DEMOCRATS GAIN MUCH TIGHTER GRIP ON CONGRESS WASHINGTON (AP)--A nation unset- their 1958 landslide. U.S. NAVAL BASE tied by Republican scandal and bur- But the Republicans scored a major GUANTANAMO geoning prices handed Democrats a upset in populous Ohio, with 65- BAY, CUBA much tighter grip on Congress and a year-old James A. Rhodes barely near-record total of governorships squeaking by incumbent Gov. John in the mid-term election of 1974. J. Gilligan--who was regarded by The majority party picked up at many as a rising national star for least four Senate seats, for a total the Democrats. of 62, and captured two-thirds con- trol of the House. Rhodes, a former governor, had con- ceded defeat during the night, and As of mid-day yesterday, the Demo- the final margin was so tight that a crats had 291 representatives--one recount was almost certain. vote more than the so-called veto- The Democrats have several new faces proof margin--and were leading in to watch as potential candidates in several other races that were still the Presidential campaign two years too close to call. away: Governors-elect Hugh L. Carey of Tabulations were also incomplete Nekq York and Edmund G. Brown Jr. of I in some governor's races, but the California, and Senators-elect John H. likely outcome would give the Demo- Glenn Jr. of Ohio and Dale Bumpers of Thursday, November 7, 1974 crats four more state mansions for Arkansas. a total of 36--the greatest since Though the Democratic gains Tuesday DEFENSE LAWYERS SEEK MISTRIAL IN WATERGATE CASE were a bit below some pre-election forecasts and in line with a normal off-year pattern of opposition party WASHINGTON (AP)--Three Watergate Bittman earlier had denied he ever success, Democratic spokesmen hailed cover-up defendants contended yester- received the memo which Hunt testi- their victory as a signal. to supplant day that the prosecution got an un- fied he gave him for relay to Park- President Gerald Ford's economic pol- fair advantage earlier in the week inson. Parkinson had said he knew icies with measures of their own. when it turned up a copy of E. How- nothing about the memo which out- If Ford doesn't change his economic ard Hunt's-memorandum which all Dar- lined demands of the Watergate break programs "We will win the White House ties thought no longer existed. in defendants for money and assur- in 1976," declared Sen. Lloyd M. Bent- Lawyers for former Attorney Gen- ances they would not have to serve sen of Texas, a likely Democratic eral John N. Mitchell and ex-White long prison terms. Presidential contender. * House aide John D. Ehrlichman asked Lawyers for Mitchell and Ehrlich- U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica man told Sirica they had based their NIXON HAS NEW COMPLICATION to declare a mistrial. defense on their expectation of be- ing able to call Bittman as a wit- SLIGHT CASE OF PNEUMONIA Kenneth W. Parkinson's attorney ness to discredit Hunt's testimony. LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP)--Former asked the judge to grant his client President Richard M. Nixon has a a separate trial. Stein said Parkinson's defense was new complication, a slight case of "We urge the court to rescue Mr. based partly on the belief Hunt pneumonia which is being fought with Parkinson from a sea of prejudice never wrote such a memorandum. antibiotics, his doctor said yester- he cannot overcome short of sever- "The new evidence offered by the day. ance," wrote Jacob Stein, defense government permits the government to The condition--called pneumonitis-- counsel for Parkinson. argue that Bittman, Hunt and Parkin- was apparently not considered serious. son were in conspiracy to conceal Dr. John C. Lungren said Nixon was Sirica has given the prosecutors the existence of the Nov. 14 docu- exhibiting "slow but gradual improve- until tomorrow to reply. ment and that Hunt withdrew from ment" since he was placed on the In a dramatic announcement on Mon- that conspiracy on the witness critical list last week following day, prosecutor James F. Neal said stand," Stein argued. phlebitis surgery, although he was that over the weekend William 0. Mitchell, Ehrlichman, Parkinson, still listed in subintensive, Bittman, one time or lawyer for Hunt, former White House chief H.R. Halde- serious, condition. had turned over a copy of Hunt's two man and former Assistant Attorney and one half page memorandum dated General Robert C. Mardian are charged Aided by nurses, Nixon has been Nov. 14, 1972. with obstructing the investigation taking brief walks around his hos- of the Watergate break-in. pital room, hospital spokesmen said. The pneumonitis, which Lungren STATE OF SIEGE DECLARED IN ARGENTINA BY ISABEL PERON said was centered in a part of the right