Chief Courtois Resigns From Biddeford Police Post
Biddeford Police Chief Harry Courtois has resigned effective August 31 after a year in office. He cited personal reasons and said he received several offers for non police roles, including personnel manager at a prior employer. Courtois praised his department’s improvements and noted pride in their work, including recent murder case handling.
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Two youths charged in murder of 74 year old Biddeford man
Richard Tracy 18 and a juvenile were charged with the murder of Charles Cohen found stabbed at his home on Porter Street. Tracy jailed without bail in Alfred. juvenile sent to Boys Training Center. Investigation centers on a robbery attempt. a black Ford convertible tied to the case. Autopsy shows multiple stab wounds.
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Trade Bill Closer After Ford Meeting With Senators
Three opposing lawmakers after a breakfast with President Ford and Secretary Kissinger signaled movement toward a compromise on the trade reform bill. They said Ford’s direct involvement gives hope that Jewish emigration safeguards can be added and the bill passed.
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Nixon Subpoenaed in Ehrlichman Watergate Trial
Former President Richard Nixon was subpoenaed to appear as a witness for John Ehrlichman in the Watergate cover up case. The notice, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, commands Nixon to testify on September day in 1974 at 9 30 a m at the District of Columbia court. The subpoena names the Presidential compound in San Clemente California as Nixon s address. Ehrlichman once served as Nixon s domestic counsel and close adviser. No service indication was shown in the filing.
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Assassin Kills Wife Of Korean President
President Park escaped an assassination attempt during Independence Day remarks in Seoul. His wife, 47, died after a six hour operation for a gunshot wound. A gunman was wounded by guards and arrested. a 16 year old choir member also died. The incident raised concerns over Park’s authoritarian rule and political crackdowns.
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Promoters Cashing In On Knievel
Promoters and merchandisers in New York project big sales from Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon jump. Knievel predicts a 2500 foot leap at 350 mph across Idaho’s canyon on Sept 8 with a 50-50 chance of survival. Ideal Toy Co expects about 18 million in Knievel related sales including a Sky Cycle model.
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Turks surround Nicosia as twoPronged attack advances on city
Turkish forces push toward eastern and western approaches to Nicosia in a bid to encircle the capital. A Cyprus official warned of a desperate situation as fighting rages near the Eldyk camp and a factory belt east of the city.
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Inside The Journal Cartoons Classifieds Dear Abby
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Interest Rates Lock Doors To Home Seekers
Washington reports higher home loan costs as the government raises the maximum rate on federally insured loans to 9.5 percent. Senate approves an $11.3 billion housing bill including urban renewal grants and higher loan ceilings for FHA VA and savings and loan loans.
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