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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1976

Page

13

Unification Church panel backs guardian law in Vermont

A Vermont legislative panel proposed a guardianship law to appoint temporary guardians for church members in emergencies. The measure arose after months of testimony about alleged cult activity linked to the Unification Church and other groups. Rights advocates warned of First Amendment concerns while supporters cite protection against mind control and child removal.

Montpelier UPI Unification Church Sun Myung Moon Church of Sion Moon Phage Steven Lotz Charlotte Oakland Calif Lotz

Jury weighs charges in cabbie murder case

The jury in Dover deliberated over eight hours sequestered at a motel as they consider first or second degree murder or manslaughter in the April shooting of Portsmouth cab driver Welsford Hovey by sailor Joseph Katz. Prosecution questions Katz's story of homosexual advances and failure to call police.

Dover N.H UPI Joseph Katz Portsmouth Welsford Hovey Strafford County Superior Court Wayne Mullavey Katz Atz Hovey Gregory Smith

Fire destroys Newport mansion of Van Alen on Ocean Drive

The Newport mansion of Van Alen on Ocean Drive burned after a blaze fanned by strong winds. Firefighters watched as the building collapsed while a lone hydrant and seawater could not stop the inferno. the east wing survived. Van Alen, 74, was abroad when the fire started and said he will likely relocate once utilities are restored.

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