Biddeford Parks and Recreation in Tug of War
A Sunday Journal feature examines the strained relations between Biddeford city officials and the parks and recreation department. It details clashes over director Braley tenure, the deputy post, and a proposed new recreation commission, urging open study and dialogue to clarify roles and future funding.
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Biddeford
Parks and Recreation Department
John Braley
Parks and Recreation
Braley
Joe Saucier
Parks and Recreation Commission
Ross Community Center
City Hall
Supt
Andrew Frechette
Council
Local gas shortage questions fuel crisis claims
Gas station operators in Saco and nearby towns dispute a true crisis while awaiting allocations. Harold Arsenault says no proven shortage, as Bob Croteau warns his supply will run out tomorrow. With weekly deliveries and rising prices, stations report inconsistent supplies and long lines as officials debate allocation policies.
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Harold Arsenault
Harold
Portland Road
Saco
Arsenault
Bob Croteau
Bob
Exxon
Elms Street
Maine
Croteau
Massachusetts
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Rail Lines in Maine Offer Sparse Passenger Service
Maine has only one passenger rail line the Canadian Pacific operates from St John New Brunswick to Montreal Quebec. It serves limited routes across the state. State DOT rail expert William Fernald says Maine’s railroad position is overall favorable despite limited passenger options.
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Augusta
State of
Maine
Canadian Pacific
St. John
N.B
Montreal
Quebec
Vanceboro
Mattawamkeag
Brownville Junction
Greenville
Megantic
State Department of Transportation
William Fernald
Energy chief warns rationing possible if lines persist
Washington AP Energy Secretary William E. Simon said rationing could be recommended if long lines at service stations spread beyond cities. He noted shortages remain concentrated in metropolitan areas and opposed rationing as ineffective. The Shah of Iran meanwhile said the U.S. is importing as much oil as before the Arab boycott, signaling no link to the energy shortage.
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William E. Simon
NBC
Meet the Press
Federal Energy Office
Nixon
Simon
Shah
Iran
United States
60 Minutes
Maine Rail Strategy Sees Limited North East Reorganization
Maine relies on rail for major industries especially paper and freight. Federal plan offers minimal 85 miles on an unwanted list while Fernald and Commissioner Mallar push for alternatives like car train concepts to boost tourism and freight, and oppose expectations of Amtrak expansion.
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Trmsportation Services Division
Maine
Northeastern
New England
Fernald
Kissinger Begins Middle East Mission on Prisoner Talks
Secretary of State Kissinger flew from Andrews AFB to the Middle East with hopes to deliver a list of war prisoners from Syria to Israel midweek, paving the way for disengagement talks between Egypt and Israel. He carries strong support from Egyptian President Sadat for his fourth mission.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Middle East
Israel
Syria
Andrews Air Force Base
Israel‘i
Kissinger
U.S
Anwar Sadat
Kissinger works to push Syria Israel disengagement amid Middle East summit
Kissinger heads to Damascus after London talks as he seeks a Syria Israel disengagement similar to Egypt. Sadat predicts success. Assad vows no concessions. UN Sinai force set to expire April 27, with ongoing fears of renewed conflict if terms falter.
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Hafez Assad
Lahore
Pakistan
Syria
Golan Heights
Assad
Sadat
Kissinger
Deformed Infant Dies in Controversial Case Fallout
In a case surrounding a deformed infant involved in a high profile controversy, the article notes the first death in a series on life after 65 and discusses public perception of involvement in the kidnapping. The piece frames ongoing debates, editorials, and oblique references to related investigations.
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