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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon says he is not personally involved in Watergate and calls on the nation to let the courts decide guilt or innocence. He accepts responsibility for aides actions, stating abuses occurred during his administration and campaign. He defends not turning over presidential tape recordings to the special prosecutor.
President Nixon’s 28 minute statement did not answer major questions about the wiretapping and cover up. Why he did not demand an accounting from campaign director Mitchell or press Dean for more details remains unclear. The White House said the matter is under Senate and grand jury investigation.
Frederick A. Schauss of 1721 Brandon Drive dies at 80. He led the first night cross country plane flight in 1918 from California. A longtime Virginia Boys State and American Legion leader, he served as Boys State director and Virginia Boys State Committee chair for years.
A badly decomposed body, possibly a young woman, was found in a wooded area near the State Fish Hatchery in Warren County. Sheriff Keyser said identity is unknown and the body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner in Fairfax for evaluation.
A Middle East Airlines Boeing 707 en route from Libya to Lebanon was diverted to Lod Airport in Israel under escort by two Israeli fighters. 110 passengers were aboard. the flight was reportedly hijacked by two unnamed men. Israel said it acted to pursue Palestinian leaders amid regional tensions. The incident follows a prior forced landing last Friday and drew UN censure while the United States reserved part of its veto.
Strikes in Canada's newsprint industry disrupt deliveries as Canadian International Paper Co and Price Co Ltd face strikes. Short term rail strikes hamper transportation, raising concern US newspapers could feel the impact in weeks. ANPA official says the situation is not yet acute and mutual aid is expected.
The Star resumes publication of television schedules on page four after a critical newsprint shortage. Schedules are restored in response to popular demand.
A special Baltimore grand jury resumes probing alleged bribery and kickbacks tied to Vice President Spiro Agnew. Witnesses include two of his longtime associates while Atty. Gen. Richardson met Agnew Aug 6 to discuss the investigation status.
Virginia Attorney General Andrew Miller urged a legislative fix to the FoIL exemption while defending his ruling as a proper interpretation. He spoke at a Front Royal Democrats meeting, endorsed Alson Smith for the House, and touted crime reduction progress and campaign transparency. A separate note advertises a local fruit market and a missed coupon rate due to a paper shortage.
Rebels retreat from the southern front of Phnom Penh after heavy U S air bombing as Cambodian forces report recapturing Kompong Kantuot and clearing Route 38. Government says insurgents regroup slowly amid logistic strains and rising defections.
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