Khmer Rouge Attack on Phnom Penh Airport Sparks City Siege
The Khmer Rouge launch a major assault on Phnom Penh airport as government forces battle to defend the capital. Insurgents seize routes to the city, shell central areas, and deploy artillery while civilians flee and a 24 hour curfew is ordered. The Red Cross designates the Hotel Le Phno area a security zone for noncombatants.
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Biddeford City Council Approves Employee Contracts
Biddeford City Council gave final approval Tuesday night to contracts with firemen and city employees. The action endorses terms reached by the city and its labor groups, setting wages and benefits for the coming period.
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Biddeford
Beach Zoning Dispute Goes To Court In Old Orchard Beach
Susan Morrison reports in Old Orchard Beach that Robert and Huguette Cote are pursuing formal legal action over local zoning rules affecting beachfront property. The dispute centers on permitted uses and setback interpretations under town regulations.
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Old Orchard Beach
Robert and Huguette Cote
Belair Ruling Appeals Loom as Town Mulls Action
Edward Gaulin plans a notice of appeal to the Maine Supreme Court over Superior Court Justice Lincoln Spencer's March ruling that the town council lacked authority to remove Rita Belair for pre in office actions. The council has until April 26 to appeal and may file revised charges as soon as possible.
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Edward Gaulin
Superior Court
Lincoln Spencer
Rita Belair
Spencer
Maine Supreme Court
Richard Marshall
Belair
Marshall
Gaulin
Thomas Lee
John Bird
Textile Workers Accept 25 Cent Raise to End Biddeford Mills Strike
Two Biddeford Local 305 and Local 1856 unions ratified a one year contract with West Point Pepperell and Biddeford Textile. The package includes an immediate 15 cent raise and 10 cents in October, affecting about 750 workers at the two plants. A vote ran about two to one in favor. The deal mirrors Bates Fabrics Lewiston terms and may set pattern for 20,000 New England and New York textile workers.
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Potvin
Lucien Dutremble Ex
Claire Malasnik
Dutremble
Joseph Zuke
Malasnik
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Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission
He Engineering Firm
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West Point Pepperell
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New York State
Shelepin Relieved of Politburo Duties at Own Request
Moscow radio reports Alexander N Shelepin former head of the Soviet secret police and longest serving Politburo member has been relieved of his duties as a Politburo member at his own request The plenary meeting of the Communist party Central Committee cited his request following a troubled British trip by demonstrations
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Porcupine Quill Handling Featured in Today’s Chuckle Diplomacy
A lighthearted note explains the art of managing porcupines without disturbing their quills. The piece reads like a humorous column on careful wildlife handling and balance in negotiations.
Windfall Check Sent to Saco Must Be Returned
City Administrator John Dexter said a $198,000 EPA check arrived erroneously and should have gone to the state DEP. EPA confirms several New England towns received mistaken payments due to staff shortages, with funds meant to reimburse construction of sewage plants.
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Jordan School
Cassette
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco Budget Maintains 38.30 Tax Rate Despite Increases
Saco City Council held the first reading of a 5.3 million dollar 1975 budget with no tax rate rise, keeping the 38.30 mill rate. The plan includes cuts to the school budget and capital improvements to offset revenue gaps from state subsidies, while council debates raises for city staff and senior citizen program funding.
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