Government Will File Suit For Penobscots
Penobscot tribal governor Frances Ranco says the U S government will file a $150 million land claim suit against Maine in U S District Court Portland this week on behalf of about 375 Penobscot members on a state reservation. The tribe seeks land redress and damages for mismanaged trust funds and denied rights while arguing federal laws may apply to Maine Indians.
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Woman files bias charge after being told court term makes her “awkward”
Maryann Clifford, 22, applying for one of six summer messenger posts at the Supreme Court, says she was told a female messenger would be a liability and was discouraged from applying. U.S. Marshal Frank Hepler confirmed she was the first woman to seek the job. the court says no one was denied a post, and they offered other options. Clifford plans an administrative charge alleging sex discrimination.
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New Zealand Bans Goldfish Imports Over Disease Concerns
New Zealand's Agriculture Department banned goldfish imports citing risks of a harmful fungus and diseases that could affect trout, salmon, grass, and humans. The move aims to prevent aquatic animal illnesses and protect fisheries.
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U S Consumers Stay On Sidelines Amid Stock Hesitation
In the 1970s Americans pull back from risk as depositors line up at banks and mutual funds suffer redemptions. Inflation fears ease but uncertainty keeps savers, while many small investors abandon stocks for secure savings. Dow remains below 1000 as public sits out.
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Rainy Day Remedies From Boyle's Notebook
HAL BOYLE suggests light tasks to chase boredom on a rainy day and notes adults miss a mother’s guidance. He lists playful options from recalling classic kids books to practical tricks like trimming a corn, baiting a mousetrap, or writing a memo to God, ending with a reminder that rain tests ingenuity and a man must earn his sunshine. The piece closes noting The Collegiate School in New York City, founded in 1633.
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New York Man Dies Of Injuries In Maine Crash
Augusta AP reports New York resident Alfred Insull, 58, died from injuries after a July 6 traffic accident on the Maine Turnpike. State police investigated the fatal crash and identified the victim.
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Forest fires blamed on carelessness and incendiarism
A source notes that during 1970 about 103 619 fires that year were caused by people, representing 89 percent of reported blazes. The World Are dene mentions a cooperative effort by federal and state forest authorities addressing the issue.
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Injuries Reported After Lewland Embankment Crash
Police say a Sunday crash near Lewland left multiple people injured after a vehicle plunged down an embankment. Troopers indicate the driver appeared to be asleep at the wheel as three passengers were hurt.
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