Funds give drug unit temporary shot in arm
AUGUSTA Maine AP Federal funding for Maine's Division of Special Investigations an interagency narcotics unit has expired but the LEAA awarded a grant near 200000 to sustain the program until the Maine Legislature decides next year whether to continue it George Campbell LEAA administrator confirmed the grant and praised the unit which in two years has seized about 140000 worth of illegal drugs and made 800 arrests
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U.S. Law Enorcement Assistance Administration
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National Administrative
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Hatch Act probe widens into NH state workers
The Civil Service Commission expands its inquiry into possible Hatch Act violations by New Hampshire state employees. Commission attorney Ralph Eddy says no charges yet and a limited inquiry will determine if any violations occurred. Former energy office worker Peter G Weeks alleges political work tied to Gov. Meldrim Thomson's reelection.
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World Neighbors grows from sermon to world NGO
Oklahoma City born group, started April 22 1951, has become World Neighbors operating in 29 developing nations with 700 paid staff and 2000 volunteers. It funds village level projects with revolving loans, prioritizes local leaders, and keeps material aid minimum.
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Carter's 1968 Baptist visit recalled in Pa town
In Lock Haven area, Jimmy Carter is remembered by Mrs. Farwell as an evangelist who preached Christ without mentioning politics. Baptist laymen visited 10 to 15 homes daily during a two week effort to start a second Baptist church, which ultimately dissolved. Carter later wrote in 1974 of plans to run for president.
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