Mitchell testifies on Watergate fees to fund seven conspirators
Former Atty Gen John Mitchell reportedly told a Washington Post associate that he approved payments from Nixon campaign funds to Watergate defendants to cover legal fees, not to buy silence. He testified for about three hours before the federal grand jury investigating Watergate and denied handling payoff money.
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White House
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Robert McCandliss
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Democratic National Committee
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Watergate turmoil widens as Nixon aides linked to probes
Reports tie Dean to payoffs intended to silence conspirators while Mitchell denies handling any payoff money. Handley predicts ex‑citizen lawman will be cleared as Kalmbach appears at federal offices. Democrats move offices. Nixon urges full cooperation. Martha Mitchell comments from New York. CBS says attorney Wilson counsels Haldeman Ehrlichman on media references.
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John J. Wilson
Washington
H.R. Haldeman
John J. Ehrlichman
McCord sues Nixon campaign in Watergate case
James W. McCord Jr. files a $1.5 million lawsuit against the Nixon reelection committee and others, claiming actions were approved by top aides including Magruder Liddy and Hunt, and that his reputation and mental health suffered. The suit cites June 17 break‑in and bugging activities as within his role as security chief.
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Easter Bunny on Wheels Delights Sacramento Neighborhoods
Ray Valine a 26 year old Sacramento County garbage crewman brightens his route in a pink and white bunny suit handing out candy while lifting heavy cans. He wears a Buster bunny outfit and has worn a Santa suit before Christmas to charm children and parents alike. Valine says the routine builds goodwill and eases his work as neighbors see him as a friend. He jokes he will skip Mother’s Day antics.
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Botulism recall covers thousands of mushroom products nationwide
FDA warns of possible botulinus bacteria in Fran Mushroom Co. mushrooms 500 000 pounds used in products from Cap'n John tuna noodle casseroles to Cap'n John pizzas and United Airlines meals. Recalls span Schrafft's, Manischewitz, Festive Foods and others with East Coast distribution and some retail and institutional sales. No injuries reported. extent of stock in shelves or homes unknown.
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UPI
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Fran Mushroom Co. Inc
Ravenna
N.Y
FDA
National Fish Division
Atlantic and Pacific States
A&p
Macabee Foods Inc
Hackensack
N.J
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Manischewitz Food Products, Corp
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Festive Foods, Inc
Mount Vernon
Schrafft
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Pet Inc
Winchester
New York City
New Jersey
San Bro Meats
Frankfort
Massachusetts
Virginia
New York
Green del Packing Corp
Prattsville
Kansas
Connecticut
Newark
Philadelphia
Elyria basketball star earns Air Force Academy appointment
Elyria High School senior Dave Sellers has been named an appointment recipient to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He plans to attend the four year program and pursue pilot training while also competing in basketball and track.
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Air Force Academy
Dave Sellers
Elyria High School
Colorado Springs
Cole
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Elyria High
Cleveland East Tech
Cincinnati Elder
Elyria Savings and Trust
Colorado
Trivia Quiz Returns to The Chronicle Telegram
Local readers will again see Trivia Quiz in the Chronicle Telegram starting tomorrow with a locally edited format and reader submissions invited. An Associated Press News Special reports on a program described as humanization at Apple Creek State Institute with dramatic results.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Ohio
Apple Creek State Institute
Associated Press News
Weather Outlook Easter Opens With Fair Skies
Forecast calls for mostly sunny and unseasonably warm Easter with highs in the upper 70s to lower 90s. Lows near mid to upper 50s, minimal precipitation chances, light southerly winds around 13 mph. Sunset listed at 7 13 p.m.
Elyria Daily Index Highlights Local Churches and Events
A compact roundup lists Elyria churches and community events, with notes on upcoming entertainment options and sports results. The column mentions a TV guide snippet and a birthday reminder for readers this week.
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