Plea to Nixon Aides Sought Pardon Proposals
Washington Star News reports hours before Nixon resignation James D. St. Clair pressed HR Haldeman's lawyers to forward alternative pardon plans to the White House. The package, backed by Ehrlichman, included draft pardons for Vietnam draft evaders and Watergate figures and even disbanding the Watergate prosecutor's office.
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Nixon Seeked Full Disclosure Before Transition Funds
A House subcommittee was urged to withhold 450000 of Nixon’s 850000 transition money until he discloses Watergate materials. Rep Harrington pressed for release only after tapes and papers are publicly disclosed and questions answered, amid debate on ownership and preservation.
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Boston Bust Stop Peaceful Day in School Integration
In Boston police escorted buses carrying black and white pupils to newly assigned schools on the second day of court ordered integration. Helmeted officers lined routes through South Boston to South Boston High with 300 to 400 officers on duty. The city ban on assemblies kept crowds away after earlier clashes.
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New Jurors Sought Cover-Up Trial Set For Oct. 1
Washington AP Judge Sirica orders Nixon cover-up charges dropped for aides after warden grant deemed sufficient. White House says no pardons during trial while Senate votes 55 to 24 urging no more pardons. House Democrats want prosecutors to disclose trial evidence. Rodino opposes indicting Nixon despite pardon. Continued on Page 2.
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New Police Chief Named For E port
John A. Prescott 39 of Dexter named police chief for Kennebunkport replacing Kerman Bonney. Prescott, a 14 year Dexter patrolman now sergeant, will assume duties Oct 2 and plans to move his family here. He praised by Selectman for youth program ideas and comes amid a town housing search. Bonney resigns Sept 30. two patrolmen to be hired to replace departed officers. Three land sites proposed for Kennebunk River dredging spoils to be reviewed by Army Corps and DEP.
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Anger Over Busing Ends Peacefully Amid Boycott
A peaceful start to school protests was followed by a threatened boycott of white students. Classes resumed without incident, though the boycott continued and implied tensions remained.
Overdrafts Plague Old Orchard Beach School Budget
The Old Orchard Beach school department faces an estimated 35000 in encumbrances and a 15000 overdraft from last year as officials blame former superintendent David Majercik for sloppy administration. Current superintendent Lawrence Bernard and board chair Jerome Plante pledge tighter controls and no repeat overdrafts.
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Inside The Journal Chuckle Sign Lobster Offer
A restaurant advertises an all you can eat lobster deal priced at 49.95 dollars. The sign highlights value for seafood lovers and sets a bold, humorous tone typical of the page.
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