Independent truckers face mixed support for two day shutdown
The Associated Press reports a threatened two day work stoppage by independent drivers over fuel costs and speed limits drew scattered backing. Leaders urged a nation wide high way occupation by 11 59 p m EDT, but Senate testimony by Frank Fitzsimmons suggested little chance of a real shutdown. About 200 trucks parked at a Batonville Pa truck stop signaled action, while Lamar Pa petitioners planned a road off.
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Associated Press
Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
Senate
Batonsville
Robert Jasmon
Springfield
Ill
Midwest Truckers Association
Midwest
Jasmon
Lamar
California Checks Nixon's State Taxes
California officials will conduct a confidential investigation to determine whether President Nixon owes any state income tax. The Franchise Tax Board met amid accusations of tax evasion, but board members signaled Nixon would be treated fairly and any liability paid if legally due.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Nixon
White House
King
San Clemente
Chise Tax Board
William M. Bennett
Bennett
Houston I. Flournoy
Flournoy
Impeachment Study Underway by House Judiciary Panel
The House Judiciary Committee will use three constitutional experts to aid an Nixon impeachment inquiry. Chairman Rodino proposes a fast track plan, debates whether to hold secret or public hearings, and whether to name a subcommittee. A general counsel decision and next meeting are expected next week.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Peter W. Rodine
Dn.j
eSs
Rodino
Congress
Paul Findley
R-Ill
Twin Cities Exchange Club Organized in Biddeford Saco
The Exchange Club of Biddeford Saco organized with Kelvin Worthley named president Harold Gray vice president and Roger Wagenfeld secretary treasurer Meetings will occur every other Tuesday at the Cascades Inn Saco Sponsoring members Dan Grant and Dana Hagerman served as committee members The charter will be received from the National Exchange Club and a board list includes Ted Brady Paul Whitcomb Roland Thibeault William Rogers Robert Cyr and William Sutton. Mrs Yvonne Fidalgo Miss Ethel Wight and C Paul Wight attended a Portland Camera Club dinner in Portland Carl Laughrie showed color slides from Africa.
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New Exchange Club
Biddeford-Saco
Kelvin Worthley
Harold Gray
Roger Wagenfeld
Cascades Inn
Saco
Exchange Ub of Portland
Dan Grant
Dana Hagerman
National Exchange Club
Ted Brady
Paul Whitcomb
Roland Thibeault
William Rogers
Robert Cyr
William Sutton
Old Orchard Beach
Yvonne Fidalgo
Ethel Wight
C. Paul Wight
Portland Camera Club
Phoenix
New Canal Bank
Middle Street
Portland
Carl Laughrie
Africa
Energy Office Is Established
York County Community Action Agency forms an Energy Crisis Office at the Courthouse Annex to provide winterizing services for elderly and low income homes, emergency fuel supplies, and a 24 hour crisis center with a toll free line 1-800-442-6345. Long term no interest loans will aid those lacking funds, with a fuel depot to be announced.
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ALFRED— An _ Energy Crisis
York County
York County Community Action Agency
Radio Dramas Return On Two National Networks
Two national networks revive coast to coast radio drama with Mutuals Zero Hour and CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Star actors like E G Marshall and Red Serling anchor the new format as veterans recall the Golden Age of radio.
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Green Hornet
Radio
NEW York
Jimmy Dwan
CBS
Mutual Broadcasting System
Red Serling
CBS Radio Mystery Theater
E.G. Marshall
Charles Michelson
Tony Roberts
Manhattan
Columbia Records
Studio G
Arthur Godfrey
Marshall
KSTP
St. Paul
Minn
Wcco
Minneapolis
National Lampoon Magazine
National Lampoon Comedy Hour
Duplicate Bridge Winners at Lawn Avenue Playhouse
Three and a half tables of duplicate bridge were in play Monday evening at the Lawn Avenue Playhouse. Winners were Alice Fecteau l and Avis Briggs, first. Oscar Paradis and Mrs. James Mullen, second. Estella Aranovitch and Gwenn Flannery, third. Also playing were Cyril Somerville and Peter Whelan. Al Bradford and Ruth Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Demers. Esther Green and Don Briggs. A 10 hour working day for federal employees on public works was established by President Van Buren in 1840.
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Old Orchard Beach
Lawn Avenue Playhouse
Alice Fecteaul
Avis Briggs
Oscar Paradis
James Mullen
Estella Aranovitch
Gwenn Flannery
Cyril Somerville
Peter Whelan
al Bradford
Ruth Anderson
Alphonse Demers
Esther Green
Don Briggs
van Buren
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Ralph's Place
Main ST
Biddeford
Hollywood
Mutual
Jay M. Kholes
C. Edward Little
Washington, D.C
Little
CBS Radio
Sam Cook Digges
Carthenders
Paul Hemmer
Hemmer
WDBQ
Dubuqne
Iowa
Biddeford & Saco Bus CO
Five Points Shopping
Old Orchard
Five Points Shopping Center
Shop Grant City
Fabulous Ring Riot
H.G.E
Chuck Fillet
Chuck T-Bone
Golden Maid
Margarine Quarters
Shurfine
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