14 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1977
Page
1
A garbled forecast shows chances of showers tonight with variable winds and near 70s highs on Wednesday. Several lines mention showers, clearing, and temperatures around 70s, with mixed misspellings throughout the report and no clear location or date.
Locust Grove officers and Waynes County authorities hunted through the night for clues into the death of three Girl Scouts at a secluded Tulsa area camp. Sheriff Glen Weaver called the case the work of a demented person as generators powered searchlights across the site while the calm night contrasted with the earlier camping week. Barbara Day, camp director, said no unusual noises were reported during the night.
Authorities say a 14 year old and another girl were beaten and strangled then dragged nude bodies into blood soaked sleeping bags to a dirt road intersection. A reporter heard scouts mention screams around 3 a.m. on the night of the attack.
State investigator Ved Lompke described a grisly scene with bodies bound behind their backs and strangled by card lengths. Autopsies were planned for the woman found in a secluded 12 by 14 foot tent near the camp after arrival on Sunday. Police noted possible sexual innuendo and beatings in the campers’ deaths.
In Augusta Maine Republican leaders criticize a backlog of more than 200 bills held in committee amid looming deadlines as they push for a July recess to firm fiscal year figures. House Speaker John J Martin and Senate President Joseph Sewall demand chairs report which bills need further work or face defeat. Special extensions may be granted through Friday with possible adjournment by next Monday if floor action misses the deadline.
AUGUSTA AP William FL Adams Jr new New England administrator of the U S Environmental Protection Agency plans to start in Boston by month end. He will push oil dependent industries toward coal, aiming to ease imports as Carter urges shifts. Adams replaces John S McGlennan who resigned to become an environmental consultant.
Dixie Lee Ray, Washington governor and former AEC chief, harshly critiques Carter's energy plan focusing on oil and gas conservation and urges rapid growth of alternate sources including more nuclear reactors. She warns delaying nuclear energy risks economic damage and urges listening to reason and common sense.
The Maine Legislature clears a hurdle on a bill to allow licensed drivers to operate mopeds without motorcycle endorsements. The measure aims to ease use of light two wheelers while maintaining some safety standards and would set registration and permit rules for mass gatherings and vehicle events. The session also advanced bills on local vehicle registrations, tax increases, and budget oversight, with related measures to regulate mass gatherings and state spending programs.
Augusta Maine The fate of a bill to regulate aging nuclear plants rests with Governor James R Longley. The Senate sent the measure to the governor after a 7 10 vote. It would require federal approval of long term high level waste storage before allowing a second Maine Yankee plant and would pressure ERDA to set disposal guidelines. Supporters say it protects storage standards. opponents warn of a moratorium and increased PUC workload.
Augusta Maine budget preview reports the current services plan readied for final House and Senate action. Finance Commissioner John O Sullivan warns of a 39 million surplus in early fiscal months soon dwindling to about 1 million by June bank closings.
Maine Senate rejected repeal of a constitutional clause that requires a list of successors to ensure continuity in government during crises. The two chamber vote blocked removing the provision, preserving a budget surplus note and continuing governance safeguards amid emergency planning.
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