Russians Say Persecution Claims Exaggerated In Soviet Union
In Nairobi Kenya Russian Orthodox and Baptist leaders reject claims of widespread religious persecution as exaggerated and distorted. They respond to a World Council of Churches appeal and note problems in church life due to state laws. Metropolitan Yuvenaly cites overall democratic progress and church contribution. Leaders warn the press of a distorted view while acknowledging ongoing tensions with authorities.
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Gleb Jakunin
Ayman
Lev Regelson
Moscow
Church
Christian Unity Movement
Biddeford Saco Bus Lines Win 10 Cent Fare Hike
The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved a 10 cent fare increase for the Biddeford Saco Bus Lines, raising per zone fare from 30 to 40 cents. The move, aimed at a stop gap amid deteriorating finances, was granted without a public hearing after notice to local officials and no service complaints. Governors officials and transit planners consider subsidies and regional mass transport studies to address the crisis.
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Saco
Old Orchard Beach
State Public Utilities Commission
Richard J. Stride
PUC
L.H. Stanley
Peter A. Bradford
Lincoln Smith
Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission
Protests Press for Souvanna Phouma Ouster in Laos
Thousands march on Vientiane demanding the removal of neutralist Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma and the end of the coalition. A fall of the government would hand power to the Communist Pathet Lao, ending a U.S. backed setup. In Luang Prabang, Souvanna heads the coalition formed on April 5, 1974.
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Laos
Souvanna Phouma
Souvanna
Pathet Lao
Luang Prabang
Inside the journal today Chuckle One
A light note on Minnesota winters highlights a humorous contrast as no plane hijackings occur there this season. The remark plays on weather and safety perceptions, presenting a dry season-specific joke.
Assault Charge Filed as OOB Meeting Disrupted
In OLD ORCHARD BEACH, a scuffle at a town council meeting led to James Marshall being removed by Police Captain John Marshall, two off duty deputies, and two officers after an exchange with Councilor Richard Marshall. James Marshall was charged with disrupting a public meeting and assaulting an officer and posted bond.
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James Marshall
Marshall
Richard Marshall
E.C. Jordan Co
John Bird
Jerome Plante
Bird
Alfred Brune
Thomas Lee Sr
John Marshall
Adam Chelate
Saco District Court
Conrad Boisvert
Lee
Council
Hitler
Comanes and Plante
Boisvert
Brune
Ee Lee
Chester Kimball
Kimball
OOB Council
Teng Rising Star of China People Teng Rising Star of China People
U S officials view Teng Hsiao Ping as the probable successor to Mao and a possible dominant leader in a future Chinese collective leadership. He has been consolidating power, moving allies into key posts, and reshaping provincial leadership to prevent rivals.
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Rising Star of
China
People
Washington
Teng Hsiao-Ping
Mao Tse-Tung
U.S
Ford
People’s Republic of China
Mao
Chou en-Lai
Chen Hsi-Lien
Peking Region
Posi
Soviet Union
Biddeford Recount Fails To Change Voter's Choice
City Clerk Luc Angers reported that a post election recount left the winners in place for police commission and all council seats across wards 4 5 and 7. Recounts adjusted totals but did not alter order. final canvassing set for Tuesday at 7 30 PM in City Hall.
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Biddeford
Luc Angers
Police Commission
Aristide Angers
Angers
Roger Casavant
William J. Zuke
Genevieve Tremblay
Ernest Montembeau Jr
Alan Casavant
Roger Cote
Ronald R. Toussaint
Henry Bouvier
City Hall
Mayor Salary Increase On Ballot In Biddeford Election
Biddeford voters will decide Monday on raising the mayor’s salary from 6000 to 9500 and linking city property to assessed value rather than a fixed limit. A charter change would also set school board pay at 10 per meeting up to 500 annually. The election reaffirms the Nov 24 Democratic primary results with Lucien Dutremble winning the mayoral seat.
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Biddeford
Lucien Dutremble
Christo Anton
Claire Malasnik
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