Biddeford High School scholarships under scrutiny
Biddeford High School faces nepotism charges over five senior scholarships. Principal Paul Seavey defended the process, noting no undue influence despite a parent on the committee and detailing how need, grades, and service guide award decisions. He proposed renaming and restructuring to clarify “awards” versus “scholarships.”
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Biddeford
Paul Seavey
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BHS
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Savey
Ard
Anton
Carter mulls over Muskie decision due today
At the Democratic convention in New York, President hopeful Jimmy Carter weighs running mate choices with Sens Muskie Mondale Glenn Church Jackson and Stevenson among leads. Barbara Jordan delivers a stirring keynote urging a renewed national community as Carter nears his vice presidential pick decision, possibly announced Thursday.
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Jimmy Carter
Barbara Jordan
America
Carter
Edmund S. Muskie
Walter Mondale
John Glenn
Frank Church
Henry Jackson
Adlai Stevenson
Miss Jordan
Texas
Jordan
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Glenn
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
Lacey
Maine
Edmund
Muskie
Senate Budget Committee
Senate
Montana
Mike Mansfield
Budget Committee
Rose
Muskie Heads to Convention Amid VP Speculation
Maine Senator Edmund Muskie, 62, bound for the Democratic National Convention, plans a brief speech on the economy and a Portland airport news conference before joining Carter on the ticket discussion. He spent the weekend fishing with his sons in northwest Maine, kept away from aides, and focused on his Senate bid for a fourth term.
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Ned
Maine
Jimmy Carter
Kennebunk Beach
Portland, Maine
Bob Rose
Carter
Rose
Senate
Muskie and Mondale Top VP Possibilities for Carter
NEW YORK AP delegates at the Democratic National Convention show Walter Mondale and Ed muskie as leading running mate names alongside Church and Glenn. Carter managers weigh balance and experience as he interviews contenders including Stevenson and Church.
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Adlai Stevenson III
Illinois
Stevenson
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Edmund G. Brown Jr
California
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Potenee
July 13 1976 Today in History highlights and notes
The AP recalls key events on this date 1863 draft riots in New York City killing about 1000 over three days. It marks 1787 Northwest Territory ordinance, 1919 airship cross Atlantic, Kennedy nomination in 1960, and Watergate Committee report in 1974. Barbara Jordan's opening night speech drew praise in New York. Page 3 previews tonight's televised convention events.
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New York City
Congress
Northwest Territory
Los Angeles
John F. Kennedy
Senate Watergate Committee
Pat Nixon improves after stroke as family aids recovery
Long Beach California Former first lady Pat Nixon moves past the critical stage in her stroke recovery with support from her family. Doctors say she will recover completely but warn her husband and daughters must guard against poststroke low mood.
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Long Beach
Calif
Pat Nixon
Biddeford Saco Journal Chuckles Section Teases
A light item from the Biddeford Saco Journal notes a quip about the ideal child age being old enough not to cry at night yet young enough not to want the car. The snippet reflects the paper's humor page included in today’s 20 pages and supplements.
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Ohio
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