Maine Lawmakers Hit 2600 Bills Benchmark Early
In Augusta 184 legislators have filed more than 1000 bills by week 11 of the session aimed at 2600 by July. Sen. Peter Danton notes freshmen drive high bill counts and supports co sponsorship to cut duplication. He favors reducing House members from 151 to 99 to curb taxation and costs. He warns many bills may be withdrawn or unused. Continued Page 2.
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Maryline White
Augusta
Peter Danton
District 4
Eet
Senate
Saco-Scarborough- Sunset Park
Maine
Nutrition Week Promotes Food Facts Against Fads
Dr Fad promotes Health, youth and cures during National Nutrition Week with the theme Food Fads Fool. Local dietitians challenge myths about honey sugar white bread and enriched flour while promoting factual nutrition through school and hospital campaigns and a state wide poster and tray card program.
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Kathleen O'Connell
Dr. Fad
Fad
American Dietetic Association
National Dietetic Association
Fort Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ill
Caroline Tarbox
Webber Hospital
Tarbox
Philomene Center
Southern
Maine
Nutrition Week
Sanford
Ork
Channel Six
Woman Amazed By Beard And Ponytail On Same Head
A neighbor recalls a remark about an unusual appearance as a woman comments on a head sporting both a beard and a ponytail. The wry exchange captures a moment of humorous astonishment in everyday life.
Saco River Corridor Act Faces Real-World Test This Year
The Saco River Corridor Commission nears completing 85 miles of zoning from the New Hampshire border to Biddeford Saco Maine. After over a year of meetings with 20 communities, the 40 member panel will focus on requests for variances and permits, testing the act’s effectiveness in protecting the river and guiding regional land use.
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Christopher Couch
Saco River Corridor Commission
Saco
New Hampshire
Biddeford-Saco
Maine
Carl Laws
Commission
Laws
Journal
Mit
Saco River
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
Ford weighs delaying oil tariffs to bridge with Congress
President Ford after talks with Democratic leaders hinted at delaying the planned oil tariff increments next week to craft a joint White House Congressional plan to fight recession and reduce oil imports. He may act Monday or Tuesday retroactively if needed.
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Washington
Ford
White House Congress
Ron Nessen
MIT Student Uncovers Secret of Atomic Bomb
A 20-year-old MIT undergraduate, who hides his identity, says he learned how to assemble a homemade atomic bomb and fears terrorists may kidnap him for his knowledge. He outlined a 37 page plan and notes experts warned of a possible 100 to 1 000 ton explosion, while authorities declined comment.
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Cambridge, Mass
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
John Angier
Angier
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Chrysler Rebates Extend But Industry Awaits Sales Rebound
Chrysler Corp extends a limited $200 rebate for March on remaining 1974 models and 1975 coupes while rivals GM, AM, and Ford pursue base price cuts or option eliminations. Industry sees ongoing losses and high inventories as the rebate effect fades, with concerns sales will slump to January levels.
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Chrysler Corp
U.S
Chrysler
No. 3
Auto Maker
General Motors
American Motors
Ford Motor Co
Ford
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