Floods Hit Fort Kent and Leaders Shakeup Rocks Washington
The St John River reached a record 25.77 feet forcing 75 families from Fort Kent Maine as stores and schools closed and volunteers and National Guard aided sandbagging. Separately President Nixon announced resignations of Atty Gen Kleindienst and aides Halderman Ehrlichman amid Watergate fallout with Elliott Richardson named acting attorney general and Garment to handle Watergate matters.
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National Guard
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Aroostook County
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Richard G. Kleindiens
White House
H. R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
John Deanel
Elliot Richardson
Ronald L. Ziegler
Kleindienst
Justice Department
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Senate
Leonard Garment
Dean
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Thruchman
Camp David
Ehrlichman
Feliz Frankfurter
Massachusetts
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ALS patient Richard Kisonak defi es death hope remains strong
Richard Kisonak a 43 year old ALS patient in Lewiston continues to fight a worsening disease that has weakened his muscles speech and mobility. Despite a doctor’s death prognosis nearly 18 months ago he relies on faith, family and routines to extend his life and maintain normalcy. He swims three times weekly and uses vitamin E and guanidine to slow progression while adapting daily life for his wife Beverly and three children.
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Portland
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New York Yankees
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YWCA
Cape Cod
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Wayne
Education Is Cultural Key For Indians
Peter Terry, Maine native, spoke at St Francis College on Indian cultures and history linking Wounded Knee to past injustices. He argued authentic American culture in Indian heritage, noted colonial disrespect, and recalled germ warfare claims with examples of artifacts shown.
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Peter Terry
Maine
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Columbus
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New World
United States
Lord Jeffrey Amherst
Massachusetts
Chuckle Politics Draws Odd Bedfellows Together
Today's column notes how political figures team up in unlikely partnerships amid sharp exchanges. The piece highlights the drift toward common ground despite initial suspicions and the awkward yet curious alliance forming in the public arena.
Libya closes borders to most foreigners
The Libyan government effectively bars all non Arab foreigners with only Arabic passport holders allowed entry. Dozens of Americans, many oil workers and families, were turned back from Tripoli on a flight from Athens. The move, seen as part of a broader cultural revolution led by Muammar Khadafy, aims to unite Arabs through Islam and language against foreign influence.
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