Biddeford Planning Board backs light industry in downtown zones
The Biddeford Planning Board recommended to the city council changes to allow select light manufacturing in central business areas, with case by case review and safeguards. The vote was 3 to 1 with one abstention after a sparsely attended hearing, and the board also moved to end reimbursements for developers who build streets and utilities.
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Biddeford
Planning Board
Roger Johnson
Economics Improvement
Bernard Cohen
Aland St. Amand
Reliable Furniture
Main Street
Cohen
Duke Hendrickson
Portland Press Herald
Hendrickson
George DesRoberts
Kissinger Says Egypt Won't Do Direct Talks With Israel
President Anwar Sadat announced in Cairo that Egypt will not negotiate directly with Israel at the Middle East peace conference. He said Egypt would be in the same room with Israeli representatives but not engage in direct negotiations, hoping to bargain seriously on disengagement before Christmas.
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Associated Press
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Israel
Middle East
Cairo
Sadat
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Saudi Arabia
Faisal
Nixon
Washington
U.S
Geneva
Ellsworth Bunker
Portland
Joseph Brennan
Levine
Kissinger Talks with Sadat on Suez Front Peace Steps
Kissinger and President Sadat pressed for a planned Suez separation of forces as a first step of a widening conference. Officials cautioned that formal parley procedures remain unresolved. Kis singer arrived in Cairo from London and Algiers and called the talks constructive before heading to Saudi Arabia.
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Kissinger
Cairo
O Sadat
U.S
Vinogradov
Washington
Moscow
Suez
London
Algiers
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Independent truckers protest sparks violence and blockades
Sporadic violence and road blockades spread across several states as independent truckers wage a two day protest against high fuel costs and low speeds. Police arrest a Delaware protest leader for carrying a loaded pistol as gunfire and vandalism are reported near Wilmington and across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Colorado with scattered participation and normal traffic elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ecome
Teamsters Union
John Sassi
Sassi
Newark
Del
Congressional Committee
Thomas Little
Wilmington
Indiana
Colorado
Kenneth D. Rothe
Brighton
Arkansas
Tennessee
Great Britain Faces Severe Fuel Crunch and Austerity
London reports a government program to conserve fuel and power will bring higher taxes imports controls and possible food rationing. Chancellor Barber announces the energy tightening with a 242 day work week starting Monday and a three day week from January as Edward Heath warns of a harder Christmas.
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London
Anthony Barber
Britain
Edward Heath
House of Commons
Busing Ban Passed Amid Energy Crisis Debate
The House voted 221 to 192 to bar petroleum products for transporting students past the nearest public school as an amendment to the emergency energy bill. Rep. Dingell said the rule could save over 78 million gallons yearly, while Rep. Abzug condemned it as racist. Senate action remained uncertain.
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Washington
House
Senate
Federal Energy Office
William E. Simon
Simon
Great Britain
Edward Heath
Heath
American Airlines
John D. Dingell
D-Mich
Dingell
Gubernatorial Candidate Accused of Mafia Money
Maine political row erupts as Aaron Levine claims a rival has Mafia money behind a bid for governor. Levine cites rumors, refuses to name the candidate, and says threats could arise from the Mafia. Other candidates reply with cautious defenses and fundraising notes.
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Levine
Aaron Levine
Waterville
York County
Waldo County
Mala
Biddeford Police Approve Historic Two Year Contract
Biddeford police union votes unanimously to accept a two year contract after revisions. The deal raises base pay to 130 weekly with six dollar raises, adds ten dollar yearly increases, opens union membership after six months, and sets grievance, overtime, and holiday provisions. The pact goes to the city council for approval with potential readings at the next meetings.
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Bank and File
Biddeford
Gerard Jacques
Hugh McMahon
Portland
Policemen’s Union
Young girls chase natural looks with more cosmetics
A Journal observer notes that today many young girls spend increasing sums on makeup to appear naturally enhanced. The piece highlights trends in beauty and social attitudes toward cosmetics among youth.
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United States
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Bella S. Abzug
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Journal
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Democrats
George Mitchell
Lloyd LaFountain
Inside the Journal
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Joe Harris
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