Portland Drug Co-op Opens To Sell Low Cost Meds
The Portland People's Drug Store opened Thursday selling prescription medicines to the poor at cost plus 10 percent. Funded by a $44,500 Model Cities grant, the cooperative faced opposition from Maine pharmacists who alleged harassment aimed at stopping the sale of discount drugs. The effort began in 1971, with 1000 Model Cities families signing up for $2 memberships, and after hiring hurdles and regulatory objections the co-op finally received a license with Paul McGrath as pharmacist.
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Jerry Harkavy
Portland
Portland People’s Drug Store
Richard Coty
Terry Ann Lunt
West Side
Coty
Ms. Lunt
Southern Maine Parmaceutical Association
Anielo Tancredi
Model Cities
Daniel Levy
Co-Op
Levy
Pharmacy Commission
Richard D. Campbell
Jadine O’brien
West Side Center
Paul McGrath
Massachusetts
Bridgton
Paul
Maine Pharmaceutical Association
Atty
Jon A. Lund
Maine Governor proposes new status for Indians and self rule
Governor Curtis urged federal recognition for Maine Indians to gain parity with other tribes and backed self government. He said 1500 on reservation and 2500 off reservation Indians need state aid and proposed restoring House speaking rights and creating an office to aid off reservation Indians. He cited John Stevens as head of the state Indian affairs agency and questioned its future.
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Bangor
iGov
Kenneth M. Curtis
Maine
Curtis
Stevens
Passamaquoddy
Department of Indian Affairs
106Th
Divorces Granted In Court In 10th District Court
Several divorces were granted in the 10th District Court in Saco on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. Janna Reeves of Saco split from George Reeves of New London Conn married Campton New Hampshire August 22 1969, one child, $5 weekly child support. ma M Chase of Hollis divorced Anton C Chase of Hollis married Bar Mills June 20 1953 eight children, five minors, $7500 lump alimony plus $300 counsel fees and $10 a week per child. Nicholas S Cotsis of Biddeford divorced Mary Cotsis of Biddeford married Sept 25 1948 three children, $20 weekly support for one minor child. Reda A Faulkingham of Buxton divorced Robert Faulkingham of Portland married Portland Dec 28 1963 two children.
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10Th District Court
Saco
Janna Reeves
George Reeves
New London
Reda
A. Faulkingham
Buxton
Robert Fanlkingham
Portland
Cathleen Douglas seeks assistant U.S. attorney post
Cathleen Douglas, 29, wife of Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, applied for an assistant U.S. attorney job. She is a May graduate of American University Law School and passed the DC bar in December, applying about a month ago.
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Washington
Cathleen Douglas
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
U.S
Mrs. Douglas
American University Law School
District of Columbia
Western Lawmakers Seek Halt on Logs Exports to Japan
West Coast lawmakers urge sharp reductions or a temporary halt in log exports to Japan. Representative Ullman and Senators Cranston and Packwood press for immediate action under the 1969 law to curb overseas shipments, citing domestic timber shortages and inflationary pressure.
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Washington
Nixon
al Ullman
D-Ore
Japan
Ultman
House
Ways and Means
Jaan
William Eberle
Ullman
Eberle
West
Packwood
R Ore
Frederick Dent
Executive Branch of Government
Italy Spain and Greece Lead World In Olive Oil Output
The report highlights Italy Spain and Greece as the top producers of olive oil, driving global supply and reflecting strong agricultural performance across the three nations.
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Italy
Spain
Greece
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State of Maine
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Homemakers of America Center
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Veer
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