Death threats by SLA cited by New Hampshire officials
Gov. Meldrim Thomson said the Symbionese Liberation Army threatened his state and several other officials including Rep. James Splaine and Warren Rudman. Authorities said federal investigators are examining the threats amid the Hearst kidnapping case, with no details released on the demanded actions or origins.
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Search to resume for missing balloonist
The Joint Chiefs of Staff ordered a search to resume over a broad area of the mid Atlantic Ocean for missing balloonist Thomas Gatch. The operation will cover about 95 000 square miles 1230 miles south southwest of the Azores based on a computer run of current data. Col Robert OBrien said the effort is a second dedicated Pentagon search following a prior alert and initial search begun Feb 26. Gatch 48 a Army reserve colonel left Harrisburg Feb 18 aiming to cross the Atlantic. Family criticisms of the search were voiced in Alexandria Virginia as reporters visited the balloonists home.
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Eastern ski areas face tough winter but likely to survive
A survey of 38 Northeast ski areas shows revenue declines due to scarce snow and the energy crunch, with 62.5 percent down an average 39.5 percent while 27.5 percent rose 28.9 percent and 10 percent held even. Camp says most will endure, depending on the next two weekends.
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Mallary warns GOP woes may hurt Senate bid in Vermont
Rep Richard Mallary R Vermont said indictments of seven former White House and Nixon aides add to challenges for Republicans in 1974 elections. He is a candidate for the Republican senatorial nomination to replace retiring Sen George D Aiken. Mallary spoke at a Republican State Committee meeting amid Watergate fallout.
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Mitchell and Stans Charged Over Vesco Cash Ties
Mitchell and Stans face conspiracy and perjury charges in Washington connected to a $200,000 cash donation alleged to influence a federal Vesco probe. The indictment accuses them of selling political influence for cash, threatening 50 years in prison each if convicted.
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Bipartisan Fight Over Impeachment and Vermont Ski News
The article outlines a two track strategy for impeachment with legal staff pushing constitutional grounds and document withholding from Watergate investigators, while GOP leaders in Vermont predict minimal electoral impact. It also covers ski industry finances, holiday crowds, and optimism for reopening next season amid bank discussions.
Rebels Withdraw Troops as Ethiopian Crisis Eases
ADDIS ABABA APS report that troops pulled from Addis Ababa and Asmara after four days of revolt. Soldiers left key installations by night amid patrols by white helmeted military police. Eritrea governor general Lt Gen Debebe Haile Marian said he had been released after four days in rebel custody as observers noted the move could defuse the crisis and allow civilian leadership to form a new government.
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Makonnen
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Bennington Arts Events and Local Notices
The community block features a March 8 film showing Painting in America at Bennington Free Library, a Town Meeting Day closure March 5, Walk Down Broadway performances at St. Peter's Parish Hall, a Community Arts Association meeting at 408 Main St. with Catamount National Bank space donation, a call to vote for Dorothy Warren for auditor, Earl's Service Station hours notice, Napolitano's Lenten menu and phone orders, and a brief political update on Ethiopian premier Makonnen amid unrest and reform promises.
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Hearst food giveaway chief appeals to SLA for contact
A Hearst program official urged the Symbionese Liberation Army to contact them if the SLA dislikes the food handouts. Secretary of State A Ludlow Kramer paused a third distribution and outlined plans to serve 30,000 to 35,000 people on Tuesdays and Fridays. The effort has spent about half of its $2 million fund, with more groceries arriving in coming weeks. FBI Agent Bates reported the Hearst family is holding up well.
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