Humphrey plants entry into presidential bid in Senate room
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey announced plans for a 1:30 p.m. news conference in the Senate Caucus Room as sources indicate he may pursue a presidential bid. He greeted reporters and tourists, answering with no questions, and hinted at a New Jersey primary possibility as he left his Senate office.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Minnesota Democrat
Humphrey
Trenton
New Jersey
John
Robert Kennedy
Sen
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
White House
Senate Watergate Committee
Zaitlin budget plan falters in Finance committee
Saco Mayor Samuel Zaitlin proposed a $1 082 travel and expense fund for the mayor and council with a review by an account committee before reimbursement. The finance committee, led by Cassette, preferred the existing policy requiring council authorization prior to incurring expenses, with most members opposing the mayor’s plan and planning to reject a larger budget.
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Susan Morrison
Saco
Samuel Zaitlin
Zaitlin
Finance Committee
Richard Hjort
Robert Assette
William Boucouvalas
Cassette
Biddeford youths seek dialogue over Pool trouble
Biddeford teenagers met to discuss complaints about Biddeford Pool after residents requested police protection. They say a small minority causes problems and deny taking over the area. They aim to meet residents and involve York County Counseling Services to improve communication and create safer activities for local youths.
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Kathleen O’connell
Biddeford
Biddeford Pool
Journal
Shelley Pelletier
York County Counseling Services
David Webster
Roger Arbour
Goulet
St. Francis
YCCS
Webster
Factory Island
Saco
Kennebunk panel splits on beach zoning ban
A Kennebunk committee debating Coastal Residential Zone rules is split over a total ban on hotels motels and restaurants at Kennebunk Beach. A strong majority favors removing such venues while a minority urges tougher standards, arguing a ban may shift growth elsewhere. A public hearing heard district residents demand preservation of the beach character. The panel's report is due by May 7 with a possible minority report if no compromise is reached.
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Peter Kingsley
Kennebunk
Kennebunk Beach
Coney Island
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Wilson Wadlow
John McNiff
Planning Board
Dorothy Stevens
Sandra Severance
Selectmen
Dachau Liberation and Coxey’s Army Histories
On this date in 1945 American soldiers liberated 32,000 Nazi victims at Dachau. In 1894 Jacob Coxey’s Army marched on Washington seeking Congress relief. U Thant in 1966 said Vietnam war was worsening. Nixon in 1971 pledged residual forces in South Vietnam if POWs not released.
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Dachau
Jacob Coxey
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U Thant
Vietnam
Richard Nixon
U.S
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
City weighs water line extension and public reaction
City of Saco debates extending the municipal water line from Buxton Road to Louden Road due to nitrate contamination. Officials worry other unserved residents may demand service. Staff writer Susan Morrison reports on page 10. A 29-year-old woman survived a crash and hiking ordeal after a light plane accident that killed two others. Laureen Elder, recovering in hospital, vows not to give up.
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Saco
Buxton Road
Louden Road
Susan Morrison
Sierra Nevada
Laureen Elder
Celtics Lose Lead as Braves Escape 124-122
Boston ties Buffalo series at 2-2 after Randy Smith hits a 20 footer with three seconds left to beat Celtics 124-122. Bruins lead Flyers 1-0 in their NHL playoff series as coverage directs readers to page 11 for full details.
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Boston Bruins
Philadelphia Flyers
Wonderful bargains in shirts for men with 16 and 17 necks
Sign in a department store window promises great value on shirts for men with unusual neck sizes 16 and 17. The brief gag reflects the newspaper's light page humor and wordplay.
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