York County Budget Scrutiny Picks Committee to Review
Seven member committee to study the York County budget will be named by delegation chairman Carl Sheltra. The group, with three Democrats and three Republicans, will advise the 16-house members and four senators on corrections and proposed 1973 and 1974 figures. Delegation leaders seek extensions, scenario estimates, and hearing options amid an $861,896.47 1973 and $879,814.47 1974 budget plan.
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Dutremble
Carl Sheltra
Biddeford
House
York County
Rep
Sheltra
Peter Danton
Saco
Paul Reay
Guy Marcotte
Senator Marcotte
Hodgdon
Heodgedon
R-Kittery
Sanford Firm May Build Hockey Arena Here
Residents in Biddeford and Saco anticipate a new hockey arena as a Sanford engineering firm eyes Biddeford site plans. Aimed to be funded by a bank loan, the 2,000-seat venue could be ready by December, with land donations and a $500,000 fundraising drive led by the Biddeford Hockey Association. Local college involvement and mayoral fundraising events edge the project forward amid budget discussions and committee appointments.
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Biddeford- Saco
Sanford Engineering
Biddeford
Roger R. Johnson
Commission
Sanford
Biddeford Hockey Association
Harold Gray
Belfast violence and prisoner exchanges feature in brief
In Belfast Protestants killed a teenage boy and wounded four others outside a youth club while Protestant youths hijacked buses and clashed with police. A paint-store worker was shot in the head as violence intensified. Separately, Hanoi talks covered prisoner exchanges but details were not released. In Washington the Navy discharges about 3000 sailors deemed burdens to command under Zumwalt plan stating they are unsuitable for re-enlistment.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Vietnam cease fire panel to investigate violations Monday
Saigon reports the International Commission of Control and Supervision will field seven regional teams Monday to probe alleged Vietnam cease-fire violations, about a week late for Paris schedule. A South Vietnamese spokesman said talks with the Viet Cong on a political solution would begin very shortly.
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Saigon
International Commission of Control and Supervision
Vietnam
Paris
U.S
South
South Vietnam
Kis singer to visit Peking February 15 to 19
Washington AP Henry A. Kissinger will visit Peking February 15 through 19 for high level talks with China. White House officials say the trip aims to exchange views on common issues between the United States and China.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Peking
United States
China
White House
Debris Cleanup Underway After Iowa Restaurant Explosion
Eagle Grove residents watch as searchers comb through tons of rubble from a restaurant destroyed by a suspected natural gas explosion during dinner hour. Authorities confirm no details on casualties yet as teams assess the scene and secure the area.
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Eagle Grove
Iowa
Republicans named to York County budget study panel
Unconfirmed reports indicate three Republicans from York County have been named to the county budget study committee. The individuals are State Representatives Henry Hodgedon of Kittery Richard Stillings of Berwick and Norman Pratt of Parsonsfield.
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Augusta
York County
Henry Hodgedon
Kittery
Richard Stillings
Berwick
Norman Pratt
Par
Five Fishermen Rescued From Sinking Vessel Sandra and Sally
Coast Guard reports five Portland men Harry Ross Lawrence Rich Zoeth Rich Randall Callahan and Jack Madore were rescued by helicopter from the 100 foot fishing vessel Sandra and Sally sinking about 30 miles off Gloucester. The boat began taking on water at 3 a.m. and was to sink. rescuers brought the men to Logan International Airport.
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Coast Guard Today
Portland
Maine
Sandra
Sally
Gloucester
Harry Ross
Lawrence
Zoeth Rich
Randall Callahan
Jack Madore
Coast Guard
Logan International
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Cease-Fire Teams Ready as Vietnam Peace Effort Advances
In Saigon and Paris, officials report key cease-fire steps, including seven regional ICCS teams becoming operational Monday to probe violations and talks with the Viet Cong on a political solution. A prisoner exchange plan is under discussion by the four-party joint military commission. Tet celebrations mark the peace mood as Thieu hails the new year.
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Ese
Joint Military Commission
Nguyen van Thieu
Saigon
Arsonist Flames Cafeteria Injures 125 in Miami Beach
A cold blooded arsonist started a flash fire at the Concord Cafeteria in Miami Beach injuring at least 125 people, many burned or shocked. Patrons fled as flames rose to the ceiling, with 10 listed in serious condition. Police questioned a suspect as witnesses described chaotic escape scenes.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Miami Area
Rockey Pomerance
Concord
Ben Schwartz
Joseph Greenberg
Greenberg
Explosion Claims Lives At Fish Fry
A gas explosion at the Chatterbox Cafe in an Iowa town killed five and left several others missing as rescuers combed through debris. Authorities said 13 people were believed in the area when the blast occurred during dinner hour. The fire, fueled by natural gas, hampered search efforts until crews could gain access.
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Eagle Grove
Iowa
Chatterbox Cafe
Kenneth Brauman
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Brauman
Donni Blue
Robert Blue
Navy offers early discharge to 2,959 disgruntled sailors
Washington AP reports the Navy completed early discharges for 2,959 sailors, aiming to clear marginal performers under Adm Elmo Zaumwalt Jr. directive issued December 26. Up to 3,000 more may be discharged by month end, with most under voluntary requests and general discharge conditions.
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Navy
Adm
Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr
Chief of Naval Operations
Elmo R. Zaumwalt Jr
Zumwalt
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