Nixon testifies to Watergate grand jury in California
Former President Richard Nixon testified voluntarily for 11 hours over two days at a Coast Guard station in San Clemente California before two Watergate grand jurors. The session, not under subpoena, explored tapes deletions, Rebozo finances, and campaign contributions as the juror panel nears expiration.
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Donahue Complaint Due Today
Atty Gen Joseph Brennan plans to file a formal complaint against York County District Attorney William Donahue this afternoon. He aims to seek the governor and council's removal on alleged conflict of interest in prosecutorial duties in Alfred. Brennan will not disclose charges until Donahue is notified, and he expects delivery at Donahue's Biddeford home today.
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Davis Found Guilty Life Sentence in Saco Murder
Alfred-Walter E. Davis Jr., 26, was found guilty by a seven-woman five-man jury of murdering Troy Ballenger, 30, at Thibodeau's Dairy Farm in Saco on December 2. The judge imposed a mandatory life term with possible parole after 11 1/2 years for good behavior.
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Thomaston State Prison
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Nellie Louise Davis
Biddeford
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Subdivision Okayed By Saco Board
The Saco Planning Board approved a 21 lot Woodside Acres subdivision off Tasker Street and gave partial approvals to two other large projects after lifting a sewer hook ups moratorium. Approval hinges on escrow guarantees for Waycott’s 15 000 for first five Pine Ridge conditions and DEP flow limits.
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Inside the Journal Today's Chuckle
A humorous note says a computer can do more work faster than a human because it does not have to answer the phone. The quip highlights efficiency and perception of machines in everyday tasks.
Laos protests U.S. aid cut with demand for talks
Laos government replies to the closing of the U S aid mission with an insulting note but asks to meet to establish a new basis for continued aid. Western sources say the note rejects the U S property distinction and American officials doubt more aid will be approved.
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Laos
Pathet Lao
U.S
Gandhi Cracks Down as Emergency Spreads Across India
India's government reports scattered protests against Indira Gandhi amid a state of emergency. Police used tear gas to quell rioters in Ahmadabad and other cities as 676 people are arrested in nine states. Opposition leaders are among the detainees, though cabinet members deny arrest reports. The premier faces a Supreme Court stay on a six year ban from elective office while appeals proceed.
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Gandhi Tagged Despot by U S Governor
Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso called Indira Gandhi a despot after India's arrest of 676 opponents to quell civil disobedience. Grasso said she is suspicious of political arrests, regardless of the leader's gender, as Gandhi ordered arrests to deter protests following her 1971 campaign practices conviction.
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India
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Connecticut
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Beirut Violence Rages Fourth Day as Beirut Struggles Shut Down
In Beirut mortar and machine gun battles between Moslems and Christians force shops offices and schools to close for the fourth day. At least 21 dead and over 50 wounded as residents flee plagued areas. University commencement and final exams canceled. government calls situation deteriorating rapidly while security meetings and roadblocks persist. In Mexico City American feminists seek unity to counter Latin moves to censure Betty Friedan amid concerns over leadership tactics and calls for rotating leadership in a protest petition echoed by Edith Rinaldo and Maria Eugenia Echazarreta.
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Mexico City
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Argentina
Maria Eugenia Echazarreta
Mexico
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Jobless Bill Passes to Extend 65 Weeks Aid
The House and Senate moved quickly to send President Ford a measure allowing about 250000 jobless Americans in hard core areas to keep receiving up to 65 weeks of unemployment compensation. The bill passed the House by voice vote and the Senate by 83 to 3, heading to Ford for signature before midnight Monday. The same day welfare rolls rose 0.8 percent to 11346994 in March.
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