Public Power Debate In Kennebunk District Shadowed By PAM Referendum
The Kennebunk Light and Power District weighs the impact of the Power Authority of Maine as voters head to a November 6 referendum. Officials say PAM could raise rates and bypass local environmental rules, while supporters argue public power saves money with tax exempt bonds. The district serves 2600 customers across Kennebunk and parts of Arundel and Lyman and currently operates debt free on a cash basis.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunk Light and Power District Board of Trustees
Power Authority of Maine
PAM
Phillip Tilton
Maine
Central Maine Power
Jon Lund
State Department of Environmental Protection
Philip Davis
Caribou
Davis
Arundel
Lyman
Segretti Names Dirty Tricks For Watergate Probe
Donald Segretti testified before the Senate Watergate committee detailing political sabotage during the 1972 Florida primary. He apologized for his actions, said aides Chapin and Strachan recruited him, and disclosed salaries from Herbert Kalmbach. He described distributing a phony Muskie letter and recruiting volunteers to badger candidates, while declining to name all individuals involved.
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Washington
Donald H. Segretti
Senate Watergate Committee
Democrats
Secretti
California
White House
Dwight . .Chapin
Gordon Strachar
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Xon
Segretti
Florida
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Laws Clash Over Women Access to Seasonal Taverns
The 106th Legislature’s amendment to the Public Laws of 1971 may allow entry for women at seasonal Maine taverns while the State Liquor Commission vows license revocation for breaches. Officials say the conflict with enforcement and possible gendered options remains unresolved as tavern operators seek legal guidance.
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106Th Legislaire
State Liquor Commission
Robert Talbot
Human Rights Commission
Jon Lund
Maine
National Organization For Women (Now
Agnew Justice Convene Grand Jury Probe Hearing
A federal judge held a private 98 minute meeting with Spiro Agnew legal team and Justice Department attorneys before summoning a Maryland political corruption grand jury. Judge Hoffman aimed to address leaks as the probe into bribery extortion conspiracy and tax allegations continues. Participants declined to comment.
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Baltimore
Spiro T. Agnew
Justice Department
Maryland
U.S. District Court
Walter E. Hoffman
Agnew
Baltimore County
Jay Topkis
Judah Best
Martin London
U.S
Almanac Editor Promotes Family Friendly Publication
Ray Geiger, editor of the Farmer's Almanac now in his 40th year, calls the 157th edition an antidote to pornography and notes readership has grown from 86,000 to five million. The almanac predicts a snowier, colder winter and includes recipes, jokes, farming data, and various tidbits.
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Lewiston
Mars
Ray Geiger
Philom
Lke
Playboy
Hugh Hefner
Local Oil Men Support Mandatory Heating Oil Allocation
Local residents fuel oil dealers and Maine's delegation back federal plan to control distribution this winter. Dealers caution on exact workings but praise potential relief and price stabilization while the four Maine members urge prompt details.
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Maine
Arsenault
Arnold Shapiro
Shapiro's Oil
Saco
Biddeford Teachers Fail To Reach Contract In Negotiations
A mediation between the Biddeford Teachers Association and the local school board failed to conclude a contract for 1973 1974 after nearly five hours of talks. About 70 teachers attended as a show of solidarity while mediator Roger Snow moved offers back and forth between sides. Teachers kept vigil in the high school music room and even serenaded the board side with a song urging a fair settlement.
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Bc Ween
Biddeford
Robert Dumais
Uni
Roger Snow
Res*tross
Universiy of Maine
Portland-Gorham
Obituaries and Notices Inside The Journal
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Beagles May Be Rescued Beagles May Be Rescued
Washington AP report notes public protest over Air Force beagle tests citing plan to de bark 200 puppies and force breathing fumes. Army procurement of 409 pups for gas testing sparks further outcry from lawmakers and citizens including a Cary North Carolina girl and a Chicago boy.
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Washington
Les Aspin
D-Wis
Air Force
Aspin
Army
Cary
N.C
Gary JF. Studds
D-Mass
Chicago
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