Congressman Cleared In Ballot Dispute
U S Representative James C Cleveland of New Hampshire was cleared by the state attorney general of wrongdoing in handling absentee ballots during the September special U S Senate election amid Democrats’ complaints that ballots were improperly solicited and delivered. The Rudman investigation found no criminal intent, though minor improper conduct around the voter check list was noted and deemed not prosecutable.
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Jonathan Kellogg
Associated Press
Concord, N.H
New Hampshire
Key
Cleve
Land
Senate
Cleveland
New London
Warren B. Rudman
Rudman
Garrity To Rule On School Closing Soon
In Boston the fight over closing South Boston High School continues after six days of testimony. Judge W Arthur Garrity Jr is expected to rule next week on a motion by black parents to close the school over alleged abusive treatment. NAACP urged closure citing higher suspension rates and ongoing abuse while opponents warned closure would inflame racial tension. State troopers guard the campus as leaders push for stability.
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Boston
South Boston High School
U.S. District Court
W. Arthur Garrity Jr
National Association For the Advancement
Garrity
NAACP
State Board of Education
Eric van Loon
Lee High School
Philip Tierney
Taxpayers Readies Battle Over Willimantic Budget
Willimantic voters face a new budget vote as the taxpayers group led by Richard M. Jackson prepares to mobilize at a Monday meeting. After last year’s rejection caused a six week technical bankruptcy, the group seeks a city services review and criticizes spending, noting the proposed 2.3 million budget and existing police force of about 35. City officials cite stable finances, recent cutbacks, and prudent use of federal revenue sharing despite calls for reform.
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Willimantic, Conn
Richard M. Jackson
Willimantic
Payers
Baskin
Hairdressers May Cut Hair for Men and Women
Superior Court Judge J Lagueux ruled that hairdressers may cut hair of men as well as women. The state law restricting barbers to cut hair was struck down as unreasonable and arbitrary in this era of varied hairstyles. The decision followed a suit by two Rhode Island salons cited by the Board of Hairdressing for violated rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
J. Lagueux
Lagueux
Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing
Mother's Death Probed and Son Charged in Killing
Police reopen 1973 Alma Blaikie death inquiry as her son James F Blaikie Jr 30 of Phoenix faces murder charges in the death of C David De Wilde 27 De Wilde's body found in a plastic bag under coal and cement in a former Blaikie home De Wilde last seen Jan 14 Blaikie also faces forgery larceny and perjury in Edwin Bacon death tied to a changed life insurance beneficiary Bacon died by cyanide poisoning Mrs Blaikie's body was found with a revolver and suicide note in the basement the investigation notes her heart condition and low spirits
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Waltham, Mass
Alma Blaikie
Boston
Blaikie
James F. Blaikie Jr
Phoenix
Ariz
C. David DeWilde
DeWilde
Edwin Bacon
Bacon
New Low Cost Method Differs by Cell Charge
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology report a low cost technique to isolate cancer-killing white blood cells. The method uses electricity to separate cells by charge, requiring equipment under 1500 dollars, far cheaper than prior 20000 dollar systems, and could advance cancer treatment pending further study.
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Cambridge, Mass
Uch
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fuiay
Nicholas Catsimpoulas
Ann L. Griffith
Life Sciences
Henry H. Wortis
Tufts University Medical School
Five Alarm Fire Destroys Dudley Elementary School
A five alarm blaze destroyed the Dudley elementary school in Boston. Fire Commissioner George Paul said arson by vandalism started the fire in a rear stairwell. One firefighter remained in fair condition with smoke inhalation. two others were treated and released. Damages estimated at 150000. The building, owned by the public service department, had served as a community service center.
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Boston
Boston City Hospital
Dudley
George Paul
Dennis Roache
Sapa
Public Service Department
Rhode Island fishing vessel in distress off Martha's Vineyard
A 55 foot fishing boat from Newport Rhode Island named Janet and Jean was reported sinking Friday night about 30 miles south of Martha's Vineyard. Coast Guard said seven pumps were aboard and cutter Point Jackson stood by as seas reached up to 12 feet. The vessel was taking water in the engine room forward compartment and fish hold.
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Boston
Rhode Island
Martha’s Vineyard
Coast Guard
Newport
R.I
Point Jackson
Story Hour Begins at Dyer Library in Saco
Mrs Barbara Bond librarian at Dyer Library Main Street Saco announces the annual Children s Story Hour starts Saturday December 6 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the library with John Anagnostis of Saco as narrator A film will be shown every Friday at 3 30 p.m. at the library.
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Barbara Bond
Dyer Library
Main Street
Saco
John Anagnostis
Mainers Tax Bill Ranks Fourteenth in Nation
CHICAGO AP Maine's average state local tax per person stands 14th nationally at 597 dollars, up 83 since 1973. Nationwide per person taxes totaled 618 dollars in fiscal 1974, with New York highest at 952 and New Hampshire lowest at 483. Massachusetts ranked second at 767, followed by Connecticut 689, Vermont 661, Rhode Island 606.
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Chicago
Maine
Commerce Clearing House
Jon
New England
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Vermont
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Census Bureau
Obesity Discrimination in Bangor Housing Study
Bangor based study by Husson College assistant professor Dr. Lambros Karris finds landlords discriminating against obese applicants. In tests using two male seniors of identical finances and appearance, heavier student faced higher rents or denial of apartment availability at multiple stops, with a $10 to $20 gap cited. The study, to appear in the Journal of Social Psychology, cites bias that obesity equates to laziness or irresponsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine
Lambros Karris
Husson College
Karris
Journal of Social Psychology
Woman Succumbs In Fire In Bangor Maine
A 50 year old Bangor woman Reta Reid died after firefighters found her on the smoke filled second floor of the Reid home. Her husband Roy was hospitalized in satisfactory condition with smoke inhalation. An autopsy was planned to determine the cause of death as investigators review the fire's origin and damage.
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Bangor
Maine
St. Joseph Hospital
Reta Reid
Roy
St. Joseph
Reid
NH Youth Dies in Crash Near Buxton Maine
A 16 year old from Laconia New Hampshire, Steven R. Elwell, was killed in a one car crash in Buxton, Maine. Police said the vehicle skidded, rolled over near the Portland and Town Farm Roads intersection. He died en route to Maine Medical Center.
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Buxton
Maine
Laconia
N.H
Steven R. Elwell
Maine Medical Center
Portland and
Town Farm Roads
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Kidder
Boston School Committee
Massachusetts Wildlife Dvi
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Central Mass
UPI
Jackson
Jerome Baskin
Manchester
David Wilcox
Presque Isle
Carroll’s
Chain O’ Diamonds
Pau
Youland
Main ST
Biddeford
Providence, R.I
Janson’s
Portland Road
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Usmale
Ladies Voice
Roffler
U.S
P.N
Birch ST
Biudeford
Art Gallery
Center Street
Portland
Park & Shop
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