Richardson Explains His Resignation Amid Watergate Crisis
Former attorney general Elliot L. Richardson said the ultimate judgment on the Watergate crisis belongs to the American people. He avoided directly backing impeachment of President Nixon while defending administration goals and detailing events that led to his resignation over Cox’s firing.
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Nixon
Richardson
Archibald Cox
United States
Richard Nixon
Justice Department
Cox
White House
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William D. Ruckelshaus
Impeachment Inquiry Urged by House Leaders
Washington AP reports House Democratic leaders said Speaker Carl Albert will refer impeachment proposals to the House Judiciary Committee for full consideration of whether impeachable offenses occurred. Rep. Jim Wright noted the move aims to start with an inquiry and avoid a rush to immediate impeachment votes. Wright added Ford’s confirmation as vice president is a precondition for further action.
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Gibbs Zoning Plea Scheduled Tonight
Sanford plans board to hold a public hearing at 7 30 p m on rezoning about 1100 acres where Gibbs Oil Co aims to build a 450 million refinery. Testimony limited to residents or property owners amid concerns from Kennebunk neighbors over river location and odors.
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Cellist Pablo Casals Dies in Quiet Farewell
The Journal reports the death of famed cellist Pablo Casals, noting his long career and influence on classical music. Observers reflect on his artistic legacy and the enduring impact of his recordings and performances.
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Watergate Committee Seeks Reversal Of Tapes Case
The Senate Watergate committee asked the U S Court of Appeals to overturn Judge Sirica’s dismissal of its civil suit seeking access to Watergate tapes. It rejected talk of a compromise and urged the court to allow continued litigation to obtain subpoenaed materials vital to its legislative functions.
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Ervin
Howard H
Baker
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John J. Sirica
Fighting Heavily After Suez Syrian Front Remains Active
Fierce tank and artillery clashes erupted along the Suez Canal and near Damascus as fighting continued on the 18th day of the war. Egypt and Israel obeyed a U.N. cease fire while Syria remained silent, accusing Israel of waves of bombings and causing cease-fire violations. U.N. observers were evacuated earlier.
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Security Council
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Australia
New York
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Middle East
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U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Cairo
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Littlefield to sue SAD 71 for 250000 plus damages
Donald Littlefield to file libel and slander suit in York County Superior Court against School Administration District 71 Board of Directors and named officials over the football letter affair. Lawyers for both sides discuss the board's ratified actions and pending injunctions as motions to dismiss await Oct. 3 hearing.
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Arthur Hedberg
Kennebunk High School
Robert Perkins
David Snow
SAD 71
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Kennebunk
Traip Academy
Lake Region
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Tne
Elmer Violette
SAD 7
Board of Directors
Hathaway Comments Amid Cox Firing Rumor and Ford Talks
U S Senator William Hathaway spoke at a Democratic bean supper in Stonington predicting public outcry if Archibald Cox is fired and questioning Gerald Ford's foreign policy grasp. He urged defense of constitutional rules and forecast campaign finance bills by spring 1974, noting possible impeachment fears.
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Maine
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White House
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Norman Drew
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