Sex Bias Case Filed Over Principal Promotion Denial
Peggy Lee Ragan a 32 year Portland teacher seeks 600000 and an order blocking the school system from denying promotions to principal and assistant principal posts. The suit filed in U S District Court alleges sexual discrimination by the Portland school committee and superintendents claiming she has been repeatedly passed over despite qualifications.
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Portland
Maine
Peggy Lee Ragan
The
Peary Hool
U.S
Dis
Ragan
Paishipe B
Prince
AG's Probe Of Firing Sought In York Beach Maine
A York Beach Overseer requested a Maine state investigation into the firing of Police Chief Gerald H. Girard and asked for state police jurisdiction. Guy, the dissenter, led the push after eight officers resigned in protest while the board cited differences in law enforcement philosophy.
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York Beach
Maine
Municipal Board of Overseers
Gerald H. Girard
Roberton
Atty
Joseph E. Brennan
Donald E. Nichols
James B. Longley
Guy
Girard
Ford Thanks Alert Ex Marine Ford Thanks Alert Ex Marine
President Ford sent a note of appreciation to Oliver Sipple the ex Marine who deflected a gun arm at a female assailant during an assassination attempt in San Francisco Ford wrote the events were a shock to us all yet you acted quickly and without fear for your safety the letter was signed Jerry Ford
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San Francisco
Oliver Sipple
Ord
Ford
Jerry Ford
Six Die as Argentine Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport
An Argentine cargo plane crashed on takeoff at Miami International Airport killing six people and critically injuring at least four others. Police said two injured were in a van struck by debris as the aircraft crossed the perimeter road.
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Miami
Miami International
Caswell Man Killed By Car
A 52 year old Caswell man Isaac Page was killed Friday night in a car pedestrian crash on Maine 165. David Harper of Loring Air Force Base at Limestone hit him in the travel lane, according to Maine state police.
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Caswell, Maine
Caswell
Maine
Isaac Page
Maine 165
David Harper
Loring Air Force Base
Limestone
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Care and Tributes
We extend heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for aid sympathy and floral tributes during our bereavement. Special thanks to Notre Dame Webber Hospital third floor nurses doctors Fortier Keegan Father St Cyr and Father Daigle.
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Notre Dame
Webber Hospital
Armand Neault Sr
Fortier and
Keegan
Father St. Cyr
Father Daigle
Louis Paul Boucher
T-B-F Auxiliary Sets Fall Events and Banquet
Members of the Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Biddeford post to plan fall activities. The annual banquet honoring past commanders and presidents is scheduled for Oct 4 with a 5:30 social hour and 6:30 dinner. A smorgasbord is planned for Oct 12 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Girls
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Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Elm Street
Biddeford
Methodist Adult School in Saco Announces Weekend Schedule
The United Methodist Church at School and Middle streets in Saco hosts adult church school Sunday at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 30 a m Nursery care is available The Rev Eveline Smith will deliver a sermon The Tragedy of Death The senior high fellowship meets Sunday at 7 p m with Peter Gilli as director State delegates are to be entertained on Oct 23 and the veterans open house is set for Nov 10 Mrs Blanche Keithley chairs these events The unit reports 91 paid members with hours logged for transport errands elderly child care hospital visits Togus volunteer work and welfare funds The social hour included a mystery award for Mrs Joncas and Chaplain Cora LeProhon led prayers
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United Methodist Church
School
Middle Streets
Saco
Eveline Smith
Peter Gilli
Blanche Keithley
Noella Joncas
Belle Poirier
Germaine Lariviere
Dolly Mason
Togus
Joncas
Cora LeProhon
Testing Begins Of Bullets Used In RFK Death
Seven experts compare test bullets with slugs from Robert F. Kennedy to resolve if more than one gun fired in the assassination. Sirhan Sirhan’s .22 revolver was fired into water as the panel seeks micro- comparison results and notes possible doubts about 1968 reports.
