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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1973

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Haldeman denies asking IRS for political responsiveness

Former aide Haldeman testifies no specific request to make the IRS more responsive politically, but says it possible the White House was asked. He recalls discussing Sept. 15 1972 meeting with the President and asserts no involvement in Watergate wiretaps or cover up, citing tapes that could back his denials.

IRS Haldeman Washington H UR Internal Revenue Service White House Senate Watergate Committee Friends Administration Sam J. Ervin Jr D-N.c Ervin Justice Department Nixon Tergate Committee Fred Thompson Phoenix Ariz Hollywood Calif Miami George McGovern McGovern Thompson Century Plaza Los Angeles

Oil slick reaches Goose Rocks Beach from harbor spill

Globs of oil and tar balls appeared on Goose Rocks Beach amid a drift from Portsmouth Harbor where the Liberian tanker Aro touched bottom last Tuesday. State Rep. Elmont Tyndale and EIC official David Sait inspected the area, noting no serious impact and a simple cleanup planned for the morning.

Goose Rocks Beach Portsmouth Harbor N.H John Dever Elmont Tyndale David Sait Environmental Improvement Commission EIC Tyndale Paul Sova Sova Wells Beach Kennebunk Beach Rep

Delta Crash New Boston Deadliest US HUD 1980s?

Delta flight 723 crashed on a foggy runway in Boston killing 88 of 89 aboard with one survivor. Capt. John Striel Jr. flew 230 feet low and 3,500 feet short of touchdown after which the jet disintegrated at the seawall. The National Transportation Safety Board sent a one-man team to determine the survivor’s condition. Victims included Chester Wiggin Jr. of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Robert W. Moran, NH attorney general aide. Investigators seek the minute gap between last tower contact and impact.

Boston Maureen Kennedy Delta Federal Aviation Administration John N. Striel Jr National Transportation Safety Board United States Air Force Robert Alexander Alexander The Safety Board Brad Dunbar

Fog and Flight Delays Shadow Boston Harbor Airport

England's at the edge of Boston Harbor. FAA regional administrator Ferris Howland says the pilot under shot the runway. Fog rolls in and out as the airport, shut briefly Tuesday morning for bad weather, reopens amid lingering visibility concerns. Witnesses describe the fog as shifting and variable.

Boston Harbor Ferris Howland FAA

Jet clipping wall ends in crash at harbor strip

During final approach at 11 08 a.m. the pilot acknowledged landing clearance and 6000 foot visual range before the jet clipped a wall and flipped, tearing apart on a gravel harbor strip, authorities said. Airport traffic chief William C Keepers confirmed no further contact after the last transmission.

William C. Keepers Keepers

No-Break Issue at Portsmouth Yard Sparks Grievances

Disgruntled workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard clash with administration over new no eating and drinking rules during work hours. Coffee breaks were banned in March by Rear Adm. Elmer T. Westfall, with further restrictions on lunch access to living barges and off limits bars.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Elmer T. Westfall Theem GS 13 Pa’ Ard Admiral Westfall Admiral Etadenes David Purinton Purinton

Wreckage After Fog Shuts Control at 10,000-Foot Runway

A fog bound crash leaves only wing scraps and a survivor Leop old Chouinard aged 20 from Marsh field Vermont. The control tower failed to detect the aircraft as it crashed within four minutes and rescue crews found bodies strewn across the scene.

James Lane Police Department FAA

Survivor Talks To Parents After Air Crash

Leopold Chouinard, 20, the only survivor of the Delta Air Lines crash at Logan airport, remains in critical condition with a crushed foot and burns. He spoke to his parents Tuesday night and thanked two construction workers who helped pull him from the wreckage. He is an Air Force sergeant returning to duty in Alaska and became engaged to Brenda Newton the night before.

Boston Leopold Chouinard Vermont Massachusetts General Hospital Delta Air Lines Logan Airport Chouinard Air Force Alaska Brenda Newton Leopold Marshfield Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage

Ulbricht Dies at 80 Ends East German Leadership

Berlin AP Walter Ulbricht East German Communist leader dies at age 80 after illness following May 1971 replacement as party first secretary. He remained titular head of state as State Council chairman and central committee member. ADN noted a July 19 stroke and reported death at 12 55 pm August 1 1973 with mourning broadcasts.

Berlin Walter Ulbricht Berlin Wall ADN Ulbricht Erich Honecker State Council Poliburo Social Unity Party of Germany German Democratic Republic People’s Chamber National Council of The National Front Roger Bonvin Switzerland

Egg Prices Push Bills Up Higher in July Survey

AP market basket survey shows rising costs as egg prices climb in 12 of 13 cities between July 23 and July 31, following phase 4 and the end of controls on most foods. The July 1 to July 23 period also saw increases in all but one city, with boosts from earlier price controls lifted.

Cook Associated Press Associated Press

Impeach Try Resolution Drawn Up

Rep. rt F. Drinan introduces a House measure to impeach President Nixon over the Cambodia bombing. Leadership cool and no early action planned. Drinan says a hearing is the only way to restore confidence in government.

Washington Nixon House U.S Cambodia Rt F. Drinan Drinan House of Representatives America

Inside The Journal Cartoons Classifieds

A reader questions why the Department of Internal Revenue does not offer refunds on back taxes when they are not satisfied, a light look at tax service quirks and consumer frustration.

Department of Internal Revenue

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