Independent Watergate Prosecutor To Be Named
Atty. Gen. Elliott Richardson said he will appoint a special independent prosecutor to head the Watergate investigation if confirmed. He noted the choice must be right and would report only to him, signaling Nixon would not direct the probe. Names mentioned include Lawrence Walsh and Irving Kaufman, with others considered. the process may take time.
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Philadelphia
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Justice Department
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Saco Petition Drive Forces Referendum on Waste Plan
Petitions with 461 signatures were filed to block Saco's waste collection ordinance, triggering a referendum. The plan would have capped private waste pickups to one per week, limited containers to six, and barred city crews from private property collection. it was set to take effect May 9.
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Biddeford Wins HUD Grant For Community Center
Biddeford receives an additional 60226 from HUD to fund a Ross Community Building project next to the Fire Department. The facility will house a senior center on the first floor and a youth center in the basement with a general-use third floor. The total project cost is about 170000 with 75 percent federal funding and 25 percent local share. Construction bids are to be invited, with completion expected by fall.
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Nixon Denies Watergate Involvement Response from Florida White House
The Florida White House on Nixon’s behalf denies presidential involvement in Watergate or a cover-up. Deputy press secretary Gerald L. Warren says no comment on individual reports, refuting Time and Newsweek accounts about Nixon’s ties and possible clemency for E. Howard Hunt.
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Israel marks 25th anniversary with largest parade in region
More than 400 warplanes and 300,000 spectators paraded through Jerusalem as Golda Meir and David Ben-Gurion joined officials to celebrate Israel’s 25th birthday. The display featured 108 Skyhawks, 80 Phantoms, 24 Mirages and hundreds of aircraft, tanks, and troops amid mixed public opinion and UN scrutiny. Meir said peace talks with Egypt’s Sadat remain secret, to be carried on by representatives.
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Middle East
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David Ben-Gurion
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Auto Registration May Change Across Nine Months
A bill by State Rep. Richard Stillings proposes staggered auto registrations starting March 1 1975. Registrations would expire on a keyed letter and digit system on license plates to ease January February congestion and spread renewals over nine months.
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York County
Richard Stillings
Berwick
Watergate links swirl around Pentagon Papers case
In Los Angeles Judge Matt Byrne prepares to reveal an affidavit by Egil Krogh amid claims the Pentagon papers trial is entangled with Watergate. Prosecutors press for a verdict while defense seeks to bar the indictment, citing potential judge bias and tainted evidence.
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Matt Byrne
White House
Egil Krogh
E. Howard Hunt
Krogh
Daniel Ellsberg
U.S
Transportation
Justice Department
Elisberg and Russo
Pentagon
Mexico kidnappers demand new terms after consulate chief abduction
The Armed Revolutionary Forces of the People raised demands after 30 prisoners were freed to Havana. Gov. Orozco Romero called the situation highly complicated as officials awaited further instructions. Terrance G. Leonhardy, U.S. Consul General, said he was being well treated and would be released at the proper moment.
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Terrance G. Leonhardy
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Jalisco
Leonhardy
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Inside The Journal Wou nd ed kK ne e Di sa rm a m rent A gr ee nt
An accountant and a tax lawyer argued at the Internal Revenue Service for a client. One nudged the other at the door and said, Let’s win it for the Gupper.
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