Maine teachers outrun duties as babysitters says MTA head
Nancy R. Clark, new Maine Teachers Association president and legislator, argues teachers are overburdened by clerical tasks. She calls for more para-professionals and parent volunteers, insists teachers deserve influence on standards, and urges lower student teacher ratios while balancing duties with her legislative role.
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Ehrlichman Given 20 Months In Ellsberg Case Appeal Planned
John Ehrlichman, former Nixon aide, received a 20 month minimum sentence for conspiracy and perjury in the Ellsberg break in. Judge Gesell allowed 20 month to five year terms concurrent with Liddy and noted others received suspended sentences. Ehrlichman plans an appeal and was released on own recognizance as the Plumbers case proceeds.
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Judiciary panel moves to impeach Nixon with three articles
The House Judiciary Committee votes to send a three article impeachment resolution to the House, charging obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and failure to obey subpoenas. Debate set to start in about two weeks as the process marks a historic push toward removing President Nixon.
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Panel Ends Impeachment Debate In Civil War Era Context
The impeachment panel approved a third article by a 21-17 vote. It charges Nixon with high crimes and misdemeanors for obstructing justice in the Watergate cover up and abusing powers through illegal wiretaps, tax audits, and agency actions. Subpoenas and tape records were at issue as the committee weighed prior proposed articles and sent the matter toward formal action.
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Public urged to help curb harbor seal abuse in Maine
Federal agents report a sharp rise in harbor seal deaths in Maine from gunshots and boat attacks. They urge the public to report sightings of seal abuse, providing boat details and location to contact Kevin Sullivan or Robert Gowell, or local police, to aid investigations and protect about 6,000 seals along 3,000 miles of coast.
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Robert Gowell
Rockland
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Kevin Sullivan
DEP Tests Yield Inconclusive Bear Brook Pollution Find
DEP tests on July 23 at Saco Bear Brook pumping station show not a major polluter of Goosefare Brook, with figures below key limits on the day. SMVTI claimed Bear Brook and Old Orchard plant as main pollution sources, but DEP notes variability and inconclusive results.
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Old Orchard
William Flahive
Bear Brook Point
Timothy Crowley
Merrill
Imhoff
Inside The Journal 18 Horoscope Movies Obituaries Sports
A fragmentary page item references horoscopes movies obituaries and sports along with a Delta crash that killed 89 people and a note on income tax as Uncle Sam's version of Truth or Consequences.
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Watergate Hurts Maine Politics Across Parties
Three Maine leaders react to Watergate and impeachment, predicting political backlash yet urging discernment. George Mitchell defends presumption of innocence while noting likely House impeachment support. Richard Hewes praises judiciary hearings and backs Cohen’s integrity. Peter Danton criticizes press for framing all politicians as crooks.
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Augusta
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Presque Isle
Potato Growers Council
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Cape Elizabeth
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Cohen
Peter Danton
Saco
Not Bad Outlook For July Gas Situation
The Journal surveys service stations and finds no serious summer shortages with some stations running short hours. Prices fluctuate, with regular around 56 to 57 cents and premium near 60 cents. Texaco raised to 57 and 60, Gulf dropped to 55.6 and 59.6, Getty reports premium at 59.8, while Harold Arsenault of Harold’s BP says supply is very good and he has had all he wanted.
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