Newsmen Split On Shield Law Bill In Legislature
In Augusta the sponsor says Maine news media are evenly split on how to handle a shield law. An amendment would let Superior Court justices require disclosure of sources on prosecutor request. Debate centers on protecting sources vs. aiding prosecutions and ensuring free press.
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Augusta
Maine
Steven
Elden H. Shute Jr
Armington
Judiciary Committee
Shute
Tanous
Food Prices Rise Sharply Amid Inflation Fears
AP analysis notes food prices have climbed on a 4.3 percent annual average over five years, with 25 percent gain so far this year, threatening the costliest year for shoppers since World War II. It contrasts stock market stagnation and Merrill Lynch guidance urging inflation defense via equities.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Merrill Lynch
Biddeford Rolls Out New Park Benches and Trash Cans
The Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department will place park benches and new trash cans on city streets this week. Officials thank local businessmen who sponsored the cans and urge pedestrians to use them to keep the city litter free this summer. Benches will appear at street corners, bus stops and elderly locations.
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Biddeford
Victory Circle Business Meeting Held In Biddeford
Victory Circle met Sunday afternoon at the Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford for a business meeting and social. President Mrs Aurore Pinard led, chaplain pro tem Mrs Emelia Pepin led prayer and pledge, and Mrs Alden Racine accompanied the circle in the theme song.
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Our Lady of Victory Circle
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Aurore Pinard
Emelia Pepin
Alden Racine
Diana Moulin
Adelina Plante
Cora LeProhon
Irene Bellefeuille
Mabel Paul
Marie Anne Lapointe
Biddeford Boosters Plan Fashion Show
The Biddeford Music Boosters sponsor a fashion show at Steve White Gym on May 6 at 7 p.m. Bernie's Fashions of Portland supplies the outfits. Proceeds support Biddeford High School Music program. committees include refreshment co chairs Mrs. Paul Peck and Mrs. Mary Maxwell and tickets chair Mrs. Rita King.
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Biddeford Music Boosters
Steve White
Doris Goulet
Bernie’s Fashions of
Portland
Baked Bean Supper After Whist Wins Noted Winners
Whist group at Le Foyer Hall Biddeford crowned Mabe Ayotte high scorer Sunday night with Aurore Soucy Joseph Viger and others among top totals. A baked bean supper is set from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday with another whist party planned for Sunday.
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Mabe! Ayotte
le Foyer Hall
Biddeford
Aurore Soucy
Joseph Viger
Diane Nolette
Emma Thiboutat
Therese Tedeschi
Carrie Tapley
Anna Neault
Alphonsine Bolduc
Alderic Soucy
Medley Beaulieu
Flora Lambert
Clement Cote
Alma Beaudoin
Rachel Nolette
Hazel Foucault
Boyle's Notebook Wrinkles and Aging Reflections
HAL BOYLE writes about aging and memory with humor and irony. The columnist notes how aging changes self perception, relationships, work, and views on inflation, grandchildren, weather talk, and life milestones while contrasting past and present.
Pushups at Five Months Old Start Exercise Plan
Freddie Bennett II a 15 month old in North Syracuse conducts a daily routine of pushups and barbell lifts as his parents start him young. His father notes safety and pediatrician approval while Freddie grows stronger and learns to move with a grin. In a separate note, Pacific kelp grows rapidly up to 200 feet long.
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Hal Boyle
NEW York
North
Syracuse
N.Y
Frederick Bennett II
Freddie
Frederick Bennett
Bennett
Researchers Find Uses For Placenta
Dr. John D. Trelford of UC Davis reports amniotic membrane can treat birth defects and form tunnels under skin to drain hydrocephalus fluid or fix urinary tract deformities. It may serve as a living dressing for burns and surgical defects, promoting healing and infection control.
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Nogales
Ariz
California
John D. Trelford
University of California At Davis
American Cancer Society
Trelford
Special Workshop Offered For UM Staff On Franco American Culture
A two day workshop on French Acadian and Franco American culture will be held April 13 and 14 at UM Fort Kent campus. Sponsored by the Committee on Human Equality, the session is open to faculty professionals and classified staff from seven UM institutions. Topics include St John Valley history and culture Southern Maine Franco Americans cultural influences on behavior and learning and language communications.
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University of Maine
University
Fort Kent
Committee On Human Equality of the University
St. John Valley
Southern
Maine
Fiesta planned for Cub Pack 309 April activities
A Knights of Columbus sponsored Cub Scout Pack 309 committee meeting in Biddeford set April Fiesta as the theme. Attendees included Joe Goulette Emile te Blond David Roy Walter Clark and others. Planned trips cover Shriners Circus April 16 Portland Planetarium April 24 Boston Aquarium May 12 and Planetarium plus an overnight at Swan's Pond June 10 with Webelos and fathers. Next pack meeting scheduled April 15 at Knights of Columbus Hall Biddeford.
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Knights of Columbus
Biddeford
Joe Goulette
Emile Te Blond
David Roy
Walter Clark
Donald Croteau
Donald Simoneau
Leo Gregoire
Ray Paquette
Joseph Belanger
Richard Binette
Den
Connie Richard
Robert Ladderbush
Shriners Circus
Portland Planetarium
Alcatraz Becomes National Park Service Site In San Francisco
Alcatraz, the former federal prison in San Francisco Bay, is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area run by the National Park Service. Officials plan tours of the cellblock and views of the city skyline as cleanup and restoration begin after decades of abandonment and a 19-month occupation.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz
San Francisco Bay
National Park Service
Dave Ames
New Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Marin County
Woman Found In Kennebec River Died Naturally
The Maine chief medical examiner ruled the unidentified woman found in the Kennebec River at Aroowsie died from suffocation or drowning with no signs of foul play. She was about 50, and the body had been in the water for a long period. Savadahoe County Sheriff Robert Saing said identification has not yet been determined.
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BATH
Kennebec
Aroowsie
Charles Branch
Savadahoe County
Rober Saiing
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Laura Guay
Anna Cote
Aurore Roy
Mabel Ayotte
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Rose Croteau
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Murphy’s
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Rover
Bobbsey
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Pacific Coast
Regional Health and Welfare
Forest Avenue
State Personnel Board
Department of Personnel State House
Sandra McNally
Saco
Anderson - Watkins Associates, Inc
C. E. Nadeau Agency, Inc
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G. A. Carter & Co
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Fortier Ins. Inc
D. T. Moore & Sons Inc
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Edgar W. Simard
Melville Woodman Inc
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