New theory links Nixon kin Hughes to Watergate break in
Senate investigators contend the 1972 Watergate break in aimed to obtain information on Hughes related dealings between F Donald Nixon and Edward Nixon and Hughes associates. Transcripts say the burglars sought O Brien files and possible Hughes influence on antitrust, Air West sale, and Nevada nuclear tests. Surveillance in Nixon circles cited as motive.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Nixon
Howard “Hughes
F. Donald Nixon
Hughes
U.S. District Court
Nevada
Senate Watergate Committee
Lawrence F.o’brien
Edward C. Nixon
O'Brien
Hughes Associates
Las Vegas
Air West Airlines
Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo
Hughes Tool Co
Samuel L. Cash
O’brien
Democratic National Committee
John Meier
Donald Nixon
Yule decoration winners named
The Judges announced winners of the merchant's Christmas Decoration contest by the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce. Theme prize Spirit of Christmas 1973 went to the Tack Room. best outside decoration to Chamberlain Floor Covering. indoor decoration to Palace Place. Prizes include $50 Chamber of Commerce memberships. Judges were Holly Brackmann and Dick Soderquist.
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Greater, Ukiah Chamber of Commerce
Chamberlain
Palace Place
Holly Brackmann
Mendocino Community College
Dick Soderquist
Mendocino County Art Association
Chamber of Commerce
Classifieds Promise Quick Results
A brief note hints that wishes may appear in the classifieds daily, offering fast results for readers seeking goods, services, or opportunities. The message emphasizes immediacy and repetition, urging daily checking for what one wants.
Rockefeller to resign as governor amid 1976 presidential talk
Albany report says Governor Nelson Rockefeller will step down December 18 with Lt. Gov. Malcolm Wilson to be sworn in. The move, seen as a possible step toward a 1976 GOP bid, comes as Rockefeller denies active presidential pursuit and plans to decide by late 1975. The energy crisis dominates discussion as advisers hedge estimates amid possible relief.
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Albany
N.Y
UPI
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Malcolm Wilson
Capitol
Keene seeks carryover in gasoline rationing plan
Assemblyman Barry Keene calls on Federal Energy Administration chief William Simon to allow weekly gas allotments to accumulate. He warns northern California’s economy—tourism, wood products, agriculture, and fishing—depends on fuel and would suffer if rationing limits persist week to week. Keene plans a joint resolution urging Congress to authorize carryover and appeals to Congressman Don Clausen to press White House to protect the north coast economy.
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Washington
UPI
Herbert Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
Congress’ Joint Economic Committee
Barry Keene
Redwood Empire
William Simon
New
Federal Energy Administration
Keene
California
Simon
Assembly
Congress
Cong
Don Clausen
White House
Nixon
Kissinger Life Threat Reported During Europe Tour
The State Department said Secretary Henry Kissinger faced a life threat on his European and Middle East tour. Security was intensified with armed guards as Kissinger traveled from Brussels to London amid unclear sources citing potential risk from Palestinian groups.
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Washington
UPI
State Department
Henry A. Kissinger
A Department
John King
Kissinger
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Brussels
London
King
Nixon
Middle East
Planners adopt open space element in county plan
County planning commission approves an open space element after two days of hearings with five of six members voting yes. Critics fault the environmental impact report and limits on future development while debate continues over a looming Dec. 31 deadline for adoption to avoid blocking permits and subdivision maps.
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Planning Commission
Commission
Augie Solomon
Leo Sanders
Ernie Banker
Ukiah Unified to hear revised environmental report on new high school
An EIR public hearing drew minimal input after two hours as architect Feliciano and Associates awaited details on the planned new high school site. County planner Ron Hall praised Barrett's 60 page draft, raising drainage and noise concerns and suggesting Brush Street as a lower-impact alternative. Agriculturalist Hildreth questioned trading prime grape land for school acres, while cemetery officials urged a non climbable fence to curb trespassing, a cost they cannot bear.
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Chance Smile
Ukiah High School
Guy Connolly
Jim Barrett
Ukiah’ Unified
EIR
Felciano
Barrett
Hall
Brush Street
Stan Hildreth
MSH Ag
Roy Adrevino
Offshore oil drilling sparks environmental fight in California
Sacramento officials weigh renewing drilling in the Santa Barbara Channel to ease energy shortages despite protests from environmentalists. Three Lands Commission members back staff plans for safeguards and individual approvals, while critics warn of another major spill threatening beaches and waterfowl.
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Frank N. Ikard
American Petroleum
United States
Skard
Saudi Arabia
U.S
Israel
Claude S. Brinegar
Sacramento
UPI
State Lands Commission
Santa Barbara Channel
Commission
al-Republican Commission
Houston I. Flournoy
Santa Barbara
Pacific Ocean
Flournoy
Trade reform bill passage and Soviet loan ban over rights issue
The House approved a major trade reform bill expanding presidential negotiating power while banning U S loans to the Soviet Union until Jews and other minorities can emigrate. No food strike progress reported as bargaining stalls on first day after workers struck against 61 supermarket chains.
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Washington
UPI
House
Nixon
U.S
Soviet Union
Russia
Los Angeles
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