Weather Summary for New England and Vermont
Maine becomes cloudy with rain likely Thursday. Highs in the 40s tonight. lows in the 30s. Rain extends across western portions and southern New England, then eastward. Showers end Friday with partly cloudy Thursday, highs in the 40s. Saturday looks cloudy with a chance of showers and highs mainly in the 50s. lows in the 40s. Vermont remains cloudy tonight with a chance of showers, lows around 30s, highs in the 40s to 50s. spread of rain and breezy periods continue in extreme north Vermont and southern regions.
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Trucker strike threat looms over U S economy
The looming nationwide truckers strike risks widespread disruption across auto, farming, postal and manufacturing sectors. Negotiations between the Teamsters and trucking firms stall near contract expiry while mediators warn of a deep impact and potential court actions.
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Arlington Heights, Ill
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Teamsters Union
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Auto Industry
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Ford Motor Co
Creston Foster
American Farm Bureau Federation
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Robert Binder
Washington
Usery
Teamsters
Trucking Employers Inc
TEI
Maine Governor hints at possible UMaine aid
Gov. James Longley said he might support additional state funds for the University of Maine if earmarked for staff and faculty salaries. He urged a reasonable plan without tax increases and opposed boosting relief aid, while criticizing Democrats for not working with Republicans on the budget.
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Maine
James B. Longley
University of Maine
Longley
State House
Nee
U-Maine
Muskie and Monks file petitions for June Maine primary
Incumbent Senator Edmund S. Muskie and Republican challenger Robert A. G. Monks filed nominating petitions in Augusta. Muskie is unopposed in the Democratic primary. Monks faces Clifton H. Young and Plato Truman in the GOP. Petitions show 7,258 signatures each, the maximum allowed.
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Maine
Edmund S. Muskie
Robert A.G. Monks
Secretary of State
Muskie
State House
Kenneth Curtis
Monks
Clifton H. Young
Plato Truman
Plato Truman Files Petition of Nomination for Senate
Plato Truman filed his nominating petition with Maine Secretary of State for the June Republican primary. Robert A G Monks and incumbent Democrat Edmund S Muskie had also submitted petitions. Clifton Young criticized the GOP field as he promised a defense minded campaign and vowed to vote for stronger defense spending.
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Maine
Plato Truman
Ofice Truman
Robert A.G. Monks
Edmund S. Muskie
Clifton Young Truman
Loring Air Force Base
Portrait drawing class set for tonight at TA
Thornton Academy hosts a public portrait drawing workshop with Sigmund Abeles. The 7 oclock session in the academy library requires a nominal fee and provides a chance to learn from the noted draftsman and sculptor.
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Abeles
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Academy Library
University of South Carolina
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New York
Lawin School of Design
Boston University
Wellesley College
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Children’s Clinic Set for April 1 at United Church
A well child and immunization clinic will be held Thursday April 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in Biddeford sponsored by York County Health Services. Physicals and immunizations including DPT measles rubella and polio boosters will be offered. parents may call 284 01 for details.
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Army surplus trucks head to York County communities
A convoy of 242 ton Army cargo trucks arrives in two weeks for five York County towns. Saco will use trucks for hauling or as a lander, Lyman Limerick and Arundel convert for fire dept use, Ogunquit for lander and evac vehicle. CEP officials assess condition. paperwork to relocate trucks to Maine within two weeks.
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Kennebunkport aims to research appeal against SAD 71 suit dismissal
Town officials plan further study with town counsel Henry Steinfield and Charles Lane after dismissal of the over-assessment suit against SAD 71. The Augusta legislature faces consideration of the case, with Augusta, Maine mentioned amid broader state action and comments from local officials about standing and tax issues.
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Longley presses Ford on facts over defense purchase
Governor James Longley urged President Ford to verify all facts in the Defense Department decision to buy a cy anda machine gun over a Saco Movement Corp. product. He cited indirect concerns after sending an audit telegram and noted Maine and Washington reaction, including possible court action.
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Ford
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Washington
Maine
Hathaway hints Maremont may share in Belgian gun contract
Sen. William D. Hathaway says a Belgian firm chosen for a new gun contract may subcontract part of the work to Maremont Corp in Saco Maine. Maremont eyes becoming the domestic producer of the weapon while lawmakers seek a court injunction to block the award pending an inquiry.
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Maremont Corp
Saco
Maine Democrat
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Maine
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Senior Citizens Social at Open Door in Saco
Members of the Saco Senior Citizens Club attended a social Saturday night at Open Door Jordan School School Street Saco. Games were played awards given to Carl Holmstedt Florence Dis Alfreda Biackante Charles Louis a special award to Sylvia Smart spot waltz won by Mr and Mrs Clifton Horsfield a sing along was held refreshments served by Ruth Lombard and committee.
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Saco
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Charles Louis
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