Labor Compromise Seen Between Nixon Meany
President Nixon and AFL-CIO leader George Meany inch toward a compromise on protectionist trade legislation aimed at reversing the U.S. deficit. Meany called Nixon's approach very practical though details remain, while unions demand curbs on moving production abroad and observers note vague initial talk pending concrete proposals.
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U.S
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J. W. Abel
Abel
Floyd Smith
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Afl-Clo
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Demon Case Continues After Searsport Incident
In Belfast Maine two leaders of The Body of Christ Church of Searsport face simple assault charges for beating cocktail waitress June Tower to drive out a supposed demon. Tower testified she was held and slapped at a Searsport prayer meeting, suffering bruises and a mouth cut. The trial adjourned to March 23 with testimony detailing possession claims and differing church explanations.
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Daniel Robertson
Barbara
Christ Church
Searsport
June Tower
Tower
Robertsons
Convicted Of Bribery Otto Kerner Vows To Clear Name
Federal Judge Otto Kerner and Theodore J. Isaacs were found guilty on 17 counts including conspiracy bribery fraud and income tax evasion in a seven week trial. Kerner vows to fight to clear his reputation while prosecutors seek lengthy prison terms. The verdict marks the first guilty verdict against an active U.S. Court of Appeals member.
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Otto Kerner
Chicago
U.S. Court of Appeals
Kerner
Theodore J. Isaacs
U.S. District Court
Illinois
Robert J.taylor
Isaacs
Paul R. Connolly
James R. Thompson
U.S
Democratic Party
Marjorie Everett
Chicago Thoroughbred Enterprises
William S. Miller
ERA Debate Draws Opponents In Senate Hearing
Opponents lobby against the amendment to grant women equal rights, led by the Maine State Federated Labor Council which argues it would tamper with the fundamental law. Proponents say the measure is needed to provide equality, while critics warn of disrupting the traditional American way and stripping existing protections such as weight limits hours and minimum wage. The Legislature reviews 108 bills as the election division processes 275 petitions to create a Maine Public Power Authority, with possible court challenges after a Friday deadline. Sen. Peter S. Kelley reports 3,311 more signatures than required. Continuous coverage continues.
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State Election Division
Public Power Authority
Peter S. Kelley
Dcaribou
Kelley
Laos Cease Fire Reported As Pathet Lao Talks Continue
Saigon dispatch notes a Laotian cease-fire ceremony planned in Vientiane with no terms released. The Pathet Lao, backed by Hanoi, seeks withdrawal agreement before any cease-fire can take full effect, amid U.S. air strikes and 65,000 North Vietnamese in Laos.
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Vientiane Radio
Pathet Lao
Laos
Vientiane
Souvanna Phouma
Prince Souvanna
Hanoi
United States
Pentagon
Equal Rights Amendment debated as House eyes floor vote
House Speaker Will Encourage House Speaker Richard Hewes says he wants the Equal Rights Amendment debated on the floor. He hints postponing committee reports to allow more women to attend, with debate likely two hours long. Sen. Jerrold Speers predicts committee support but House risk remains, amid organized opposition led by Neil Bishop.
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Richard Hewes
Cape Elizabeth
Journal Today
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Jerrold Speers
R-Winthrop
State Govern
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Senate
Sen
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Winthrop
Theodore S. Curtis Jr. Borono
Speers
Neil Bishop
Augusta
U.S
Edmund S. Muskie
Inside The Journal Cartoons Crossword Puzzle
A witty cartoon style column ponders etiquette and social behavior as a young woman spends years learning manners then searches for lost polish in a humorous retrospective. The piece blends light social satire with a nod to period polite society and shared cultural expectations.
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