Haldeman says tapes should have been destroyed
Former White House Chief of Staff H R Haldeman says he advised against destroying the Watergate tapes due to their historical value and the enormous damage their release could cause him and President Nixon. He acknowledges not foreseeing the political fallout and his own legal troubles tied to the cover-up.
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Congressional panel to probe IRS practices
A House investigations subcommittee will hold hearings into alleged citizen rights violations by the Internal Revenue Service. The probe centers on a purported "Yeprechaun project" involving surveillance of about 30 individuals including a Florida supreme court justice and federal judges. Witnesses will include IRS Commissioner Donald Alexander and three regional aides.
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San Francisco firefighter commutes 800 miles to work
Lt. Harold J. Colen of Engine Company 21 lives in Yuma Arizona, 800 miles away, commuting 800 miles each way for 24 hour shifts with no direct flight. Fire Chief Keith Calden notes many SF firefighters live outside the city and city supervisors plan hearings on residency rules, linking proximity to fire response times and insurance rates. Colen may move back to San Francisco to resume duties.
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Army to require M16 rifle qualification for new female soldiers
The Army will require all women joining after June 30 to qualify as markspersons with the M16 rifle, citing training needs for potential overseas contingencies. Current female personnel may re-enlist only after completing the new training, while existing combat roles remain closed to women.
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Ford voices support for CIA sub lift and Southeast Asia policy
President Ford publicly defended the CIA operation to raise the sunken Soviet submarine with the Glomar Explorer. He urged scrutiny of Southeast Asia policy, cited Vietnam and Cambodia changes, blamed Congress for aid delays, and signaled ongoing congressional cooperation while delaying a re election committee.
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A&P to Close 62 Stores in Three States
Philadelphia report says about 2,000 workers could lose jobs as A&P plans to close 62 stores across Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware jeopardizing local jobs and regional supermarket access.
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