Airlines face tough year as fuel costs surge and losses mount
In 1974 airlines grapple with quadrupled fuel prices and higher labor costs. Pan Am posts a $60.9 million 11 month deficit and $15.7 million loss in November while overall industry traffic growth slows to an all time low. fare hikes fail to cover rising costs. Pan Am denies selling majority stake to Iran and rejects a Wall Street Journal report on JFK terminal sale.
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New York
Pan American World Airways
Pan Am
Pan
International Air Transport Association
Pan American
Paris
Wall Street Journal
Kennedy Airport
Darwin Rebuild Promise Echoes Whitlam Visit
Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam toured Darwin after the cyclone and pledged that the northern port city, 90 percent destroyed, will be rebuilt. He condemned the devastation as the worst Australian disaster, with 48 dead and thousands evacuated.
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Darwin
Whitlam
Australia
Gough Whitlam
Dar
Win
Timor Sea
Zea
Congresswoman Says CIA Engaged in Domestic Spying
Rep. Lucien Nedzi says the CIA conducted domestic intelligence. He cites Colby briefings to Ford and NSC awareness. Kissinger reportedly urged a citizens commission to review the spying. Citations include Post reporting and suits by Rep. Harrington against Colby, Kissinger, and Simon.
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Washington
Lucien Nedzi
House
CIA
Michigan Democrat
William E. Colby
Colby
Ford
Nedzi
National Security Council
Security Council
Henry A. Kissinger
Council
Kissinger
Vail
Colo
Washington Post
Citizens Commission
Post
the Post
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Senate Armed Services Committee
John J. Sparkman
D-Ala
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Michael H. Harrington
Dmass
Harrington
Congress
Colby, Kissinger
Treasury
William E. Simon
Patriarca Parole Stirs Crime Contacts Debate
Rhode Island parole board chairman says no evidence Patriarca still controls organized crime in New England after parole granted for a 10 year conspiracy to murder conviction. Atty Gen Israel disputes but no proof shown. Health and supervision cited as factors guiding release.
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Providence
R.I
Richard J. Israel
Rhode Island Parole Board
Raymond L.S. Patriarca
New England
Joseph Galkin
Patriarca
Galkin
Patri Rea
Rudolph Maffeo
Anthony Melei
Atlanta
Rudolph Marfeo
William
Willie’ Marfeo
Cranston
Gerald McDowall
Justice Department
Parole Board
Energy Policy Endorsed by State Planning Office in Augusta
The State Planning Office endorsed the Office of Energy Resources plan for a state energy policy. Director Philip Savage called it a standout statement and pressed for decisive action. He highlighted site identification to speed construction within growth policy context and urged safety requirements before approving new nuclear plants.
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Augusta
Office of Energy Resources
Philip Savage
Savage
Boy Kidnapped From Miami Home Found Beaten
A 10 year old boy abducted from his Miami area home was found six days later severely beaten. He told investigators the kidnapper was a client of his father, attorney Hugh Carrier, who specializes in real estate. Coral Gables police will not issue a warrant until the boy is interviewed. The boy is unsure how long he was missing.
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Miami, Fla
Miami
Collier County
Gene Cook
Christopher Carrier
Hugh Carrier
Cook
Coral Gables
Glenn Arp
Darwin Aid Advice Cites Cost Of Supplies
Maine officials say residents should not ship food or clothing to Darwin Australia cyclone victims. Timothy P. Wilson director of the Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness urges donations to Red Cross Salvation Army or other relief agencies as aid. He notes shipping costs are high and Australians prefer to supply their own needs.
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Augusta
Maine
Darwin
Australia
Timothy P. Wilson
Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Wilson
McCord Sues Own Attorneys For Malpractice
James W. McCord Jr. sues his former defense lawyers for $10 million alleging legal malpractice over the Watergate break-in trial. He cites improper representation and collusion claims while noting his January 1973 conviction and ongoing appeals.
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Washington
James W. McCord Jr
F. Lee Bailey
McCord
Democratic National
William A Mann
Lege
U.S. District Court
U.S. Supreme Court
City of Saco to Hold Public Hearing on Personnel Policy Ordinance
The City Council of Saco Maine will hold a public hearing January 6 1975 at 7 00 PM at City Hall to consider a proposed ordinance guiding administration of personnel activities. It covers employment probation promotion compensation training retirement and employment conditions including leave holidays sick leave vacation and grievance procedures. Copies of the ordinance are available at the City Clerk's Office City Hall from December 30 1974 between 9 00 AM and 6 30 PM.
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Saco
Maine
Unclear Scheduling Window From January 1975
The notice lists restricted hours for access across multiple days and times. It specifies Tuesday through Friday morning hours and a Monday January 6 1975 afternoon window.
