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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1972

Page

3

Firefighters Stage Simulated Run for Camera Crew

Biddeford firefighters conducted a simulated fire run as cameras filmed the departure of trucks from Station Box 633 at Pool Street and Simard Avenue. Solid Line Technology Inc of Wilmington arranged the shoot for advertising use with no charges to the city. Mayor Gilbert R. Boucher’s office could not comment.

Biddeford Paul Gatriepy Line Technology, Inc Wilmington Mass Garriepy Solid State Pool Street Simard Avenue Gilbert R. Boucher

Naval Officer Speaks at Kiwanis Meeting in Old Orchard Beach

Lieutenant Commander Richard S. Buchanan NSNR gave a career overview starting in 1950 with postings in the Netherlands Antilles and as a Navy Petroleum Inspector in South American countries. He discussed the Soviet Union, showed slides, and answered questions. Five Winham Kiwanis guests attended.

Old Orchard Beach Adelbert M. Jekeman Jr Kiwanis Club Richard S. Buchanan Nsnr Netherlands Antilles Soviet Union Harold Fohlin Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr Windham Kiwanis Club

Freezer Dried Coffee and Packaged Foods List Aisle Notes

An OCR partial reads a display of frozen dried coffee and various packaged foods with prices and flavor notes. Items include lemon and cranberry flavors, cinnamon raisin, cauliflower, chow mein, and other shelf items with unit prices and sizes.

Pillsbury Biscuits Ecseccano Fleischmann Borden Pledge Furniture Polish Johnson's Future Kitty Cat Food Rich’s Crisco Choice Blue Bonnet Soft Margarit Howard Johnson Toasties Perx Coffee Pillsbury Jane Parker Chase & Sanborn Chase & Sanborn Coffee

Firms Deny Age Bias in Hiring Claims In Maine Plants

In the Journal forum Mrs Emma Paul of Biddeford alleged age discrimination at Components Inc and Morningstar Corp alluding to rejections due to age over 50. Morningstar’s Bonnie Gibson and Components’ managers defend equal hiring and note age checks occur after three months for insurance. A federal labor inspector observed many older workers at Morningstar. State law forbids age discrimination unless justified by job qualifications. Labor officials report few age bias complaints and prefer other issues.

Kennebunk People’s Forum Emma Paul Biddeford Components Inc Morningstar Corp Bonnie Gibson Morningstar US Department of Labor Boston Gibson Paul Boissoneault Lyle Eaton Paul Lovejoy State Department of Labor and Industry Maine

Hearing Set On Saco Road Improvement Proposal

The State Highway Commission will hold a public hearing at Fairfield school gym in Pepperell Park Saco on Thursday April 20 at 7 30 p m to discuss traffic improvements on U S Route 1 Elm Street and Route 9 Main Street. Proposals include one way streets signals at key intersections a master control system left turn allowances diagonal parking removal and a street realignment to improve safety. Maps and views are available at the Scarborough division office 8 a m to 5 p m weekdays. The project would be funded under the TOPICS program to boost urban traffic flow and safety.

Augusta State Highway Commission Fairfield School Pepperell Park Saco Elm Street Main Street Storer Pleasant Elm Main Water Streets Pepperell Square Scammon North Street U.S. 1 Lincoln Street Water Street Highway Commission Commission sHc Pleasant Hill Road Scarborough

Lyndon Johnson Returns To Texas Early Today

Former President Lyndon B. Johnson returned to Texas for further hospital care after a heart attack in Charlottesville. He arrived at Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio with an ECG monitor and was seen walking with doctors to a wheelchair, accompanied by Mrs. Johnson.

San Antonio Tex Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Army Brooke General Hospital Charlottesville Virginia Johnson Charles Robb John Willis Hurst

Store Hours Listed for Week

The text lists daily operating hours: Monday through Friday eight in the morning to eight in the evening. Saturday hours are eight to six, and Sunday ten to four.

Herman Cohen Seeks Petition for Shredder Mill at Town Dump

Kennebunk local Herman Cohen circulates petitions to place a shredder mill article in the warrant for the next town meeting. Voters previously rejected a $30,000 appropriation by about three to one. Cohen says costs have risen and urges extra funds for a paved road into the dump, volunteering to design the system for potential relocation if needed.

Kennebunk Herman Cohen Cohen

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