Maine Task Force Seeks State Human Rights Commission
After five months the Governor's Task Force on Human Rights in Augusta submits a report calling for a Maine Human Rights Commission of ten members and a Division Against Discrimination. It details discrimination against Indians and Black residents, urges Indian representation in the legislature, police training, and a statewide educational program while proposing annual reports and office powers.
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Augusta
Maine
State of
Newgroes
North
Stanley J. Evans
Commission
Passamaquoddy
Farmington
South Berwick
Bangor
York County Budget Proposal Sees 1969 Increase Over 1968
Alfred reporters note the York County Commissioners recommend a 1969-70 biennial budget totaling 627,923.35 for 1969 and 601,978.35 for 1970, up from 1968 expenditures by 157,587.05. They cite heavy court dockets and specific department changes, with a public hearing set in Alfred on January 21 and final review in Augusta.
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Alfred
York County
Leonard Levasseur
Lucien Dutremble
Paul Reny
Superior Court
Clerk of Courts Office
Ralph Goodwin
Registrar of Deeds
Registrar of Probate
Augusta
House
Senate
Warehouse Zoning Change Referred for Review
Saco Mayor Armand J. Mercier says the zoning change on North Street to ease a beer warehouse project's construction is referred to the city solicitor to determine required steps. The move aims to clarify legal steps before proceeding with the plan.
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Saco
Armand J. Mercier
North Street
Aluminum Proposal Outlined for Trenton Plant
State officials will meet January 15 with Tepco Inc officials over a planned 160 million atomic powered aluminum plant in Trenton. About 200 residents heard the firm claim the project would cover most town taxes and a large portion of Hancock County and local school costs. A January 25 bond election would fund the industrial park for the venture.
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Trenton
Harvey DeVane
Tepco, Inc
Anr
DeVane
Hancock County
Gov Curtis
Department of Economic Development
James Keefe
Tepco
Britain Considers Lenient Penalty for Marijuana Use
An official British committee reports marijuana smoking is rising among unskilled workers and weekend users. It urges reducing the maximum penalty from 10 years to two, reviews police search powers, and stops short of legalization. The report notes marijuana affects mood and judgment and calls for new drug laws targeting marijuana and derivatives.
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London
Edward Wayne
Britain
Nothing makes a woman's clothes go out of fashion faster
The quotation notes that a wife's wardrobe trends are tied to her husband’s income, suggesting improvements in a husband’s finances influence a wife’s fashion choices, in a witty social observation.
Maine expects 25 year build for east-west expressway
The State Highway Commission presented a plan costing 450 million dollars to build a 342 mile east-west expressway across Maine from Calais to Fryeburg with spurs to Mount Desert Island and Portland. At current rates it would take about 23 to 25 years to complete, linking Canada and the New England states while connecting Bangor Brewer region to I 95 and western Maine.
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Augusta
State Highway Commission
Maine
Senate
SHC
E Shc
Calais
Fryeburg
New Hampshire
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Bangor-Brewer
Sec
Washington County
Northfield
Deblois
Waltham
Brewer
Bangor
Pittsfield
Skowhegan
Norridgewock
Farmington Falls
Livermore Falls
Paris
Norway
Holden
Mt. Desert Island
Portland
Rangeley
Quebec
Bowmantown
Two Obtain Papers In Kennebunk
Nomination papers have been taken out for two seats on the Kennebunk board of selectmen by local residents James McMahon, 27, of Summer Street, who has filed for selectman at large and for the unexpired term left vacant.
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Kennebunk
Board of Selectmen
James McMahon
Summer St
Saco Charter Hearing Moves Six Amendments Ahead
A sparsely attended Saco public hearing heard six amendments to a proposed council-manager charter. The group aims to win voter approval this fall after last year’s defeat. debate focused on continuity, with Warren urging staggered terms while Cartier argued for a full-time manager to drive policy. The first amendment would delete the mayor’s office and create a council elected chairman with voting rights.
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Saco Jaycees Charter Study Committee
James W. Warren
James Cartier
Warren
Cartier
Ccity
Sirhan Case Opens as Motions Move to Set Aside Indictment
Los Angeles AP report on the People vs Sirhan case opening before Judge Herbert V Walker. Defense seeks to set aside the indictment and withdraw the plea of innocent while asking for delays and dual juries. Sirhan and lawyers arrive in a heavily guarded courtroom.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara
Sirhan
Herbert V. Walker
Robert F.kennedy
the People
Walker
California
Russell Parsons
Parsons
Kennedy
New York
Rimory
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Richard Danforth
Old Orchard Beach Pier
Human Rights Commission
Main ST
A&p
Biddeford & Saco
Biddeford
R. Court
Mrs. Serrege M. Picard H. Knight
Saco E. Gage
T. Shaffer
L. DiPerro
Sheriff's Department
Atkinson
Vanceboro
Jackman
Ed. Walker
Mary
Munir
Vic’s Appliance Center
Main Street
Frigidaire
Main Sr
Romanow
Forest Ave
Paul E. Benoit
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