Maine ERA debate framed by 11 lawmakers in state committee
A Maine Senate committee hearing on the equal rights amendment drew hundreds, with advocates led by Judy Potter arguing the measure would clarify nondiscrimination and protect equal citizenship. Opponents warned of broad legal challenges, while supporters from NOW, labor groups, and university women urged passage as representatives questioned its practical impact.
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Augusta
Maine
Jerrold Speers
R-Winthrop
Equality For All
Board of Governors
Maine Bar Association
American Association of University Women
United Auto Workers
State Office
Capitol Hill
Saco
Judy Potter
University of Maine School of Law
Portland
Supreme Court
Atty. Potter
Theodore S. Curtis Jr
Rgrono
Kathleen W. Goodwin
D-Bath
Rep
Curtis
Women's Liberation Movement
ERA
Goodwin
Dorothy Doyle
Bangor
United States Commission On Civil Rights
Doyle
Dan Short
Common Cause
Kathy Sullivan
Maine Teachers Association
Lois Reckitt
Greater Portland
National Organization
Penn Central Strike Halts Nation's Largest Rail Network
Penn Central workers walked out at 12 01 a m shutting down freight and passenger service across 16 states DC and two Canadian provinces. About 28 000 conductors and brakemen struck over proposed work rules aimed at saving 100 million annually. National impact included Amtrak Northeast service interruption and commuter disruption in major cities. Trustees warned of financial strain while unions argued safety and job cuts.
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Philadelphia
Penn Central
District of Columbia
United Transportation Union
Amtrak
Northeast
Boston
Washington
Navy Fighter Jet Crash Hits Alameda Homes
A Navy A7 Corsair crashed into a four story apartment block in Alameda California causing a massive blaze that spread to two adjacent buildings. Three killed and at least 17 injured with more than 200 residents believed in the affected buildings. Witnesses recalled a whine before the explosion and a sudden earthquake like shock as flames rose into the air.
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Alameda
Calif
San Francisco Bay Area
Malcolm Longaker
James Haverberg
POW Releases Now Set Sunday
Four party talks on the Vietnam cease fire produced arrangements for a first group of American POWs to be released this weekend. Reports said 27 prisoners would be handed over Sunday near An Loc, with Kissinger visiting Hanoi anticipated early next week. Viet Cong accused Saigon of breaking the pact by releasing 10,600 POWs who allegedly joined political indoctrination. Canada announced formal recognition of North Vietnam, while Hungary, Poland and Indonesia assign one-sided recognitions.
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Saigon
Vietnam
South Vietnam
U.S
Defense Department
Washington
United States
North
Pentagon
An Loc
Joint Military Commission
Canada
International Commission of Control and Supervision
North Vietnam
Michel Gauvin
International Commission
Hungary
Poland
Indonesia
ABA Lawyers Try To Block Federal No-Fault Law
Cleveland AP reporting that lawyers across the nation press to halt federal no fault auto insurance, as the ABA meets for its midyear session. State bar presidents planned an evening meeting to shape ABA stance while backers push for federal action and possible amendments.
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ABA
Cleveland
American Bar Association
Coordinating Committee of State Bar
Ernest H. Fremont Jr
Kansas City
Philip D-Mich
Sen
Warren
Sevigny Wins Biddeford City suit reinstatement ordered
A Maine Superior Court judge ruled for Richard R. Sevigny in his suit against Biddeford, ordering the city to reinstate him as single assessor through March 4, 1974 and pay back pay from his removal to reinstatement. The decision notes a questioned contract did not affect his right to public office. Mayor Boucher said the city would appeal.
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Biddeford
Richard R. Sevigny
Harry P. Glassman
York County
Sevigny
Gilbert Boucher
Justice Glassman
Mayor and Finance Committee
Maine Could Be Hit Hard By Penn Central Strike
A Maine Central Railroad spokesman warned that a prolonged Penn Central strike would devastate eastern railroads and cripple Maine industry. He noted most intercity freight moves involve Penn Central, with some traffic reroutable but Penn Central-originating or destination traffic stuck without rail. If the strike lasts beyond a few days, Maine Central says the impact would be severe.
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Portland
Maine Central Railroad
Penn Central
Maine
Curtis orders rush on 350000 emergency aid funds
Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis ordered immediate distribution of 350000 in emergency funds to social service programs cut by federal revenue sharing. He directed agencies to prioritize the appropriation as Congress had defunded local projects. Legislature opened hearings amid a flurry of new bills. Rep. Nancy Clark sought free day use for seniors at state parks with half-price camping. Rep. John H. Rollins proposed year round daylight saving time.
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Augusta
Kenneth M. Curtis
Curtis
Congress
House
Senate
Nancy Clark
D-Freeport
John H. Rollins
Dixfield
Kennebunk Area News Men Gather in Kitchen Safe Haven
Editorial notes in Inside The Journal reflect on local life with a humorous take as men retreat to the kitchen, a rare male sanctuary in the home. Dear Abby style columns discuss social dynamics and relationship advice amid community moods.
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Legislative Committee
Joan O'Toole
League of Women Voters
Madeleine Freeman
Frances Seaman
Governor’s Advisory Council On the Status of Women
Roderick Farnham
R-Hampden
Jervis Langdon Jr
New York
Detroit
Chicago
New York City
New York State
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pat Mullaney
City Traffic Department
Navy
Lupie Perez
Magnuson
D-Wash
Fremont
Hart
House of Delegates
National Conference On Commissioners of Uniform
Sub Committee
Boucher
Journal
Dick Danforth
York County Savings Bank
Brinks
Inside the Journal
Abby
Laos
Kennebunk
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