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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1975

Page

5

CETA Expands Federal Jobs Across States Amid Unemployment

The article reviews the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act as a modern parallel to the WPA, detailing federal funding of about 1.8 billion for roughly 300000 jobs over a year and a half. It notes state allocations in Utah Oregon Michigan and Albuquerque New Mexico and outlines target service and clerical positions while citing varying unemployment rates.

Associated Press Franklin D. Roosevelt Works Progress Administration Ford WPA Sanitation Department Civil Service Oregon New York State Allan Ayoub Utah

Doctor Says Edelin Killed Baby in Abortion Trial

Key prosecution witness Dr. Enrique Gimenez-Jimeno testified that the fetus was alive when Dr. Kenneth Edelin severed it from the uterus and would have survived a few seconds. He described Edelin with his hand inside the mother’s uterus watching a clock for minutes before removing the placenta. The defense argues the fetus never breathed. the prosecution argues a life could have continued outside the womb if given a chance.

Enrique Gimenez-Jimeno Kenneth C. Edelin Gimenez-Jimeno Edelin Boston City Hospital Asst. Dist. Atty Newman A. Flanagan William P. Homans Suffolk Superior Court Jaaes P. McGuire

Kissinger Plans New Middle East Trip After Talks

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger works over the weekend on a possible Middle East tour within weeks. Three days of talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Yigal Allon convinced Kissinger his on site diplomacy may bridge the gap.

Washington Henry A. Kissinger Middle East Yigal al Lon Kissinger Allen Hermann Eilts U.S Cairo Anwar Sadat Sinai Israel Egypt

Longley Aims to Restore Discipline and Law and Order

Gov. James B. Longley urged Maine police to uphold discipline and home teaching of respect, proposing possible dissolution of the Department of Public Safety to save funds without cutting services. He toured a Bangor work release center and plans a visit to Thomaston prison.

Bangor James B. Longley Maine Chiefs of Police Association Longley Department of Public Safety Maine Criminal Justice Academy Maine Thomaston

Biddeford student Paulette Charland named to Dean's List

Miss Paulette R Charland a senior in the medical assistant program at Westbrook College has earned Dean's List honors for fall semester 1975 75 with a 37 GPA. Announcement was made by Dean Richard F Bond. She is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Paul Charland.

Portland Paulette R. Charland Hill’s Beach Road Biddeford Westbrook College Charland Richard F. Bond Paul Charland

United States Aid Totals Since 1946 Revealed

Since 1946 the United States has given 127 billion dollars in aid to nations worldwide and loaned 37 billion more. Only 15 billion of the loan total has been repaid to date, officials say.

United States

Discounts Approved For Air Travelers

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved discounts for travelers flying over 1 500 miles and moved toward direct scheduled flights to Europe. A Los Angeles to New York roundtrip coach ticket could drop from 388 to 310 in summer and 291 at other times, pending CAB and presidential review of Ross Newmanns transatlantic expansion.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board U.S Europe Los Angeles New York Transat

Longley to remove Ezzy as council chair

Gov James Longley plans to replace Shirley Ezzy as chair of the Governors Advisory Council on the Status of Women saying she failed to provide strong leadership and a sufficient talent pool. Ezzy says she was told to halt council activity and avoid the press.

Longley

Bill To Support N.H. Fishermen

A group of New Hampshire representatives led by House Minority Leader Chris Spirou introduces a resolution backing fishermen against a Maine New Hampshire border plan. The dispute centers on 2400 acres of lobstering waters near Portsmouth harbor awaiting U.S. Supreme Court approval.

Concord N.H New Hampshire House Chris Spirou Manchester States Portsmouth U.S. Supreme Court

Protesting Parents Group Opposes Boston Desegregation Plan

More than 100 Spanish speaking protesters gathered at Boston School Committee headquarters to oppose the expanded desegregation order by Judge Garrity. They urged respect for their bilingual education needs and cultural backgrounds as busing plans roll out citywide next September.

Boston Boston School Committee U.S. District Court W. Arthur Garrity The Parents Committee For Bilingual Education Garrity

Skitch Henderson jailed for tax fraud and fine

Skitch Henderson was sentenced to six months in prison and a 10000 dollar fine after being found guilty of filing false income tax statements and backdating documents to claim a 350000 tax deduction for a university donation. The judge noted the gift was nearly worthless and emphasized tax deterrence amid public esteem. A second report from Concord NH warned of a flu outbreak with a new strain and high fever.

NEW York Skitch Henderson Henderson University of Wisconsin Weinfeld Fense Music World Richard M. Nixon Nixon National Archives Concord N.H England New Hampshire Bureau of Communicable Disease Control Robert Winton Winton

Turbulent Atlantic Raft Expedition Reaches Caribbean Island

The Last Generation, a six ton raft, reached Ca ribbean island on day 81 after three seafaring men began the voyage from Morocco. Alfons Oerlemans said the mission proved courage can achieve goals though he would not repeat with more than one man and one woman aboard. He plans a documentary and a book on pollution and human behavior.

Port OF Spain Trinidad Caribbean Alfons Oerlemans Raoul de Boel Hassan Cribatou Oerlemans Agatha Atlantic

Heroic Act Saves Child On Subway Platform

Everett Sanderson jumped onto the East 86th Street platform as a train emerged from the tunnel and inches from his legs. He lifted four year old Michelle De Jesus to safety, while bystanders helped. Michelle was treated and found unharmed at Metropolitan Hospital.

New York Everett Sanderson East 86Th Street Sanderson Michelle DeJesus Joanne DeJesus Michelle

Sanford's Campaign Underway

Duke University President Terry Sanford prepares a campaign groundwork for a 1976 New Hampshire presidential bid. He plans weekend visits to build a city organization and aims for an early primary showing in the North before formal announcement. Fundraising in North Carolina totals around $60,000, though he has not tracked the exact amount personally.

Durham N.C Duke University Terry Sanford New Hampshire Sanford North Carolina

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