Two Biddeford Fires Send Six To Hospitals
Two fires at 64 South St and 307-311 Main St in Biddeford sent six people to Webber Hospital or Maine Medical Center. Steve Maley suffered second and third degree burns, while five others were treated for smoke inhalation and released. Fire crews evacuated residents and were aided by Saco fire and local police.
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Kathleen O'Connell
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Steve Maley
South St
Maley
Main St
Don Poirier
Jured Elbow
Roger Obitaille
Gary Plamondon
Lawrence Tibbetts
Wilfred Bolduc
Robert Fournier
South Street
Norman Melancon
Red Cross
Roger M. Bouffard
Elm St
Main Street
Raymond Parent
Saco
Parent
Roger
Dick Danforth
Saco Officials Rally For Uniform Property Tax Defense
Dexter joins Carey in backing the uniform property tax as a repeal debate heats up. Governor Longley may back repeal if legislature offers a better plan, while Rep. and Waterville Mayor Richard Carey defends the tax and the business inventory levy amid petitions and local support.
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James Longley
Waterville
Richard Carey
Carey
Two Kennebunk Officers Suspended With Pay
Two Kennebunk police officers Lt. Robert Jude and Officer Robert Pelletier are suspended with pay pending a hearing on charges tied to court fee payments. Town Manager Kenneth Barrett ordered the suspensions yesterday after an internal review. Chief Frank Stevens cites receipts and reimbursements from the court system as the underlying issue.
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John Young
Kennebunk
Kenneth Barrett
Robert Jude
Kennebunk Force
Robert Pelletier
Barrett
Journal
Frank Stevens
Stevens
Jude
Pelletier
Chester Cram
Inside story: United Steelworkers election heats up
The union presidential race narrows as Ed Sadlowski challenges Lloyd McBride in a tight UPI covered contest. McBride holds a strong lead in an independent tally with support from major labor leaders. Details on page 8.
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United Steelworkers Union
Ed Sadlowski
Lloyd cBride
UPI
Sadlowski
McBride
Massachusetts doctor uses weights to dull pain claims cure
A Massachusetts doctor reportedly drops weights on patients fingers saying pain self exists only if felt. He argues many seek help for stress and tension rather than real illness, pursuing a humane aim through painless methods.
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Massachusetts
Classifieds and Humor Notes From Today’s Journal
A light page spread includes cartoons a crossword puzzle and daily humor. Sections cover classifieds and Dear Abby style advice alongside editorials and a horoscope.
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Abby
Maine
New England
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Larry Stains
Howard Cushman
Samuel Zaitlin
Barry Hobbins
John Ewing
United Press International
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William Henry Harrison
United States
U.S. House of Representatives
John Quincy Adams
Chiesco
Wisconsin
Joseph McCarthy
U.S. State Department
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