Romney cites corruption in housing and FHA role
Housing Secretary George Romney told the House Appropriations Committee that central city housing problems stem from social and economic factors but are worsened by untested programs and unscrupulous operators. He cited graft, conflicts of interest and 750 FBI investigations, plus a grand jury indicting 10 firms and 40 people in a multimillion-dollar slum housing scheme.
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Washington
George Romney
Romney
House Appropriations Committee
FHA
Federal Housing Administration
FBI
Brooklyn
Blame Shuffled For Rising Beef Prices
Washington AP reports a House Agriculture subcommittee hearing on beef costs where cattlemen grocers and government statisticians pass blame along the marketing chain. Farm spokesmen deny high prices and urge scrutiny of price policy while critic Clarence Adams cites faulty measurement of food costs.
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Washington
House Agriculture Subcommittee
National Association of Food Chains
Clarence Adams
Adamy
Agriculture Department
Gene Potter
National Farmers Organization
Congressional
New Theory On Origin Of Solar System Presented
Nobel laureate Harold Urey proposed that the Earth formed from 80 or more moon sized bodies coalescing in the early solar system. He described a solar nebula origin with a disc around the contracting sun and suggested fragments became moons asteroids and meteors while a solar explosion expelled remaining material.
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Boston
Harold Urey
American Chemical Society
Urey
University of California
San Diego
Earth
Jupiter
Neptune
Saturn
Pluto
Mars
Solar System
Old Orchard Beach Art Association Meeting Planned
A regular workshop meeting of the Old Orchard Beach Art Association will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Old Orchard Beach High School Library.
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Old Orchard Beach Art Association
Old Orchard Beach High School
Chile accuses ITT of attempting to block Allende election
Chilean undersecretary Anibal Palma says ITT documents show U S interference aims to derail Allende's 1970 bid. Palma will present charges at the OAS general assembly, citing Article 18 prohibiting state interference.
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Washington
U.S
Chile
United States
Salvador Allende
Anibal Palma
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Organization of American States
Palma
OAS General Assembly
Jack Anderson
ITT
Allende
State Department
Central Intelligence Agency
OAS
Forecaster Aware Of Shadow By John Cunnife AP
Sunniest financial forecaster warns of a possible bust while urging cautious optimism. He notes public spending rises, deficits loom, and consumer restraint tempers inflation. The piece cites varying views on unemployment, inflation, and stock market risks amid a bullish consensus and possible misjudgments.
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John Cunnifef
New York
Nixon
Mercury Vapor Found In Latex Paint Air
California chemist Dr. Donald J. Sibbett reported that mercury compounds used as fungicides in latex paints can vaporize from walls. In a controlled test, newer interior paint emitted moderate mercury levels in a closed room, fading slowly after a week. He noted risks to children and that research continues to define hazardous levels.
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Boston
American Chemical Society
California
Donald J. Sibbett
Geomet, Inc
Pomona
Calif
Ibbett
Sibbett
Environmental Protection Agency
Bridal Shower for Patricia Chamberlain at Beach House
Miss Patricia Chamberlain 60 Fern Avenue here was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Betty Chamberlain at 1 Arbutus Avenue with Mrs. Marie Chamberlain. The event announced her April 28 marriage to Charles Dickinson of Scarborough and featured a pink and white bridal cake centerpiece.
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Old Orchard Beachmiss
Patricia Chamberlain
Fern Ave
Betty Chamberlain
Arbutus Ave
Marie Chamberlain
Miss Chamberlain
Charles Dickinson
Scarborough
Joan Scarborough
Janice Trautz
Terry Thomas
Yvonne DeLorenzo
Nancy Dickinson
Eva Dickinson
Missey Cramer
Yvonne Binette
Karen Weimer
Johanne Rouleau
Stephanie Chamberlain
Sarah Chamberlain
Mrs
Marie
Claire Fir
Maine Yankee official sees only temporary relief from shortage
John B. Randazza, superintendent at the Wiscasset nuclear plant, says Maine will face deficits again in 23 years and may need another generation facility. He notes the plant’s 855 MW capacity is near completion as licensing and waste water hearings continue. The project could cost Maine Yankee $2.6 million monthly if delayed.
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Wiscasset
Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co
John B. Randazza
Maine
Randazza
Maine Yankee
Atomic Energy Commission
Environmental Improvement Commission
Family tragedy on Interstate 80 as motorists pass by
John Renfrow, 13, waved for help as his mother died on a western Iowa highway after Renfrow’s father tried to revive her with artificial respiration. He blamed the crowding and heavy traffic for the lack of aid, noting both lanes were packed while passing cars went by.
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Omaha
Neb
John Renfrow
Iowa
John
Renfrow
Perry
Renfrew
Denise Beaulieu Weds Marcel P. Bouchard at St. Joseph Biddeford
Denise Beaulieu married Marcel P. Bouchard on April 8 at St. Joseph Church Biddeford. The ceremony featured white stadio lilies, a Diana Rousselle organist, and a reception for 100 at Wonder Bar Steak House. They will reside in Biddeford after April 15. both are Biddeford High School alumni with local employment.
