02 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1977
Page
1
Biddeford lawyer Benjamin Hamilton recounts a pivotal early case orchestrated by Judge Virgin that launched his criminal practice. After defending a jewel thief wrongfully accused, Hamilton secured acquittal when the watches were never found. He accepted a token fee of 25 dollars, later sent from Boston.
The Webber Construction project for a new 150 bed hospital in Biddeford continues with workers welding reinforcement plates to steel piles while Hub Pile Drivers of Boston drives piles to bedrock. David DeTurk says completion is targeted for end of 1978 with an estimated project cost of $12 million.
Weather forecast notes clearing conditions for tomorrow with a 20 cent overall toll and indicating April 2 1977 a Saturday.
Attorney General Joseph Brennan ruled York County may build a new county jail on land it purchases within the town of Alfred. The opinion came after a question about site distance from the old jail, amid past protests that led to the old jail’s closure and inmate housing at Cumberland County Jail.
American Cancer Society president Dr. R Lee Clark questions a federal ban on saccharin arguing it may harm many while protecting a theoretical risk seen in rat studies. Clark, speaking from Sarasota Florida, warns against a broad prohibition without stronger evidence.
Senators Muskie and Hathaway of Maine say they are disappointed by President Carter’s decision not to impose tariffs or quotas on foreign shoe imports. They will wait to see action from the White House before considering any override, noting ITC recommended limits to protect about 250,000 American shoe jobs. Carter directs Robert Strauss to negotiate market agreements with South Korea and Taiwan instead of tariffs.
Kennebunk activist Richard Joyce vows to resubmit a measure to create a town police commission next year after the March 21 referendum failed 650 to 589. He argues the panel would make police accountability more responsive to residents despite campaigning limits near the polls.
United Press International recalls April 2 events in history including Zola’s birth in 1840, the 1792 Mint Act, Wilson’s 1917 war request, Lindbergh ransom in 1932, and the Kennedy assassination theories. It notes ongoing questions raised by Willem Oltmans with references to page 8.
A condensed summary of the Journal sections today including cartoons classifieds Dear Abby editorials and the weekend features. The page also highlights the Maine Community National Sports television weather and world news with a light national humor item.
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