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Biddeford Saco Journal in Biddeford, Maine

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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1975

Page

14

Bicentennial Celebrations Move Toward Grassroots Festivities

Americans prepare for the 200th anniversary of independence with nationwide grassroots events. Fewer fairs, more restoration of historic sites from Concord to Yorktown, and traveling displays like the Freedom Train touring the country with documents and memorabilia.

Don McLeod Associated Press United States Paul Revere Massachusetts Minutemen Yorktown America Philadelphia Concord George Washington Patrick Henry Charleston Sturbridge

Pawn Shops Feel Pinch Amid Fewer Reclamations

Hartford and Bridgeport pawnbrokers report shrinking profits as fewer customers reclaim pawned items and return tickets. Operators say most customers use loans to bridge paydays and Social Security checks, with rising unredeemed items cutting income.

Hartford Conn Steve Crist Bridgeport Irwin Peck New Haven Crist

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