Biddeford Democrats Frustrated Over Poll Watchers Controversy
The Maine GOP moves to place paid poll watchers at Biddeford seven polling places amid accusations of irregularities. GOP executive director Alexander Ray cites past issues including 500 absentee ballots impounded in 1970 and hints at court action if observers are blocked. City officials and Democrats contest the plan as election day nears.
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Old Orchard Beach Sees Legal Fees Mostly In Past Terms
Town council reports $6,130 in current term court costs, noting many actions began under previous administrations. Officials expect more bills this year while pursuing water front survey bids and a sewer water project. A part time nurse hiring and staff changes at Public Works and recreation committee support were also approved.
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Trudeau vows to stay as Trudeau seeks confidence vote
Ottawa AP Pierre Elliott Trudeau said he will not quit after Canada’s general election tie and New Democratic Party leaders pledged support for a Liberal majority. He will ask Governor General Michener to summon Parliament soon for a confidence vote in the House of Commons.
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Nixon McGovern Clash Over Vietnam Peace Question
In a re election appeal President Nixon says North Vietnam will watch Tuesday’s election to judge peace with honor or surrender. McGovern calls Nixon’s TV remarks skeptical about achieving lasting peace and plans a 30 minute CBS response. Agnew accuses McGovern of meddling with foreign policy while Shriver says the eve peace effort has collapsed.
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Washington Indians End Sit In At Federal Building
A 300 member group of militant Indians ended an 18 hour takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building after the White House ruled out eviction and negotiated a voluntary departure. Leaders plan to visit Arlington National Cemetery for a service for Indian victims of war and the American Indian Movement will continue its protest through the day.
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B52s Bomb North Vietnam and Laos in Massive Assault
More than 100 U S B52 bombers attacked war stockpiles across North and South Vietnam and Laos, dumping 2 500 tons of bombs. The raids targeted the Ho Chi Minh supply network and central highlands while fighting intensified in An Loc and near Pleiku. Rescue teams recovered 17 of 22 American bodies from a Mekong Delta helicopter crash.
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Military Civilians To Stay In Vietnam
The United States drafts plans for American civilian advisers to remain in South Vietnam after troop withdrawal, to be hired by civilian firms under Defense or State contracts. The Nixon administration rushes military equipment to Saigon including 30 C-130 transports, with civilian firms to train crews, and thousands of armored vehicles also shipping to South Vietnam.
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