Maine primary centers on Smith reelection bid
The Maine primary features Sen. Margaret Chase Smith facing challenger Robert A. G. Monks as voters turn out amid age as a campaign issue. Hathaway and Smith contest the Democratic race while two congressional seats see competitive two man races. Ward by ward turnout is reported as light to moderate with rain concerns cited.
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Portland
Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
Robert A. G. Monks
Monks
Smith
Jack L. Smith Ofortland
Peter N. Kyros
Everett
Brownie
Carson
Robert Porteous
Clifton H. Young
Hathaway
Elmer H. Violette
van Buren
Lewis G. Maxwell
Wilton
Abbott O. Green
Columbia
William S. Cohen
Bangor
Saco
Old Orchard
Biddeford
Supreme Court Rules Against Wiretappers
The Supreme Court ruled wiretapping of domestic subversives without a warrant unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment and the 1968 Safe Streets Act. Justice Powell wrote for an eight to zero majority, rejecting government claims it could spy without warrants on suspects. the case involved Lawrence Plamondon and illegal taps in Ann Arbor.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Richmond Lawer
Nixon
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Justice Department
Powell
William QO. Douglas
William J. Brennan Jr
Potter Stewart Thurgood Marshall
Harry A. Blackmun
Byron R. White
Warren E. Burger
William H. Rehnquist
Agalst T
Urger
White
Lawrence Plamundon
Central Intelligence Agency
Ann Arbor
Mich
Federal District Court
Damon Keith
Detroit
Plamondon
U.S. Circuit Court
Cincinnati
Blackmun
Burger
Nixon Aide Held For Break At Democratic Headquarters
Five men were arrested in a break‑in at the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex. James W. McCord Jr. faces $30,000 bail for attempted burglary, linked to the Nixon campaign security operation. Detected by a security guard, the raid prompted Democratic calls for a full FBI probe.
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Nixon
Democratic
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Lawrence F. O’brien
O’brien
Atty
Richard Kleindienst
FBI
Justice Department
John N. Mitchell
White House
Associated Press
James W. McCord Jr
DNC
Nixon Committee
McCord
Democrats
Watergate
Central Intelligence Agency
Langley
Vva
Hungerford Drive
Rockville
Mitchell
Los Angeles
Global pilot strike disrupts air service though U S grounding limited
A 24 hour international pilots strike disrupted many foreign carriers while only three U S. carriers grounded. Eastern Northeast and Southern paused service with Southern resuming by 10 a.m. EDT. Courts aided U.S. carriers, with Pan Am and others reporting limited disruptions.
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U.S
Canada
Europe
United States
Eastern
Northeast
Southern
Atlanta
Supreme Court
Washington
Pilots’ Association
International Federation of Airline Pilots
Trans World Airlines
American Airlines
Northwest Airlines
Delta Airlines
United Air Lines
Western Airlines
Irish Airlines
Scandanavian Airlines
Air France
Sabena Belgian World Airlines
el al
Air Canada
Alitalia
Lufthansa
Swissair
Air New Zealand
Czechoslovakia
Buggy Year Prompts Maine Mosquito and Blackfly Warning
The University of Maine entomology professor and state experts report heavier mosquito and blackfly infestations across Maine this spring driven by heavy rainfall. Species include Aedes mosquitoes and woodland types. no human disease reported yet. Control measures emphasize water management, larviciding, and biological methods. DDT is outdated and not effective.
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Roger Berthiaume
Ivan N. McDaniel
University of Maine
Orono
McDaniel
Maine
Gilbert Chambers
Biddeford High Band Wins First at Auburn Competition
The Biddeford High School marching band won first prize in a statewide Auburn contest that featured 48 Maine high schools. The color guard earned second prize and Royal Sheltyn of Biddeford praised the students and congratulated all members.
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Biddeford
Auburn
Maine
Royal Sheltyn
American Legion
British Jet Crashes Killing 118 On Takeoff From Heathrow
A three jet Trident airliner operated by British European Airways crashed soon after takeoff from Heathrow en route to Brussels, killing all 118 aboard including 34 Americans and at least 12 British doctors. The crash near a roadway marks Britain's worst air disaster on home soil.
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London
Brussels
British European Airways
Heathrow
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Walker Noyes
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McCord Associates
Dennis Madore
Norm Webber
Barry Hobbins
Barry J. Hobbins
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