Watergate convictions prompt no surprise verdict reactions
President Ford and Vice President Rockefeller offered no comment on the Watergate verdicts from vacation spots. Former President Nixon prepared a statement as four defendants were found guilty on all counts, with acquittal for Kenneth Parkinson. Senators Baker and Talmadge voiced sympathy and moved toward closing this chapter of American history.
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Washington
Nixon
Howard W. Baker Jr
R-Tenn
Herman Talmadge
D-Ga
Senate Watergate Committee
Baker
Nashville
Tenn
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
Mary Louise Smith
Nixon aides convicted in Watergate obstruction case
A federal jury convicted former Attorney General John Mitchell and ex White House aides H R Haldeman and John Ehrlichman of conspiracy obstruction of justice and perjury in the Watergate cover up. Former Assistant Attorney General Robert Mardian was also found guilty. Kenneth Parkinson was acquitted on all conspiracy counts. Sentencing not set.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Robert C. Mar
Steven Kidd
Washington
U.S
John J. Sirica
Watergate
James Neal
Robert Mardian
Kenneth Parkinson
John Mitchell
Parkinson
Democratic National Committee
White House
H. R. Haldeman
Robert C. Mardian
Kenneth W. Parkinson
U.S. Court of Appeals
Haldeman
Mitchell
Mardian
Sirica
Pamela
Jacob Stein
James F. Neal
Ford
New Year's Storms Darken Part of Area
Electrical storms knocked out power in southern Winchester and scattered locations yesterday as 1975 began. Lightning and fallen limbs caused interruptions west to Wardensville, WV, while Winchester Memorial Hospital switched to auxiliary power for 13 minutes. The winter day mixed rain snow and warm sun, with detailed rainfall totals and a near normal year-end average.
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Nature
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Clifford
Loudoun St
Potomac Edison Company
Wardensville
W.va
Key Attack by North Vietnamese on Phuoc Binh City
In Saigon AP dispatch, North Vietnamese infantrymen launched a heavy attack on Phuoc Binh City as Viet Cong renewed calls for the ouster of South Vietnamese leader Nguyen Van Thieu. The assault is seen as a pivotal move in a regional offensive along the southern third of South Vietnam.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Phuoc Binh
Nguyen van Thieu
Cowhodie
Front Royal and Warren Agree On Consolidation Referendum
Front Royal and Warren County officials approve a ten point plan to seek a 1975 referendum on consolidation options. If legislation fails, county may pursue city form or annexations. agreement covers annexation parcels, financial settlements, and naming of the new jurisdiction.
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Front Royal
Warren
Warren County Board of Supervisors
General Assembly
Highway Department
Riverton
Mt. View
Old Belmont
Donaldson
Edwin Eastham
R. Alton Morrison
Howard
Walter Duncan
Eastham
Justice Douglas In Serious Condition After Stroke
Justice William O. Douglas, 76, remained listed in serious condition after an apparent cerebro vascular accident while vacationing in Nassau. He was hospitalized at Princess Margaret Hospital and flown to Washington for evaluation at Walter Reed where officials say his vital signs are stable. He may face remaining on the bench decisions as his doctors monitor his recovery.
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Washington
William O. Douglas
Supreme Court
Bahamas
Walter Reed Army Tal
Douglas
Cathy
Nassau
Princess Margaret Hospital
Air Force
Ford
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Valley Ave
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George B. Baggarly
Paul R. Hockman
Ater
Justice Douglas
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