Carter visit stirs Biddeford crowd in Maine
Jimmy Carter drew 3000 to 5000 people to St. Joseph Parish Hall in Biddeford for an 18 hour Maine swing. He framed a modest policy message around unemployment inflation budget discipline and leadership in Washington. He praised veterans access to education and urged a fair tax housing welfare and family strength while remarking on America and Biddeford as a start to his 52nd birthday.
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Biddeford
Jimmy Carter
America
Carter
Maine
St. Joseph Parish Hall
Green Street
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Washington
Rane
White House
Saco
Carter Tours Portland Rally Focuses on Working Americans
President Jimmy Carter visited Portland delivering a message to workers the jobless and the elderly. He cited a 19 percent Medicare cost rise as inflation and mismanagement in Washington and pressed for tax reform and a stronger work ethic. He spoke at Monument Square after an Eastland Hotel press conference, linking current struggles to past Democratic victories and urging national unity.
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Jimmy Carter
Portland
Carter greets crowd in Biddeford from St. Joseph Parish Hall
Democratic presidential hopeful Jimmy Carter arrives in Biddeford amid a cheering crowd at St. Joseph Parish Hall. People share greetings and personal anecdotes as he interacts with locals including Raoul Binette and Deborah Corriveau while approaching the cordoned entrance.
Carter Visit in Biddeford Sealed by 49 Local Officers
Secret Service and local police coordinated security for Jimmy Carter's Biddeford stop. Agents worked with Biddeford Police and Yor County Sheriff’s Department since Tuesday. Bomb squads inspected St Joseph Parish Hall and locks were removed for safety. Motorcade routes and timing were briefed at 7 30 this morning with officers in plainclothes and uniformed detail.
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Jimmy Carter
Biddeford
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U.S
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Yor County
St. Joseph
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Peter Hall
Sheriff's Department
Five Points
First Swine Flu Shots Begin Nationwide Drive
Americans line up for the first swine flu shots as the largest immunization program in U S history begins. State officials question vaccine supply while CDC says initial doses start at a health fair in Indianapolis and in at least one other state. In Massachusetts, Maristhill Nursing Home in Waltham plans shots for residents with high risk conditions.
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America
National Center For Disease Control
Indianapolis
Maristhill
Waltham
Boston
Massachusetts
Stuart H. Shapiro
State Department of Health
Ali to Retire From Boxing to Spread Islam
World heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali said he is quitting boxing to devote energy to spreading the Muslim faith. He announced the move in Istanbul after retaining his title in New York and urged by leader Wallace Muhammad.
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Britain
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Malaysia
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Joe Frazier
Jimie Young
Richard Dunn
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George Foreman
America
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Hasan Aksay
The
Salvation Party
Youthful gum shoes caught in crackdown
Maine state police probe a youth run private investigator venture run by 11 year old Tom Daigle and 10 year old Andrew Pelletier. Officials say the operation may violate private investigator laws and urged the boys not to solicit or accept payments while ensuring no money is taken. The office is in the Daigle home with a typewriter and basic supplies.
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Madawaska, Maine
Maine
Tom Daigle
Andrew Pelletier
Daigle
October 1 in history 1949 Mao proclaims PRC and more
On October 1 milestones include Mao proclaiming the People's Republic of China in 1949, Henry Ford introducing the Model T in 1908, the Soviet Five Year Plan starting in 1928, James Meredith’s enrollment at Ole Miss in 1962, Ralph Bunche’s UN retirement in 1971, and Israel Egypt moves toward Sinai withdrawal in the prior year.
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People’s Republic of China
Mao Tse-tung
Henry Ford
Soviet Union
University of Mississippi
James Meredith
Ralph Bunche
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World Organization
Israel
Egypt
Sinai
Ford denies personal use of campaign funds amid Watergate probe
President Ford rejected allegations he used campaign money for personal gain and expressed full confidence in Watergate Special Prosecutor Charles Ruff. He said he would not question the timing of the investigation as Ruff reviews financial records of Michigan Republican campaigns.
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Ford
Watergate
Charles Ruff
Ruff
Michigan
Today’s Chuckle Makes Light of Everyday Woes
A lighthearted cartoon brief delivers a quick laugh about daily quirks and small misadventures. Readers see familiar faces, gentle humor, and a nod to common life moments that brighten the page.
New England Traffic Woes Spark Manual Interventions
In a Journal report, officials note that severe jams trigger traffic light outages and police traffic control to manage congestion. The piece discusses automation fears and the reliance on human officers during peak delays.
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