Biddeford Textile Strike Turns Violent Briefly
Biddeford textile workers begin a strike after midnight as a Merrill Transport fuel truck attempts to cross a picket line at Biddeford Textile Company. One man, Norman L. Lamb, is arrested for interfering with a police officer.
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Kathleen O’connell
Biddeford Textile Workers
Merrill Transport
Biddeford Textile Company
Journal
Dick Danforth
Danforth
Norman L. Lamb
Bradbury St
Biddeford
Biddeford Textile
West Point Pepperell Inc
April 16 1976 in History Lenin Washington and Texas City note
On this date in 1917 Lenin returned to Russia to lead the revolution. George Washington left Mount Vernon in 1789 for his presidential inauguration. The 1906 Pacific cable linked the U S and China. In 1947 a fire and explosion at Texas City killed over 500. Artemus Ward warned Boston harbor risks two centuries ago.
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Associated Press
Vladimir Lenin
Russia
George Washington
Mount Vernon
United States
China
Texas City
Tex
Democrats at Maine forum oppose nuclear plants
In Augusta at the University of Maine forum, candidates urged a moratorium on nuclear plant construction until safety and waste disposal issues are resolved. Several said funds should go to reducing industrial energy use, public power oversight, or opposing a southern Maine nuclear park.
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Augusta
Maine
University of Maine
Donald Lowry
Portland
Rick Barton
William D. Hathaway
James Mitchell
Neil Rolde
Gilbert Boucher
Biddeford
Davi F. Emery
Mitchell
Group charges CMP one sided on nuclear issue in Maine hearing
A CMP rate hike hearing before the Maine Public Utilities Commission features Peter L. Murray of Safe Power for Maine arguing that expanding nuclear power would raise rates and that CMP materials present only one side. CMP cites fixed nuclear costs and rising uranium prices, while Thurlow defends publication of opposing views. The hearings resume next Tuesday in Augusta.
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Augusta, Maine
Central Maine Power Co
CMP
Peter L. Murray
Safe Power For
Maine
Elwin W. Thurlow
State Public Utilities Commission
CMP Arc
Murray
Gerald M. Amero
Thurlow
Sears
Augusta
Saco planning board weighs traffic as center expansion proceeds
The Saco planning board reviews a six or more store expansion at Saco Valley Shopping Center led by Eugene Martin. Dow and Coulombe will assess drainage. Proposed outlets include a laundromat bank hardware store and women’s clothing shop. Two Spring Street entrances aim to ease congestion. one serves laundromat deliveries.
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Saco Valley Shopping Center
Saco
Zayre
Eugene Martin
William Langevin
Tion
Artin
Spring Street
Martin
Shaw’s Food
Virginia Moore
Hearst Daughter Improves. Possible Additional Surgery
Randolph and Catherine Hearst arrive at Sequoia Hospital to see Patricia, reported improving to fair condition after surgery. Doctors warn she may need another operation as she recovers from malnutrition and a potential liver issue.
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Redwood City
Calif
Randolph
Catherine Hearst
Sequoia Hospital
Patricia
Miss Hearst
Maine House OKs $11 Across-Board Pay Hikes for Workers
The Maine House of Representatives gave final approval to a bill providing $11 per week across the board pay raises for state workers. The measure advances to the Senate where amendments may be considered.
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Augusta
Maine
House of Representatives
Senate
Cartoons and Cols in Today’s Journal Pages
The Journal features cartoons in the daily section along with classifieds and community notices. Crossword puzzle and Dear Abby give light entertainment while editorials offer opinion. A humorous note teases a nine letter expletive that stands for a common four letter word.
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Abby
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Textile Workers Union of America
Boston
Alex Anastasoff
Anastasoff
IPANY
Ee Biddeford Textile Compa
Artemus Ward
Gregory Nadeau
Student Senate
New England
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