Wright Patman, longtime House veteran, dies at 82
Representative Wright Patman, dean of the House, dies at Bethesda Naval Medical Center after influenza and pneumonia. The Texas Democrat served 47 years, in his 24th term, and had announced plans to retire next January. Statements from Ford and Speaker Albert praised his decades of service and impact.
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House of Representatives
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White House
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Carl Albert
D-Okla
Potter contract on the agenda at Kennebunk meeting
The SAD 71 board meets tonight at 7 30 in Kennedy High all purpose room to discuss renewing principal David Potter’s contract amid community uproar. Superintendent Hedberg says he will nominate Potter after a Wednesday conference. Also on the agenda are adding ice hockey as a varsity sport, approving an independent telephone system, settling the all purpose room suit, and committee reports.
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Consolidated School
David Potter
Kennedy High
Kennebunkport
Potter
Arthur Hedberg
KHS
Obituaries: Hyland Mokarzel and Sargent Pass Away in Maine
William E Hyland 83 of 55 School St Saco died after brief illness Born Biddeford Nov 11 1892 son of Michael Hyland and Martha Hines Thornton Academy graduate 1912 charter Elk Biddeford Saco Survived by son William E Hyland Jr three grandchildren five great grandchildren Mass Tuesday Most Holy Trinity Church Interment St Mary Cemetery Biddeford Calling hours Cosgrove Funeral Home Old Orchard Beach George S Mokarzel 84 of 3 School St Old Orchard Beach died in Portland nursing home Longtime tourist figure born Beirut Lebanon April 10 1891 son of Salim and Maleka Mokarzel Came to the US at 20 linen salesman stores in Northeast retired owned fruit store Old Orchard Beach later affiliated with Belle Buoy Restaurant Survived by widow Kathleen Dorgan Mokarzel son Joseph D Mokarzel three daughters Evelyn Coffey Maureen Mokarzel Beverly Geyer six grandchildren three nieces Interment St Mary Cemetery Biddeford St Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home arrangements Edith E Sargent 43 Lake Ave died Monday morning at local hospital Arrangements incomplete by Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home
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School St
Saco
Biddeford
Michael and
Martha (Hines) Hyland
Thornton Academy
Most Holy Trinity Church
Biddeford-Saco
Saco-Lowell
Maremont Corp
William E. Hyland Jr
Trinity Church
St. Mary Cemetery
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm St
Old Orchard Beach
George S. Mokarzel
Portland
Beirut
Lebanon
Salim and
Maleka Mokarzel
Molko
Belle Buoy
Here
St. Margaret Church
James J. Mullen
Knights of Columbus
Kathleen (Dorgan) Mokarzel
Joseph D. Mokarzel
Thomas E
Evelyn) Coffey
Maureen M. Mokarzel
Beverly) Geyer
Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home
Portland Ave
Saco Council to Convene Tonight at City Hall
The Saco city council will meet tonight at 7 30 PM in City Hall. The session was delayed from last Tuesday due to illness among officials.
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Jury Trial Set in Beach Area Assault Case
Alfred James M. Marshall of Old Orchard Beach faces assault and battery on a police officer charges. The case, tied to a November 26 Town Council meeting disturbance, moves from District Court to York County Superior Court for a jury trial. Trial date not yet set.
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James M. Marshall
Summit St
Old Orchard Beach
York County Superior Court
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Robert Cohen
Arshall
York County
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Dob
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Superior Court
Estimation of Shoplifting and Crime Losses in 1974
Losses suffered by business from shoplifting back checks robbery and vandalism were estimated at 20 billion dollars in 1974.
Maine Senate to weigh protection for sugar beet venture
The Maine Senate takes up a bill to reimburse up to 1.8 million for renovations to a sugar beet refinery in Easton if growers and partners lose ownership to Nordic Sugar. The House approved 93-31. Nordics claims prior sale terms. The measure aims to shield the beet cooperative from a lawsuit and preserve investment.
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Maine lawmakers face long special session over school funding
In Augusta lawmakers push through an $18.5 million income tax hike to fund a $262.6 million education package amid pressure from welfare, state workers, the University of Maine and other groups. Veterans of tax politics warn of tough votes next November as calls for more taxes persist despite shaky finances.
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Associated Press
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Maine
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Clam diggers strike presses dealers in Maine market
Warren AP reports clam diggers from Lincoln Knox and Waldo counties strike to raise prices to at least 14 a bushel. Dealers differ. some fear unsold supply as Maryland clams undercut Maine prices. Digging may resume only if all area dealers pay the higher price.
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Alton Hayden
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Hayden
Canal canoeing tragedy claims two men in Maine
In Windham Maine two men Alan Libby of South Portland and Hal Royal of Waltham Massachusetts died after a canoe was sucked toward the headgates of the Portland Sebago Lake Canal. Royal was recovered at Warren's Middle Dam late Saturday and Libby about noon Sunday downstream from the headgate. The men had little canoeing experience and authorities searched after their car was found near the canal. A mongrel miniature collie was believed to be in the canoe.
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Portland- Sebago Lake
Cumberland County Sheriff's Department
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South Portland
Hal Royal
Waltham
Mass
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D. Warren
Middle Dam
Libby
Udall or Jackson seen as likely Democratic nominee
Boston reports House leader expects Udall or Jackson to win the Democratic nomination while ONeill backs Udall. He says Reagan has no path to the GOP nomination and cites Jackson's Massachusetts primary win as a sign of momentum. The New York primary on April 6 could decide the Democratic winner.
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