Maremont mission ends on upbeat note in D C
Maine lawmakers report progress after a Washington meeting with Maremont Corp and Pentagon officials. The delegation notes growing Army openness to future defense work as Maremont nears end of M60 production in 1977. Officials expect a definite word within a month on future machine gun contracts.
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Saco
Maremont Corp
Igian
Maine
Maremont
William Hathaway
Pentagon
General Accounting Office
Bangor
Defense
William) Clements
Sec. Clements
Department
Marement
Berge Thomasian
Muskie
Congressional
GAO
Army
Fabrique National Maremont
Len Hathaway
Sen. Hathaway
James Longley
Cat-footed pair boost Maine steeple repairs on high rises
The Taylor Masonry Waterproofing and Steeplejack Co. of Saco led by Henry Taylor and son Larry work on church spires in New England. They erect vertical staging and use steeplejacks with safety ropes to repair United Baptist Church in Saco and other steeples, noting one fall from 40 feet prior to rope arrest.
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John Young
New England
Maine
Larry
Mae
United Baptist Church
Main Street
Saco
Taylor
Henry Taylor
Taylors
United Methodist
Bottle bill referendum attacked in Maine
The Committee on Litter Control Options Inc. urged Maine voters to reject the bottle bill referendum on November 2 describing it as inadequate and costly. Gordon L. Weil of Harpswell called the plan a false solution while noting litter is a real problem and arguing for returnable rather than reusable containers.
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Portland, Maine
Maine
Committee On Litter Control Options Inc
Portland
Gordon L. Weil
Harpswell
Weil
Town council backs senior tax rebate plan in Old Orchard Beach
The Senior Citizens' Property Tax Rebate Program receives council endorsement and funding but faces administration trouble as Assessor Bernard Emery refuses to take on the workload. Sponsors John Litwinetz and Frank Manduca pushed the plan intended for the assessor's office. The program follows a state model but with differing income standards, creating eligibility confusion.
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John Young
Old Orchard Beach
Bernard Emery
John Litwinetz
Frank Manduca
Emery
CIA chief condemns vicious media attacks on agency
CIA director George Bush denounces sensational reporting that harms national interests. He cites Playboy and other outlets linking the agency to Nixon’s ouster and fictional plots, stresses extensive congressional oversight, and defends CIA secrecy and reforms while noting past abuses.
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CIA
Bush
Peter Kingsley
Kennebunk
Central Intelligence Agency
George Bush
Journal
United States
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce
Playboy
Nixon
New York Times
Thomas Dewey
KGGB
Feee
Cuba
Fidel Castro
U.S. Congress
America
September 2 1976 historical highlights and metric pledge
On this date in history notable events include Sherman in Atlanta in 1864 and the Battle of Actium in 31 B C. London’s great fire began in 1666, destroying many homes. A Tuskegee High School incident in 1963 drew state troopers around the building. A local Rotary Club discussion promotes metrication. Page details follow.
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William T. Sherman
Atlanta
B.C
Mark Antony
Cleopatra
Octavius Caesar
Actium
London
George Wallace Ceeeet Pene
Tuskegee High School
Alabama
Wayne Hays Ended Political Career Before Term Ends
In Columbus Ohio veteran Democrat Wayne Hays longtime House Administration chair quit the post after a sex scandal and will not seek re election or finish his current term. The Bicentennial Year framed his rise and fall in 28 years in Congress. Page 7 has details.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wayne Hays
Congress
House Administration Committee
Cartoons and Classifieds Highlight Maine Community Page
Daily Maine section features cartoons, classifieds, a crossword puzzle and Dear Abby column. Editorials and horoscopes round out the page with light local humor from the community.
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Abby
Maine
Apple Orchard Fence Warning Prompts Self Help Plea
A historic New England note warns readers about a fence surrounding an apple orchard. The question of who should help whom appears tied to local sentiments and tradition. The message reflects community values and cautious optimism for mutual aid.
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Maremont Mission
Linda Brickley
Ri Ge
Henry
Larry Taylor
Saco’s United Baptist Church
The
Associated Press
Biddeford-Saco
Journa
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