Attorneys Discuss Saxe Trial Date in Bank Robbery Case
Boston and Philadelphia prosecutors met to decide the venue for Susan Saxe who faces bank robbery and conspiracy charges with a maximum 30 year penalty. A speedy trial date could come in Philadelphia within 60 to 90 days and possibly as early as May. The Boston case may follow in Boston for murder and armed robbery related to a separate bank robbery.
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Boston
Susan Saxe
Philadelphia
Brandeis University
FBI
U.S
Miss Saxe
James Gabriel
Robert Curran
Saxe
Suffolk County
Garrett
Byrne
Gabriel
Muskie Sees Higher Deficit Ahead For 1976
Senator Edmund Muskie told a State House news conference that Congress will likely approve a 1976 deficit around 68 billion dollars, higher than the Presidents 60 billion ceiling. He urged a bigger stimulus than Ford suggested and warned tax and budget tradeoffs for Maine and local governments amid interdependent fiscal pressures.
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Augusta
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Congress
Muskie
Senate Budget Committee
State House
Ford
Vietnam
House
Longley
Robbery Case Continued in New Hampshire and Maine
In Sanford, two men Edward Gregoire and James Woodman were arraigned on armed robbery and fugitive from justice charges. The case, tied to a March 25 hold up in North Berwick and an earlier suspected robbery in Somersworth, NH, was continued to April 16 in District Court.
Jail Officials Casting Playboy In New Role
Bridgeport Connecticut corrections officials launch a pilot program that uses Playboy magazine in small pre trial inmate courses to provoke discussion of values and outside interests. Inmates 250 at a time will attend one or two session classes including Playboy and You and Conversations in Swahili. The program avoids heavy academics and treats Playboy as a jumping off point for self image and personal growth.
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Bridgeport
Playboy
Brooks
Connecticut
Joseph Trotta
Batavia
N.Y
Hugh Hefner
Trott
Recession Cuts Hospital Visits Across Suburbs
Cambridge AP report notes hospitals see 10 to 20 percent fewer patients as recession prompts postponement of elective surgery. Suburban hospitals hit hardest while big city teaching centers remain near full. Loss of employment and health insurance drives the trend.
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Cambridge, Mass
Critics Fault Longley Budget at Maine Conference
Gov. James B. Longley acknowledged criticism of his budget at the Second Annual Governor's Economic Development Conference at the University of Maine. He said much of the opposition comes from groups pursuing specific programs, not the overall welfare of Maine residents, and urged reliance on Maine firms.
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University of Maine
Longley
Maine
Institute To Offer Lecture On Pepperell Silver
Joseph Frost of Kittery will speak at York Institute on Main Street Saco about Pepperell silver. The program begins at 7 30 p m on April 9. No admission fee for members and their guests.
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Joseph Frost
Kittery
York Institute
Main Street
Saco
MonaDEX weight loss pills and AQUATABS ad
An advertisement promotes MONADEX tiny tablets to curb appetite with no drugs or nervousness and claims easy weight loss without strenuous exercise. It lists prices 3.00 for 20 days and 5.00 for economy size, plus AQUATABS water loss pills at 3.00, both sold by Percy's Pharmacy at 244 Main St, Saco, Maine.
Incentive Plan Urged By Smith
Maine health and welfare commissioner David E. Smith urged the federal government to start incentive programs rewarding states that keep AFDC error rates below the threshold. He praised HEW assessments and suggested redistributing incentives for those exceeding federal expectations, noting the planned 800,000 disallowance for Maine’s AFDC expenditures is being dropped.
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Augusta
Maine
Department of Health and Welfare
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
David E. Smith
Smith
Paper Mills Cut Back In Maine Economy Slump
The Maine Paper Industry Information Office reports half of Maine paper machines shut for part of a 10 day period to April 7 due to weak orders. Multiple mills including Great Northern Paper announce 72 hour shutdowns, affecting seventeen machines. Broader impact reaches transportation and wood suppliers.
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Augusta
Maine Paper Industry Information Office
Great Northern Paper Co
Millinocket
East Millinocket
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Maine House
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Trotta
Colonial Shoe Store
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Richard L. Hughes
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Hughes
Percy’s Pharmacy
Saco, Me
Camel
Paoke
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PSE
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Olonial Furniture
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