Parachutist and Saco man die in separate holiday accidents
A Saco area parachutist dies after his main chute fails to open and a Portland man, 24, dies when his parachute collapses during a jump near Biddeford. John Perkins of Portland fell 2600 feet. his body found early Monday near Oak Ridge Road. Police and multiple towns conducted a large search with helicopter aid.
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John Perkins
Preble Street
Portland
Biddeford
Oak Ridge Road
Henry Atchins
Biddeford Ee
Perkins
Daniel Alho
Old Orchard Beach
Parachute Club
Saco
Kennebunkport
Commissioners reject federal contract for county jail
Alfred York County Commissioners voted to decline a $200000 federal contract to build a new jail citing costly stipulations including training for guards and inmate treatment programs. They noted potential bond needs of about 12 million and existing extra costs as inmates currently stay in Cumberland County Jail. Commissioner Clement Auger was absent.
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Alfred — York County
Paul Reay
Commission
Donald Cote
T’homas Mangan
Cote
New Hampshire
Alfred
Cumberland Count
Portland
Yar County
Clement Auger
Exxon sues to dodge local taxes on Maine service plazas
Exxon Corporation seeks tax exemption for two MTA leased service plazas in Kennebunk Maine arguing leasehold taxation is improper. The action mirrors a 1975 bill of 6394 dollars on property valued at 199840 dollars and follows a Maine Supreme Court ruling that Howard Johnson restaurants leased from the MTA are tax exempt for public purpose.
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Peter Kingsley
Kennebunk
Exxon Corporation
Mile 24
Maine Turnpike Authority
MTA
York County Superior Court
Exxon
Howard Johnson Properties
Maine Supreme Court
Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Roperties
High Court
Maine Supreme Court OKs 203 site campground in Kennebunk
The Maine Supreme Court ruled the town of Kennebunk zoning board had no right to deny Ronald Robinson a permit to build a 203 site commercial campground on 30 acres on Old Alfred Road. The decision allows change of use permitting the campground with five buildings, baths, recreation facilities, and a swimming pool, with partial operation planned this summer.
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West Kennebunk
Alfred Road
Maine Supreme Court
Kennebunk
Zoning Board of Appeals
Ronald L. Robinson
Watertown
Conn
Robinson
Gordon Ayer
York County Superior Court
Supreme Court
Ayer
Skateboard Safety Clinic Promotes Cautious Riding
The Saco Recreation Department and Wheels and Waves held a skateboard safety clinic at Saco Middle School. Organizer Lance Jensen stresses safety and responsible behavior to improve the sport's image and reduce injuries among skaters and pedestrians.
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Saco
Jensen
Skateboard Terms and Tricks Defined Old Manual Snippet
An instructional passage outlines skateboard parts and tricks. It covers components like decks trucks wheels and bearings, and lists maneuvers such as wheelie nose wheelie catamaran reestyle slalom and downhill as described in a period manual.
April 20 Highlight History This Day in 1775 and 1945
On April 20 in history significant events include the start of the siege of Boston in 1775, Connecticut's royal charter in 1662, Berlin defenses breached and Nuremberg fall in 1945, Haiphong strikes by U.S. planes, and Richard Henry Lee urging Virginia leadership for a Continental Congress government.
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Boston
Connecticut
Berlin
U.S. Seventh Army
Nuernberg
U.S
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Richard Henry Lee
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Continental Congress
Hearst credibility questioned in bank robbery case
In Sacramento a prosecutor challenges Patricia Hearst credibility as an informer. Prosecutors say her bank robbery story may have been motivated by her relationship with Steven Soliah. Soliah seeks to limit public access to Hearst revelations. He is the only defendant in the April 21 1975 Crocker National Bank shootout in Carmichael which killed a female customer.
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Sacramento
Calif
Challengin
Patricia Hearst
Steven Soliah
U.S
Richard Nichols
Soliah
Miss Hearst
Crocker National Bank
Carmichael
Mystery of Howard Hughes Will Stirs Los Angeles
After Howard Hughes death the question of the will remains unresolved. Former associates speculate a safe deposit box in Hollywood held the key though its contents proved only minor jewelry. Readers are directed to page 32 for full details.
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Los Angeles
Howard Hughes
Inside the Journal: Briefs Across News and Sports
A compact page note from the Journal highlights briefs in Movies New England News and Sports sections with a feature on an expert who outpaces others by organization and slide use.
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New England
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Ogunquit
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