Sixth Liberian tanker runs aground near Delaware River
Coast Guard crews pumped millions of gallons from the Liberian flagged Universe to refloat the grounded 824 foot tanker near the Chesapeake-Delaware Canal. The incident marks the sixth Liberian flag tanker accident in U S waters since mid December.
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Fire prevention a tough sale for Old Orchard Beach
In Old Orchard Beach Donald Roy heads the arson and fire prevention bureau. He notes spot inspections of hotels motels restaurants and town hall as part of enforcing national fire codes. The bureau uses pressure on insurers to compel repairs and has run public education since 1970.
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Portland
County budget calls for 70 cent tax hike
Alfred York County plans a near 70 cent increase in the amount it asks from its eight cities to cover 1977 financial needs. Final items may vary before the budget is sent to the state legislature later this month.
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Larry Stains
Alfred
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Reny
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J. Peter Dennett
Biddeford Mayor Impresses Student with Smooth City Run
St Francis College student Martin Dunleavy tours Biddeford City Hall with Mayor Lucien Dutremble and observes a calm council meeting. He notes the mayor’s preparation and anticipates a two year legislature term while studying local politics.
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Martin Dunleavy
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Biddeford
Lucien Dutremble
Dutremble
Maine
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Henry Jackson
New Haven
Biddeford City Council Approves 1977 Appointments and Pay
The Biddeford council gave final approval to appointments and salaries for 1977 after debate. Notable decisions include Luc Angers as city clerk at 10 000, Marcel Viger city solicitor at 2 000, and Roger Johnson as economic development director at 15 100, with several others approved at their prior or proposed pay. A reform suggestion to appoint a full time city solicitor was raised but not resolved.
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Biddeford
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Alan Casavant
Bernard Poirier
Richard Lambert
Richard Laucier
Parks and Recreation
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Napoleon Verrier
Norman Boisvert
Edward Walton
Roger Johnson
Rita Nadeau
Patricia Marcotte
Leo Paul Poissant
Roland Loranger
Jan 5 in History Almanac Highlights Pike Ross and Unrest
On January 5 1779 Zebulon Pike was born in the Almanac. Notable events include 1925 Nellie Tayloe Ross sworn in as first woman governor and 1964 Pope Paul VI Athenagoras meet for Christian unity. City council discusses moratorium and on site sewage care system rules.
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Baker Upsets Griffen To Lead Senate Republicans
Senator Howard Baker defeated Senator Robert Griffen by one vote to claim the top Senate Republican leadership post. Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska was elected to the number two leadership spot, with reporters noting Baker’s surprise win after the vote.
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Inside BTODAY journale page list and sections
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