Tamano Oil Spill Issue Still Oozing
PORTLAND Maine AP The federal government filed a statement of issues in its appeal of last year's Tamano case challenging Judge Gignoux exoneration of the Tamano tanker and its pilot from liability for the 100000 gallon oil spill in Casco Bay The 10 points argue potential errors and seek review while Wilhelmsen Lines plans to seek about 4 million in damages and cleanup costs.
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Portland, Maine
U.S. District Nte
Coast Guard
Justice Department Statemet
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Boston
Apeals
Edward T. Gignoux
Fears Of Young Toughs End For Elderly Boston Couple
Helen and David Cox two elderly siblings in Boston who fled years of fear from neighborhood youths finally left their housing project after a fire. Community aid followed a Globe story prompting donations, with Tactical Police Force members moving the couple to a new Brighton home. The pair praised responders and expressed relief at regained freedom and a chance to attend Mass again.
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Helen Cox
David
Boston
Helen
David Cox
Lfe
Coxes
Boston Globe
Globe
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Bob Battis
Bromley-Heath
Brighton
House Kills Bill Reducing Its Size in Maine
In Augusta Maine a bill to cut the Maine House of Representatives from 151 to 132 was killed by a parliamentary motion after debate led Rep Harold L Silverman to warn that editorial writers would run the state if passed The measure backed by supporters faced opposition over rural representation and apportionment dynamics The House Speaker said two thirds approval was needed and the bill could not proceed this year
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Augusta
Maine
House of Representatives
Harold L. Silverman
Rcalais
Silverman
Washington County
John L. Martin
Eagle Lake
Martin
House
Senate
State Employes sue For Dues
Maine workers sue the University of Maine over discontinuing payroll deductions for union dues and related benefits. The MSEA claims loss of automatic deductions violates equal protection and due process and seeks resumed deductions for its 12 000 members. The suit asks the court to require reinstatement and continues to challenge the university action taken Jan 28.
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Augusta
University of Maine Board of Trustees
Maine Teachers Association
MSEA
David Carnevale
Dairy Creamed By Milk Price Battle in Maine
Cumberland Farms Dairy seeks a temporary restraining order against a Maine Milk Commission increase to 1.67 dollars per gallon. Superior Court Justice Harry P. Glassman will decide Monday whether the 13-cent rise takes effect, as Cumberland disputes the commission’s powers while arguing the state must ensure adequate milk supply. The case hinges on competition versus supply concerns and dealer impacts.
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Portland
Maine
Superior
Harry P. Glassman
Cumberland Farms Dairy
Maine Milk Commission
Glassman
New Hampshire
Cumberland Farm
Joseph Williams
Governor Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Two Maine Counties
Governor James B. Longley asked President Ford to declare Penobscot and Washington counties federal disaster areas after a Monday storm caused about 5 million dollars in private property damage and 300 thousand dollars to public property. Bangor suffered heavy damage from heavy rains and near hurricane winds. Federal aid could include SBA loans, per the governor.
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Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Ford
Penobscot
Washington Counties
Longley
Bangor
Small Business Administration
Civil Defense
Longley Pushes July 1977 Start for 200-Mile Fishing Limit
Maine Governor James B. Longley urges a July 1 1977 effective date for the 200 mile fishing limit to allow prep time. He writes to Senator Muskie as House Senate conference works out differences. He favors New England oversight and limited state policing powers.
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Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
Edmund S. Muskie
House
Senate
Geo
New England
Senate Rejects Reeves Winterization Plan for Maine Homes
Augusta Maine AP The Senate voted 25 to 4 to block a Reeves winterization bill proposing about 300000 for home weatherization for seniors arguing it is non emergency. Lawmakers said federal programs cover similar aid and questioned funding sources. A separate measure creates Osborn Plantation’s conversion to the town of Osborn requiring a voter referendum.
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Augusta
Maine
Senate
Bruce C. Reeves
Pittston Democrat
Reeves
Congress
Maine Committee On Aging
Jerrold Speers
Osborn Plantation
Osborn
Hancock County
Ford Begins Taking It Personally in New Hampshire
President Ford travels to Manchester for a two day push as Ronald Reagan vies for a first primary test. Ford emphasizes issues like jobs health care and housing while his campaign enlists 50 northeastern Republicans to boost support and shift focus from image to policy.
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Manchester
N.H
Ford
New Hampshire
Ronald Reagan
Susan
Santiates
Arlington
Reagan
Concord
Fla
Florida
Washington
VD cases rise in Maine amid education gaps
Augusta Maine AP says lack of school sex education drives venereal disease growth. Charles Lindman, director of the state VD control program, reports 2400 cases in 1975, up 11 percent from 1974.
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Augusta
Maine
Charles Lindman
Mrs Kissinger Faces Surgery For Stomach Ulcer
Nancy Kissinger wife of Secretary of State is scheduled for surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital to remove a gastric ulcer. Doctors say a distal stomach removal may be needed and note her long history of ulcers with recovery likely to normal life post operation.
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Boston
Nancy Kissinger
Secretar of State
Kissinger
Washington
Massachusetts General Hospital
W. Gerald Austen
George Nardi
Secretary of
Henry A. Kissinger
Air Force
Secret Service
Nardi
Harvard Medical School
Kevin H. White
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White House
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