Nixon to deliver State of the Union amid Watergate questions
President Nixon addresses Congress and the nation in a live State of the Union previewing broad proposals. Officials indicate Watergate topics may be touched, with emphasis on health care reform through a revised national plan and a guaranteed income idea. A new transportation program and tax-linked welfare options are also anticipated.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Nation
State of the Union
White House
Gerald L. Warren
Melvin R. Laird
Senate
House
Roy Ash
Dismissal Motion Denied in DeWitt Murder Trial Deliberations
The DeWitt murder trial moves toward jury deliberation after the defense rested and the judge instructed the jurors. Lawrence G. DeWitt, 41, is accused of stabbing Diane Belanger, 24, in Biddeford. The defense sought acquittal on circumstantial evidence grounds, which the judge denied.
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DeWitt
Alfred
Harold J. Rubin
Bath
York County Traverse
Lawrence G. DeWitt
St. Mary St
Biddeford
Diane Dow Belanger
Washington St
Rubin
Atty
George Wood
Diane Belanger
Up Up and Away At Rotary Park
Paul Laliberte of Biddeford perfects hang gliding skills Tuesday at Rotary Park after sweeping the West Coast. He plans a jump from Sugarloaf Mountain this spring and to travel statewide with the Sugarloaf emblem on his kite. He holds a Maine glider franchise and may open a local shop later.
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Paul Laliberte
Biddeford
Rotary Park
Laliberte
Sugarloaf Mountain
Maine
Michael Spath
City Seeks Parking Deal Over Biddeford Beach Parcel
Biddeford officials and Pool Beach Association discussed a possible year long shared access plan for seven acre Mile Stretch beachfront land taken by eminent domain last September. The arrangement would allow about 40 cars and ensure no sale or alteration during trial sharing while a long term solution is evaluated.
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Biddeford
Pool Beach Association
Lucien Dutremble
Peel Beach Association
Gilbert Boucher
Joseph Deering
Con
York County
Peter Lindsay
Association
Lindsay
Boucher
Claire Malasnik
Philosophy Committee Urges Humanistic Education Reform
In a yearlong Self Evaluation of Biddeford's public elementary schools, the Philosophy Committee calls for a humanistic education stressing creativity and intellectual curiosity. It recommends a 30 minute weekly talk period, flexible teaching methods, monthly faculty meetings, and improved parent teacher conferences to involve the community.
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Biddeford
Philosophy Committee
Steel Talks Open as Wage-Price Controls Loosen
The steel industry begins crucial contract negotiations with union and company bargainers signaling they will ignore wage-price controls. It is the first major bargaining round for about 10 million workers and the absence of a nationwide steel strike weighs on government, labor, and management.
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Washington
United Steel
Senate Committee Probes Wiretapping Operations
Senate committee investigates wiretapping activities within the Nixon administration based on a government memorandum. Veteran Capitol reporter loses press credentials amid ongoing coverage.
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Senate Committee
Nixon
Capitol Press
Wage controls stir Nixon debate on extending measures
Abel urges running the government while workers press for wage gains to offset inflation. U.S. Steel plans to appeal the Cost of Living Council decision as 350000 steel workers touch negotiations with the 10 largest producers. Abel seeks significant wage and benefit increases, aiming for at least 7 percent annual gains like the auto workers contract.
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Nixon
Abel
Larry
U.S. Steel
Cost of Living Council
United Auto Workers
Manhunt in San Francisco as Zebra operation searches for killers
Police pressed a large manhunt called Operation Zebra through San Francisco for at least two gunmen linked to a series of ten random slayings over two months. Five people were shot Monday night, with one survivor possibly paralyzed. Roxanne McMillan, 23, is among the injured and in stable but critical condition.
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San Francisco
William O'Connor
Ening
Roxanne
Parks and Recreation Seeks State Evaluation Study
Parks and Recreation Commission urged the state to conduct an impartial study by the Division of Community Recreational Services evaluating hiring, program effectiveness, and administrator responsibilities. The move follows council actions creating an ad hoc panel and potential new commission. The ad hoc group will review legitimacy and may influence future appointments and funding.
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Biddeford
Parks and Recreation Commission
State
National Guidelines Commission
Roger Normand
Commission
City Council
Richard Dion
Department
John Braley
Whic
Earl Goodwin
Hal Con
Coe
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West Virginia
FBI
Belanger
Christopher Coach
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Christopher Couch
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Shoreham
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