Maine New England Storm Strikes After Christmas Floods
A major post Christmas storm blasted New England and Maine New Hampshire with snow sleet and rain. Flooded roads and 1 to 2 feet of snow melted in the south while the north saw new accumulations up to a foot. One death occurred in Rhode Island when a tractor trailer hit a stalled car on I 95. Officials warned of hazardous driving conditions as turnpike speed limits were reduced and traffic snarled on several interstates.
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Portland Shippers Eye Direct Sea Route to Europe
AUGUSTA MAINE AP Maine shippers could save up to 500000 by direct Portland to Europe cargoes. The first reef shipment to Europe via Cargo Worldwide Inc will depart Jan 9, with regular sailings every 10 days. Weather woes hit Boston area airports and rail, while floods disrupt streets, power outages affect 7000 people. In East Corinth, wood shingle mill owner plans to rebuild after Christmas Eve fire with no injuries.
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Ford Reagan Tilt N H Standout Primary Crowded Field
Concord New Hampshire AP the crowded Democratic field in New Hampshire’s early nation primary grows focus on Ford versus Reagan in the Republican contest Feb 24 filing day adds three minor Democratic candidates plus ten others across major and minor slots. Minor Democrat candidates L McBride Bona McCormack join majors Bayh Carter Harris Sanford Shriver Udall with Loewenherz Clegg Lelleher Blessit Arnold Schechter. two minor Dems seek the vice presidential ballot Packwood Rollinson. two Republican vice candidates Burton Johnson. Ballot eligibility requires 500 signatures per district and a $500 filing fee.
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Oklahoma
Fred Harris
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Billings, Mont
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Miami
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New York
Bernard B. Schechter
Oceanside
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Auarn Lee Packwood
Springfield
Ray Rollinson
Columbia
N.J
Austin Burton
Louisville
Wallace Johnson
Berkeley
New Hampshire
Feud Suspected in Fatal Christmas Fire in New Britain
In New Britain Connecticut a Christmas morning blaze killed Frank Cassarino and Robert Grala after a clash among two young clubs the Earls and Lords. Survivors said intruders beat Leonard Zaczkowski and smelled gasoline before the fire. Police pursue foul play and feud leads. one man Dennis Pellegrino was charged with assault.
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New Britain
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Dennis Pellegrino
Pellegrino
New Hampshire Prison Resumes Hot Meals After Christmas Riot
In Concord officials at the New Hampshire State Prison planned to feed 255 inmates from a food truck after a Christmas Day uprising caused about 100000 in damage and a fire in a storeroom. Warden Helgemoe and Deputy Atty. Gen. Souter oversee repairs and investigations into possible criminal charges.
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Souter
Gross
No Gag On Press Says Saxe Case Judge
Boston Globe coverage of Susan Saxe murder trial not formally restrained by Suffolk Superior Court Chief Justice McLaughlin. He noted he preferred restraint on reporting the criminal or political past, later saying his remarks were informal and not a formal order.
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Quiet Is Surface Deep At Top Security Prison
In Rhode Island's maximum security facility filming interest highlighted its problems. Inmates awaiting trial mix with convicts, fueling violence that peaked last October with six beatings and stabbings. A court-ordered lockup ended last week, but officials and inmates doubt lasting improvement. The 100-year-old penitentiary houses about 419 inmates, with aging cells and tight security, while studies fault antiquated buildings and a strong guards union for limiting warden power.
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Truckers Face Driving Tests After December 31
Augusta Maine AP report says applicants for large truck licenses must pass a driving test after December 31 when a grandfather clause in Maine licensing law expires. The secretary of state notes till December 31 to obtain a Class 1 or Class 2 license by filing an affidavit of prior experience. A separate stat line notes that each year more than one in nine American family heads suffer disabilities affecting work.
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Maine
Air
Mark L. Gartley
Toav
Gartley
Secretary of State
Ford weighs ski trip as campaign effort in New Hampshire
President Ford may ski in New Hampshire as part of a campaign swing for the Republican primary, according to White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen. The trip would be campaign related but not aimed at votes, while Reagan plans intensive campaigning in New Hampshire, Florida, Illinois and North Carolina as early primaries approach.
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New Hampshire
White House
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Nessen
Nelsen
Florida
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
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Illinois
Howard H. Callaway
Christmas Party At Center For Biddeford Seniors
Members of the Biddeford Senior Citizen Club met Tuesday at the Ross Community Center for their annual Christmas party with about 125 in attendance. Josephat Grenier acted as master of ceremonies and Wilfrid Thibeault and Hector Laroche provided entertainment. Santa distributed gifts with help from Miss Linda Lablanc and Paul Twomey, and a cake from Reilly's Bakery was presented by Mayor Lucien Dutremble. Mrs Adelina Plante announced a Sunday 2 pm Christmas concert by Fiichaud's Band and a whist party next Tuesday.
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Lucien Dutremble
Richard
Joe) Saucier
Santa Claus
Linda Lablanc
Paul Twomey
Adelina Plante
Fiichaud
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