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Patrick Garland
Los Angeles
Calif
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
John T. Wheeler
Associated Press
Sen
Robert F. Kennen
Sirhan Sirhan
Iver Johnson
Kennedy
Superior Court
Robert A. Wenke
Pasadena
William W. Harper
DeWayne
Friay
Thomas F. Kranz
Wolfer
Police Crime Lab
Military Hospitals To Give Abortions
The Pentagon directs military hospitals to perform abortions when allowed by the 1973 Supreme Court guidelines even if the state bans them. The memo lets medical staff decide case by case, enabling abortions for qualified women meeting hospital medical requirements.
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Washington
Pentagon
Supreme Court
Defense Department
High Court
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
James R. Cowan
Defense For Health and Environment
At Cowan
Pentagonee
Longtime Host To Feature At Southern Maine Youth Rally
Kennebunk Baptist Church hosts the Southern Maine Youth Time on Saturday at 7 30 p m with longtime radio host John DeBrine from Boston Youthtime as special guest. Nancy Wilcox soprano soloist joins other musical guests in the Teen rally for Southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire youths.
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Kennebunk
John DeBrine
Boston
Southern Maine
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Nancy Wilcox
Seacoast New Hampshire
Flu Clinic Date Is Set In Kennebunk
The Kennebunk Public Health Association will sponsor a flu clinic for persons 45 years and older on October 16 and December 8 at St. Monica Parish Hall Portland Road from 1 to 4 p.m. A small fee will be charged. More information is available at the Public Health Office.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunk Public Health Association
St. Monica Parish
Portland Road
Public Health Office
Annual Fly-In Coming Sunday at Biddeford Airport
Biddeford Airport hosts its third annual fly-in this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last year 52 airplanes carried 118 people from six states and about 1,000 visitors attended. Trophies go to oldest and youngest pilots, oldest plane, and greatest distance flown. meals of lobster and clams will be served and a skydiving contest conducted. Helicopter and plane rides are available for a fee.
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Biddeford
Saco Police Plan Ball at Most Holy Trinity Hall
The annual Saco policeman's ball is scheduled for October 3 at Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall Main Street Saco. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by the Mystic Four. Tickets available at the police station or at the door.
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Saco
Most Holy Trinity
Main Street
Mystic Four
Saco Seeks Incoming School Business Manager
The Saco school committee plans to hire a 12 month administrative assistant to oversee accounting insurance wage and salary administration transportation food service and plant operation. Superintendent Howard Cushman was authorized at the July 8 meeting to advertise for the position. The office of the candidate will be at the Steins office Spring Street under the superintendent’s supervision.
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Saco
Steins
Spring Street
Howard Cushman
E Pone
Car Recovered After Theft in Portland Saco
Saco police recovered a stolen car on Buxton Road at 10 35 a m after it was spotted on Rocky Hill Road and abandoned by its occupants. Capt Richard Nason led the scene and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
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Saco
Buxton Road
Portland
Rocky Hill Road
Richard Nason
Banks Question Lottery Sales Court Debates Prosecution
U S district court weighs banks selling Maine lottery tickets while a declaratory judgment question lingers. Judge Gignoux holds advisement on imminent prosecution and department brief allows banks limited involvement with lottery records but forbids handling tickets. President Ford to visit Boston November 7 for GOP fundraisers amid related political notes.
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Portland
Maine
U.S. Department of Justice
Asst
U.S. Atty
Eugene R. Sullivan
U.S. District
Edward T. Gignoux
Sullivan
Department
Gignoux
Peter Mills
Theology professor to lead sermons in Kennebunk
Dr. Wallace Forgey professor emeritus of caeta theology at Andover Newton Theological School will lead worship at Christ Church Kennebunk and the Church on the Cape Cape Porpoise this Sunday. Records show about 130 million registered vehicles in the United States but only about 125 million licensed drivers per the National Automobile Club.
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Kennebunk
Wallace Forgey
Caeta
Andoverewton Theological School
Newton Center
Mass
Christ Church
Church On the Cape
Cape Porpoise
United States
The
National Automobile Club
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