Watergate Conspirators Sentenced in 1970s Case
Three of the Watergate conspirators received terms of one to four years with parole eligibility in weeks, while a fourth faced at least 18 months before parole. Bernard L. Baker Eugenio R. Martinez Frank A. Sturgis and Virgilio R. Gonzalez already served over 11 months. Martinez appealed for leniency stating he served his country. The four sentences run concurrently on seven counts. two other defendants were to be sentenced separately.
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Washington
Watergate
Bernard L. Baker
Eugenio R. Martinez
Frank A. Sturgis
Virgilio R. Gonzalez
Democratic
Martinez
Main Street
Phil Reed
Association
al Polackwich
Maremont Corp
Saco
Commission Accepts Maremont Invitation
The Saco Conservation Commission votes to thank Maremont Corp for inviting members to all progress briefings on wastewater treatment facilities. Sam Zaitlin notes the firm will share testing data from the State environment department, signaling cooperative progress. Mrs. Philip Snow calls the move a real sign of cooperation.
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Maremont Corp
Saco Conservation Commission
Sam Zaitlin
E. C. Jordan Engineering Ir
A. J. Polackwich
Maremont
Zaitlin
State Department of Environmental Protection
Commission
Philip Snow
City Defends Biddeford Pool Eminent Domain Action
Biddeford submits an answer in York County Superior Court opposing Pool Beach Association claims that the seven acre Biddeford Pool land grab via eminent domain is unconstitutional or improper. City argues due process was provided and the legislature permits the taking while disputes over land use and damages proceed.
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Biddeford
Pool Beach Association
Biddeford Pool
William Donahue
The
Journal
York County Superior Court
Alfred
Barnett Shur
Portland
Superior Court
Donahue
Ker Court
Energy crisis hits Maine area with conservation steps
In Maine the energy alert prompts residents and officials to cut back. Citizens report reduced lighting and slower driving while businesses and groups like the Jaycees and Saco Businessmen's Association adapt by moving Christmas displays to daytime and installing power-saving measures.
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Jaycees
Frank Dumais
Saco Businessmen’s Association
Saco
Turnpike Speed Limit Set At 50
The Maine Turnpike Authority cut the toll road speed limit from 70 to 50 mph from Kittery to Augusta effective immediately to aid fuel conservation. State police noted many drivers already slowed on major highways while officials consider broader energy steps across public and private sectors.
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Portland
Maine Turnpike Authority
Kittery
Augusta
MTA
Frank Howe
Nixon
Maine Turnpike
Turnpike Authority
Egypt and Israel Reach Six Point Peace Accord
Washington reports that Egypt and Israel accepted a six point framework to start negotiations toward a permanent Middle East peace. Kissinger released the letter to Waldheim detailing cease fire observance, UN mediated disengagement, Suez supplies, POW exchanges, and UN checkpoints replacing Israeli road checkpoints.
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U.S
Israel
Egypt
Warstorn Middle East
White House
Henry A. Kissinger
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
Bab el Mandeb
Red Sea
Kissinger
Waldheim
U.N. Security Council
United Nations
Suez
U. S
Syria
Cairo
Anwar Sadat
Syr
Ian Front
Middle East
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Faisal
Omar Saqqaf
United States
Saqqyaf
Riyadh
Laws Named Executive Director Of Saco River Corridor Commission
Saco city planner Carl Laws was appointed executive director of the Saco River Corridor Commission at its first meeting. He will leave Saco on December 1 for the $13 000 annual post. Laws helped establish the commission and drew up its proposal as part of the former Saco River Environmental Advisory Committee. Roderick Porter praised Laws as essential to meeting statutory timetables and advancing the river protection effort.
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Carl Laws
Saco
Saco River
Laws
Rhode Island School of Design
Eic
Roderick Porter
Ceria
Labas
River Commission Post and Saco Planner Leaves
Laws regrets leaving Saco and notes the city’s rapid growth and need for long range planning. He cites progress on Goosefare Brook pollution, an overall sewage plan, citizen participation, better DOT dialogue on the turnpike spur, and a more responsive planning board. He emphasizes presenting facts and alternatives to the council.
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State Department of Transportation
Planning Board
Inside The Journal Today's Chuckle
A witty line notes that the real trouble with people is not ignorance but knowing many things that aren’t so. The quip reflects a playful take on common beliefs.
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Brunswick Transportation
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