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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1974

Page

18

Governors deny talks with Longley on third party move

Maine Governor-Elect James Longley says in a television interview he spoke with Governor George Wallace of Alabama and Governor Ronald Reagan of California about a possible third party bid. Press aides for both Wallace and Reagan deny any discussions with Longley and say they have not talked with him about such plans. Longley, who won the governorship as an independent, noted he has been contacted by various national figures about a third party movement.

George Wallace Alabama Ronald Reagan California Maine James Longley Longley WGAN Mike Craig Wallace Reagan

Inflation Repeats Modest Wholesale Price Rise In November

Wholesale prices rose 1.2 percent in November, less than October’s 2.5 percent increase, signaling a possible inflation slowdown. Industrial commodities climbed slower, farm products up 1.3 percent, while processed foods and feeds rose 3.5 percent. Sugar and confectionery soared 33.1 percent, with overall index at 171.9 on the base 1967.

Washington Labor Department Ford

Ehrlichman Says Nixon Wanted No Full Watergate Report

In a Watergate cover up trial, John Ehrlichman testified that Nixon never wanted a full true report. He said the March 1973 document was not to be complete and truthful, a claim challenged by prosecutors asserting tapes show otherwise.

Washington White House John D. Ehrlichman Thal Richard M. Nixon James F. Neal Ehrlichman Nixon Neal Ing H. R. Haldeman

Beef In Confronts Earl Butz On Washington Mall

Cattlemen angered by low beef prices deliver 45 head to Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz on the department doorstep. Officials say legal questions block acceptance and donors may be suggested for distribution to the needy. Schecher of Bison SD explains loan and slaughter plans as a demonstration of production costs.

Washington (Ap Agriculture Earl L. Butz Butz Donald E. Brock USDA Leroy Schecher Bison S.D Department Washington Schecher South Dakota

Israeli jets strike Lebanese camps near Beirut

Palestinian camps Sabra Shatilla and Tal Zaatar were hit in air raids by Israeli jets near Beirut hours after a Tel Aviv theater bombing. Beirut airport closed. reports say smoke rose as jets made passes. no casualty figures immediately confirmed.

Beirut Lebanon Tel Aviv Sabra Shatilla Tal Zaatar

Boston High Schools Close Amid South Boston Unrest

Eight Boston high schools remained closed after violent clashes outside South Boston High as racial tensions flared. White students walked out at Hyde Park Roslindale East Boston and Brighton high schools with police presence increased at Hyde Park.

Boston South Boston Hyde Park Roslindale East Boston Brighton Hyde Park High South Boston High Michael Faith James A. White Roxbury Roslindale High School Hyde Park High School

Ford unveils plan to curb recession and unemployment

President Ford orders new economic programs for Congress to debate when it reconvenes January 14. advisers will consider tax cuts fuel allocations aid to troubled industries and extra help for the unemployed amid ongoing inflation pressure and job losses.

Washington Ford Congress Treasury Department United Auto Workers

Carter Sets Broad Platform For White House Bid

Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter outlined a presidential platform at the National Press Club promising sunshine in government and reforms. He planned to formally announce his candidacy in Atlanta, urging open meetings, full disclosure, anti-gift rules, and five year restrictions on regulatory personnel joining the industries they regulate. Carter, an early longshot, said he is in the race to stay as the field grows toward New Hampshire’s 1976 primary.

Ford Business Council Senate House Washington Jimmy Carter Georgia Carter National Press Club Atlanta Morris K. Udall Arizona New Hampshire

Inside The Journal Cartoons and Classifieds Flash

A lighthearted note jokes about heat in summer and the absence of snow. The item lists sections including cartoons classifieds crossword Dear Abby editorials Chuckle horoscope movies obituaries sports television and humor about heat.

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