Open Space Tax Relief in Biddeford Land Debate
A Monday Journal feature analyzes how preferential tax relief for farmland and open space could shield landowners from selling to developers. It explains criteria for eligibility, the planning board role, and the timing issue before April 1, noting risks of back taxes if land use changes.
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Boonesboro
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Grand Canyon
Historic Arguments On Nixon Powers In Supreme Court
White House lawyer James D. St Clair told the Supreme Court the impeachment process draws the court into Watergate related battles as it weighs orders to produce tapes and documents for Jaworski. Prosecutor Jaworski argued the president cannot override constitutional review, while St Clair urged limiting court reach and preserving legislative primacy. (Continued on Page 2, Col. 4)
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White House
James D. St. Clair
Supreme Court
Nixon
Leon Jaworski
St. Clair
Jaworski
Potter Stewart
Argu
Court Seating Controlled In Nixon Jaworski Showdown
A yellow pad with names acted as a clave to the seat line as law officers and students gathered for the Supreme Court appearance of President Nixon and special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski. Bruce Kaplan of Chicago held No. 8 and helped organize about 250 college age demonstrators in orderly entry.
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Nixon
Leon Jaworski
Supreme Court
Bruce Kaplan
Chicago
Kaplan
Sgt
Joseph Reid
Reid
Kissinger Briefing English Leaders in London on Arab Oil Funds
Secretary of State Kissinger met British officials in London to discuss channeling Arab oil proceeds into long term investments in Western Europe. Talks with Denis Healey and James Callaghan covered stable investment opportunities and reducing inflation alongside prior U.S. tech aid to Saudi Arabia. He then briefed Harold Wilson and prepared for Madrid and a Moscow summit context with Brezhnev. West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt highlighted energy and currency talks during their weekend session.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Europe
U.S
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Denis Healey
James Callaghan
Helmut Schmidt
Minich
Schmidt
United States
Saudi Arabia
Callaghan
Harold Wilson
Moscow
Nixon
Leonid
Brezhnev
West Germany
Geneva
Speed Limit Cuts Fourth of July Highway Death Toll
Officials credit a 55 mph speed limit for a sharp fall in July Fourth traffic fatalities. The National Safety Council projects 450 to 550 deaths for the four day weekend, with 511 reported by midnight EDT, well below 758 in 1972. Law enforcement leaders cite reduced speeds as the main factor in fewer deaths.
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Chicago
Col
FE. W. Jones
North Carolina State Patrol
National Safety Council
Maj
Richard Lueck
Minnesota State Patrol
Hug A Warm Puppy booth boosts Maine women’s caucus funds
Mia Karronides Spats and Maureen Farley Brandy pose at a bake sale fundraiser in Maine. The event supports the Maine Women’s Political Caucus and its goal to help women win public office, photographed by John Ewing.
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Mia Karronides
Maureen Farley
Treasury
Maine Women’s Political Caucus
John Ewing
Food price rise nudges May meals higher for all families
Government figures show May grocery costs up about 50 cents weekly for a family of four across low, moderate and liberal meal plans. Low income groups bear the largest proportional impact as meat prices ease but staples like cereals and potatoes stay costly.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Summer Vigil: Missing Kids Question Parents' Peace
In the paper’s feature on family concerns, readers confront the tension between busy schedules and child safety. A nationwide discussion highlights tracking, supervision, and community responsibility to locate and protect children during summer activities.
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