Move Afoot To Put Problem Drinkers Back In Criminal Class
Maine lawmakers debate SD 76 revisions to decriminalize alcoholism and require treatment. Sen. Conley and Sen. Collins argue the bill could force police to detain intoxicated individuals in protective custody up to 12 hours, shifting burden to treatment centers and risking constitutional issues. Medical center representatives oppose added nurse examiners and follow up care.
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Maryline White
Augusta
Gerard Conley
D-Portland
Judiciary Committee
Samuel Collins, Jr
Rockland
Sen. Conley
Maine
Charles Cragin
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Affluent Viets Seek Way Out Amid Evacuation Rumors
In Saigon about 1500 well dressed Vietnamese crowded near the U S Embassy seeking evacuation to the United States. They begged for help citing relatives and papers and many had links to American service or companies as rumors spread that the embassy would evacuate.
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Saigon
U.S
United States
America
American Red Cross
Minh Offered Premier Post in Saigon Power Play
In Saigon President Huong offered Gen. Duong Van Minh the premiership with full powers but kept the presidency. Minh would push a cease fire and coalition talks with the Communists, while Huong would remain president. The Viet Cong gave no clear signal on negotiating with Minh as political maneuvering continued.
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Saigon
Tran van Huong
Duong van Min
Minh
Ngo Dinh Diem
Nguyen Ba Can
Nguyen van Thieu
Huong
Paris
Viet Cong
Washington
U.S
House of Representatives
Indochina
Congress approves evacuation authority and aid for South Vietnam
Congress voted to authorize the use of U S troops to evacuate Americans and Vietnamese from South Vietnam. The House approved a 327 million aid bill and the Senate a 250 million aid bill, with conferees to reconcile the measures as Ford reviews the broader military aid request.
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Washington
Congress
Ford
South Vietnam
House
Senate
U.S
Air Force
Beach Citizens Plan Criminal Complaints Against Town Council
Four residents sign affidavits accusing the OLD ORCHARD BEACH town council of neglecting its duty by not scheduling a recall election. They plan to file criminal complaints in Saco District Court with Assistant District Attorney James Dineen after a meeting today at 1 p.m. The recall effort followed votes to suspend Town Manager Rita Belair and replace her, with a deadline to act by February 9.
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Old Orchard Beach
Saco District Court
Alfred Brune
James Dineen
Dineen
Brune
Effie Ross
Norma Baker
Janet Hunter
John Bird
Michael Ruess
Paul St. Hilaire
Thomas Lee Sr
Richard Marshall
Arnold Morin
Rita Belair
Jerome Plante
Barbara Lord
Bird
Investigation Nearing End Brennan Quiet On DA Probe
The investigation into York County District Attorney William Donahue is near completion. No new charges have been filed or dropped since it began last month, with focus on a shift in assistant district attorney assignments and related case dismissals amid an Albany region probe.
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Brennan
Donahue
Alfred
Court officials comment on York County investigation progress
Atty Gen Brennan says the investigation is nearly complete but offers no details while Criminal Director Cohen notes a division review before it reaches the attorney general. He adds many other cases are under way and two staffers have worked on the York County case off and on.
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Richard Cohen
Attorney General’s Office
Joseph Brennan
Furthr
Atty
Brennan
York County
Cohen
Biddeford Considers PUD Ordinance From Planning Board Review
The Biddeford Planning Board examined a proposed planned unit development ordinance. Proponent Richard Sevigny cited tax base protection and better land use, while critics noted broader discretionary zoning and potential openings for nontraditional developments. The board discussed process changes and future public hearings before council action.
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Christophr Couch
Biddeford
Planning Board
Richard Sevigny
Andrews Enterope
Kennebunk
Board
Sirelo SM
Sevigny
New Jersey
David Joy
Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission
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Maine State Police Chiefs Association
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Gardiner
MacDonald Sai
Sen
Philip Merrill
Olympia Snow
Ruburn
Police Chiefs Association
Sen. Collins
Thieu
Beach
Sea Road
Central Fire Station
Washington Hose Co
Peter Kingsley
District Att
William Donahue
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