Immediate Aid Sought For Fishing Gear Losses
Cape Porpoise witnesses heard Sen. Edmund Muskie push for federal legislation to reimburse fishermen immediately for gear losses caused by foreign vessels. He urged Kissinger to pressure offending nations and noted over 20,000 in losses between Aug 12 and Aug 17 near Jeffrey's Ledge.
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Cape Porpoise
Edmund Yuskie
Henry Kissinger
U.S
Muskie
Atlantic Fire Co. Hall
Jeffrey’s Ledge
Peter Kyros
Japanese Terrorists Release Two Hostages in The Hague
Japanese terrorists freed two women hostages from the French Embassy in The Hague early today while holding nine male captives including French Ambassador Jacques Senard. French and Dutch officials cautioned that decisive actions loom within 24 hours as fatigue and tension rise among captors and hostages.
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The
Hague
Netherlands
Jacques Senard
Red Army
France
Amsterdam
Justice Ministry
Modern college to adopt three platoon football system
A college plans a three platoon approach for football with one squad on offense one for defense and a third to attend classes. The move aims to balance playing time with academic commitments and maximize player development.
Ford Proclaims Conditional Amnesty Plan
President Ford announced a conditional amnesty plan for Vietnam War deserters and draft resisters. The program requires up to 24 months in low paying jobs or alternate service, with reductions for military records and mitigating factors. Self surrender by January 31 is required, with a nine member Clemency Board to review cases of those convicted or absent without leave.
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Washington
Ford
United States Attorney
White House
Congress
House
John Rhodes
Senate
Robert Griffin
Michigan
Rhodes
Griffin
Clam Diggers Seek Federal Aid for Red Tide Damage
Augusta Maine clam diggers urge Gov Curtis to request federal aid after red tide closures leave about 1000 workers out of work. Curtis to seek unemployment compensation from the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration and notify the Small Business Administration. About 2,400 licensed clam diggers affected along the coastal zone from Owls Head to the New Hampshire border.
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Augusta
Kenneth M. Curtis
Maine
State House
Curtis
Federal Disaster Assistance Administration
Small Business Administration
Ernest Grant
Fisheries Development Corp
Rockland
Grant
Dept. of Marine Resources
Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness
Owls Head
New Hampshire
Spencer Appollonio
Mount Desert Island
Appollonio
Springfield Bus Integration Begins Smoothly In City
Busing for racial balance started in Springfield's elementary schools with hundreds of parents, guards, and police watching pickups. About 6,000 students across 30 schools participate in the court ordered plan, roughly half bused and half walking. Officials report smooth operations and traffic delays only.
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Springfield
Mass
C.K. Hannigan
Boston
Biddeford Low Income Housing Debate Prompts Planning Board Concerns
City hall and residents react to last year's low income family housing awards. Officials worry the Berry Park and Forest Green projects do not prioritize Biddeford families. 60 percent of occupants may be local, 40 percent outsiders, raising school and equity concerns. The Maine State Housing Authority oversees tenant selection with equal eligibility rules.
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City Hall
City of
Biddeford
Berry Park
Hill
Raymond Street
Maine State Housing Authority
Forest Green
Main Street
Planning Board
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Kennebunkport
Elmont Tyndale
Rep
Tyndale
Save the American Fisheries
STAF
Coast Guard
Sherman Thompson
Thompson
John Ewing
Jean Sauvagnargues
Paris
Joop den Uy
Inside the Journal
Tad Ranlett
Ils
Gallimaufry
By Christopher Couch
Plannin Board
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