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...case of Harold Wilson, a Congregationalist) submits a single name to the Queen, who as head of the church makes the ritual nomination. To be sure, the Prime Minister has received advice from church leaders, but only after the Queen's approval is the name sent, for pro forma church election, to the dean and chapter of the historic see of Canterbury...
...ever had a better pulpit. While standing on the germ-free lunar surface, Rice departs from his scheduled extravehicular activity to speak directly to TV viewers round the world. "I have seen the earth plain," says the commander. Then instead of listening to the usual astronautical cliches and pro forma prayer, tens of millions hear Rice rage against purposelessness, corruption, pollution and "the murderous vanity that hurls us into space." Before NASA cuts him off, he has called for a Second American Revolution...
After five weeks of trial, the prosecution last week rested its case. Judge Gagliardi denied a pro forma defense motion to dismiss all the charges against Stans and Mitchell, though he did toss out one count of obstructing justice. That left 15 others standing against the two former Cabinet officers...
Second Week in July. The President's "answer" is introduced in the Senate. The House of Representatives responds to the President's brief with a "replication"-probably a pro forma reply supporting the charges. The Senate informs Nixon's lawyers that they have about another week to prepare for trial, which will take precedence over all other Senate business...
...appointments will become official with the pro forma approval the Corporation and the Board of Overseers, which is expected next week...