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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1973

Page

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Nixon lawyers argue right to withhold Watergate tapes

In a federal court hearing, White House lawyer Charles Alan Wright urged that impeachment is the sole remedy for presidential power abuse and the President alone decides executive privilege. Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox seeks full tape disclosure, with Judge Sirica weighing whether to compel production and risking a broader judicial power over presidential secrecy.

Washington UPI White House Nixon Congress Charles Alan Wright Watergate Archibald Cox Cox Supreme Court Joan J. Sirica Watergate Grand Jury Wright Sirica George S. McGovern D-S.c Senate Federal Court House Comn United States Republic Potomac River

Evening Journal seeks 1973 College Roundup data

The Evening Journal requests readers send in college roundup details for the Septemberprint edition. A coupon in today's paper can be mailed or delivered to the Journal office or newsroom. Phone calls with information are also accepted.

The Evening Journal Journal Journal Newsroom

Potpourri Dinner Theatre Opens Tonight at Captain's Table

SCAD presents Potpourri An Evening of Dinner Theatre opening tonight at The Captain's Table with shows also Thursday. Reservations advised. cocktails at 6 30 dinner at 7 30 then theatre.

SCAD

Agnew attacks foes over leaks and tactics

Vice President Spiro Agnew says enemies within the administration are leaking news to influence a grand jury probe into payoffs from consulting engineers. He accuses Attorney General Richardson and U.S. Attorney Beall of violating their duty to stop leaks. Beall and Richardson deny the claims and vow action against any source.

Richardson Agnew

Former Iowa Congressman Bromwell Indicted in Tax Case

A federal grand jury indicted former Iowa congressman James Bromwell for failure to file federal income tax returns on $182 242 of gross income for 1968 to 1970. The Cedar Rapids Republican served 1961 to 1965. He faces arraignment in Des Moines at 1 p.m. September 4 with bond set at $10 000. Government records show $16 800 in 1968, $137 669 in 1969, and $27 773 in 1970.

Des Moines UDVA Iowa James Bromwell Bromwell Cedar Rapids Bramwell

Brighton 14 year old killed in one car crash

Jacqueline J. Moore 14 of Brighton died after a noon Tuesday one car crash southwest of Washington. Kristee Hunter 17 of Brighton was driving the car which overturned after passing a southbound vehicle. Peggy Moore 16 and Jeffrey 2 were injured and hospitalised. Jacqueline dies at University Hospital Iowa City. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Washington Jacqueline J. Moore Brighton Lyle Hansen Kristee Hunter Highway 1 Howard Curl Washington County Hospital Jacqueline University Hospital Iowa City Hunter Lawrence Hunter Peggy Moore Jeffrey Hansen Jackie Washington High School Jones Einar Fetterman Elm Grove Jack N Doris Jean Blatter Moore Immanuel Lutheran Church Washington Junior High School Peggy John Reed Moore Edward J. Blatter

Promise to grain farmers to export control

Des Moines reports Assistant Agriculture Secretary Carroll Brunthauer said the United States will not impose export controls on grain to boost domestic supplies unless an unforeseen disaster hits the 1973 crop. He warned that limits on soybeans last June damaged world trade standings and emphasized the need to export farm products while prices and demand remain high through 1975.

Des Moines UPI Carroll Brunthauer U.S American Soybean Association Brunthauer United States Brunthaver USDA

Polk County Voters Reject Bond Issue

Polk County voters rejected a 9.132 million county construction and remodeling plan by about three to one. The measure would have funded a 10 story county office building on the Post Office site and remodels to the courthouse using 7 million in federal revenue sharing and 6.28 million in general revenue bonds.

Vrs Mulnes UPI Polk County

Weather outlook shows scattered showers and warm temperatures

Slight chance of showers this afternoon with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 12 to 20 mph. Tonight expects 80 to 18 with a threat of thundershowers. lows in the mid 60s. Thursday brings highs in the mid 80s and a 60 percent rain risk. tonight 20 percent into Thursday 40 percent.

New Rabies Vaccine Aims to Cut Aftercare to Three Doses

WHO reports a powerful new rabies vaccine in development that could replace the old type. The cell culture vaccine promises improved safety and potency, reducing post exposure treatment from 21 injections to at most three. Researchers from Wistar Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Merieux Institute, and partners worldwide lead the effort amid a global need for safer, shorter vaccination.

Geneva Switzerland UPI World Health Organization WHO Oday Organization Wistar Institute University of Pennsylvania Merieux Institute Lyons France

Chrysler Chosen as Strike Target by UAW

The United Auto Workers named Chrysler Corp as this year’s strike target, signaling a possible mid September walkout unless a new contract is reached. The strategy pressures the company to agree to a pattern-setting deal, with past targets like Ford and GM facing lengthy shutdowns and costly labor disputes.

Detroit UPI United Auto Workers Chrysler Corp Chrysler UAW Leonard Woodcock Ford Woodcock General Motors

Gaudet promises to surrender himself

Edwin Michael Gaudet Jr a 30 year old former New Orleans policeman wanted on a federal warrant for threatening President Nixon agreed to surrender to Secret Service agents today He told a relative he would turn himself in ending an intensive manhunt around a Taos New Mexico commune Sheriff Arthur A Bello said Gaudet fled when agents arrived and later hiked into the Sangre de Cristo mountains The case traces to a New Orleans drugstore overheard remark Somebody ought to kill President Nixon if no one has the guts I ll do it The Secret Service noted a possible conspiracy but Gaudet may not be involved Nixon addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars in New Orleans without incident The motorcade route was altered and no disturbances occurred

Taos N.M UPI New Orleans Nixon Secret Service Edwin Michael Gaudet Jr New Mexico Arthur A. Bello Taos County Gaudet Canal Street

Fire crews seal copper mine tunnel to reach entombed miners

In 2ASA Grande Arizona rescuers injected chemical foam into a burning copper mine tunnel, extinguishing the blaze that blocked progress to two miners trapped 1,300 feet underground for five days. Officials cautioned it would likely take until Thursday at earliest before reaching them, with several days more possible.

2Asa Grande Ariz UPI

Nixon to face reporters at Western White House news conference

President Nixon, under strain from Watergate, prepares to answer questions at a televised news conference. The session, the first since March 15, is expected around 11 a.m. PDT at the Western White House as he stays two to three weeks and meets with press secretary Ziegler and speech writer Buchanan to prep. The White House notes the president remains capable of duties despite the ongoing scandal.

San Clement Vat Nixon White House

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