Biddeford Judge Reflects On Donahue Trial In Augusta
David Redmond of Biddeford recounts voting with the governor to acquit York County prosecutor William Donahue while four councilors favored removal after hours of testimony and debate. He criticizes pretrial assumptions and notes tapes and transcripts sparked controversy.
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Maryline White
Augusta
York County
William Donahue
Donahue
Executive Council
David Redmond
Biddeford
The
Journal
Redmond
Eneral
Lloyd Fountain
Americans Kidnapped In Beirut Amid Civil Unrest
Two American Information Agency officials, Charles Gallagher and William Dykes Jr., were kidnapped at a roadblock in Beirut during clashes between Christian and Muslim factions. The men, 44 and 50, were driving in an embassy car when seized. a Lebanese employee was released to report the incident.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Charles Gallagher
Roanoke
William Dykes Jr
San Jose Calif
U.S. Information Agency
Palestine
Corniche al- Mazraa
Kidnars
CMP Backs Growth Of N Power In Maine
Lewiston AP report: Central Maine Power Co executive Norman J. Temple argues nuclear energy is the answer to Maine's rising electricity demand. He predicts demand will nearly double in 10 years and cites the Wiscasset Yankee plant as cost effective. Temple notes the plant began service in 1972 and has saved CMP customers over $5 million in two months. The Maine Yankee plant supplied about one third of CMP power, with an expected 40 percent in 1975. Damage to windows and property noted elsewhere in coverage.
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Lewiston, Maine
Maine
Norman J. Temple
Central Maine Power Co
Temple
Maine Municipal Association
Lewiston
Maine Yankee
Wiscasset
CMP
Beef and Fruit Prices Decline in September
U S consumer prices rose 0.5 percent in September driven by transportation education medical services utilities and clothing while food prices fell 0.2 percent led by fresh beef and produce. The Labor Department reports September CPI at 163.6 versus 100 in 1967 with nine month inflation at 5.1 percent and a 12 month rise of 7.8 percent.
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Washington
Labor Department
Tember
Candidate Deadlines Announced for Saco Kennebunk Elections
The Biddeford Saco Journal sets Oct 28 as the cutoff for candidacy announcements to print in the Journal. A photographer will be at the Journal plant on Alfred Road on Oct 27 and 28 for candidate portraits. After Oct 28, names appear only in a general pre election story before the November 4 election. Letters to the Political Forum must be postmarked by Oct 31.
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Biddeford-Saco Journal
Saco
Kennebunk
Journal
Alfred Road
Saco and
Town Council Eyes Policy After Bird St Hilaire Clash
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Town council set to discuss a dispute between Councilor John Bird and Armand St Hilaire brother of Councilor Paul St Hilaire after a break in incident at the town barn on Smithwheel Road. Police say four youths were seen pushing a car and Bird sprayed a milder chemical into the vehicle. St Hilaire defends his son while Bird seeks a ban on private use of town property. The council meets at Loranger School at 7 30 p.m.
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Old Orchard Beach
John Bird
Paul St. Hilaire
Richard Lamb
Bird
Smithwheel Road
Ea Bird
St. Hilaire
Armand St. Hilaire
The
Jerome Plante
Ageiber Bird
Chief Lamb
Loranger School
Council
Priests Testify Quinlans Wish Morally Right
Morristown AP priests testifying said they assured Karen Ann Quinlan's adoptive parents turning off her respirator and letting her die with dignity was morally right. Father Trapasso and Chaplain Caccavallo stated that extraordinary measures are not morally required in irreversible coma, and that keeping a respirator is an extraordinary means. Julia Quinlan was to testify that her daughter would not want artificial life if terminally ill.
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Morristown
N.J
Tony
Karen Ann Quinlan
Omas Trapasso
Trapasso
Karen
Joe
Quinlan Repo
Pascale Caccavallo
Miss Quinlan
Julia Quinlan
Karen Quinlan Background Revealed By Friends
New York report on April night Karen Quinlan fell into a coma after drinking and taking Valium. Her adoptive parents seek to remove life support, claiming irreversible brain damage. friend Thomas French says Valium was found in her purse and that she had mixed alcohol with tranquilizers.
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New York Times
NEW York
Karen Anne Quinlan
Thomas R. French
Miss Quinlan
Joseph T. Quinlan
Quinlans
French
Byram Township
N.J
Table manners born out of hunger, not etiquette
A brief squib notes that table manners likely originated from periods of hunger rather than refined training. The point is made with a light, tabloid tone reflecting the page’s humor and style.
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Thon
Attorney General
Hue
Donahuex
Stephen Muskie
Rocco Aceto
Old Orchard Beach Pier
Julia and
Joseph Quinlan
UPI
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Jets
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