Hopes rise as Biddeford rehabilitates homes
Ora Richard, 79, stays in her Mt. Vernon Street house while it is upgraded under Biddeford’s property rehabilitation program funded by federal CDD funds. She receives a $1,500 grant for insulation, bulkhead, porch repairs, and chimney painting, improving warmth and safety.
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Kathleen O'Connell
Ora Richard
Mt. Vernon St
Biddeford
Pecaram
Arlene Drouin
Richard
Blanche Ryan
Ms. Drouin
Carter considers Curtis for Democratic National Committee chair
President elect Jimmy Carter summoned former Maine Governor Kenneth Curtis to discuss possibly leading the Democratic National Committee. The Jan. 21 meeting will name Strauss's successor as he steps down after November victory. Carter visited Americus to see his ailing mother Miss Lillian as he finalizes cabinet ethics disclosures and White House staff plans.
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Carter
Americus
Lillian
White House
Powell
Robert Lipshutz
Snowstorm disrupts Boston area and flights
A northeastern blizzard dumped about 12 inches of snow on New England with Logan Airport closed for much of the day. Banks and shops shut early while snow removal crews worked through the night and the MBTA sought workers to help clear streets and facilities.
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United Press International
National Weather Service
New England
Boston
Logan International Airport
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Shoveling Snow Seen Safer For White Collar Workers
New Haven Connecticut reports Dr Michael Sharon of the Connecticut State Medical Society warns snow shoveling poses greater risk to men than women and may trigger heart issues in middle aged individuals. He advises warming up taking it easy and resting frequently. Snow blowers also present hazards.
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New Haven
Sharon
Almanac highlights for December 30, 1976
The entry marks December 30 as the 365th day of 1976 with notable births and historical events. It notes Rudyard Kipling born on this date in 1865 and lists key 19th and 20th century happenings, including U S territorial purchase in 1853, Chicago fire in 1903, Nixon bombing halt in 1972, and a Watergate trial development in 1974.
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Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
Rudyard Kipling
United States
Gila River
Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico
Chicago
Nixon
Hanoi
Haiphong
Paris
Swine flu immunization program declared dead
The national swine flu program, started in October and costing 135 million dollars, is not to be resumed. CDC director Dr David Sencer says the effort reached 41 million Americans before suspension amid paralysis concerns. Task force head Dr J Donald Millar expects about 50 million immunized.
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David Sencer
Center For Disease Control At
Atlanta
UPI
J. Donald Millar
Aoaget
Retirement pension framed as standard of leaving
A note suggests retirement pension might be viewed as the standard of leaving. The brief item mirrors discussions across national sections about pension policy and implications for retirees.
Liberian Tankers Run Aground Off U S Coasts
The Daphne carrying about 14 million gallons of oil ran aground off Puerto Rico and was freed after lightening by a barge. Separately, the Olympic Games and Argo Merchant faced spills amid broader tanker accidents from California to Massachusetts as EPA chief Train urged stricter port standards.
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United Press International
Daphne
Puerto Rico
Coast Guard
Delaware River
U.S. Atlantic
Connecticut
Thames River
California
Environmental Protection Agency
Russell Train
American
Philadelphia
Vassilios Vlismas
Viismas
U.S
New York
George Papadopolous
Massachusetts
Nantucket Island
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John Ewing
Curtis
the Almanacky
Abby
Maine
Journal
N.E Sportselevision
David Marston
Vlismas
U.S. Coast Guard
Marston
Sugiin
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