Barrels Of Cyanide Threaten Gulf Coast Waters
The Coast Guard warned the Gulf Coast of potentially deadly cyanide barrels adrift after an Aug 5 ship collision about 480 miles south of Pensacola. Authorities urged no touch or recovery, noted storm currents could spread barrels over the 1,600 mile coast.
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Pensacola
Fla
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Browns
Curfew Lifts as Santiago Residents Return to Streets
After 42 hours under military curfew, Santiago residents ventured out while leftist clashes and shell damage marked the city. The junta had imposed curfew from Tuesday evening and eased it noon Thursday, as gunfights and shattered buildings remained visible in the capital.
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Chile
Salvador Abence
Junta
Tax Idea Is Scored by Opposition as Inflation Tactic
Washington AP report notes President Nixon may consider a temporary income tax surcharge to cool inflation by pulling money from the economy. Melvin Laird disputed any decision, framing it as a trial balloon tied to Burns ideas. Critics warned it resembled a tax increase and undermined pledges for tax relief.
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HUD Stalemate Over Unaccepted Brentwood Circle Mortgages
HUD cannot insure mortgages for three homes on the unaccepted end of Brentwood Circle until the city accepts the entire street. The dispute involves developer Leroy Waycott, realtor Donald Mercier, and city officials over street height, drainage, and a too-small turnaround. HUD noted non insured homes may be sold on the open market while negotiations continue.
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Saco
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Brentwood Circle
Leroy Waycow
Braley
Sill
Historic High Prime Lending Rate Reaches 10 Percent
The prime lending rate nears 10 percent as Wells Fargo and Citibank move to raise rates, signaling a widespread industry shift. Experts view the rate as a barometer for overall interest trends amid congressional hearings and government rate guidelines.
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First National City Bank
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Ells Fargo
Public Lands Hearings Open On Maine Lot Future
Augusta Maine committee on public lands opens hearings into Maine's public lots amid controversy. The session lays groundwork for a lengthy review of management and future use of publicly held land in the state.
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Committee On Public Lands
Maine
Donaldson Koons
Department of Conservation
Koons
Fred Holt
Johan Martin
Eagle’ Lake
Harrison Richardson
Rcumberland
Holt
Snow Says No Rematch With Traip Academy
Kennebunk High School head coach David Snow urged stopping a petition for a rematch with Traip Academy after allegations of leaked game plans. The unsigned memo reportedly shared Kennebunk's offensive and defensive plays ahead of last Saturday's contest. The memo’s author remains under investigation and the petition was discontinued to avoid further controversy.
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Traip Academy
Kennebunk
Kennebunk High School
David Snow
Academy
Rem
Carl Fitzgerald
Jockey Debby Long Hurt At Barrington Fair
Debby Long was hospitalized overnight after being thrown from her horse Unfortunate Lady during a collision with another horse and rider at the Barrington Fair in Great Barrington Massachusetts.
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Debby Long
Coast Guard Flotilla Proposed for Fletcher's Neck
Biddeford Pool residents plan a Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla to protect ocean and river areas. Dick Martin and Maurice Roux Jr lead efforts to organize patrols, inspections, and boating education with help from Coast Guard instructors. Local use of the Fletcher's Neck station is sought, with plans to recruit interior Biddeford residents and involve St. Francis College programs and police.
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Coast Guard
Boston
Flecher’s Neck
Dick Martin
Maurice Roux Jr
Portland
Portsmouth
Fletcher's Neck
Biddeford
Martin
Murray
Dick Martin Wrdt
Uotila
Marine Sciences
St. Francis College
Bidegeford
Military Junta Gains Support In Chile
The report notes rising backing for Chile's military junta amid regional tension. The piece contrasts U S responses with Burma opium trade, while broader commentary alludes to global instability and a humorous aside about youth labor and old ice cream freezers.
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U. S
Burma
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New Hampshire
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