Nixon Homes Taxpayers Costs 17 Million, House Panel Says
A House subcommittee report released during public hearings accuses excess security spending on Nixon homes costing taxpayers 17 million dollars. Republicans dispute the findings, saying the report is partisan and deceptive, while the White House cites a GAO study supporting modest spending.
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Bangor Police Frisk Concert Goers at Dances
Bangor police officers routinely frisk young people at dances and rock concerts to keep alcohol and drugs out a department spokesman said. The Maine Civil Liberties Union announced an investigation into alleged warrantless searches at the Bangor Auditorium. MCLU says complaints indicate searches on attendees for up to a year or more with several thousand people possibly affected. Police say the practice is routine not for arrests but to confiscate liquor and marijuana and prevent injuries while seeking legality from prosecutors.
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Royal Family to receive extra protection after attempted kidnap
London AP report says Buckingham Palace rejects living in bullet-proof cages despite Prime kidnapping attempt on Princess Anne. Scotland Yard orders heightened security for months as Duchess of Gloucester attends banquet escorted by police. Ian Ball in court charged with attempted murder. ransom note demanded 2 million pounds plus other papers found in rented car. Ball held for a week. motive not political. Anne and Mark Phillips return to Sandhurst amid heavy guard.
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Debi Horn Uses Mouth Wiring to Lose Weight
Debi Horn of Gibraltar, a 229 pound woman, has mouth wires in a bid to reach 140 pounds in two months. She reports privacy loss, constant phone calls, hospital visits, and pressure from media offers, while her doctors and the American Dental Society weigh in on the method.
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Birth of Christina Leann to Mr and Mrs Randall Clayton
A daughter named Christina Leann was born March 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Randall Clayton of West Covina California. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fairbrother of Old Orchard Beach and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Amen Clayton of West Covina California.
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West Covina
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Christina Leann
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Old Orchard Beach
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Maine Plans Study of Transportation
A task force was created to evaluate the state's transportation funding system. Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis signed the bill establishing the study, which will examine whether gasoline taxes should fund transportation uses beyond highway construction and maintenance for the next legislative session.
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Augusta
Kenneth M. Curtis
Serious Illness Bill Funding Is Tabled
In Augusta the Senate enacted a catastrophic illness fund bill but its appropriation was tabled. A separate measure to raise the minimum wage from 1.90 to 2.00 per hour was also enacted and awaits the governor’s signature. The illness plan would be funded by a two cent cigarette tax hike raising 2.8 million, plus an expected 4 million in federal funds.
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Augusta
Senate
Senior Citizens Meet at Saco Church
S A C O Senior Citizens Organization met Wednesday at Trinity Episcopal Church parish house in Saco for a business and social session. Fifty two members attended a luncheon supervised by Mrs Rose Dyer. Games followed and plans were announced for daily meetings at First Parish Congregational Church Beach Street Saco.
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Saco
Rose Dyer
Jerry Nadeau
Myrtle Belanger
Carl Bohlin
Maitha Albrecht
Juliette Broilard
Hilda Price
Sarah Thompson
Dangerous Products Worry Candidate in Portland Speech
Jadine O'Brien, candidate for the First District Democratic nomination, calls for new laws and consumer education to ensure product safety. She urges consumers to exert power against impure food, costly drugs, flammable fabrics, and poorly made appliances in remarks to the Knox County Democratic Committee.
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Jadine O’brien
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