War and exile frame a professor's Lebanon to Maine tale
Dr Kane, acting president of American University of Beirut and dean of engineering, recalls staying in Beirut during shelling while his family fled to Saco. He describes destruction downtown and bullets in his office near the Holiday Inn, his daughter finding Beirut life appealing, and the family's 1975 departure with a return in 1976 as airport closures loom.
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Carter Cabinet to discuss possible tax cut at island summit
President-elect Jimmy Carter summoned his Cabinet and top appointees to St Simons Island Georgia for a three day conference amid reports a 15 billion tax cut is being considered to prime the economy Budget Director designate Thomas Lance said there has to be some sort of tax cut adding that 15 billion is the figure he hears most He planned to meet with economic advisers including Michael Blumenthal and Charles Schultze VP elect Walter Mondale will attend sessions and Carter will host a get acquainted dinner as he weighs foreign policy government reorganization and domestic program direction for his upcoming presidency.
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Plains
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Atlanta
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Michael Blumenthal
Charles Schultze
Council of Economic Advisers
Walter Mondale
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Firefighters face high hazards in cold Beach weather
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Fire Chief Thomas A. Smith says relief comes only after battling ice and smoke. Crews carry about 60 pounds of gear and endure 20 below zero conditions that ice rungs and ladders, raising risk of falls and heart strain. IAFF data show many injuries from smoke, falls, or walls. Firemen push for on duty gym use as heart risks loom during long shifts. Nomex gear reduces burns though odor from foam mattresses lingers months later. Despite dangers, seven full time and 30 standby firefighters say the job is exciting, like stage life in a small town.
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Old Orchard Beach
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Beach
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Almanac highlights for December 27, 1976 events and births
Almanac notes December 27, 1976 as the 362nd day with early quarter moon. It marks birthdays of Louis Pasteur and Marlene Dietrich and recalls events from 1941 Manila bombing, 1963 wheat sale to Russia, and Apollo 8 mission returning after lunar orbit.
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Marlene Dietrich
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Russia
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Maine schools face cost of mandated special education plan
Kennebunk SAD 71 must fund the state act An Act Relating to Exceptional Children requiring a free social education for handicapped students. Leo Martin, Park Street School principal, says implementing the law will cost about $150 000 and relies on Project Childfind to identify students not yet served. A Pupil Evaluation Team will tailor individual education plans with parental input to minimize disruption to each child.
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Maine
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Supreme Court
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Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders Reach Super Bowl Showdown
The Raiders defeated the Steelers 24-7 to win the AFC title while the Vikings beat the Rams 23-13 to secure a fourth trip to the Super Bowl, a record yet to be matched by any team. Green Bay previously beat Oakland in Super Bowl II. Full story on page 11.
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Maine Daily Bulletin Board Highlights and Puzzles
Twenty pages plus supplement feature cartoons classifieds a crossword puzzle Dear Abby editorial pages and a daily horoscope. The Maine community section offers a chuckle column and a broad mix of reader notices and local updates.
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Inside The Journal: National World Weather And Sports View
A compact roundup covering National and World sections with brief notes on cinema sports and weather themes. The fragment hints at broader coverage of daily events across media and public life.
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