Nixon vetoes emergency medical bill for fifth time
President Nixon vetoes a proposed 185 million federal aid program for emergency medical services saying it intrudes on state and local governance. He cites budget limits of eight and 15 million for demonstrations and argues the measure creates a narrow grant that hinders flexible local spending. Senate to vote on override.
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Helms Claims CIA Was Asked to Help Over Watergate Burglary
Helms testified CIA was approached with suggestions the bugging related to its operations and later asked to provide bail money and support for arrested men. He said he told Walters to do nothing and noted a Cuban American arrested had a $101-a-month retainer, though he stressed agency involvement was not proven. Martinez was a Florida resident Cuban exile kept on a loose report-to-agency arrangement until burglary links emerged.
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Wholesale price drop cripples beef supply and sparks recession fears
The sharpest wholesale price decline in 24 years tightens beef availability and prompts calls to lift price ceilings. Beef may vanish from retailers by Aug. 20 if ceilings stay, with a 20 percent price rebound once lifted. Snagged by shortages, New York dealers face federal probes into possible kickbacks and overcharges. Swift & Company plans further slaughter cuts. Great Falls plant may close next week. AFL CIO warns Nixon policies threaten a deepening recession, predicting home-building collapse and widespread job loss.
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Senate votes to force Nixon fuel allocation plan
The Senate approved a bill to require President Nixon to order a mandatory allocation of surplus fuels within 10 days. It would empower him to set gasoline and fuel oil prices to prevent shortages during peak harvest and heating seasons, said sponsor Sen. Henry Jackson.
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Firefighters Push Ground Fight In California Forest Blaze
About 1,300 firefighters battled a stubborn Klamath National Forest fire that scorched 9,500 acres of virgin Douglas fir and pine. Thick smoke, heat, bulldozers, tanker trucks, helicopters and a new sprinkler system aided efforts. In Washington, the White House offered no comment on a congressman's move to impeach President Nixon.
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