Maine Port Authority bill fuels debate over Portland pier plan
State Rep. Larry Simpson and Sen. Richard Berry clashed on the Maine Port Authority bill in Augusta. Simpson warned the bill favors Gibbs Oil Co and raises questions about the Gibbs MPA contract and the state safety of revenue bonds as moral obligations.
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Food Prices Drive February Inflation Surge in 1948
Washington AP reports February inflation rose 1.3 percent led by higher food and fuel costs, doubling figures not seen since 1948. Beef jumped 7.5 percent as overall CPI reached 141.5 versus 1967. real earnings fell 0.6 percent, down 4.5 percent from a year earlier.
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Rochester mayor pursues referendum on refinery plan
Rochester New Hampshire Mayor John Shaw announced he will send a letter to council asking for a referendum question: Shall the city accept an oil refinery as part of its economy. If council supports, vote could occur by late April. Gibbs Oil and Shaheen Resources have shown interest, but no commitments exist.
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Gibbs Oi Co. denies Rochester refinery plan
Sostek vice president of Gibbs Oi Co. of Revere Mass told the Journal no plan exists to build Gibbs refinery in Rochester instead of Sanford He said the company remains committed to Sanford and has spent money to push construction there Heberg questions from an AP report followed Mayor Shaw at a press conference suggesting Rochester could be an option inclining toward a pipeline and no tank farm while Sanford remains the firm target.
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Inside The Journal Cartoons and Classifieds Tee
A compact note previews features in the issue including cartoons, classifieds, a 14 15 crossword puzzle, Dear Abby, editorials and sports. It hints at a humorous line about lending money and memory, suggesting light column content and entertainment.
Westland Shoe Plant Shuts Down Amid Uncertainty
Westland Shoe Corporation of Biddeford halted operations last Friday amid uncertain economic conditions. About 250 to 300 workers were employed before the decision to close, with plans to reassess and possibly reopen in a few months. The plant, a division of Standard Prudential Corporation, cited soft demand and import competition as factors, with liquidation possible if reopening proves unfeasible. A small staff remains to manage the site at the old Saco Lowell Shop building, owned by Robert Harrisburg, as rental continues awaiting final decision.
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Kidnap Attempt On Princess Anne Sparks London Court Hearing
Ian Ball a 26 year old unemployed Englishman was brought to Bow Street Magistrate's Court charged with attempted murder in an alleged kidnap bid against Princess Anne in central London. Beaton and another officer were seriously wounded as 11 shots were fired from two revolvers. Ball was overpowered by police near Buckingham Palace.
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Washington Post Publisher Receives Lovejoy Award
Katherine Graham, publisher of the Washington Post, received the Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award at Colby College in Waterville during its 21st convocation. The ceremony honored journalistic achievement amid Watergate era tensions, with past recipient James Russell Wiggins in attendance. Graham spoke of reporting courage and fact checking, citing Watergate investigations and the Barker money trail as key moments.
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