Eagleton withdraws for McGovern ticket shakes family
Barbara Eagleton recalls a whirlwind week as her husband Tom Eagleton quits the vice presidential bid. She says privacy is scarce and notes his strength in facing the decision. The couple discusses their son Terry and Tom's future in public life.
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Associated Press
Washington
Secret Service
Barbara Ann Eagleton
Eagleton
St. Thomas
George McGovern
Chevy Chase
California
Missouri
Honolulu
Christin
Dynamo II
Mrs. Fngleton
Tom
Overruns Estimated At 36.5 Billion Dollars
Sen. William Proxmire said 45 Pentagon weapon systems exceeded cost estimates by 36.5 billion dollars. He cited large overruns in the F-111, B1 bomber, SRAM, C5A, Safeguard missile, and F15 and F14 programs, with several dropped from reporting.
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Washington
William Proxmire
Pentagon
Proxmire
Oyme
Sys
Wisconsin
Maine Professor Plans Study of Endangered Whale
Portland AP reports Maine professor Dr. Robert I. Miller of the University of Maine Farmington will launch a Gulf of Maine whale study in September. He will recruit volunteers to observe coastal areas, collect sighting reports, and ship skulls to the Smithsonian for analysis. The project aims to understand feeding habits and pollution effects on endangered whales with support from Maine Audubon Society and the National Museum of Natural History. He will first travel to Yugoslavia for bats research.
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Portland
Maine
Robert I. Miller
Bat Research News
Gulf of Maine
University of Maine
Harn
Dr. Miller
Smithsonian Institute
Washingon
National Museum of Natural History
Fishermen Honored for Harbor Cleanup Efforts
Cape Porpoise harbor hurled praise on local fishermen for cleaning the pier and harbor area, risking personal funds to support tourism and boating. Bormaster Hale Whitehouse spoke at Fireman's Hall praising their dedication and noting they help more than the Coast Guard. The meeting also touched on fishermen's rights and noted historical note about John Willis Menard.
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Cape Porpoise
Hale Whitehouse
Cape Porpoise Harbor
U.S. Coast Guard
Saco Adult Center Cruises Casco Bay
A group of 46 Saco Adult Center members enjoyed a two hour Casco Bay cruise from Portland with a bus stop at Two Lights State Park and visits to Peaks Little and Great Diamond and Long Islands. The outing included a lunch, refreshments, and remarks by center volunteers detailing upcoming meetings and picnics.
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Casco Bay
Saco
Custom House Wharf
Portland
Cape Elizabeth
Two Lights State Park
Little
Great Diamond
Long Islands
Tamano
Harriet Fogg
Arteline Daly
Robert Fenderson
Elsie Smith
Trinity Episcopal Church
Cleveland Street
Catherine Lennox
Mildred Letellier
Berthal Stranck
Doris Downing
Land Use Committee Sets Public Hearing in Rockwood
Maine Land Use Commission will hold its first public hearing in Rockwood on Sept. 5 on a proposed wildlands development. The panel considers a Moose River site for a service station and boat and car sales facility amid 32 petitions and seven protest letters. The commission also closed its hearing on interim wildlands zoning, with regs due by Sept. 16 and room for further data submissions.
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Augusta
Maine Land Use Commission
Rockwood
Moose River
John L. Martin
Maine
Family births commemorated in Lawrence and Salem notices
A son Scott Alan Verrier was born July 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Verrier of Lawrence Massachusetts. He weighs seven pounds six ounces. Grandparents are Albert Leduc, Lowell. Arthur Verrier, Lawrence. formerly Biddeford. A daughter Angel Marie Smith arrived July 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Smith of Salem Massachusetts. Lucille A. Moreau is the former Mrs. Smith. Grandparents include R. Moreau, Biddeford. Floyd Smith, Center.
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Norman Verrier
Lawrence
Mass
Scott Alan
Albert Leduc
Lowell
Arthur Verrier
Quimby Street
Biddeford
Scott A. Smith
Salem
Angel Marie
Old Faithful Keeps 90 Year Run Despite Weather
Old Faithful geyser continues its near century long record of eruptions without missing a performance. Park officials note no irregularities in the schedule and warn visitors to expect regular volcanic activity.
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Old Faithful
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