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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1974
Page
1
The Nixon Foundation audit concerns errors and omissions in its tax returns including questions about payments to Edward Nixon and why large cash balances in noninterest accounts appear. An IRS official notes no ruling on the nominal trustee argument and cites standard reporting requirements for foundation officers.
The Maine Senate passed the Equal Rights Amendment 19 to 11 in a surprise move with Senate President Kenneth MacLeod voting in favor. The House approved the measure by 10 votes. Maine would become the 31st state to ratify the amendment seeking federal ratification with 38 needed.
Egypt and Israel signed a front disengagement pact on the Suez and Egypt said Syria authorized talks with Kissinger for a similar move with Israel and Syria. Kissinger flew from Israel to Egypt while Abba Eban signaled readiness for a Syria accord. Israel demanded a list of prisoners and Red Cross access before talks.
The Egyptian and Israeli leaders signed separate copies of a disengagement agreement in Jerusalem and Aswan, setting a 18 to 30 mile Israeli withdrawal line and a UN buffer in Sinai. The pact, while not final, aims to ease fighting and pave the way for Geneva negotiations starting January 24, though further territorial compromises are expected to take months or years.
A survey reports water and mineral deposits in gasoline from low storage tanks clogging fuel filters and lines. Dealers and a mechanic note more engine problems in the last 90 days, while station operators deny pumping water. Cold weather and dry gas shortages blamed by all, with tests using sticks and water finding paste to detect water in tanks.
The Biddeford City Council gave first reading to a zoning change allowing light industry in B-2 zones on a case by case basis. The measure targets small parts and electronics manufacturing near the Grants store area while other planning board amendments proceed.
Conservation Commission identifies the present dump as illegal and prioritizes a study. A Ross Road site lacks final DEP approval and purchase. With high water table and limited land, a five year landfill is unlikely. regional options with Kennebunk Saco or Portland are discussed. A dump study committee with town representatives is recommended.
Admiral Moorer acknowledged receiving some illicitly obtained documents from Henry Kissinger's National Security Council office. He said he did not block the irregular channel as the White House had copies of all material and he was already familiar with Radford's deliveries.
The commission outlined priorities including landfill and shoreland zoning, a tree planting program, dune replanting, water quality study, and historic site signs. They aim to add bike and nature trails and acquire nature maps. A tentative 1974 budget around 6500 dollars was proposed with allocations for tree program supplies and secretary, contingency, water study, and historic signs. The panel accepted the resignation of Leslia Eastman and recommended Richard Barker as successor.
Two people duel to end the word clash as they vie for the final punchline in a lighthearted read. The piece captures a brief, playful verbal spar between rivals over who gets the last word.
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