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Denise T. Beaulieu
Marcel P. Bouchard
St. Joseph Church
Biddeford
Herve Carrier
Diana Rousselle
Paul Beaulieu
Lamothe Ave
Joan Beaulieu
Nancy Ruel
Venice
Wilfred John
Michael Beaulieu
Leo Ruel
Wonder Bar
Vivian Bouchard
John
New Hampshire
Forest Trailer Park
West Street
Bouchard
Biddeford High School
Bruce Shoe Co
Saco Tanning Corp
Duplicate Bridge Played At Beach Playhouse
Duplicate bridge last evening at the Playhouse Avenue clubhouse featured Clifford Dow and James Warren as winners. Fecteau and Whelan took second, Moutsas and Dumaine third, Sawyer and Mrs. Briggs fourth, and Mrs. Dow and Mrs. Ross fifth. A game is scheduled tomorrow at 1 p.m. and a novice game at 7 p.m.
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Old Orchard Beach
Playhouse
Avenue
Clifford Dow
James Warren
Conrad Fecieau
Robert Whelan
James Moutsatsos
Ralph Dumaine
Harry Sawyer
Avis Briggs
Louise Dow
Leo Ross
Ruth Anderson
Esther Green
Guenn Flannery
Angie Hickey
Eleanor Marshall
Estella Aranovitch
Lester Austin
Dow
Warren
Fecteau
Whelan
Moutsa Sus
Dumaine
Sawyer
Briggs
Ross
Muskie Outlines Nixon Firsts At Pennsylvania Labor Luncheon
U S Senator Edmund S Muskie told a Pittsburgh labor group that Nixon administration exhibits a recession with inflationary spiral a trade deficit the highest unemployment since 1961 and peak interest rates since the Civil War He spoke at a downtown hotel luncheon hosted by Pennsylvania labor coordinator Joseph H Sabel as Humphrey McGovern prepared to campaign for labor votes ahead of the April 25 primary.
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Pittsburgh
U.S
Edmund S. Muskie
Muskie
Nixon
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Afl-Cio
W. Abel
United Steel Workers
George McGovern
South Dakota
Pennsylvania
Joseph H. Sabel
Town Council Votes New Bike Ordinance
Old Orchard Beach council rescinds the prior bike rule and adopts a plan by Police Chief Lacroix. Night riding extends from 6 to 8 pm and bikes are banned on key streets after 8 pm. Officials also pursue a private telephone line for school to fire station communications.
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Old Orchard Beach
Jean- Paul Lacroix
Old Orchard Street
East Grand Avenue
Walnut Street
West Grand Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
Town Street
Tom Smith
Mrs. Robert Conroy Home Baby Shower
A surprise baby shower for Mrs. Robert Conroy was hosted by Mrs. Carole La Branche at Katherine Poulin’s home in Old Orchard Beach. A buffet lunch and a cake by Miss Doris Hallezek accompanied a stork centerpiece. Attendees included Barbara Contraras Eleanor Koutalidis Paula Murphy June Gerard Eva Wilson Lorette LaBranche Carole LaBranche Dixie Berube Gertrude Hallezuk Doris Halleuk Katherine Poulin and others. gifts from several unable to attend were listed.
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Old Orchard Beach
Robert
Norma) Conroy
Carole la Branche
Katherine Poulin
Portland Ave
Doris Hallezek
Barbara Contraras
Eleanor’ Koutalidis
Paula Murphy
June Gerard
Eva Wilson
Lorette LaBranche
Carole
Dixie Berube
Boosters Discuss Housing For Exchange Concert
The Biddeford High School Band Boosters Club met with Paul Neault president and Nancy Mathieu treasurer reporting 11226.29 in the band uniform fund. Paul Peck outlined housing for the Townson exchange concert April 28 and 29, inviting space offers to housing committee members. A teen dance is set for April 28 at the high school gym and the University of Maine Band will perform April 30. tickets are on sale for both events. The next boosters meeting is scheduled for April 24.
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Biddeford
Paul Neault
Nancy Mathieu
Paul Peck
Townson
Mass
Raymond Mathieu
Henry Gobeil
William McKenny
Paul Ne
Finalizing Plans for the Exchange Concert
The article notes efforts to finalize plans for an upcoming exchange concert. Organizers coordinate venue setup and program details while confirming participants and scheduling. Local officials and sponsors are identified as key stakeholders in the event.
GOP Committees Plan Olde Fashion Days in Saco
Ward 1 and Ward 2 Republican committees met at the Cassette home in Saco to finalize plans for the Olde Fashion Days event at Young School. Supper tickets will be sold at the door and rummage sale or food sale items can be donated via Mrs Lois Jones. next Ward 2 meeting set for May 15 at the Braley residence.
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Gerard Cassette
Buxton Road
Saco
Young School
Lois Jones
Louden Road
Lorraine Whitten
Shirley Lamson
Wilfred Cassette
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M. P. Bouchard
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