Trouble in the Maine Woods Blames Canadians for Pulp Boom
In Maine's north woods American woodsmen rally against bonded Canadian labor amid a long running conflict with giant pulp and paper firms. The dispute centers on contract wages, land ownership, and a system where workers are paid by wood cut, with Canadians increasingly hired under bond programs to fulfill timber demands.
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Hackmen Steal Show While Horse Steals The Meal
Biddeford's hackmen Tom Drew Aleck Quarter and John Fenderson drew attention in spring 1894 as they loitered near Washington Street. A meal bag on farmer John Boston's wagon burst, horses nosed out a free meal, sparking Boston's demand for payment while Drew proposed calculating loss from leftover meal.
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Hackmen dispute over stolen meal ends with payment
Boston refuses help from Officer Goodwin as three hackmen quarrel over a meal eaten by hack horses owned by Drew, Aleck Quarter and John Fenderson. After a noon train whistle, Drew admits the horses ate the meal and pays 95 cents for the bag and leftovers.
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Stevens Hearings Expected Quickly
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to schedule hearings soon on President Ford’s nomination of Judge John Paul Stevens to the Supreme Court. Stevens, 55, would fill the vacancy left by Justice Douglas, and initial reactions were muted as lawmakers await details of his background.
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Mutual Understanding Objective Of China Trip
President Ford leaves Andrews Air Force Base for a 10 day trip to the People's Republic of China aiming to foster mutual understanding while asserting the United States will stand for its own views. He vows continued peace in Asia and a mission to consolidate regional security as he travels via Alaska and Tokyo toward Beijing.
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Nominee Held In High Regard For Supreme Court Seat
Chicago sources praise John Paul Stevens as a top-notch lawyer not politically oriented, a moderate and a non activist pick. Friends call him a first rate attorney and a desirable appointment, noting his Chicago roots and stellar academic record at Chicago and Northwestern.
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Nuclear Sabotage Report Warns of Plant Attacks
A Mitre Corp briefing for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission warns terrorists foreign agents and organized crime figures could attack licensed nuclear plants or steal weapon components. The panel cites IRA Palestinian and Latin American groups as risks and urges stronger facility security to prevent blackmail or hostage threats.
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Journal raises price and expands coverage core
Beginning Monday December 1 the Journal increases newsstand price to 20 cents and home delivery to 1.20 per week. Eight holiday weeks will be reduced to 1.00. Carriers share in the extra revenue as management emphasizes broader local news, wire photo coverage, AP and New York Times service, and staff reporting to supplement regional wires. Readers are urged to understand the need for the increase.
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Inside the Journal Chuckle About Growing Old
A lighthearted note reflects on aging and joy as parents see their children bridge the generation gap and join them in a newer shared outlook. The musing celebrates family connection and intergenerational warmth.
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