Vegetable Lovers Convene at World Vegetarian Conference
In Orono Maine AP reports Alec Burton founder of the Australian Natural Hygiene Society urged dinners to win converts to vegetarianism at the World Vegetarian Conference with 1000 vegetarians from India Holland Australia Israel Germany Latin America and Japan attending the 13 day event the first in North America. Burton warned the movement has just begun and Australasia with 25 years and about 240 members shows room to grow. A Swiss spokesman endorsed community dinners as an effective conversion method.
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Frances Dustin, first female Senate aide, dies at 86
Frances E Dustin of Dexter Maine dies at 86 after a life framed by a 1960s landmark. She broke a 160 year Senate tradition by becoming the first female aide on the Senate floor while serving as administrative assistant and secretary to U S Senator Ralph O Brewster. She was born in Eureka California and survived by sister Eleanor Whitcomb of Ellsworth.
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Police Seek ID Of Body In Kennebec River
State Police say they have tentatively identified the body found in the Kennebec River in Chelsea as a 47-year-old Maine woman. Dental records are being checked to confirm identity, and an autopsy found no sign of foul play.
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Refugees in Maine Move In With Sponsors
All 174 Vietnamese refugees in Maine have sponsors according to the state Economic Development Office. Refugees will join sponsor families by week’s end, with a few remaining at St. Joseph’s College in Standish awaiting pickup. Hadley P. Atlass was named to continue as State Development Office director, appointed by Gov. James B. Longley. Atlass had served as acting director since the office’s summer establishment and as DCI commissioner before. He resides on Orr’s Island and is a former sales and marketing executive.
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Motorist Killed In Collision In Warren Maine
Massachusetts woman Karen J. Rowe, 31, of Somerville, was killed when her compact car crossed the center line and collided with a truck on Route 131 in Warren Maine. The truck driver reported no injuries and Rowe died at the scene.
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Harris Ford polling slips further in August
The Harris Poll shows President Ford dropping to 60 percent overall with 38 percent negative, down from July, and critics say his Europe trip did not improve his standing or boost the economy. Also noted is May by contrast, and a prior 67 percent positive rating after taking office.
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Wallace Reagan urge strong defense and detente rethink
Alabama Governor Wallace and former California Governor Reagan, both potential 1976 candidates, urged a stronger military posture and tougher look at detente during separate VFW convention talks. Wallace blamed liberal elites for Vietnam failures and supported peace through strength, while Reagan called Vietnam a national shame and pushed larger defense spending including a B-1 bomber and Trident submarines.
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