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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1973

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Mitchell Dean Named Watergate Figure Before Grand Jury

Washington AP report says two Nixon aides planned the bugging raid and pressured conspirators to stay silent. Jeb Magruder testifies today. Mitchell and Dean expected to be indicted. White House and campaign sources offer cautious, divergent replies amid ongoing investigative drama.

Mitchell Dean Watergate White House Grand Jury Washington Nixon Administration Washington Post Jeb Stuart Magruder Atty John N. Mitchel John W. Dean Post Magruder Hts H. R. Haldeman

Scontras Clears Eight Additional Acres Under Site Law

The State DEP informs Nicholas P. Scontras he may develop about eight more acres of his Wildwood subdivision in Saco to stay under the 20 acre limit. DEP findings show 12 acres developed since 1970, prompting reevaluation of planned expansions and whether the full 485 lot project must undergo site selection review.

State Department of Environmental Protection Nicholas P. Scontras Saco DEP Henry Warren Department Bureau of Land Quality Control Scontras Sie Warren Wildwood Planning Board Thomas Griffin Jr Portland

Minesweeping Operations Suspended In Indochina

The U S Navy halted minesweeping in North Vietnamese waters in a bid to pressure Hanoi amid attacks in Cambodia and Viet Cong supply flows. Hanoi claims the move breaks the ceasefire while Pentagon says it pauses due to violations by the other side.

Saigon U.S. Navy Hanoi Cambodia South Vietnam North Vietnam Vietnam Pentagon Jerry W. Friedheim Paris United States U. S Haiphong U.S

Togus VA Hospital: A Friendly Center for War Wounded

The Togus facility outside Augusta Maine remains a major VA hospital, treating 800 patients, mostly disabled by war injuries and psychiatric illness. Three Biddeford veterans describe long stays, mixed care, and a sense of friendliness that eases loneliness despite ongoing treatments and uncertain discharge dates.

Maine Veterans Administration State Capitol Augusta Togus VA Hospital For U.S. Army Biddeford Joseph E. Cough Lionel Cousteau Green St

Lobstermen Hear Maine Bill Proposals At Augusta Hearing

About 800 lobstermen gathered at the Augusta Civic Center to hear 18 bills on the lobster industry. The debate centered on trap limits, with Rep. Ross Jr and Rep. Tyndale advocating a 600 trap limit per beat to curb overfishing and protect livelihoods. other bills covered licenses and enforcement.

Augusta Augusta Civic Center Kittery Calais Rodney EF. Ross Jr Bath Elmont Tyndale Kenslebunkport Maine Tyndale Es Tyndale York County Lebsterman Bidgeford Pools Marshall Alexander

Inflation climbs as GNP rises in first quarter

The Commerce Department reports the economy grew rapidly with GNP up 143 percent annual rate and inflation at 6 percent. First quarter output rose to 1.235 trillion, up from last quarter, while real growth stood at 7.9 percent before inflation.

Washington Government Today Commerce Department

Inside The Journal Today Chuckle

A light joke notes that a blank mind isn’t disastrous if the user remembers to turn off sound.

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