Lawmakers Boycott Free Banquets In Augusta
A handful of Maine legislators reject free banquet tickets from lobbyists, trashing many and citing concerns about influence. Some freshmen and veterans say such dinners offer social not substantive discussion, while lobbyists defend the gatherings as open, informative events. Lawmakers like Rep. James Henderson and Sen. Bruce Reeves defend attending and opposing bans on lobbyist gifts as part of broader open government efforts.
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Augusta
Maryline
Maine
Timate
William Hood
Tor
Lewiston
Coun- Group
Smart
Bruce Reeves
Pittston
Hood
Lobbying Association
Laboo
Murray
Woleford-Saco Journales Initiniainni Bilitia
Biddeford-Saco
Business Legislation Committee
Judiciary Committee
Legislature
Stetson Smith
Maine Farm Bureau Association of
James Henderson
Boom Ahead On Alfred Road
Christopher Couch examines how local government actions shape ordinary life, arguing that official decisions and enforcement unfold publicly, yet their true impact on residents can be less obvious than it appears.
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Alfred Road
Biddeford's Alfred Road growth could reshape the city
The essay outlines how Alfred Road developments in Biddeford, including a potential new hospital site, 50,000 square foot office space, a city park, sewers, and a turnpike exit, could transform traffic, economics, and the downtown core. It notes synergy with nearby Five Points, Route 1 growth, and residential expansion, warning growth may challenge revitalization efforts.
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New England Telephone
Alfred Road
Five Points
Shield
Route 1
West Street
Biddeford
Inflation Journal Insight on Bucks and Limits
The journal notes that inflation occurs when the value of money erodes and the buck’s purchasing power fades without a clear single stopping point. It frames price rises as a broad squeeze across goods and wages, impacting households and markets.
Missionaries Trapped as Ban Me Thuot Attacked
North Vietnamese tanks and infantry attacked Ban Me Thuot, trapping nine Americans including Paul Struharik of the AID and eight Summer Linguistics Institute missionaries. Duc Lap fell, airstrips were contested, and heavy fighting raged across the central highlands amid casualties on both sides.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Ban Me Thuot
U.S
Bop
Paul Struharik
Agency For International Development
Ohio
Christian Missionary Alliance
Duc Lap
Cambodia
Lon Nol
U. S
Phnom Penh
Pleiku
Central Highlands
Associated Press
Huynh Minh Trinh
Dak Song
Phuoc Binh
Phuoc Long
Douglas A. Sapper
Mount Vernon, Il
Southeast Asia Air Transport
Kissinger sees possible Egypt Israel accord after talks
Secretary of State Kissinger, after two hours with Rabin and four hours of talks, said a new Israeli Egyptian agreement remains possible. He cautioned against fixed timelines, noting complex negotiations and a need for careful, cordial process amid Syrian demands on Golan Heights and Jordan River withdrawals.
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Jerusalem
Henry A. Kissinger
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Hafez Assad
Syria
Kissinger
Yitzhak Rabin
Israel
Golan Heights
Jordan River
Ban On Shellfishing In Effect At Port
Kennebunkport officials say current town ordinance banning non-resident shellfishing licenses may stay in place until further notice. Marine Resources official Dana Wallace notes the Maine Supreme Court ruling on North Haven’s ban may not apply here yet and that full implications are under study. No state attorney general directives have been issued. The town enacted the ban at a Dec 19 1973 meeting. previously non residents paid a higher fee.
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Peter Kingsley
Kennebunkport
Marine Resources Department
Dana Wallace
Maine Supreme Court
North Haven
Wallace
Department
State Attorney General’s Office
Supreme Court
South Harbor
Law Court
Tax Rebate Approval Likely This Month
Washington AP reports Congress plans to approve at least 21 billion in tax cuts within two to three weeks though final wording may differ from the House bill. Senate debate centers on expanding relief to 10 000 to 40 000 income bracket and targeting rebates for car and appliance purchases.
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Congress
House
Senate Finance Committee
Hubert H. Humprhey
Dminn
CBS
Face the Nation
Humphrey
Ford Administration
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HiWay Steel House
Inside the Journal
Abby
Vietnam
Kompong Som
UPI
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