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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1973
Page
3
The Senate Watergate committee schedules a closed meeting today to hear staff reports on espionage and campaign financing in the 1972 race. The secret probe could shape remaining hearings as parties debate television coverage and timeline.
Kennebunkport town clerk Fred Severance spoke at a Charter Commission meeting to dispel rumors about an $8000 to $10000 salary. He said his pay is 550 dollars yearly plus 110 as registrar of voters, with extra income from recording fees and licenses. He proposed a 50 dollar weekly salary and returning all fees to the town. He outlined duties for ballots and voter hours.
The Watergate investigations delay the trial of John N. Mitchell and Maurice H. Stans, ex Cabinet members once set to face charges of conspiracy obstruction and perjury in U S District Court. A three weeks to two months postponement was considered as jurors and spectators waited outside the courthouse.
Washington weighs whether to recognize the Chilean military regime that ousted President Salvador Allende. Officials cite building consensus for economic reconstruction and long term ties, as bilateral aid and World Bank support previously dried up amid Allende’s nationalizations and inflation.
George J. Mitchell, Maine Democratic official, argues public power would draw new, higher paying industries by offering low cost electricity. He told Local 900 members that public power would lower rates without a state takeover of private utilities and would partner with private power providers to meet Maine's needs.
The Madisses of the United Church of Christ in Saco will gather at the parish house on Beach Street for a covered dish supper at 6 30 p m on Thursday.
The board reports withdrawal of a lunch program forcing the district to absorb costs while Locke School keeps milk prices steady. A new state law on educating disabled children prompts talk of more faculty and facilities and possible increased use of specialists. Custodians vote overwhelmingly to join AFSCME AFL CIO.
Attorney General Jon A. Lund accused Gulf Oil Corp. of viol ating state and municipal contracts by cutting octane ratings for regular and premium gasoline. He plans a Sept. 21 meeting with Gulf officials after learning the drop occurred May 16 and that notices were sent to governments.
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