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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1972
Page
1
The Saco Appeals Board refused approval for an apartment development proposed by Michael Spath, citing concerns over zoning and community impact. The decision blocks the project and leaves developers seeking alternatives or appeals.
Washington AP. The Trail of Broken Treaties caravan ends a seven day occupation of the BIA building with Indians exiting the marble structure. They claim victory and say the seized documents will push for self control of future Indian agencies. Interior scenes show damaged furniture and vandalism but no major structural harm.
President Nixon's aide Ehrlichman says the administration will pursue a broad reorganization to improve government efficiency. Officials expect a focus on the Office of Management and Budget and management reforms ahead of the 1973 inaugural, with wage and price controls and budget tightening discussed as examples.
Democratic leaders Kennedy Wallace and Connally say the party must broaden its appeal after Nixon's landslide. Brooke considers a 1976 bid as Agnew is not seen as GOP heir apparent while Kennedy becomes the leading 1976 prospect amid a Democratic Senate gain and near 77.5 million turnout.
Biddeford City Council directed the mayor to sign an exclusive 10 year franchise with York Cable Corp once legally permissible. The move follows a court fight to withdraw from a prior contract with L V C Tulsa. The committee rated York highest on a point system. Moratorium on zoning exceptions was set for one year.
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U S air power pivots from North Vietnam after bombing pause above the 20th parallel. Fighter bombers average about 50 strikes daily in the Plain of Jars as B 52s support northern Laos and Laotian forces. Over the past week B 52s conducted more than 400 strikes along the northern front, dropping 12 000 tons. Poor weather cuts fighter-bomber activity in North Vietnam with 50 strikes in the southern panhandle, 20 on Tuesday.
Porter says Vietnam settlement nears as Souvanna Phouma returns to Vientiane to energize talks with Pathet Lao. In Saigon the US halts bombing above the 20th parallel and shifts air power to Laos to aid government troops. 17 US servicemen were KIA or MIA in Vietnam last week.
In Paris, US Ambassador Porter tells reporters at the 166th weekly session that North Vietnam faces a growing arms buildup on its side matching South Vietnam. He says the settlement nears but urges patience over delays in reaching a final agreement.
Saigon reports Thieu may accept partial withdrawal of North Vietnamese troops as Kissinger aide Haig visits to press for approval of a draft peace accord. Thieu reportedly seeks full Hanoi pullout, Cambodia Laos cease fire, and clarification to ensure interim council not a coalition government.
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