthy leadership amid Watergate fallout.
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