Lifeline plan proposal faces Maine lawmakers
Senator Bruce Reeves from Pittston pushes a lifeline plan to cap electric and telephone rates for all customers, aiming to aid fixed income households amid recent rate hikes. He vows to push hearings and a floor fight, backed by consumer and labor groups, while opponents include New England Telephone and CMP.
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Maine
Bruce Reeves
Sen
Reeves
House
Senate
Pittston
Congress
Public Utilities Committee
State Senate
New England Telephone Company
Central Maine Power Company
Maine Telephone and Electric
N.E. Telephone
CMP
Public Utilities Commission
Michael Stanley
Armstrong Chosen as First Woman Ambassador to Britain
Anne Armstrong, noted for diplomatic experience and wealth, is appointed ambassador to Great Britain. Former Republican leader and adviser to Nixon and Ford, she is the first woman in this posting, emphasizing personality and capability over seniority.
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Anne Armstrong
Court of St. James
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Reagan open to VP role if circumstances shift
Paul Harvey notes Reagan has long denied interest in the Vice Presidency but acknowledges recent events and Ford's standing could alter dynamics. He weighs the Ford Reagan ticket, geographic balance, and assassinations risk shaping voter reassurance and party strategy.
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Paul Harvey
Los Angeles Times
Ronald Reagan
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Rockefeller
Reagan
Ford
Wallace
Chou En-lai Seen As Seer In Retrospect By Anderson
Washington columnist Jack Anderson argues that U.S. failure to heed Chou En-lai cost billions and lives in Korea and Vietnam. He recalls China Lobby influence, aid to Chiang Kai-shek, and how Mao’s rise shifted power to Taiwan, with Chou’s warnings overlooked.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Chou En-lai
U.S
Korea
Vietnam
Chou
Chiang Kai-shek
Chungking
China
Chiang
Russia
America
Kremlin
United States
Joseph Ane
Foreign Service
U.S. Treasury
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
Yangtze River
Chiang Ae
Taiwan
Washinton
Washington Scene China watchers say key to detente not lost
Washington Post column argues U S policy should tilt toward China to counter the Soviet Union in the long term. Kissinger and Ford receptions contrasted with Eisenhowers visit as Mao welcomed David and Julie Eisenhower, signaling possible reset. The piece warns Soviet encirclement fear persists and urges expanding U S China ties to shape a two way detente.
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China
William Safire
Washington
Henry Kissinger
Ford
Peking
David
Julie Eisenhower
Kissinger
Mao
Chou En-lai
Richard Nixon
Soviet Union
America
U.S
United States
Ussr
Foster Dulles
Nixon
Pacific
India
Southeast Asia
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Japan
Andrei Gromyko
Tokyo
Premier Chou
Mr. Nixon
Julie
Ice Covered Pool Road Nightmares Biddeford Road
Mr and Mrs Michael A Gagnon urge Biddeford city to clear Pool Road of ice after multiple accidents including a serious injury. They accuse officials of ignoring snow removal and warn that delay risks a bus or child injury. They call motorists to voice protest and demand action.
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Biddeford
Pool Road
Pool
Mrs
Michael A. Gagnon
Hills
Beach Road
Hills Beach
Ocean Park post office editorial undercuts local needs
Letter criticizes a Monday editorial advocating closing Ocean Park post office as flawed and illogical. The writer argues Ocean Park is profitable, near residents, and its elimination would raise costs and harm mail delivery, noting delays and higher rates.
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Ocean Park
Old Orchard Beach
Postal Service
New’’ Journal
VFW Post Seeks New Members At Saco Address
Commander Lapointe of the Veterans of Foreign Wars appeals for larger membership and a home, inviting veterans to join at 46 Maple St in Saco. He urges men to spare time and sign up today to strengthen the post and ease its groans.
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Maple St
Saco A. Lapointe
Foster and Whitehouse Biographical Notice in Journal
Obituary note listing Wm. E. Foster 1881 1963 Alta W. Foster B F C Whitehouse 1891 1971 1889 1972 W Paul Casavant publisher Brian C Thayer executive editor Gladys M Whitehouse president and Treasurer per Diddeford Saco Journal record.
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Alta W. Foster B.F.C. Whitehouse
W. Paul Casavant
Brian C. Thayer
Gladys M. Whitehouse
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