Federal panel widens Watergate probe to political espionage
WASHINGTON UPI A federal grand jury interviewed White House aides and expanded its Watergate investigation to alleged 1972 campaign espionage. Dwight Chapin and Donald Segretti testified while Gordon Strachan and Robert Reisner also appeared. Reports say Liddy and Mitchell discussed bugging and a February 1972 secret meeting. Vesco linked $200000 contribution under scrutiny.
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New York
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Vitril criticizes Taj Mahal school bill exemptions
County Commissioner Frank A. Vitril attacked the state House for a measure restricting school building expenditures that would exempt Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. He said the bill unfairly benefits large counties, risking unequal funding and legality concerns, and plans to consult the attorney general.
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Court halts Nixon plan to dismantle OEO
A U S district court under Judge William B Jones orders the Nixon administration to stop dismantling the Office of Economic Opportunity saying it is unauthorized by law and that Congress rather than the President may abolish the agency. The ruling raises broader questions about executive impoundment and congressional authority over domestic programs.
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Kansas
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Extradition Bid Denied for Klaus Altmann aka Barbie
A Bolivian court refused bail for Klaus Altmann while extradition proceeds, with Altmann identified as Nazi leader Klaus Barbie, condemned in absentia for war crimes and the murder of French resistance leader Jean Moulin. The case runs parallel to other UPI reports on politics and crime.
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UPI
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Klaus Barbie
France
Barbie
Dejean Moulin
Lawrence County MHMR Secures Extra State Funds
The Lawrence County MHMR program gains 166253 in state allocations for FY 1972-73. The 66353 quarterly allotment funds a new drug and alcohol program countywide including 10000 for coordination and 10664 for group homes, with 2600 for coordinators and 8046 for other uses. A new activities aide for Lark Workshop is planned as patient numbers rise.
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Lark ‘Workshop
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Cattle rustlers target New Wilmington area in two days
State police report cattle rustlers and burglars active in Lawrence County. Burglars forced open a window at Garrett Processing and Locker Plant on Short Street in New Wilmington and vanished 19 quarters of beef weighing about one ton worth 1900 dollars. A Scott Township man lost two cows and a calf near Ji nan.
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New Wilmington
Scott Township
Jinan
George H. Brady
Slippery Rock RD
Sylvania Road
Harlansburg
YDC to Build 50 Picnic Tables After Fire
Mayor Francis Z Rogan says Youth Development Center students will construct 50 picnic tables to replace fire destroyed seating at the former El Rio Beach dance hall. The project aims to save the city money while fire officials consider arson and insurance coverage details.
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Deshon Annex
Coal acid drainage rules rejected by Pennsylvania board
In Harrisburg UPI the Environmental Quality Board defeated proposed strict controls on mine acid drainage, voting against limits on iron in streams in northern Susquehanna and other basins. The coal industry welcomed the decision, while environmentalists pledged continued effort and possible federal action.
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Norman Childs
Arabs Hold Massive Anti U S Rallies in Beirut
In Beirut and across the Arab world large demonstrations rise against the United States and Israel. Coffins of Palestinian leaders Kamal Nasser Mohammed Yussef Najsar and Kamal Adwan are carried past 20,000 mourners as an honor guard of fighters watches. Services mark Nasser as a Christian, with others interred at mosques and churches.
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UPI
Riad Solh Square
Martyr's Cemetery
Weight violations highlight April 3 police weigh-in
State police conducted a one day weight check on highways 422 and 163 netting two violations. Russell Huff of Mooney Brothers Trucking Co. was 2050 pounds over the 73280 pound limit on U S 422 and fined 120 dollars. Donald P. Marterella of Boyers Pa. was cited on Pa 163 in West Pittsburg with a 74800 pound truck and fined 60 dollars. Lt Harald Rice noted a grapevine warning reduced typical loads.
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Tucker Way
Mooney Brothers Trucking Co
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Donald P. Marterella
Boyers
West Pittsburg
Harald Rice
New Castle Barracks
Truth test urged for Harrisburg morality bill
Gov. Milton J. Shapp proposed lie detector tests for legislators before voting on an amendment to outlaw premarital and extramarital sex. He would not say if he would sign or veto such legislation, noting he would be surprised if it reached his desk. Rep. Martin P. Mullen of Philadelphia leads the bill push and runs for governor on a morality platform opposing liberalized abortion.
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UPI
Milton J. Shapp
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Martin P. Mullen
Philadelphia
Mullen
Agnew calls fears of press suppression fantasies
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew dismissed worries the government will curb information as fantasies. Speaking at Harding College in Seabury, he argued power is too diversified across branches and parties for any single group to render the press impotent.
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Congress
Oregon reporter shield law signed by Gov McCall
Gov Tom McCall signed an unqualified shield law protecting Oregon reporters from being forced to reveal confidential sources. The law takes effect 90 days after adjournment and aims to uphold the public's right to know.
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Salem
Ore
UPT
Tom McCall
Showstran
Oregon
Rizzo Seeks $71 Million Loan in Pittsburgh Visit
Mayor Frank Rizzo traveled to Pittsburgh to pursue a $71 million loan to bail out Philadelphia’s troubled school system. After a two hour meeting with Richard Mellon Seaite and no senior Mellon Bank officials, he left optimistic. The loan effort stalled when an 11 bank consortium led by First Pennsylvania Bank declined to fund.
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UPI
Frank Rizzo
Philadelphia
Rizzo
Richard Mellon Seaite
Mellon National Bank
First Pennsylvania Bank
Heinz urges restriction on scrap steel exports
Reg. H. John Heine Meinz of Utica Pa urged President Nixon to extend the trade program to include export limits on scrap steel. He said foreign buyers including Japan are pushing up domestic steel costs and then reshipping specialty steel back, harming U S manufacturers and jobs.
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UPI
John Heine
Nixon
Meinz
Four Die in Sears Tower Elevator Shaft Fire
CRICAGO UPI Four workmen were killed when a flash fire swept a Sears Tower elevator shaft between the arch and 42nd floors. The marble lined shaft, a “blind hutch,” had no bottom exit, trapping victims as colleagues battered walls with sledgehammers to reach them.
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UPI
Sears
Michael D. Michele
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