Watergate Hearings Open with Odle Testimony
Seven senators opened historic hearings on Watergate with Odle Jr. testifying that final political authority rested with the White House. He denied knowledge of sabotage, admitted shredding machines, and said he hired then fired James McCord, later convicted in the scandal. He described CREP as cooperative with the administration.
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The
Washington Post
Watergate
Post
Thomas F. Eagleton
D-Mo
John D. Ehrlichman
Eagleton
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Secret Service
Kissinger and Tho Meet Near Paris to Reinforce Cease-Fire
Henry Kissinger hosted a first post-wreak session with Le Duc Tho at an American owned villa on a golf course near St Nom la Breteche, 15 miles southwest of Paris. Both leaders offered no statements and greeted reporters with smiles as advisers joined the opening gathering.
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Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Vietnam
Kissinger
St. Nomla Breteche
Tho
Talks Begin Kissinger Eyes Progress In Ceasefire Talks
Kissinger arrives from Washington pledging to push implementation of the ceasefire and speed U S North Vietnam relations toward normalization. He and Tho will continue talks for several days, aiming for major progress if both sides keep a constructive attitude.
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Washington
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United States
Nixon
Ervin Captures Spotlight In Watergate Probe Theatre
Senator Sam Ervin steps to the Washington hearings with a calm, plainspoken style that keeps witnesses off balance. He uses country homilies to win laughter and sympathy while probing the Watergate case with a sharp, relentless approach.
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Sam Ervin
Washington
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Biddeford Voc School Plans Child Care Training Program
A new fall program at Biddeford Vocational School will train high school seniors in child care services while running a small day care for four year olds. Supervisor Mrs. Daigle and director Melvin Gay outline selection by interview, with about 16 students enrolled for hands on work and ancillary health and psychology instruction.
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Melvin Gay
Anne L. Daigle
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Saco
Old Orchard Beach
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Skylab repair mission eyed for Buck Rogers style flight
The plan outlines a three astronaut Skylab 1 repair mission to shield the overheated space station from sun heat. Charles Conrad Jr Joseph P Kerwin and Paul J Weitz would use a sun shield method via window shade or long pole to shade 20 by 20 feet of station. If successful, 28 day flight could extend to 56 days across Skylab 2 and 3. Launch could be this Sunday or May 25 with decision timing tied to readiness and training.
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Charles Conrad Jr
Joseph P. Kerwin
Paul J. Weitz
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Huntsville
Ala
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Denver
McDonnell- Douglas Corp
Huntington, Beach
Calif
Skylab
William C. Schneider
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Skylab 1
Conrad
Kerwin
Kennedy Space Center
Maine House Approves State Lottery Bill
The Maine House passed and sent to the Senate a bill creating a state lottery after a 76 43 vote against indefinite postponement. Rep. Arthur E. Genest of Waterville led the redrafted measure amid debate over potential gambling harms versus state revenue.
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Inside The Journal Chuckle on Pride in Paying Taxes
A lighthearted line suggests pride in paying taxes though the speaker notes we could feel equally proud paying half the amount. The quip playfully questions tax burden versus civic duty with a wry tone.
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