20 May 1974
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1974
Page
1
The 1974 Biddeford budget is expected to get public airing soon at council meetings. The piece argues a properly prepared budget reveals policy goals, priorities, and accountability to taxpayers, and notes current inertia and communication lapses. It anticipates a debate clarifying future city directions and departmental needs.
Bangor reporters chronicle the Maine Democratic convention ending after midnight with a crowded slate of gubernatorial hopefuls. Lloyd LaFountain urged open access to the governor’s office and inflation relief while Joseph Brennan framed eight years of Democratic rule as beneficial. George Mitchell dominated applause as Peter Kelley cited grassroots campaigning. the piece notes a continuation on page 2.
In Bangor Auditorium organizers called the gathering an organized confusion as delegates mingled amid large Brennan signs and green and white proclamations for gubernatorial candidate Peter Kelley and U S representative hopeful Jadine O'Brien. The noisy scene drew enjoyment from the crowd.
FBI-led search in Los Angeles targets Patricia Hearst and remaining SLA members after a weekend spree that left six SLA figures dead. Police warn Hearst may be armed and dangerous and could surrender if she chooses, with a federal firearms warrant now naming Hearst and the Harrises.
Gerard J. Nicholas, son of a Passamaquoddy Indian chief, receives his diploma from St Francis College President Robert L. Horn at Sunday commencement in Biddeford. Nicholas plans to return to work with his tribe.
The 99 graduates included seniors who reflected on the college years amid Vietnam era turmoil. Linda Erbach led the senior remarks praising growth, independence, and mastery of routines as they faced an uncertain future. Rev. Paul Reinert delivered the commencement address and honorary degrees were awarded to Reinert and Colby College president L Strider, with U S Senator William Hathaway also honored.
Secretary Kissinger arrives in Damascus amid ongoing talks to separate Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights. A senior official says the buffer zone will be less than a mile to just over one mile wide and will allow Syrian policemen and civilians to return to towns within the area. Verification of armor thinning behind the lines is viewed as feasible given the modest distances involved.
Peace talks progress with Israel and Syria signaling acceptance of a plan to separate forces. Negotiations focus on a UN buffer zone, firepower reduction, and prisoner exchanges. Kissinger to stay in the Middle East through Friday, meeting Assad and Khaddam in Damascus before returning to Meir in Jerusalem.
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