Governor Curtis Won't Allow Hospital Closure Plan
Governor Kenneth M. Curtis said no hospital closing will occur before June and pledged to seek strong facts on child placement at Pineland Hospital. He criticized lack of communication and will personally oversee decisions affecting children's care. He also opposed a moratorium on coastal development and addressed Maine rent hikes and the Baxter State Park timber issue.
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Muskie outlines six point plan for mass transit overhaul
Senate leader Edmund S. Muskie urged Wellesley College students to abandon sole reliance on private cars. He proposed free mass transit for the poor and elderly, massive capital upgrades to public transit and commuter rail, clean fuel efficient cars, relaxed tax restrictions, flexible use of the Highway Trust Fund, and gradual sacrifices to fund mass transit now to avoid future crisis.
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Cambodian pilot bombs palace but misses Lon Nol
Cambodian Air Force Captain So Petra attacked Lon Nol’s palace with a T28, killing at least 36 and injuring more than 50. The bomber fled toward Khmer Rouge areas in Kompong Cham, with reports tying the act to a Communist plot. Lon Nol tightened controls as unrest grows.
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Senate weighs broader congressional role in economy
In Washington the Senate opened debate on renewing presidential wage price controls and examined amendments to grant Congress a voice in the economy. Proposals would extend Economic Stabilization Act past April 30, restore rent controls, reestablish federal wage settlement approvals, limit wage pass throughs, and cap FY starting July 1 spending. Proxmire warns of a six month retroactive freeze if Phase 3 fails.
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