Bears Could Be Menace To Packers
RENSSELAER Ind AP The Chicago Bears remake under head coach Jim Dooley and star Gale Sayers could threaten the Green Bay Packers in the NFL race. Dooley, handpicked after Halas retirement, debuts with an op ening home opener Sept 15 against the Washington Redskins at Wrigley Field. Turner shines as rookie, showing offensive potential alongside Sayers as the Bears pursue a stronger running game and revamped signal calling to ease quarterback workload.
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George S. Halas
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Jim Cadile
Westbrook Receives $194000 Federal Grant for Land Survey
Portland AP reports Representative Peter N. Kyros says Westbrook obtained a 194012 grant to survey about 30 acres of non-residential land for urban renewal development. The funding supports city efforts to map available parcels for redevelopment and investment.
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Westbrook
Peter N. Kyros
Maine
Kyros
Maine eligible for federal riot control aid withheld pending plan
Augusta Maine could receive about 21000 in federal aid for riot control training and equipment but will likely be set aside in escrow until a broad based enforcement program is established. Richard G Sawyer head of the State Planning Office said the funds would be held in escrow until a committee appointed by Gov. Curtis finalizes an overall enforcement program.
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Maine
Richard G. Sawyer
State Planning Office
Curtis
Maine Waterfowl Council adds three members
The Maine Waterfowl Council elected three new members for the 1968 duck season. Spear Sedgley of Bowdoinham, Lawrence Peabody of Dover-Foxcroft, and Paul Hobbs of Pittsfield were chosen. A public hearing for hunters is scheduled for later this month.
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Maine Waterfow Council
Spear Sedgley
Bowdoinham
Lawrence Peabody
Dover - Foxcroft
Paul Hobbs
Pittsfield
Robertson resigns reelection bid from Brewer seat
State Senator Gerald D. Robertson of Brewer resigns as a candidate for reelection due to duties with the Bangor Housing Authority. He told the State Election Division he cannot devote sufficient time to legislative work. The Brewer Republican city committee is to meet August 20 to nominate a replacement.
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Gerald D. Robertson
Brewer
Bangor
Robertson
Republican City Committee
West Point Pepperell Takes First In Series
West Point Pepperell won the opening game of the Little League Jimmy Fund series 4 to 2 at Decary Field. Dan Clegg led Marcotte's offense with a first inning single and double, but West Point-Pepperell's Gary Bissonette and Bob Begnoth contributed key hits as Mondor held Marcotte to eight hits. The series moves to Saco tonight at 5:30 with Owen-Davis hosting West Point-Pepperell.
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Marcottes
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Danny Clegg
Don Monder
Gery Bissonnette
Dan
Bissonette
Gary
Dave Ouellette
West Point
Bob Begins
Dan Gagne
Arcette
Bernie Forcier
Cleggs
Pepperell
Rick Cote
Guy Gaudette
Scott Danis
Doug Lizotte
Dan Clegg
Bob Bouthot
Mondo
Mike Bennamati
Gary Bissonette
West Point - Pepperell
Bob Gaudette
Saco
Owen-Davis
West Point-Pepperell
Maine official urges strict enforcement of boating safety laws
Augusta AP report shows Fish and Game commissioner Ronald T. Speers pressing strict enforcement after Maine boating accidents killed 26 this year. He warned it is cheaper to pay fines and buy required safety gear than cover funeral costs from possible victims.
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Augusta
Fish and Game
Ronald T. Speers
Speers
Maine
Reorganization Plan Filed by Auburn Firm
Advance Heel Inc of Auburn reported liabilities near 315000 and assets about 41450 in a U S Bankruptcy Court reorganization request The largest creditor named was the federal Small Business Administration owed 90500 A September 6 hearing was set in Portland to hear the plan.
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Auburn
Advance Heel, Inc
U. S
Progress reported on University of Maine board reforms
Augusta AP reports Gov Curtis pleased with progress of the University of Maine board of trustees as it expands. He met Tuesday with members to discuss budget proposals for the 1969 legislature and officials say steady progress is being made in selecting a chancellor and president. In a separate item, Kenneth W Hodgdon, 49, chief of the Inland Fisheries and Game Department research division, died in Augusta after serving since 1962. Survivors include his wife twin sons and a daughter.
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Augusta
Curtis
University of Maine
Maine
Inland Fisheries and Game Department
Kenneth W. Hodgdon
Readfield
Harpies Mythical Creatures Describe Nightmarish Roles
The harpies are described as half woman and half bird with grim duties. They seize dead souls and snatch food from those cursed by the gods, embodying fearsome punishment in myth.
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