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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1976
Page
1
Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana told about 150 Elks Club attendees in Concord New Hampshire that the United States backs the oil interests and South Africa in Angola. He urged siding with developing nations that control critical resources to run industry and warned against South Africa alienating black Africa.
State police and the Maine Army National Guard pursue the disposal of 3,000 rounds of ammunition found in a Caribou dump. The pile contained 1,600 .45 caliber rounds, 1,200 M-1 carbine rounds, and 272 M-1 rifle rounds. Some rounds appeared old but usable and some were previously issued to the Maine Army National Guard.
A 30-year-old Bangor man, David G. Flemming, is to be arraigned Thursday in Penobscot County Superior Court on an escape charge from Bangor Mental Health Institute. He had been indicted for a second time after a prior complaint was dismissed on technical grounds. Flemming fled last August, was found in Colorado last October, and remains in BMHI custody after being acquitted by reason of mental disease in the 1973 slayings of Diana Nightingale and her son.
Governor James B yongey selects Jessie H. Briggs aged 28 of Augusta to fill the 13th District Court vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Matthew Williams. The nomination awaits Executive Council confirmation as Briggs is highlighted as one of the youngest women nominated for a judgeship.
Italian Socialist party quits backing Premier Aldo Moro, collapsing the three month old Christian Democrat Republican minority coalition. Francisco de Martino urged desertion for a new emergency administration, criticizing the government for disdain toward other parties. The Republican party denied CIA funding allegations in response to press reports.
Detection of party strength in Italy sparks Western concern as Communist gains loom. Report notes U.S. covert support to anti-Communist groups since 1948 and Moro’s fragile coalition. If Socialists quit, government may resign, with talks to rejoin and a possible spring election ahead.
The CIA is directing six million dollars to non Communist leaders in Italy to counter advances by the Communist party in Europe. The funds go to members of the Christian Democratic and Socialist parties as Kissinger argues the threat grows. The revelation comes amid Senate moves to cut covert Angola funds and uncertainty remains on Italy funding. State Dept declined comment. Colby briefed Sparkman and Case on December 8 after the Ford plan was approved.
Chief Coastal Warden Look was confirmed today by the Executive Council as commissioner of marine resources in a 4 to 3 vote with no discussion. Longley asked Spencer Apollonio to stay advisory through Jan 16 for a smooth transition. Look, 57, of Gardiner, a former lobsterman, has 23 state years in the department and was nominated by Longley last month.
Former U S Rep Peter Kyros says he is seriously considering challenging Republican David Emery in Maine 1st District after receiving voter encouragement. He plans to decide in three to four weeks and cites desire to help fix government. Kyros now works for a marine conservation group and epilepsy foundation.
Coast Guard and researchers recount the Gulf Stream disappearance after leaving Bigelow Laboratories to test buoy tracking. Five crew members aboard the 48-foot vessel vanished in rough Gulf of Maine weather near Portland. Reports cite radio transmissions and debris found, while theories range from collision with a tanker to hijacking, with the search’s cost and safety concerns noted.
Coast Guard units tracked a vessel plan to locate a buoy about 77 miles southeast of Cape Cod and return toward Gloucester to contact the pilot by Saturday night or Sunday. The craft carries 750 gallons of diesel, enough for 18 hours or roughly 240 miles, as Gulf Stream details remain unsettled and a Saturday night transmission from South Portland was cut off in mid mystery.
Senator Edmund Muskie visits the Saco tannery amid a noisy reception. Workers press questions on Angola, government waste, and foreign aid while Muskie pledges to return to Washington and address domestic needs. He faces praise and tough talk from labor and locals during the tour.
Sen Edmund S Muskie will announce his candidacy for reelection tonight at 7 on Channels 6 and 13. He begins in Saco with a tour of the Saco Tanning Co and ends with a pre taped TV viewing with friends and family. He will campaign across Maine from York to Aroostook County all week.
A witty remark from a businessman frames a lament about capital gains and efficiency in politics. The joke contrasts labor and policy gains with the Capitol's response, reflecting a satirical take on tax and government processes.
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