lung, was presumably respons- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP)--Pres. another. ible for the partial collapse of that Isabel Peron declared a state of organ which was disclosed Tuesday. siege yesterday as her government Mrs. Peron signed a decree 129 days tried to throttle a continuing wave after the death of her husband Juan Lungren had said that the partial of terrorism and death. D. Peron made her President. She had collapse was caused by atelectasis, Under the proclamation, public been serving as his vice president. or "an inactive area of living tissue" meetings are banned, suspects can be A wave of violence by terrorist in the lung. arrested without a court order and groups from the far right to the far Nixon has suffered numerous comp- the government cannot be forced to left followed, with 136 known dead lications since his surgery. He re- produce arrested persons for a trial. as of yesterday. The objectives of mained in critical condition for six A state of siege also theoretically the groups, most of which claim their days after he underwent phlebitis, gives the government the power to allegiance to the ideals of Peronism, surgery. move any of the 25 million Argentines are many and diversified. "He's ready to face the world again. from one area of the country to He's not depressed anymore, just grouchy," a hospital spokesman said. Page 2--LOCAL Guantanamo Gazette Thursday, November 7, 1974 LOCAL * WOMEN'S SHOOTING COURSE VC-10, $1,667.10, $13.78, 75 per BRIEFS cent. The Guantanamo Bay Rifle and Pis- Hospital, $822.75, $11.59, 57 per FIREARMS PURCHASE tol Club is sponsoring a basic pis- cent. tol marksmanship course for women. School, $1,001.50, $13.18, 95 per On a trial basis, the following The classes will be conducted on cent. procedures shall apply for base Nov. 16, 23 and 30 at 1 p.m. The MarBks, $1,642.50, $8.21, 100 per residents purchasing firearms throu- student must supply her own hand- cent. gh the exchanges: gun. For information and registra- FTG, $1,476, $13.79, 78 per cent. After the buyer pays for, but does tion call 95503 AWH. SecGru, $885.50, $9.84, 98 per not receive, the firearm, the ex- cent. change shall forward copies of the Dental, $375.25, $15.26, 100 per registration to the provost mar- FRIENDSHIP DAY TICKETS cent. shal and the armory. ComNavBase, $1,143, $23.33, 100 Upon receiving authorization from To purchase Cuban-American Friend- per cent. his commanding officer to store the ship Day tickets, NavSta personnel NavSta, $11,971.25, $15.94, 68 firearm at his quarters, the buyer may contact Lt. Peterson at 95449 per cent. presents this authorization to the DWH or Sharleen Walker at 95449 DWH NAS, $8,487.20, $19.78, 73 per exchange and accepts the firearm. or 99255 AWH. cent. GTMO INCREASES CFC SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR NEEDED TEEN CLUB NEEDS DIRECTOR DONATION BY NEARLY 63 PER CENT Special Services is in need of a A director is needed for the Teen qualified swimming instructor who Gitmo increased the total amount Club. Anyone interested can contact has experience in teaching children of money contributed to the Overseas Chief Hepworth at 85559 DWH, 95343 5 and under. To apply or for fur- Combined Federal Campaign this year AWH, or Mrs. Gass, 95342. ther information contact Special by nearly 63 per cent. Services at 951160 or 95373. Lieutenant J. Leonard Fogelsonger, CHESS CLUB who is the acting base chairman for the campaign, said that nearly $29,- Anyone interested in forming a EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 500 was collected this year. Last chess club is invited to a get-to- year, slightly more than $18,000 gether at 2 p.m. Sunday at the par- The Navy Exchange is now taking ap- was donated. Of 2,600 persons con- ty room in B complex, Gold Hill. plications for the following posi- tacted, 75 per cent were contribu- tions: tors. The average contribution was ESTEE LAUDER NEEDS REP Full-time beautician, commercial $15.17. The average payroll allot- experience required. ment was $40.63. Estee Lauder International is Part-time personalized services Marine Barracks,Dental and ComNav- looking for a base representative. clerk to work at Personalized Ser- Base all reached the 100 per cent All interested persons should call 952267 AT before Friday. vices center. contribution goal. Part-time waitress for Tea Shoppe Fogelsonger said he wished to es- within the Mini-Mart. pecially thank the project officers CPO CLUB ADVISORY BOARD If interested, or for further in- and keymen for their work during formation, call 85348 or come by the the campaign. There will be a meeting of the Navy Exchange personnel office lo- The following list shows the dif- Chief Petty Officers' Club advisory board at 1 p.m.