Tyndale Gas Tax Record in District 114 Race Sparks Clash
District 114 race in Kennebunkport heats up over a leaflet by independent candidate M Abbott Pendergast alleging incumbent Elmont S Tyndale backed taxes. Tyndale retracts and corrects claims after library records show a 1969 gas tax vote, while he also defends or disputes other tax positions from 1973 to 1976.
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John Young
Kennebunkport
M. Abbott Pendergast
Elmont S. Tyndale
Tyndale
Pendergast
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Law Library
Hary
House
Educational Committee
Wdale
Maine
Weekend Autumn Forecast Promises Pleasant Weather
The region expects mild autumn conditions for the weekend with clear skies and comfortable temperatures. No significant rain is anticipated as people plan outdoor activities and events.
Returnables cheaper says report on refillable containers
A 28 city survey by the League of Women Voters and the EPA finds soft drinks in refillable bottles cost about five cents less than throwaway bottles or cans. Beer in returnables runs $2 a case cheaper. The study, cited to urge bans or incentives against throwaway containers, notes widespread savings.
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Washington
League of Women Voters
Environmental Protection Agency
San Francisco
Referendum Sought On Nudity Limits In Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach votes on advisory referendum December 15 to gauge support for a town ordinance to curb nudity in town licensed businesses. Town officials note advisory vote cannot enact law. council to consider a formal ordinance after results.
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Old Orchard Beach
Paul Frinsko
Kiwanis Club
Russell Shaw
Kiwanis
Frank Mullen
Bowdoin trial defense cites drug volume
In Portland, Dr Newell Auger Jr testified about detox attempts for patient Jean Bauer with six weekly visits from December 1973 to January 1974. He described tapering morphine from 30 to 10 tablets daily and said he alerted Bowdoin Pharmacy of plans to withdraw the drug. Auger noted a drugstore counter-robbery report reaching Bowdoin and identified altered prescriptions seized by agents. The defense argues large drug orders by doctors aided detox efforts while trials proceed.
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Larry Stains
Portland
Warren Bowdoin
Newell Auger Jr
Jean Bauer
Dling
Bauer
Auger
Bowdoin
Harold Cole
Kittery
Harry Lapirow
Kennebunk
Lapirow
Bowdoin Trial in Portland Reaches Halfway Mark
In federal court the Warren Bowdoin case moves past the halfway point as prosecutors face hostile testimony and evidentiary rulings. Assistant U.S. Attorney Rufus Stetson saw setbacks when key witnesses contradicted his earlier statements but later aligned with the government. Judge Edward Gignoux ruled against admitting 930 prescription slips and related forms from Bowdoin's Pharmacy, while dismissing 24 of 68 counts against Bowdoin and his store.
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Larry Stains
Portland
Panenesses
Warren Bowdoin
U.S
Rufus Stetson
Kennebunk
Bowdoin
Edward Gignoux
Gignoux
Beano plans dropped as Maine lottery rejects state cut
Maine Lottery Director George Orestis announced at Gov Longley’s cabinet meeting that the state will not take over beano games or levy a 5 percent cut. Gov Longley and Rep David Bustin oppose expanding legalized gambling. Beano, run by churches and civic groups under state police supervision, remains revenue light and popular statewide.
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Daniel Beegan
Associated Press
Augusta, Maine
Maine Lottery Commission
George Orestis
Orestis
James B. Longley
Massachusetts
Lottery Commission
Maine
Longley
Delaware
David
State Audit Department
This Date In History October 29 1976
On this date in 1929 the New York stock market collapsed signaling the Great Depression era. Ten years earlier Queen Elizabeth visited a stricken Welsh village where children died in a slag avalanche. Five years ago the Peking government joined the United Nations and planned a delegation. One year ago President Ford said he would veto any NYC rescue bill guaranteeing federal funds.
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Mee
New York
U.S
Elizabeth
Wales
Peking
United Nations
Ford
New York City
Peso Troubles Hit Mexico Amid Two Recent Devaluations
The peso weakens amid two devaluations in as many months affecting Mexican workers and foreign investors. Meanwhile American tourists flock south for bargains as regions prepare for homecoming festivities.
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Mexico
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