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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1975

Page

5

Boston doctor Edelin testifies in abortion manslaughter case

Dr Kenneth C Edelin prepared to testify again as he fights a manslaughter charge in the death of a fetus aborted in October 1973. He is the first of 10 defense witnesses including medical experts and eye witnesses, amid a trial that probes when life begins and a doctor’s responsibility.

Boston Kenneth C. Edelin Edelin William P. Homans Enrique Gimenez-Jimeno Suffolk Superior Court James P. McGuire Homans Asst. Dist. Atty Newman A. Flanagan McGuire U.S. Supreme Court Flanagan Supreme Court

OOB Matter: Brennan Won't Act on Village Election Allegations

Town Councilor Richard Marshall accuses Councilor John Bird of election abuses by using town funds to mail flyers supporting a conservation commission ordinance. Attorney General Joseph Brennan declined to act, deeming it a municipal matter. Marshall weighs filing charges with the District Attorney or presenting to council.

Old Orched Beach Joseph Brennan Richard Marshall John Bird Brennan Agee Marshall Bird The Conservation Commission Paul St. Hilaire the Journal District Attorney's Office Council

Classified car lineup with multiple late model trades

A compact listing describes several used cars for sale including a 1969 Plymouth Satellite with radio and heater, low miles. a 1969 Ford Country Squire with radio, heater, auto transmission, power steering, and immaculate condition. a 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 HT coupe with radio and heater, auto, power steering, spotless. a 1967 Mercury Monterey four door hardtop with radio, heater, auto, power steering, extra clean. and a 1967 Falcon Station Wagon with radio, heater, auto, rust free.

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Stock Plans Revived in Boston Tax Loophole Story

A revived employee stock ownership plan looms as a cash-raising, tax-advantaged tool for midsize companies. It creates a fund that borrows to fund growth, with the company making pre tax contributions and deducting principal and interest. Employees gain stakes based on salary, while the firm reduces taxes and may avoid layoffs during downturns.

Boston John O'Connor O'Connor Lumber Co O'Connor

Methadone Linked to Infant Mortality Risk, Vermont Study

University of Vermont researchers report a correlation between paternal methadone use before conception and higher infant mortality in rats, warning results cannot yet be applied to humans. They seek further study with a three year, $150,000 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Burlington, Vt University of Vermont Durwood J. Smith Smith United States Justin Joffe The Nor Joffe National Institute On Drug Abuse

Maine lawmaker Seeks $500 Tax Exemption Increase

Representative Barry Hobbins of Saco introduced a bill to raise the Maine personal income tax exemption for residents aged 62 and older from 1000 to 1500 dollars. The measure targets senior taxpayers and aims to reduce their tax burden.

Augusta Barry Hobbins D-Saco

Senate Rules Panel weighs New Hampshire recount

The Senate Rules Committee debates how to determine the NH Senate winner between Louis C. Wyman and John A. Durkin amid ballot security concerns. Durkin opposes a full Senate recount, citing 400 ballots ruled by the Ballot Law Commission, while Wyman demands a complete statewide recount, risking a stalemate and unsettled outcome.

Washington Senate Rules Committee Senate New Hampshire Louis C. Wyman John A. Durkin Durkin Wyman Donald E. Santarelli Rules Committee State Ballot Law Commission Santarelli

Remarkable Boston Glass Windows Hit Market For Sale

In Hingham, Building 19 Sales Co promotes 12 by 5 foot, 500 pound windows once used on the John Hancock Tower. The firm touts their tested design while offering them “as is, where is” with replacement panes available. Buyers include homeowners, a Tewksbury solar house project, and a Maine motel designer eyeing the Atlantic view.

Hingham Mass John Hancock Tower Boston Insurance Company Building 19 Sales Co Erry Ellis Building 19 Massachusetts Maine Hancock Wilfred Carol Martell Tewksbury Cohasset Atlantic Sugarloaf Mountain Ellis

Governor urges PUC to represent consumers in Maine

Governor James B. Longley told Maine cabinet he wants the Public Utilities Commission to reflect consumers, not just regulate. He instructed officials not to back utilities and said an unrelated CMP letter represented only an individual view, not the state.

Augusta Public Utilities Commission James B. Longley Longley State Department PUC Peter Bradford O 1 Central Maine Power Co Opi Cmp

Save Bigelow Mountain Drive Seeks 10000 Signatures

Biddeford High School Outing Club members plan a Saturday signature drive in the Biddeford Saco area for the Friends of Bigelow petition. The group aims to preserve Bigelow Mountain and oppose development by Flagstaff Corp while signaling a possible special election if lawmakers reject the purchase bill.

Biddeford High School Flagstaff Corp Friends of Ihelow Bigelow Range

Court Battle Over New Hampshire Motto Live Free or Die

Claremont couple George and Mrs. Maynard go to court for the third time in two months over the state motto stamped on license plates. Jehovahs Witnesses claim the phrase conflicts with their religion and have taped over plates, facing fines and confiscations. They may relocate if the issue cannot be resolved, noting their move from Connecticut years ago.

Claremont N.H George Maynard New Hampshire Jehovah's Witnesses Maynard Mrsaynard Aew Maynards Lebanon Connecticut

Maine jobless rate to top 10 percent in January

Augusta officials forecast Maine unemployment will rise from 8.8 percent in December to above 10 percent in January, the highest January rate in 25 years. If labor force remains steady, about 42,200 Maine workers would be jobless, per Ray Fongemie of the Department of Manpower Affairs.

Augusta Maine Department of Manpower Affairs Thursay Ray Fongemie Department Fongemie

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