News stories from Sunday August 19, 1973

Summaries of the stories the major media outlets considered to be of particular importance on this date:

In Greece, President George Papadopoulos began his duties for the new Greek republic. Papadopoulos's inauguration went smoothly. Later, unexpected announcements were made to lift martial law, grant amnesty for political prisoners, and conduct free parliamentary elections next year. [NBC] Terrorists in Cambodia planted bombs in a movie house and a marketplace. Five persons were killed, 60 wounded. [NBC] Time magazine quotes federal investigators as saying the case against Vice President Agnew is getting stronger; an indictment appears to be inevitable. Investigators reportedly have found a third witness who claims to have given cash payments to Agnew.Agnew appeared for the first time in Maryland since the investigation made the news. Agnew and Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz showed up to support Republican candidate Robert Bauman in a special election for Congress. That election may reveal America's feelings toward Republicans. Agnew said that he believes Americans must turn to important problems in government now, then spoke with the crowd but refused questions from reporters. [NBC] The political finances of Democrat Illinois Governor Daniel Walker are being questioned. Two Chicago newspapers charged Walker with illegal contribution tactics. Walker denied all charges of illegal or forced contributions. [NBC] Both the UAW and auto companies must contend with the radical "Workers Action Movement". Wildcat strikes are becoming a big problem for Chrysler, General Motors and Ford. Those strikes threaten both the car manufacturers and the union. Labor officials blame the walkouts on a small minority of radicals. The Workers Action Movement was organized by the Progressive Labor party and is an offshoot of Students for a Democratic Society. W.A.M. leader Edward Lemansky said he believes that unions have sold out to the auto manufacturers. Workers want action, and rebellion and militancy are effective. [NBC] Firemen continue battling forest fires in Montana, Oregon, Nebraska and California. The worst fires are in Montana and California. Firemen are working feverishly to contain fires in the Eldorado National Forest in California. [NBC] Tropical storm Brenda may become the first hurricane of the season. [NBC] Skylab astronauts filmed tropical storm Brenda. Astronauts Alan Bean, Jack Lousma and Owen Garriott otherwise took the day off. [NBC] Rescuers failed to reach two tapped miners in Casa Grande, Arizona, but mine officials are confident the men will be rescued. [NBC] France apparently exploded another nuclear test bomb in the Pacific. The French government had no comment. [NBC] Police are searching for more bodies in the Houston, Texas, mass murder case. the bodies of 27 young men have already been discovered. [NBC] President Salvador Allende said that his nation has been "terrified" since the truckers' strike began in opposition to Chile's socialist government. There has been much violence and many deaths. [NBC] The annual wine festival was held this weekend Vevay, Indiana. There was no talk about Watergate, beef shortages, or any other pressing national problems. [NBC]