Muskie Could Seek Senate and Veep If Nominated
Maine Senator Edmund Muskie met with Jimmy Carter in Plains to discuss a possible second ticket run as Carter pursues the Democratic nomination. Maine party chairman Harold Pachios said Muskie would likely seek a fourth sixyear Senate term if not named as running mate, though Carter noted Muskie could withdraw if nominated for vice president. State law may permit dual candidacy but requires study. ballot rules prohibit duplicate names on a primary ballot.
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Delegates favor Church and Brown as running mate picks
AP survey shows delegates at the Democratic convention favor Gov Edmund G Brown Jr and Sen Frank Church for vice president. Carter plans five interviews, first with Sen Edmund Muskie, while most delegates have not named a VP choice. Brown leads with 155 votes, Church 153, Muskie 15 among those who stated a preference.
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Carter to interview Mondale for VP slot in Plains
President hopeful Carter plans a Plains Georgia meeting with Walter Mondale as a possible vice presidential running mate. He already talked with Edmund Muskie and met with CIA Director George Bush for security briefings amid strong Democratic governor backing.
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Bush
Bombings probe widens as two men go on run in New England
TOPSFIELD Mass AP police hunt two men linked to bombings of public buildings across New England. Edward Gullion 28 of Boston Dorchester and Portland Maine and Richard Picariello 27 of Portland and formerly Peabody Mass face warrants for illegal possession of firearms and infernal machines. 611 sticks of dynamite were found in Boxford near Middleton, tied to the blasts. Joseph Aceto 23 of Portland was arrested with dynamite and weapons after a car stop in Salem district court. Bail set at 500000 with August 2 hearing for probable cause.
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FBI
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Aceto
Salem
Samuel B. Oll. Zoll
America’s Bicentennial blaze lights hopeful nation
President Ford at Monticello hailed a revived American spirit as the nation celebrated July Fourth. Across the country millions gathered for the grand fireworks display and shared moments of pride, unity, and gratitude for two centuries of history and democracy.
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On This Date in History July 6 1976
AP notes key events on this date including the birth of the USSR in 1923, pirate Kidd captured in 1699, airship crossing of the Atlantic in 1919, U S pilots repelling missiles in North Vietnam ten years ago, Louis Armstrong death in 1971, and Mauna Loa eruption in Hawaii a year ago.
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What a Party Celebrates Nation's 200th Birthday
The nation marks its 200th birthday with a Bicentennial celebration over the holiday weekend. In Old Orchard Beach a dazzling fireworks display lights up the sky while two parades bring festive crowds and community pride to the Biddeford Saco area.
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Decisions on Muskie VP bid stir Maine race
Bangor report notes Jimmy Carter or other Democrats weigh Ed Muskie as potential vice presidential candidate. Both Muskie and a Democratic aspirant acknowledge the undecided state of the ticket. Details promised on page 8.
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One middle-ager seeks a dull evening joke
A humorous line from the bulletin page notes a middle aged person expressing anticipation for a quiet night. The item reflects the paper's light feature column and reader friendly tone.
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