Librarians Run Free Publicities to Boost Shrinking Circulation
New York New Orleans puppet shows and Oakland taquerias join a wave of free library attractions aimed at rebuilding community ties. Yet librarians warn that deeper issues linger as fiscal cuts and a Nixon administration stance threaten federal funds.
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New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Oakland
Calif
Attleboro
Mass
Baltimore County
Rockville
Jolliness
Ballyhoo
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Jury awaits tapes in Watergate indictments decision
The federal grand jury, having heard all evidence except tapes, may indict on conspiracy to obstruct justice and perjury linked to the June 17 1972 Watergate break in. Cox cites nine tapes as key to whether the president was involved and witnesses lied.
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White House
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Grand
Office of Special Water
Grand Jury
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Nixon Administration
Atty
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H. R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
John W. Dean III
Robert C. Marcian
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Nixon
Watergate Committee
Obstruction of Justice
Central Intelligence Agency
Magruder
FBI
Campaign Committee
Whatsit Assembly Co helps frustrated buyers with DIY kits
Portland photographer AP reports Darrell Finford runs the Whatsit Assembly Co in Portland Oregon. He assembles bikes and other products customers return as incomplete kits and offers clear instruction backed by low prices. Finford notes most merchandise is sold disassembled to save on freight and labor. He recounts customers from doctors to engineers needing help with confusing parts and directions.
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Ore
Darrell Finford
Finford
Whatsit Assembly Co
Rod
Finjord
UAW Strike Persists as Chrysler Work Stoppage Grows
In Detroit the two day UAW walkout by 113,300 workers against Chrysler continues despite talks billed as promising. Union official Charles Brooks cites a warmer negotiating atmosphere while Chrysler reports 3,600 cars not produced and GM Ford lines running uninterrupted.
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Chrysler Corp
Charles Brooks
United Auto Workers Local 444
Windsor
Ont
Chrysler
UAW
Brooks
Army rounds up Allende supporters in Chile
Chilean junta reports armed civilians resist and warns they will be killed. Official counts cite at least three executions since the coup, with unofficial figures over 11 killed and about 3,000 detained at two stadiums. Reports describe arrests at a small stadium and transfers to the national stadium amid a declared urgent threat.
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Santiago
Chile
Salvador Allende
Allende
National Stadium
Junta
Democrats Net $3 Million From Telethon
Washington The Democratic party telethon raised about five point three million dollars in pledges from an eight hour program. After expenses of one point six million and an estimated fifteen percent unpayable pledges, the event will yield just under three million for the national party and for state organizations.
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Washington
Democratic Party
National Party
Swedens new king Carl Gustaf ascends throne in Stockholm
Thousands greet Carl Gustaf as naval guns fire a 42 gun salute to honor the late Gustaf VI Adolf and the new monarch. The royal family attends Stockholm Cathedral as preparations begin for the elder king's funeral in Helsingborg.
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Carl XVI Gustaf
Sweden
Helsingborg
Gustaf VI Adolf
Carl Gustaf
Royal Palace
Widow of Allende Leaves Chile for Political Asylum
Mrs Hortensia Bussi Allende confirms Salvador Allende died by his own action in a telephone interview from Santiago The widow travels on a Mexican government DC9 to Mexico City with family and officials while Mexico offers asylum and a private residence.
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Salvador Allende
Santiago
Hortensia Bussi Allende
Allende
Luis Echeverria
Fidel Castro
Hortensia Bassi de Allende
Mexico
Guns Fire in Kompong Cham Areas See Fresh Clashes
Government troops pressed operations on the outskirts of Kompong Cham as fighting and insurgent shelling flared in at least three other areas. Col Am Rong said clashes continued in the university compound and that life in Kompong Cham had shown a marked improvement after days of unrest.
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Chavez to speak on boycott as UFW fights Gallo in California
Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers plan campus tours to spur a nationwide boycott of E. and J. Gallo Winery amid contract battles, picketing clashes, and eviction disputes in Livingston and the San Joaquin Valley. The six-year dispute escalated when Gallo allied with the Teamsters and struck, while UFW workers faced arrests, injuries, and legal fights over camp evictions and picketing limits.
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Here
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Table
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