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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1972

Page

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Traffic Woes From Biddeford Bridge Work Aired

Maryline White reports on Route 1 traffic snarls caused by Elm Street and Brad bury bridge closures near Biddeford and Saco. Local businesses blame reduced customers while emergency services arrange coverage. City officials plan to meet with the bridge contractor as drivers seek relief and safer flow.

Maryline White Biddeford Saco _ police Elm Street State Highway Commission Bradbury Bridge Ron Giles Howdy’s Beef ‘N Burger Noyes Tire Terence McCutcheon United Auto Saco Tom Morrison McKenny and Heard Roy McNaughton Dunkin Donuts

Laird Plans War Talk As U S Expands Air Support

A Kansas based fighter bomber squadron heads to Southeast Asia as U S officials weigh further deployments. Secretary Melvin Laird holds a news conference signaling readiness to discuss war courses while Washington tallies air and naval reinforcement measures and mentions cautious troop withdrawal.

Washington Southeast Asia U.S 23Rd Tactical Fighter Wing McConnell Afb Kan Pacific Melvin R. Laird Nixon North Veitnam Pentagon Vietnam Saigon

Jobless Rate Declines as March Gains Slow Wholesale Prices

Washington AP reports March brought the largest job growth in nearly five years with total employment up 620,000 to 81.2 million and unemployment edging down due to seasonal factors to 5.9 percent. Average hourly earnings rose 2 cents to 3.57 dollars, boosting weekly pay by 1.09 dollars. Wholesale prices rose 0.1 percent, the smallest gain in five months, while farm products and processed foods fell 0.4 percent.

Washington Nixon Labor Department Bureau of Labor

SHC Urges Speedy Use of Road Funds in Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport officials discus turning 6000 from the T.R.1L town road fund into Beachwood Avenue bridge work as Augusta SHC asks how soon the money will be spent. The town shows 2440 in T.R.1L and 4200 expected later this year. state aid road funds total 37232. Selectman Wildes pushes Wildes District Road upgrade from firehouse to corner, the area marked as dangerous, amid past drainage-rights disputes over Springer Hill and state aid designation.

Kennebunkport Michael Zsiga State Highway Commission Board of Selectmen Beachwood Avenue Zsiga SHC Augusta T.R.I Ivan Wildes Wildes Springer Hill S.H.C

Kleindienst Nomination Faces Senate Probe Deadline

Acting Attorney General Richard Kleindienst waits as the Senate Judiciary Committee weighs a Byrd proposal to extend and limit its inquiry into the Justice Department and ITT. The panel aims to finish within two weeks and submit a report to Democratic Leader Mansfield, while White House aides may be barred from testifying.

Washington Richard G Kleindienst Senate Senate Judiciary Committee Justice Department International Telephone & Telegraph Corp Robert Byrd D-W Life Magazine San Diego Byrd Jack Anderson James O. Eastland D-Miss Mike Mansfield John N. Mitchell Mansfield Anderson Interoffice ITT Dita Beard Edward M. Kennedy Massachussetts John Tunney California Kennedy White House Peter Flanigan William ‘Timmons White ‘House Tunney Bob Wilson R-Calif Robert E. Cox San Diego Union Wilson Beard Antigua Mrs. Beard JTT

Wisconsin primary signals anti establishment shift for McGovern and Wallace

Democratic Party figures react to Wisconsin results as a pivotal open race trend. Lawrence F. O'Brien calls the 52 percent split to McGovern and Wallace an anti establishment surge with broad state support. He argues the open nominating process and independents rising justify reform. Humphrey campaigns in Philadelphia courting labor for Delaware primary support.

Washington Lawrence F. O'Brien Wisconsin Nixon O’brien Georges. McGovern Alabama George C. Wallace O'Brien Wallace Hubert H. Humphrey Philadelphia Keystone Milton J. Shapp Maine Edmund Muskie Shapp Minnesota

Real Estate License Wanted for Growing York County Office

North east Real Estate Agency seeks a licensed broker or salesman to join a growing York County office with numerous listings. New clients daily, extensive advertising budget, strong compensation, and a training program for qualified applicants. Confidential inquiries at 282-3600 or visit 479 Elm St Biddeford.

York County Northeast Real Estate Agency Elm St Biddeford

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