Romney to Quit HUD and Plans for Public Service
President Nixon will receive George Romney's resignation from HUD after he completes last minute duties. Romney, a former Michigan governor, says he sought private sector work in coming years but will help with flood relief and champion a federal disaster director for Luzerne County after Tropical Storm Agnes. Meanwhile U.S. B52s conducted heavy raids across Vietnam. three American aircraft were lost and combat resumed in several regions as Viet Cong attacks persisted.
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Man Charged With Plan To Kill Nixon
Andrew B. Topping, 27, held on 500000 bail on charges of threatening and attempting to kill President Nixon. He allegedly paid 1000 to a Secret Service agent posing as a killer after being under routine investigation for seeking a Nixon appointment. The case involves an undercover meeting at Central Park Boat Basin.
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Pier Wears Out Pier Wears Out
Fishermen and Cape Porpoise selectmen clash over aging harbor pier used for off loading storage and gasoline. After a session with locals, Selectman Ivan Wildes calls for substantial replacement, noting town funds will limit options while urging action to restore the structure.
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Untouchables Track Belfast Killers in Massive Manhunt
A 100-strong Ulster Untouchables detective squad pursues Protestant and Catholic assassination teams blamed for more than 40 Belfast killings since July. Police say at least two Protestant gangs and one Catholic revenge group operate independently, with no IRA or UVF links found. Witnesses fear retribution, and a bus driver was shot dead outside his home as he prepared to testify.
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Peat Bog Fire Fights Near Moscow Expanded Effort
About 16,500 firefighters soldiers and citizens battled tied peat bog and forest fires east of Moscow. Bulldozers pumper trucks road scrapers dynamite helicopters and planes aided efforts to contain blazes that began July 22 amid a record hot summer with temperatures in the 90s.
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Tasker Street Issue Erupts Again In Saco
The Saco City Council in emergency session voted to seek a warrant against contractor Leroy Waycott for violating a city ordinance. Mayor Berton Braley ordered excavation filled and police to enforce the order as Waycott refus ed to fill the trench while asserting permits.
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Maine Alcohol Safety Action Project promotes blood alcohol calculator
The Cumberland and York County program offers a device and plan to compute blood alcohol concentration from drinks weight and time. It states a person is presumed under the influence if BAC reaches .10 percent by weight or more.
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