Biddeford Housing Debate Delays Outer Main Street Project
The long awaited low income housing plan for Biddeford faces delays from new developers, riverfront districting rules, and planning board concerns. The 40 subsidized units may be limited to that amount while a 96 unit plan awaits river corridor approval and final district designation by the commission. Local housing needs cited amid fears outsiders may crowd the city’s limited resources.
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Judge Sirica orders Watergate grand jury report to House panel
District Judge John J. Sirica directed the sealed Watergate grand jury report and accompanying evidence be delivered to the House Judiciary Committee for its impeachment inquiry. He delayed the order two days to allow appeals. The court indicated the material is material to the investigation but left relevance decision to the committee. Sirica plans to retire soon and will stay on as an active judge, with George L. Hart Jr. succeeding him as chief judge. The report was issued with an indictment against seven Nixon aides and officers.
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Vienna Meeting Underway On Arab Oil Embargo
Arab oil ministers met in Vienna to decide lifting the embargo against the United States. Saudi minister Yamani urged lifting in the session while EF Moudjahid also claimed progress. Cairo papers suggested possible delay to March 25 for foreign ministers review while Libya opposed any lift. Ministers from nine Arab states met for three and a half hours without consensus, with Syria and Libya reportedly blocking unanimity.
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Oil Embargo Debate Stalls as Vienna Talks Continue
Ministers in Vienna pressed to draft a consensus on lifting the embargo with Syria and Libya still divided. Libya opposes any end to the boycott while Algeria shifts toward compromise, and a formal decision was delayed for a Vienna announcement. Oil producers maintain prices until July amid Western demand to curb inflation.
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Dayan Named Israel Delegate for Washington Talks
Israel designates Defense Minister Dayan to represent it in Washington negotiations on the Golan Heights. Maj. Gen. Yitzhak Hoffi states 17 civilian settlements on the Golan are integral to defense and will not be negotiated. Meir appointed Dayan after cabinet session. date of departure not disclosed.
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Adults Plan Candidate Evenings in Biddeford Class
A Biddeford Adult Education class of 14 adults led by Diana Spargo organized four Monday evenings in April to host all Congressional and governor candidates. They prepared invitations, panels, and venues at Steve White Gym, with two members volunteering to moderate. The group, some who had left school long ago, aimed to engage the public on key issues.
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Hill St
Claudette Labbe
Pike St
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Hills Beach
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Hart Named Chief Judge as Sirica Steps Down
Washington AP George L Hart Jr will become chief judge of the US District Court replacing John J Sirica who turns 70 and steps down He may handle Watergate indictments but will avoid long cases while in the chief post Sirica earned praise for forcing facts into view during the Watergate era and continues on the bench as the case load shifts to Hart This change is marked by a judicial conference luncheon today.
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Mills predicts Nixon could leave office before November
Representative Wilbur Mills says President Nixon may resign or be impeached. He forecasts growing Republican pressure over tax problems and a possible impeachment vote before the November election.
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Inside The Journal Today's Chuckle
A light note observes that people living beyond their means should act their wage and adjust spending to fit income. The item reflects a humorous take on budgeting and personal finance practices.
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