Donahue faces removal bid in York County case
The state Attorney General accuses York County District Attorney William Donahue of dismissing cases for his clients and intimidating officers. The petition seeks his removal with July 21 hearings and potential penalties including fines or prison. Taxpayers fund ongoing salaries during the dispute, raising questions about judicial respect and county costs.
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York County
William Donahue
Donahue
Biddeford
Joseph Brennan
Ulster miniwar drags on as Britain reviews settling aims
A New York Times analysis notes the Ulster conflict since 1969 shows Britain shifting toward an uneasy settlement not victory. It highlights police over army role, rising intelligence use, and the paradox of a majority wanting British presence while seeking order amid sectarian violence.
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C.L. Sulzberger
Lisburn
Northern Ireland
Ulster
I.R.A
London
Britain
Belfast
Cleveland
Ohio
Europe
Army
Cyprus
New York Times
Marcos Offered Witness $50,000 Bribe to Curb Testimony
The Philippines leader Ferdinand Marcos allegedly offered Primitivo Mijares, a former press censor, $50,000 to not testify before a House subcommittee. The money was deposited in Lloyds Bank of California in joint names of Mijares and Ambassador Trinidad Alconcel, with Alconcel removing Mijares at the bank after the testimony. Mijares testified and later sought asylum in the United States while authorities investigate the bribery claim.
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Les Whitten
Washington
Ferdinand Marcos
Philippines
Capitol Hill
Marcos
Primitivo Mijares
House
Mijares
Manila
San Francisco
Lloyds Bank of California
Trinidad Alconcel
Don Fraser
D.minn
Fraser
Justice Department
Alconcel
Malananang
United States
Romeo Hoco
Mimares
Ferdinand and Imelda
Alcancel
U.s.-Philippines
Tibo
Ijares
U.S
Cronkite
National Park Service
Will Report Dying for a Fire
George Will reviews U.S. entry into Korea in 1950 detailing the rapid fall of Seoul, Inchon’s pivotal landing, MacArthur’s strategy, and China’s intervention. It notes North Korea’s invasion, UN involvement, and the price in U.S. casualties, arguing long-run planning masked urgent costs.
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George F. Will
Washington
U.S
North Korea
38Th Parallel
Dean Acheson
Korea
Syngman Rhee
Seoul
After six months in Old Orchard Beach recall issue persists
Readers criticize six months of municipal rule under Plante Jerome and Jerry with salary cuts tax changes and stalled projects. They allege recall rights are weak and call for accountability while noting stalled council action and ongoing citizen persistence for free speech and town survival.
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Plante Old Orchard
Jerry
Jerome
Orccard Beach
Plante Criticized by Old Orchard Beach Citizen
A local resident censures Plante and the town manager on taxes progress reports and governance. The letter targets his self praise, alleged use of federal funds, pending court cases, censorship by an association, and questions about future tax plans.
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Old Orchard Beach
Selena
Plante
Mr. Bird
Mr. Plante
Maine Town and City Managers Association
Kee
Jerry
Obituary and staff credits from Biddeford-Saco Journal
Notices list William E. Foster 1881 1963 Alta W. Foster 1891 1971 B F C Whitehouse 1891 1972 W Paul Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton editor Gladys M Whitehouse president treasurer reflecting historical newspaper staff and life dates.
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Biddeford-Saco Journal
Wm. E. Foster
W. Paul Casavant
Charles C. Sutton
Gladys M. Whitehouse
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Guillermo de Vega
Grand Tetons
CBS
Walter Cronkite
Cronkites
Park Service
United Nations
Pusan
Japan
MacArthur
1St Marine
Inchon
U.N
Yalu
G.I
NATO
Korean Strait
Antietam
The
Washington Post Co
Lurie
R Ay
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Rita Belair
Thomas R. Lee
Paul
Morin
Alta W. Foster
B.F.C. Whitehouse
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