UN seeks aid for poorest nations amid funding clash
At the United Nations Special General Assembly a race to ease hardships for about 30 poor countries faces a funding dispute. Delegates push immediate relief measures while seeking sources, with Iran proposing a $3 billion emergency fund split between advanced nations and oil exporters.
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United Nations General Assembly
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Eustace Seignoret
Trinidad-Tobago
Sri Lanka
Felix Dias Bandaranaike
Iran
France
Japan
Romania
Zaire
West Germany
Ivory Coast
Argentina
Algeria
United States
Italy
Middle East
Bandaranaike
Shah of
GOP Conclave Opens in Bangor With Prominent Speakers
The Maine GOP gathers for a two day convention in Bangor with National Chairman George Bush and former Treasury Secretary John Connally among speakers. Delegates from counties meet Friday for caucuses and officer elections while Saturday features gubernatorial candidates and a platform committee report. A “Support the President” resolution sparks expected debate.
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Sheraton Hotel
Waterville
GOP
George Bush
Kennebunkport
Secretary of the Treasury
John Connolly
Texas
York County
Vine Street
Sheraton
Connolly
Platform Committee
James Nesbitt
Sawhill To Head Federal Energy Office
Washington AP John C Sawhill was designated Wednesday to head the Federal Energy Office. He outlined a 12 to 18 month focus on energy conservation and pledged to deliver a plan by November 1 to make the nation energy self sufficient. He cautioned that substantial domestic oil and gas gains would take years and oil imports would rise in the interim.
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Washington
John C. Sawhill
Federal Energy Office
Sawhill
U.S
Biddeford Station A Urges Police Reforms Study
A federal consultant recommends reorganizing the Biddeford Police Department to sharpen duties and emphasize training planning internal security juvenile liaison and record keeping. The 22 page report by Samuel G. Chapman calls for a new headquarters, revised patrols eliminated deputy chief and captain roles replaced by two lieutenants, added youth officer, expanded communications and a rules manual.
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Biddeford
Samuel G. Chapman
University of Oklahoma
Chapman
Harry Courtois
Talking trash can aims to curb littering in college study
Arthur the talking 45 gallon can in Brookville New York tests behavior modification. Charles Hamad and Dr Jeff Corey report taped messages including an X rated line, with several hundred users in four hours. They note initial novelty may fade and one student mistook the can for ordinary trash.
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N.Y
Arthur
Charles Hamad
Danbury, Conn
C.W. Post College
Jeff Corey
Hamad
Corey
Old Orchard Beach family fights mobile home repairs
Robert E. Shaw and his six children live in a mobile home at Old Orchard Tent and Trailer Park with no hot water for three weeks. The home leaks in most rooms, a bedroom floor is loose, three storm windows are missing, the ceiling leaks, and siding is cracked. Despite repairs by Airport A-1 Mobile Homes, problems persist and Shaw seeks further action after contacting the Attorney General and an attorney.
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Robert E. Shaw
Whch
Shaw
Latham Mobile Home Sales
Biddeford
Old Orchard
Journal
Latham
Offshore Maine Sees Quiet Start in Offshore Drilling News
The Georges Bank area near 180 miles offshore is eyed for potential oil and gas as Canada advances exploration while Maine maintains ownership claims. The federal government weighs leases and royalties amid state permits with King Resources for 3.3 million acres, though drilling awaits court ruling and fresh agreements.
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Georges Banks
Washington
Maine
Gulf of Maine
Continental Shelf
King Resources Inc
Denver
Colo
King Resources
Gulf
Coomal
Walter Anderson
King
Anderson
Atlantic
Georosist
Federa
Anderso
Sain
Amnesty Draft Evaders Debate Keeps Heat On Policy
A late 1960s style column weighs amnesty for draft evaders and analyzes political currents. The piece notes ongoing public debate and the evolving stance of national leaders as the issue remains unsettled amid broader social change.
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