Used Cars and Junk Yard Hearing Notice in Scarborough
A mixed classifieds notice lists vehicles for sale including a 1969 Mustang Mach I priced at 995 and a 195 Chevrolet window van at 695 along with other auto offerings and a public hearing for a junk yard on Route 1 Scarborough. The ad includes several names and contact numbers and mentions permits at the Chevron Station near Arundel Town Office.
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Plummer
Scarborough
Chevron
Arundel
K- Mart
Notices Classifieds Briefs From Biddeford Saco Journal
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held at Trinity Episcopal Church Saco every Friday at 8 p.m. Hunters advised deer processing and deerskin purchase services available. Home hairdressing offered by Helene. Contact numbers 284 7221 and 284 8340.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Cleveland Sts
Saco
Atlantic Motors Used Cars Listing in Saco
Atlantic Motors on U S 1 in Saco offers a selection of used cars including a 74 Capri Sport a 74 Marquis Colony Park wagon a 73 Pinto Squire Wagon a 72 Vega GT hatchback a 72 Belair 4 door a 12 Dodge Dart Swinger a 72 Dodge Polara 4 door sedan a 71 Plymouth Satellite 4 door a TL LTD 2 door hardtop a 71 Mercury Marquis 4 door a 69 Mercury Monterey 4 door a 69 Dodge Charger SE 2 door a 73 Ford F100 Ranger pickup Open 8 am to 8 pm.
Two Cars Offered At $899 Each From Dealer
Ford Custom 500 sedan with automatic transmission and power steering listed at $899 after NADA $1,300. Chevrolet Caprice with power brakes and automatic transmission also priced at $899, down from $1,300. Both deals presented as our price.
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Nada
Car model list from a vintage catalog snippet
A compact sequence of vehicle entries includes a 74 Pontiac LeMans a T4 Hornet Hatchback 73 Ford Maverick 4 door a 73 Chrysler station wagon a 73 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4 door a 72 Ford LTD 4 door a 72 Chevrolet Impala Custom a 71 Chevrolet Impala 4 door a 71 Ford Maverick 2 door a 71 Volkswagen station wagon a 70 Ford Mustang 2 door a 69 Jeepster 4 wheel drive a 66 Ford Mustang and a 62 Buick 4 door.
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Transcent
World Airlines
Knut ‘Hammarskjveld
U.S. Air Force
Iralia
Aus
The
Natural Disasters Organization
Alan Stretton
Cen
Ter
Harold
Tiger
Brennan
Northern Territory
Audio Insurance Agency
Elmet
Base
Ord
CALL
Kennebunk
Legals
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Alcoholics Anonymous
Franklin St
CIO Hall
Biddeford
Norm’s Music Studio
Mainecraft Ceramic
Rt. 1
Wells
Helene
MR. Andre
A-1
Atlantic Motors
Ford-Mercury
U.S. 1
OLDS
Pauline Boucher
Singer Co
Paul Courtois
van Dini
Main St
Beachway Market
Beach St
Chevrolet
Fisher
Elm St
Weir’s
GMC
ASTRO
Ted
New County Road
Roland’s
Saco Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Roger
Alfred Road
Rolani
Joe ‘Troegner
Auto Service
Alfred Rd
GETTY
Ted’s
Elm-Main Streets
Smart's
Ocean Park Road
Halfway Garage Inc
Saco Avenue
Old
Orchard Beach
Joe Troegner
J. Huff Auto Salvage
T. H. Tingley
Nelson’s TV
Water St
Andre Cotr
Lloyd Cole
J.A. Labrador Builders
Belanger
Maurice Richard
Stanford Co
John Fleming
G. Lamb
Claude Dubois
Guy
Henri Chenard
R. “B. Pineo
James Agreste
Maine Cleaners
Ray Gagne
Roo
Dave
Dave Gagne
Allstate Insurance
George Freeman
Sears-Roebuck
Call J.O. Henaire
Sweeney's
Pool Road
E d Bernier
Jenkins Road
Brad’s Trucking Co
Brad
Grover’s Radio TV
Dewey Ave
Blow Brothers
Reny Bros Printers, Inc
Main Street
Levasseur
Towle’s Travel
Youland Building
Albert Gagnon
Hill Road
Goodwins Mills
Carl Quinn
Taylor Rental
Today Inc
L. W. Watson
Call Ronald Goulet
T.V
Texas Refinery Corp
Airmail
G.J. Pate
Fort Worth
Texas
Automobile Agencies
Airport Auto
Marcotte Motors
Toyota
Portland Road
Frank Chevrolet
Bill McNally
Atlantic
U.S
Ed & Frank
Jeep Wagoneer
Oldsmobile
Saco Motors Inc
Pontiac
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