Ethics reforms loom in Congress amid Powell fallout
The piece outlines how legislators' ties to business, family payrolls, and travel on official funds raise ethical concerns. It notes House actions after Powell’s case, including payroll abuses and travel misuses, and reports on the debate over forming a new ethics panel or expanding the existing one to draft conduct rules within 90 days.
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Congressional
Paris
Rome
Hong Kong
Powell
House Administration Committee
Puerto Rico
Corrine Huff
Bimini
New York Democrat
Labor and Education
House
Harlem
House Democratic
Administration Committee
Richard Bolling
Missouri
Rules Committee
Bolling
Administration
Committee On
House Administration
Maine blood donor service proposal faces insurance concerns
The Legal Affairs Committee heard a plan for a statewide nonprofit Donoreau Service where volunteers donate blood annually and receive transfusions when needed. Insurance Commissioner George F. Mahoney opposed it, warning it could violate state insurance laws, while other discussions covered foreclosure waiting periods and education funding requests.
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Legal Affairs Committee
George F. Mahoney
Judiciary Committee
Appropriations Committee
Education Department
Curtis
Ballot Inspection Planned in Tops ham Tie Vote
In Tops ham a ballot inspection is set for Monday to review an 188 vote tie between Evelyn A. White and Ronald C. Colby. A runoff would follow if no discrepancies are found.
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Evelyn A. White
Ronald C. Colby
South Korea Pushes for Modern Weapons from U S Aids
Seoul officials and Defense Minister Kim Sung eun press for newer automatic rifles for Korean troops at frontier posts and Vietnam duties. Kim plans to request Singapore sale details and urge U S authorities to supply modern AR15 variants to 45,000 Koreans in Vietnam, noting World War II M1 rifles remain in use along the 152 mile truce line.
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South Korea
America
United States
Singapore
North Korea
Vietnam
Kim Sungeun
U.S
Chung Il-kwon
Washington
Kim
Our
Hankok Ilbo
State Department
U.S. Munitions and Arms Control Agency
Defects Listed In 1967 Cars
Washington AP reports that potential defects in over 670000 vehicles since January include brake parts steering shaft alignment and windshield wipers. Major recalls involve General Motors Ford and Chrysler with other domestic and foreign firms also listed.
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Jana
Commerce Department
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
U. S
Kaiser Jeep
International Harvester
American Motors and Clark Equipment Co
Rolls Royce
Jaguar
Porsche
BMW
West Germany
Datsun
Volkswagen
Renault
Spelling Bee Scheduled For Wells School
Wells Junior High English teacher Mrs Albine B Watson named general chairman for the Wells town finals to be held March 29 at 7 30 p m in the Wells Elementary School auditorium. Winners and runners up from grades 6 7 and 8 will compete with the town champion advancing to the York County Spelling Bee.
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Wells
Albine B. Watson
Philip P. Grover
Portland
York County
Audrey Gills
Harriet Clark
WHS
Richard Baston
Wells Junior High
Carroll P. Beals
Curtis to take four day Maine governor on Florida vacation
Governor Curtis and family depart Augusta for a four day trip to Florida. They will fly from Portland to Miami then on to Fort Lauderdale and return home Monday night. The trip, confirmed by a spokesman, includes his wife and two children.
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Curtis
Florida
Portland
Miami
Fort Lauderdale
Maine
Three New Members Join Owen-Davis Unit
The Owen-Davis Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary welcomed three new members Mrs Claudette Henaire Mrs Beatrice Janelle and Mrs Ruby Golden at the post home on Beach Street Saco The meeting included reports from secretary Miss Charlene Farnham and treasurer Mrs Eva Sherman Sunshine Committee will send get well cards to Mrs Edna Mahoney and Mrs Alice DeLaite Rose Sullivan reported 800 coupons on hand and over 1000 sent to the department Members will help serve refreshments at Saturday Initiation Night at the post home
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Claudette Henaire
Beatrice Janelle
Ruby Golden
Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Beach Street
Saco
Charlene Franham
Eva Sherman
Sunshine Committee
Gertrude Rankin
Edna Mahoney
Alice DeLaite
Rose Sullivan
Department
Miss Farnham
Martha Beau
Auto makers loom over 269000 vehicles in showy mix
More than 269000 Chevrolets Pontiacs Oldsmobiles and Buicks are mentioned in the flow of a large automotive display. The listing highlights several brands and models gathered for a regional exposition.
Legion to Mark 40th Birthday With March 15 Dinner
Final plans were set to celebrate The American Legion's 40th birthday on March 15 at 6 30 p.m. A covered dish supper will be held at the post home with refreshments served by Mrs. Lydia Flood and Mrs. Sullivan. A social hour followed.
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Doin
Trene Turnage
The
American Legion
Post Home
Lydia Flood
Sullivan
Unity Social Club Saco Meeting Reveals Prize Winner
Mrs Hazel Emmons won a mystery prize at a Unity Social Club gathering hosted by Mrs Ruth Scammon in Saco. President Mrs Josephine Meserve led the session which announced a March 22 meeting at Mrs Irene Townsend's home on Hill Street. Other attendees included Mrs Martha Herrin Mrs Ethel Whitten and Mrs Florence Mooers.
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Hazel Emmons
Unity Social Club
Ruth Scammon
North Street
Saco
Josephine Meserve
Irene Townsend
Hill St
Martha Herrin
Ethel Whitten
Florence Mooers
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Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford
Leo R. Lemire
Donald C. Doyle
Lawrence Woodward
Ing
Donald Lauzier
St. Louis High School
Bruce Wakefield
Donald Lane
Winter St
Pergy’s Pharmacy
Cochrane’s Appliances
Bae
Graham Street
Atlantic Motors
U. S. Route 1
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