Watergate scandal widens with coverup evidence
Washington AP reports renewed Watergate disclosures suggesting President Nixon and aides Haldeman and Ehrlichman participated in a coverup. Transcripts cite James McCord saying he was offered clemency to stay silent. investigators probe White House involvement and efforts to pressure officials.
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Inside The Journal Cartoons Autopsies Often Are Faulty
A humorous item notes that autopsies are faulty and a town becomes a ghost town. The piece references Muskie scores and Nixon health plans with a punchy cartoonish twist. It ends with a light chuckle about mishearing and mis speaking.
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Bombers Strike Near Phnom Penh Amid Cambodian Offensives
United States B52 bombers carried out the heaviest attacks in weeks around Phnom Penh early today. The raids hit Communist troop positions 11 to 20 miles southeast of the capital along Highway 30 and near Takeo, the besieged provincial capital 39 miles south. The Cambodian army said Takeo garrison repulsed several ground assaults, suffering casualties, with no figures released. Meanwhile Thailand said it would not send troops into Cambodia.
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Kennebunkport SAD 71 elects 101 to Goals Committee
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport residents formed the new School Goals Committee with 101 citizens chosen. Herman Cohen sought a seat and was named to the advisory group. The group plans its first meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm in Kennebunk High School.
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Saco Mandates Referendum For Farm Animal Ordinance
Saco voters will decide the farm animal control ordinance at the next municipal election after petitions with over 400 signatures forced a referendum. The council approved readings and debated amendments while also approving two police cruiser purchases and delaying a third.
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City sets ramp repairs and lane enforcement at Camp Ellis
Harbormaster Gagnon ordered enforcement of a ban on storing gear in the Camp Ellis boat ramp parking area for the summer. Council appoints Cassette to Armed Services Committee for Kittery Naval Shipyard and Zaitlin to succeed Hewes on the Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission. Hanson named to zoning appeals board. Mothers on Middle Street ask for a sidewalk near Burns School. street committee to consider in 1975 street program.
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French Say Oui To Flea Bags In Paris Hotels
Paris officials shift policy after a long Easter weekend showed budget travelers crowded into cars and distant inns as top hotels filled. The government offers a $900 rebate per new low price room, aiming to revive affordable lodging amid criticism of pricey, charmless grand hotels. Local hoteliers doubt subsidies will curb the trend toward higher priced, more luxurious properties.
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House Kills Newsmen Shield Law in Maine
Maine House rejects shield law for reporters and blocks conference with the Senate. The move ends the proposed protection for confidential sources for this session as Senate had preliminarily approved a qualified law. A Superior Court would have required a reporter to reveal information if a compelling state interest was shown.
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