Nixon unveils eight point energy plan to cut oil dependence
President NixonOutlined an eight point program to expand energy development and ease oil shortages by relaxing emission rules and fuel standards. He backed Alaska pipeline deep water ports deregulation of natural gas and coal strip mining while pursuing nuclear expansion and elk Hills reserve. He projected possible three to five year path to self sufficiency with some import reliance remaining.
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Democrats stage seven hour telethon to fund campaign
Democrats plan a seven hour TV fund raising telethon on Sept. 15 to mobilize Middle America for political financing reform. Organizers say the appeal will reach 58 million viewers with about 100 entertainers and 24 politicians including Sam Ervin and George Wallace. Proceeds split between national and state committees.
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Sam Ervin
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George S. McGovern
Barbara Jordan
Texas
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California
North Carolina
Nixon aides heard secret Watergate tapes amid delays
Senate investigators disclosed that President Nixon had aides listen to or be briefed on Watergate tapes on several occasions. He sought to have a tape flown to California but abandoned the plan after a lawyer listened at the White House. Haldeman testified he had access to multiple tapes and stored copies at his home.
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Dean
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Bull
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Haldeman
Mansfield predicts wiretap disclosures
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield expects Atty. Gen. Richardson to provide wiretap information sought by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as it considers Kissinger’s nomination. The dispute risks delaying Kissinger’s August 22 nomination and could affect UN plans.
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Elliot L. Richardson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Richardson
Kissinger
Mansfield
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
National Security Council
William P. Rogers
United Nations
John Hushen
Justice Department
Fulbright
Watergate investigations cost millions to date
The Watergate probes have cost more than $1 million so far and may reach $4 million to $5 million before closure. The Senate Watergate Committee and the Watergate Special Prosecution Force head the investigations with many lawyers and staff. Administrative assistant Carolyn Andrade notes the Senate panel has paid about $383,000 in salaries for nearly 90 workers plus $7,465 in fringe benefits.
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Washington
Carolyn Andrade
Senate
Two Women Die in Separate Deer Lodge Area Crashes
Two women died Saturday in separate two car crashes near Deer Lodge Montana. One south of Nissler Junction on U S 91 killed a local area woman. the other east of Deer Lodge on I 90 killed an out of state woman. Two other passengers were hospitalized in Powell County Memorial Hospital in serious condition. The crashes prompted road toll updates for Silver Bow and Powell counties.
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Arab gunmen surrender after hostages freed in Kuwait
Five Arab gunmen surrendered to Kuwaiti authorities on Saturday after four days of threats to kill their hostages. They handed over the captives unharmed and walked from the Kuwait Air Lines Boeing 707 where they held them.
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Arrow huntsman injures knee ends deer hunt
16 year old Mark Cox injured his knee by slipping on a broadhead arrow during Montana big game archery season near Granite Creek. He underwent surgical removal of the arrow and remained in good condition at St James Hospital.
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Alder
Virginia City
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Sheridan
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Montana drought cripples cattle and grain in Golden Triangle
Montana faces a severe drought that cuts grain yields and dries reservoirs. Wheat prices rise, but harvests falter as farmers in the Hi-Line and Golden Triangle lose moisture, prompting early herd sales and sparse hay. Ranchers fear next year without rain. Local merchants see limited immediate impact.
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