Wife testifies in final day of Bowdoin trial
Port land Maine Priscilla Bowdoin testified for the defense in Warren Bowdoin s trial describing him as lacking method and often not thorough She said she once canceled prescriptions herself to tidy the pharmacy and that prescriptions would pile up Bowdoin s defense aims to show he failed to notice frequent narcotic prescriptions His sister s testimony disputed the claim He has pleaded guilty to state drug charges and served prison time Federal Judge Edward T Gignoux will rule on his guilt or innocence in this non jury trial
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GNP growth revised down to 3.8 percent
Washington Commerce Department revised real GNP growth for July to September to 3.8 percent, the slowest pace since the 1975 recession end. Earlier preliminary data had shown about 4 percent. Two Michigan economists predict sluggish 1977 growth despite tax cuts, based on the Michigan Econometric Model.
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Voter ends nudity debate in Beach referendum plan
Old Orchard Beach voters may decide December 13 whether to adopt an ordinance banning nudity in licensed businesses if approved by referendum. Councilor Frank Manduca says public input should guide rules for storefronts and magazines. The council also plans recycling referenda and seeks two CETA positions, including a police fire secretary.
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Out to Lunch Sign Goes Up in Kennebunk
Kennebunk launches a noon meals program for residents aged 60 and over at the Baptist Church on Main Street. Funded under Title VII of the Older Americans Act, the center operates on donations with 30 diners per meal and 60 weekly seats, catered by Saga Food Service with volunteers assisting.
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Almanac notes on Nov 18 history events and birthdays
This Almanac entry marks November 18, 1976 as the 323rd day with 43 to follow. It recalls Alan Shepard’s birth, the 1883 standard time adoption, the 1903 Panama Canal treaty, Apollo 12’s 1969 lunar landing, and President Ford’s 1974 Tokyo visit en route to Vladivostok, listing celestial bodies for the date.
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Carter meets Humphrey Muskie at Georgia estate
Former presidential hopefuls Hubert Humphrey and Edmund Muskie joined congressional leaders yesterday at senator Herman Talmadge’s Georgia estate to meet President-elect Jimmy Carter. Carter pressed for Democratic leadership to grant power to reorganize the executive branch, saying the mission could take two to three years to finish.
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Inside the Journal Summary Fragments and Sections
Today’s pages list cartoons movies classifieds and puzzles across sections 19 20 21 22 23 With National Crossword and Dear Abby features plus Sports Editorials TV Horoscope Weather and World News The text hints at a playful note about water being a liquid that freezes and slides slippery side up referencing a light chuckle item
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