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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1975

Page

4

Insult to Injury as Congress Grants Raises

The August vote approved higher salaries for Congress and Nixon's pension, with a cost of living escalator likely lifting pension to 84 000 and pay to 59 000 within five years. Senate backed expense allowances and staff pay, while the House fast tracked the measures with no public hearing.

Congress Nixon House Senate Maine Senator Hathaway

Veterans flag disposal drive coordinated by council

The Veterans Council led by President Camille Roy announces a yearly flag disposal ritual. Damaged flags must be collected and handled respectfully by veteran organizations with official representatives. Sept. 17 at 6 a.m. is the disposal deadline and participation is welcomed from all groups.

U.S Veterans Council Camille Roy South St. Biddeford

Mandala Players Seek Talent for Twelve Angry People

The Mandala Players announce auditions for their first full season featuring Twelve Angry People by Reginald Rose about twelve jurors deciding a defendant’s fate. They seek volunteers from York County and invite contact with Roger Painch at 36 Miles Ave Old Orchard Beach or by calling 934-4688.

Mandala Reginald Rose York County Roger Painch Miles Ave Old Orchard Beach

Obituary and staff credits for Foster Whitehouse Casavant

In memory of Wm. E. Foster 1881 1963 Alta W. Foster 1891 1971 B F C Whitehouse 1889 1972 and W Paul Casavant Publisher Charles C Sutton Managing Editor Gladys M Whitehouse President and Treasurer listing surviving roles and titles from the newspaper staff roster.

W. Paul Casavant Charles C. Sutton Gladys M. Whitehouse

FBI misuses crime data center to monitor noncriminals

The FBI operated a multi use National Crime Information Center that began flagging noncriminals in 1971, stored private data and risked privacy. Senate inquiries revealed the program helped locate individuals in national security cases, including public figures, prompting a concession from Deputy Attorney General Harold Tyler.

Jack Anderson Les Whitten Washington FBI National Crime Information Center Arizona Ing Harold Tyler Tunney

The Bear Bryant Bristles at NCAA Rostering Cap

George F. Will critiques NCAA limits on travel rosters as Alabama coach Bear Bryant rails against reductions from 60 to 48 players on road trips while the Alabama legislature honors him by renaming the Tuscaloosa stadium after The Bear.

Shelley Paul Bryant

Judge strikes down 48 player limit in college football policy

The federal judge rules that the 48 player cap on visiting teams violates American justice. The decision cites home field dynamics and argues the cap conflicts with the fairness of athletic competition. The Bear, a builder of Crimson Tide empires, is portrayed as shaping Alabama sports policy.

Alabama George Wallace Crimson Tide

Gambrel Maine aide Al Gamache returns home to Saco

The longtime Hathaway aide leaves Washington to direct Maine operations from his Biddeford office, relocating with wife Lucille and two younger children to a new home in Saco. He views the move as a fresh start and reflects on his career, the senator, and life by the sea.

Virginia al Gamache Maine Gamache Lisbon William Hathaway Washington Lucille Saco Biddeford Capitol City Hathaway House Senate Sit Auburn Capitol Congress Camp Ellis

FBI Flag File and Global Power Plays Highlighted

The report notes FBI computer flags on draftees and questions whether Congress members were tracked. It cites a 26 member board governing the center and mentions concerns about federal violations. Other items warn of Arab extremists targeting American technicians, KGB influence in oil nations, and US aid strategies to the third world.

FBI Maine Selective Service Tunney Justice Department Pointblank Taylor Congress Pene Justice Department Portugal Japan Michita Sakata U.S South Korea Henry Kissinger Iran Persian Gulf Indian Ocean KGB Algeria Libya Saudi Arabia Kuwait Egypt Anwar Sadat Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Uncle Sam Washington

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Lace Journal Wm. E. Foster Alta W. Foster B.F.C. Whitehouse Stephen Muskie Los Angeles Times Syndicate Dy Ranan Lurie Sam Ervin Dn.c Ervin John Tunney D-Calif George F. Will Washington National Collegiate Athletic Association Bear University of Alabama NCAA Tuscaloosa Maryline White Bill Hathaway
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