Nixon to name VP pick in tonight broadcast
President Nixon will announce his choice to replace Spiro Agnew in a 9 p.m. EDT television address from the White House East Room. Press Secretary Ziegler said Nixon narrowed five candidates after Camp David talks and will notify the nominee shortly before the address. He met with Sen. Hugh Scott and Rep. Gerald Ford to discuss congressional procedures.
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Democrat Lloyd LaFountain Enters Maine Governor Race
Atty Lloyd LaFountain of Biddeford will announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Maine governor at noon Saturday from his home at 384 Alfred Road. The former U S attorney and probate judge said he could no longer stay neutral and aims to push for good government jobs decency environmental sanity and industrial opportunities in the state as he enters the campaign.
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Ten Maine office seekers throw hats in ring for governor
A field of ten candidates begins to form for Maine governor from 1974 to 1978. Democrats Brennan Mitchell Levine O'Brien and others eye the Blaine House while Republicans Erwin Richardson Katz Tanous Tupper Whittaker consider bids. Formal announcements will unfold later this year and into December poll planning.
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Israel presses forward in Golan amid regional clashes
Israeli forces push deeper into Syria with tanks as civilians return to most Golan settlements. Egypt claims attacks on Israeli posts in Sinai and Gulf of Suez destroy a flotilla. Syria reports battles along the front while Kissinger comments on Soviet role. Security Council debates Middle East war.
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Fuel Allocation Bill Gains Ground in Congress
Washington AP reports a mandatory fuel allocation bill gains momentum in Congress despite the Nixon administration plans for a smaller program. White House energy officials describe an admin plan to redistribute 5 to 10 percent to hardship areas, with states to form hardship review boards, and wholesale controls on distribution. The House committee voted 11 to 3 to advance the measure. the Senate already passed a similar bill.
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VP Choice Tonight Nominates Speculation Roils Washington
In Washington speculation swirled over the vice presidential nomination as President's pick could become No 2 upon Senate approval. Texas figures questioned by Connally aides denied offers while Houston offices declined comment. Senate GOP leader Scott anticipated a mid day Agnew successor announcement.
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Conservationists urged to engage public via local projects
Sterling Dow Ill of the Maine Association of Conservation Commissions told Old Orchard Beach listeners that commissions gain strength from public support. He urged beautification, litter drives and tree planting as quick wins, and stressed interboard communication. Dow noted statewide growth to 160 commissions, with funding tightening as Ford Foundation grants dwindle, and urged local backing or small state grants planned next year.
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Inside The Journal Dear Abby Editorials
A light column notes Horcosope 13 and offers a Chuckle on the old joke about the average man who spends a lifetime proving he isn’t.
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Tampax Accord Rehearsed in Saco Plant Talks
Stockholders of Saco Valley Industrial Development Corp face a prospective Tampax mortgage agreement linked to land held by Maremont Corp in Saco. Officials say no new deal has been reached and Tampax previously indicated they were no longer pursuing a Saco plant. The Federal EDA appears to be formalizing paperwork for today’s mailing.
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