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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1974

Page

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Nixon owes IRS tax of four hundred sixty five thousand

Washington AP report says President Nixon faces about a 465000 back tax bill with interest after IRS findings over deductions, capital gains, and federally funded improvements. Officials plan to borrow to cover payments while denying fraud. The White House notes no wrongdoing.

Washington White House Nixon Internal Revenue Service IRS National Archives Federal New York City San Clemente Cali Gerald L. Warren James B. Rhoads United States Rhoads

Mixed local reaction to Nixon paying back taxes

Local taxpayers in Biddeford, Saco, and nearby areas express a range of views on President Richard Nixon paying about 465000 in back taxes. Most support the payment, while a few advocate punishment or stay neutral, with opinions reflecting political leanings and beliefs about accountability.

Richard Nixon Journal Nixon Biddeford Danbury Raoul LaBranche LaBranche Lyndon Johnson Carol Binett The Conrad Douville Saco Gene Hreton Douville Siddeford

Tornado Toll Soars Across Georgia to Ohio

Tornadoes ripped across Georgia to Ohio late Wednesday and today, killing more than 320 people and injuring thousands. Half of Xenia, Ohio, was destroyed, with 24 killed and 1,000 homeless in a community of 25,000. Debris filled streets as crews struggled to reach trapped victims amid leveled buildings and overturned vehicles.

Georgia Canada Xenia Ohio Midwest Kentucky Allen Pearson National Atlanta Mississippi National Guard Springfield Gary Heflin Pye C.B. Grissom Lexington Wendell H. Ford de Ford Frankfort Louisville Brandenburg Solldiers Ft. Knox John J. Gilligan Ray Jordan Cincinnati National Weather Service Weather Service John Laing Indiana Otis R. Bowen

Booming Tourism Predicted For Old Orchard Beach

Officials predict a strong summer tourist season in Old Orchard Beach after a Montreal promotion trip involving Town Manager Rita Belair, chamber officials, and Maine Innkeepers Association members. The visit drew publicity with TV coverage and a reception, and could lead to an official Montreal visit during the Festival of Waters, June 21 to 30, with potential civic official attendance.

Old Orchard Montreal Rita Belair Chamber of Commerce Maine Innkeepers Association Chamber David Despres Old Orchard Beach Raymond Collins Despres Collins Montreal News

Planners Approve Compo I an BL Move and Housing Project

The Biddeford Planning Board approved Components Inc of Kennebunk moving into the former W T Grant store at the Biddeford Shopping Center and gave final approval to 40 low income housing units on outer Main Street near Rotary Park. The board allowed a light industry use in B-2 with restrictions to prevent nuisance by noise fumes smoke or pollution and ensured no large trucks or major traffic impact.

Biddeford Planning Board Economic Improvement Commission Maineaw Component Kennebunk John Boinsonneault Components Corning Glass Roland Morissette Atty Randall Smith Bernard Cohen John Bradford Wee

Maiden name rights in Maine reach state Supreme Judicial Court

A Portland woman appeals a probate ruling denying her request to keep her maiden name after marriage. The five Maine Supreme Judicial Court justices hear arguments on whether a married woman may legally use her maiden name, contending English common law and Maine statutes allow it.

Portland Maine Supreme Judicial Court of Maine Cumberland County Brefore York County Lloyd LaFountain Biddeford Susan H. Reben Susan E. Hirsch LaFountain Reben Howard T. Reben California Armand A. Dufresne

More Twins Are Born These Days Cartoon Headline

In a light weekly note, the paper jokes that more twins are being born nowadays. The quip suggests that some babies may lack the courage to enter the world alone, reflecting a playful, tongue in cheek editorial stance.

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