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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1973
Page
5
USDA experts compare protein costs to help families stretch food dollars. A 20 gram protein portion from dry beans costs about 6 cents versus 66 cents for porterhouse steak and 67 cents for lamb chops. Whole chicken and hamburger are highlighted as best meat buys.
Edison confirms Plymouth nuclear plant warm-water discharge killed several thousand menhaden in a canal near the plant. No sport or game fish harmed, officials say the impact on the sea is minimal and limited to the surface. The canal connects to the sea about 150 to 200 yards offshore.
A local notice urges residents to consider donating or selling unused goods rather than discarding them. Community groups organize swap events to reuse furniture appliances and clothing.
Vice President Spiro Agnew criticized reporters who take sides in news coverage saying advocacy journalism distorts public reaction. He warned the media order and influence public opinion, urged reasoned debate between government and press, and questioned whether networks and major papers truly represent the people.
HAL BOYLE catalogs a housewife's complaints about PTA meetings, martinis, housework, budget worries, and family antics. The column mocks domestic clichés and marital miscommunications with a wry, observational tone.
In Beirut, Yasir Arafat alleges U S complicity in the Israeli commando raid and promises a terrible retaliation. He cites a U S Embassy wagon at the scene and another armed vehicle headed toward the embassy amid claims by the U S State Department of no involvement.
In Hannover the Social Democratic Party re elected Chancellor Willy Brandt as chairman with a 404 to 20 vote and four abstentions. The party confirmed support for West Germany's alliance with the United States and continued participation in NATO defenses amid leftist criticism.
Officials announced CCD elementary grades will meet Saturday at 9 30 a.m. at St Joseph Grammar School in Biddeford. The CCD confirmation class will hold a get-together.
Saco Conservation Commission finalized plans to plant 67 trees with a small crew of college students next week. Tree Warden John Switzer will oversee the project, aided by Deering Lumber stakes. state funding covers half the cost and trees should be in the ground within two weeks. The commission also aims to inventory open spaces and discuss future growth policy with city officials.
John A. Cyr, 31, an escaped Maine mental patient accused in a 1971 kidnapping and beating of Lewiston boy, was found working as a tent foreman for a traveling circus in Commack New York. FBI arrested him on a federal warrant and extradition proceedings to Maine began. The victim, Carl Bechtel, son of Bates College professors, was abducted July 5 1971 and found beaten next day. External authorities pursue return to Maine.
MILAN Italy AP six persons died today in a chain collision on a foggy highway near Milan. About 100 cars and 20 trailer trucks were damaged in the series of accidents on the outskirts of the city.
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