Saco official denies planning board power struggle
City Administrator John Dexter says a memo outlining planning board procedures was constructive and not aimed at Virginia Moore, who resigned as board chair citing a power struggle. Peter Cullinan and Arthur Lerman support clearer roles while Moore remains on the board.
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Saco
John Dexter
Dexter
Peter Cullinan
Planning Board
Virginia) Moore
Arthur Lerman
CETA
Cullinan
Cit
Mrs. Moore
Virginia Moore
Moore
Susan Morrison
Snell
Bar Mills
John Snell Jr
John Snell
University of Maine
John Ewing
Quarttette Gelding Flies Free After Wheel Detaches
Biddeford Saco trotting scene in August 1889 sees Quarttette owned by Hiram Harmon of Saco driven by John F. Haines win heat one at Gray in 2:34 before a wheel detaches, throwing Haines as Gray Bunker and the horses race without drivers. rescue succeeds and third heat resumes after repair.
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Dick Charles
Biddeford-Saco
Quarttette
Hiram Harmon
Saco
John F. Haines
Quartzette
Gray
Haines
Returnable bottles price impact disputed by manufacturers
Washington AP reports manufacturers of beer and soft drinks challenge an EPA study claiming lower prices with returnable containers. Brewers and soft drink groups say prices would rise under a full returnable system, while the EPA and League of Women Voters findings show potential savings per case and for various bottle sizes.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
League of Women Voters
League
Henry B. King
United States Brewers Association
EPA
High steppers clash as race drama unfolds
In a crowded track scene bettors expected a 30 second dash as heats began. Quartzette led early while Haines maneuvered to avoid a collision with a runaway horse, forcing a dramatic near pass before a collision sent the race toward a cliffhanger finish.
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Quartzette
Aines
Gra Bunker
Haines
Gray
Maine Daily backs Ford and bottle bill vote
The Bangor Daily News endorsed Ford for president and urged Maine voters to approve the bottle bill. It cited Ford’s economic record and warned against Carter’s promises. The paper’s poll shows a close race with Ford ahead by one point. bottle bill support stands at 52.9 percent with 37.6 percent opposed. Incumbent Muskie leads in the Senate race, while Maine’s two GOP congressmen hold large leads. Campaigning includes Monks and Barton canvassing and candidate events across the state.
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Associated Press
Maine
Ford
Bangor Daily News
Jimmy Carter
Dinary
Carter
U.S. Senate
Edmund S. Muskie
Robert A. G
Monks
Muskie
U.S
David Emery
Frederick Barton
Emery
Barton
This Week in History and 1976 Election News Summary
Saturday October 30 1976 notes key historical moments including the 1938 Orson Welles Martian invasion panic and 1941 U S Navy destroyer loss off Iceland. It also recalls 1961 Soviet nuclear test and anti American demonstrations during Lyndon Johnson's Malaysia visit. Greatly upbeat Biddeford High mock election hints Democrats’ expected win, with Ford Carter race viewed neck and neck.
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Mars
U.S. Navy
Iceland
U.S
Soviet Union
Soviet Arctic
Lyndon B. Johnson
Malaysia
Halloween pumpkins glow with political look alikes
Two Sacramento Bee artists carved jack o lanterns resembling Jimmy Carter and Jerry Ford. The Halloween photos headline a full page feature, with the note to turn to page 13 for more.
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Sacramento
Calif
Bee
Jimmy Carter
Jerry Ford
Cartoon and Puzzles Feature in Today’s Journal
Page highlights include cartoons, classifieds, and a crossword puzzle. Dear Abby and editorials share opinions while Weather and sports sections offer brief notes. A light horoscope accompanies the Maine common movie notes and a daily chuckle.
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Abby
Food For Thought
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National Soft Drink Association
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Portland
Jane
Biddeford High School
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