Mao dies end of an era opens power struggle
Mao Zedong, founder of the People's Republic of China, died at 12 10 a.m. in Beijing. The 82 year old leader had ruled since 1949 and his death sparks a fresh contest for the top party post as Hua Kuo Feng and others vie to succeed him amid a shifting Chinese political landscape.
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Remedy for hiring iced till Sept 16 plan discussed
Old Orchard Beach Police Chief Richard Lamb outlines a remedy to curb out of town Summer rookies by expanding the reserve force from 12 to 30 and requiring year round residence. The plan, to be reviewed September 16 by the Public Safety Commission, aims to identify good and bad recruits earlier.
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Abutters Back Bike Path Plan in Saco Hearing
Saco residents favor the Biddeford Saco Rotary Bike Path with 41 approving and two opposing in a DOT straw vote. The project runs along Route 9 from Old Orchard Beach Road to Ferry Beach State Park with a six foot buffer and trees to be removed on Ferry Road. Funding totals about 75 thousand dollars with the city sharing funds after federal and state contributions. final authorization still pending after the hearing.
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Old Orchard Voters to Decide Nine Charter Changes
Old Orchard Beach faces a long election day on November 2 as residents vote on up to nine referenda to modify the town charter and possibly support a charter commission for a full charter update. The council approved an eight item line budget for school spending and debated how to separate administration costs from salaries.
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Today in History Highlights September 9 1976
On September 9 1776 the term United States became official in a Second Continental Congress ruling. Earlier milestones include Charles Durant balloon flight across the Hudson in 1830 and Grover Cleveland's First Lady giving birth in 1893. The Attica prison uprising occurred in 1971. Bicentennial note references New City and British forces.
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Boston School Reopens Quietly Amid Racial Tensions
Schools in Boston reopened for a second day with yellow buses delivering Black students in South Boston and Charlestown amid racial unrest. Police accompanied buses yesterday. today Hyde Park High reported rock throwing but no injuries.
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Ford in Step on Abortion Policy With GOP
Washington reports President Ford aligns with his party on abortion. He supports a constitutional amendment enabling states to choose legality or prohibition. Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter also backs his party's view, per page 10 details.
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A snapshot of today’s paper notes cartoons classifieds crossword puzzle and Dear Abby. Editorials horoscope and weather guide readers through Maine and New England content including national and world sections plus television listings and a light cartoon joke on alimony installments.
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