Mitchell Says Keeping Watergate Story From Nixon Was Right
Former Attorney General John Mitchell told Senate Watergate hearings he believed he was right to withhold the full Watergate story from President Nixon. He defended his actions as protecting Nixon’s re election and said he feared disclosure would derail the campaign and harm the White House. Mitchell said Nixon did not know of political and official aides’ involvement until this year and rejected claims his hires showed poor judgment.
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Washington
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Mitchell
Senate
White House
Jeb Stuart Magruder
John
W. Dean II
Justice Department
McMahon
Portland
Biddeford
Journal
Statutes of
Maine
Varig Boeing 707 Crashes Near Orly Airport
A Varig Airlines Boeing 707 carrying 117 people crashed three miles south of Orly Airport, Paris, after reporting trouble with four engines. Officials could not confirm fatalities or injuries immediately, with the flight routing from Sao Paulo to Paris via Rio de Janeiro and Orly as the intended destination.
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Paris
Varig Airlines
Palaiseau
Civil Aviation Authority
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Orly
Paris Air
Rio de Janeiro
Post Office Complaints On The Rise
The third in a four part series surveys United States Postal Service woes. It notes lack of competition, calls for better parcel handling, and compares UPS practices with postal standards. It cites examples from Maine and Virginia illustrating delivery, routing, and subsidy issues while noting rural route commitments and losses on non profitable services.
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U.S
Postal Service
United Parcel
UPS
Virginia
California
Oklahoma
Postal Sytem of America
Rockies
New York
Not so many lose faith in America as sign up for mortgages
A lighthearted note reflects that many people still seek long term loans, with 30 year mortgages remaining popular despite deeper doubts about the country. The remark playfully contrasts belief in national spirit with financial commitments.
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America
Saco spur planning continues amid funding uncertainties
The State Department of Transportation plans the first phase of the I-195 Saco spur with construction contingent on 90 percent federal funding and 10 percent state funds. Groundwork may begin after July 1974 if funds are available, with preliminary surveys and limited property purchases already done. Local debate in 1971 focused on land grabs, tax effects, and traffic relief at North and Elm, while the spur remains slated to end at the Route 1 interchange near Ocean Park Road.
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State Department of Transportation
DOT
Saco Turnpike
Trudeau
Main Street
Ocean Park Road
Log Cabin Village
Saco
North
Elm
Cascades Road
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford Police and City Clash Over 1973 Contract
Negotiations between Biddeford Police Department and the city stall over monetary terms. A prohibited practice complaint is filed with the Public Employees Labor Relations Board after the city refused to discuss money, citing Maine law and timing issues related to the bargaining unit status. The board, now resuming after a vacation, will hear the case and the city has 10 days to respond.
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Biddeford
Pine Tree Council 74
American Federation of State
Public Employees Labor Relations Board
Charles Sherburne
Journal
Sherburne
Hugh McMahon
Jay
Medicare Prices Worrisome To Administration Officials
Administration officials worry that Medicare patients pay nearly as much for medical services as before the program. Health Secretary Caspar Weinberger spoke at a seminar, noting inflation and cost controls. He outlined plans for late September proposals on a national health insurance and possible changes to hospital visit patterns and reimbursement schedules. He stressed access to basic coverage and removing income barriers.
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Washington
Ap) — Administration
Medicare
Health, Education and Welfare
Caspar W. Weinberger
Weinberger
HEW
U S Dollar Recovery Gathers Momentum Worldwide
The dollar rose on major markets as central banks moved to support it amid crisis fears. In Zurich the dollar opened at 2.8950-2.9050 francs, up over 10 percent for the week. Frankfurt quotes climbed then dipped to 2.4160 marks. Tokyo demand surged with the Bank of Japan supplying about $5 million. The Federal Reserve said nine major banks will add 6.25 billion dollars to a short term swap fund, part of an effort by central banks to bolster the dollar. The Dow rose 11.06 to 888.32 as investors welcomed the news. The swap fund enables foreign central banks to buy dollars, to be redeemed in their currencies within 90 days. Canada, Japan, Belgium, Britain, France, West Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden contribute.
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U. S
Washington
Zurich
Frankfurt
Europe
Tokyo
Bank of Japan
UU. S. Federal Reserve Board
New York Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve
U.S
Canada
Japan
Belgium
Britain
France
West Germany
Italy
the Netherelands
Sweden
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Maine Public Utilities Commission
McDonald’s
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