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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1975
Page
5
Two Soviet destroyers will visit Boston for five days in a historic naval exchange marking the 30th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II. The U S guided missile frigate Leahy and destroyer Tattnall will visit Leningrad as part of the tour.
York and South Berwick residents vote on a Mt. Agamenticus development plan that would place up to 3,500 homes over 15 years and could bring 12,000 newcomers. Proponent F Anthony Zahn pledges to honor the result and, if opposed, to sell his 500 acres and seek preservation. The article argues for preserving the wilderness for outdoor recreation and questions the impact of expanded ski facilities.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy said he is satisfied with the federal investigation of John F. Kennedy's assassination but would back a reopening if new evidence arises. He spoke after a Windham College appearance in Vermont, stressing objective evaluation before any decision to reopen the Warren Commission inquiry.
In Portland AP report, Rep David Emery of Maine and ex Rep Peter Kyros resume contested ballot review on May 20. About 7 000 of 11 400 ballots checked. 67 percent withdrawn by agreement. Remaining disputes expected to total around 3 900 before submission to the House elections subcommittee. Emery seated after Kyros challenge.
Two Maine accidents left two dead. Wayne A Freemand 30 of Bailey Island died when his car left Route 24 in Harpswell and struck a utility pole. An Auburn infant, Norman Crowley 3, died after a vehicle left Route 221. his mother Dianna Crowley 29 was hospitalized in fair condition.
Rhode Island would partner with Massachusetts to establish a regional veterinary medicine college in Grafton. The bill, approved 45-0 by the Rhode Island Senate, makes RI a full partner and requires initial funding for a trustees board and a CEO but no state building funds, contingent on three other New England states joining.
Two Japanese prosecutors Shino Ichiro Sano of Tokyo and Masayoshi Nakagami of Yokohama will visit the United States on a Justice Department exchange. After a judicial school in Houston they will spend time in Maine, Brooklyn New York, and Western New York. Portland awaits their visit at the U.S. District Court.
Opening statements set for today in Portland as prosecutors and defense outline the murder in the Jon R. Pownall case. Jury selection of 12 jurors and two alternates completed after five days of questioning among 165 prospects. Defendant Truman H. Dongo, 35, faces murder charges for the Aug 30 1973 shooting in Pownall's office and the plan to direct The Salem Six for Planet 3 Films Ltd. Co-defendant Herbert R. Schwartz, 46, is charged with procuring the slayer and conspiring to murder.
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