Environmental Law Is Disputed Over NEPA's Reach
A New York Times overview debates NEPA with two camps arguing the act is too strong or too weak. Critics complain of delays and costs while supporters note procedural gains and a growing role in shaping policy. The piece surveys congressional views, court questions, and CEQ outlook as NEPA evolves.
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New York Times
NEW York
Congress
NEPA
Stric
Council of Environmental Quality
White House
Muskie
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington
Hathaway Names Field Office Representative for Maine
W T. Russell Edwards Jr. of Portland was named field representative for U.S. Senator William D. Hathaway to cover southern Maine. Edwards, 41, previously district coordinator for the Maine Department of Commerce and Industry and active in the state legislature, will work from Portland and Biddeford offices with staff oversight. He is married to Shirley Sewell and has four children.
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Washington D.C
W. Russell Edwards Jr
Bryant St
Portland
U.S
William D. Hathaway
Maine
Edwards
Maine Department of Commerce and Industry
Hathaway
Biddeford
Shirley Sewell
Mrs. Ford Pushes On For ERA
First Lady Betty Ford vows to press ahead with her ERA lobbying despite a mail tally showing 3 to 1 opposition. She has been calling legislators and writing to state leaders as votes approach, generating both supportive and critical mail to the White House.
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Washington
Betty Ford
Ning
Sheila Weidenfeld
Ford
ERA
White House
MMA Warns Budget Cuts Hit Maine Towns Hard
Maine Municipal Association warns Governor Longley’s budget would leave towns $3 million short in state reimbursements for general assistance in the coming biennium. Phase two of a budget analysis covers Health and Welfare and Corrections, showing major impacts from underfunding AFDC and Catastrophic Illness. Officials warn communities would raise property taxes or go without aid, with risks of lost federal matching funds and program elimination. A Feb 26 meeting with officials is planned to discuss such effects.
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James B. Longley
Maine Municipal Association
MMA
Department of Health and Welfare
Department of Mental Health and Corrections
Maine
John G Melrose
John L. Salisbury
Melrose
AFDC
Salisbury
State Budget Office
Governor's Office
Celebrities To Attend Nixon Bash
Palm Springs Calif AP entertainers Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra were among celebrities expected at a party for former President Richard M Nixon on Saturday at a desert estate. Nixon 62 is making his first trip away from his San Clemente home since surgery and is staying at Walter H Annenbergs home. Nixon left his oceanfront estate by car for the 100 mile drive to the Annenberg compound with Pat believed to accompany him. Former California Gov Ronald Reagan and wife planned to attend per a Reagan aide.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Bob Hope
Frank Sinatra
Richard M Nixon
Nixon
San Clemente
Walter H. Annenberg
Great Brittan
Annenberg
Pat
California
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Senior Citizens Meet In Saco
S.A.C.O. met Wednesday at Trinity Church parish house Cleveland Street Saco for a business and social session President Walter Peterson gave routine reports Anna Bahring introduced Allen Thomas of Sweetser Childrens Home Maine Audubon Society who presented a birds program High scorers in bowling last week were Lucy Dalzell Andrew Fournier and Carl Forster Hospitality committee for next meeting named Bahring Emily Guay Albertine Roberge Laura Lamirande and Rose Shevenell
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S.A.C.O
Saco Adult Citizens Organization
Trinity Episcopal Church
Cleveland Street
Saco
Walter Peterson
Anna Bahring
Allen Thomas
Sweetser Childrens Home
Maine Audubon Society
Lucy Dalzell
Andrew Fournier
UMW To Buy Chimes Tapes Biddeford
United Methodist Women of Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford vote to buy four chimes tapes for the Priscilla Howe Memorial Steeple Chimes and plan palm symbols for Palm Sunday. They donate to Bishop Carroll Wife Travel Fund and display CWSP lavettes and crafts during Hobby Night. Next meeting March 12 with Guest Night. Rev Wayne Daily of Boston to speak at Full Gospel Assembly Biddeford Saturday night.
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United Methodist
Foss Street United Methodist Church
Biddeford
Sylvia Searle
Priscilla Howe
Bishop Carroll
Virginia Henderson
Dorothy McGown
Eliada Pray
Verna Woodman
Wayne Daily
Boston
Mass
Full Gospel Assembly
Hill St. Biddeford
Bernard Elliott
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Pris Gross
Beam
Betty Crocker
Dot Laflamme
Ruth Newsome
Nini Waycott
John Dexter
Latlamme
Council On Environmental Qualitys
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Wayne Stewart
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Delmonico
Ala
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Cole Slaw
Circus Time
Biddeford Regional Vocational Center
Maplewood Avenue
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