Maine coast drug smuggling prompts call for more agents
U.S. Attorney George Mitchell says Maine's coast sees increased marijuana smuggling likely from Colombia, with an estimated 40 to 60 tons this year. He urges more federal help and closer state local cooperation to surveil key coastal areas and deter traffickers. He notes organized activity but no Mafia links found.
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Portland, Maine
UPI
U.S
George Mitchell
Maine
Mitchell
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency
Colombia
South American
State agents seize 2000 marijuana plants in Rhode Island raid
A UPI report says 10 state drug agents with searchlights dismantled about 2,000 marijuana plants from two 2-acre fields near the Connecticut border on Shippee School House Road. Electrified fences protected the crops as they were cleared, described as Rhode Island's largest homegrown seizure.
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Foster, R.I
UPI
Connecticut
State Division of Drug Abuse Control
Shippee School House Road
Rhodend
Lost heirs seek $870 bank windfall decades old
A Biloxi reader seeks to locate a national bank account last updated in 1927 or 1931 worth about $870. Officials warn passbook and account numbers help, advise contacting the state banking commissioner, and note possible unclaimed funds totaling up to billions.
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Washington
UPI
Biloxi
Mississippi
Treasury Department
Memphis
Tenn
Comptroller of the Currency
J.W. Shaffer
Eighth National Bank
Madison Ave
Suite 1900
Memphis, Tenn
Vermont Proposes Regulations On Rental Housing And Health Safety
Vermont Health Department proposes minimum heating standards for rental housing to protect occupant health and prevent energy waste. Hearings set Sept 15 1977 at Gifford Hospital Randolph. comments due Sept 10. Additional proposed rules address radiation exposure in medical exams, with hearings Sept 15 and contact Ray Mc Candress. Also details on low income energy efficient home improvement loans via VHFA with loan terms, eligibility, and deadlines. and trout and fisher seasons proposed by Fish and Game with no hearings but comments due Sept 16.
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Vermont
Health Department
Gifford Hospital
Randolph
Tom Neiman
Main Street
Burlington
Ray McCandress
OSHA
Spaulding Street
Barre
Vermont Housing Finance Agency Agency
V.H.F.A
Allan S. Hunt
Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Vermont Day Care Costs Rule Hearing Notice
Vermont Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services seeks comments on proposed Rule 77 P127 establishing day care cost guidelines. Hearing scheduled September 6 1977 at Pavilion Auditorium Montpelier. Deadline for comments August 25 1977. Further information Jacqueline Tashman 81 River Street Montpelier 828 3433.
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Western Avenue
Montpelier
Mary Jane Hayward
Capitol Complex Commission
Mill River High School
Clarendon
Jean Garvin
Herbert Tilley
Department of Education
State Office
Vermont
Agency of Environmental Conservation
Fish & Game Department
James Stewart
Court Street
Human Services
Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services
State Street
Jacqueline Tashman
Vermont Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services
Division of Social Services
River Street
Citizens urged to participate in proposed regulations hearings
Proposed regulations are published for public comment and testimony. Citizens may testify at hearings or submit views in writing, with agency contact available for questions. A hearing is required if 25 or more request in writing, and comments can be sent to the Committee on Administrative Rules in Montpelier or to the Secretary of State.
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Vermont
Capitol Complex Commission
Capitol Complex
State House
Montpelier
State of Vermont
Legislative
Committee On
Secretary of State
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U.S.A
USDA
London
U.S.D.A
Finast Franks
Finast
Swift
Freestone
Thompson
Nea
Betty Crocker
Acatiaa
Ocean Fresh
Ogee
Ane
ENITH
Benn
Ben Andrews
Panaganset Middle School
Glocester
R.I
State Capitol
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