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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1972

Page

10

Buggy Races Bring Explorer Builds to New York

Explorer Posts join a racing event with dune buggy and VW kit builds purchased from Motion Minicar in Baldwin L I. The youths craft fiberglass bodied cars, document work with a letter and 10 photos, and are judged by Owens Corning Fiberglas Motion Minicar and Explorer HQ on creativity and end use rather than cost.

New York City Explorer Motion Minicar Baldwin L.I Explorers Owens-Corning Fiberglas Explorer Headquarters

Dear Mike and Dear Dripping Auto Advice Column

Teens on Wheel presents letters to Mike and Dripping about car trouble. The first asks why an oil leak appears above the filler on a 1963 Comet 6 and how to fix it. The reply cites crankcase pressure from a clogged PCV valve or bad rings. A second reader Hot asks why a 1951 Mercury overheats. response notes sediment in flathead V eight passages and mentions possible thermostat or radiator issues.

Michael Lamm Mike Ford Mercury Flathead

Trend of Living Together Gains Among Teens and Young Adults

Read in a survey, college and high school students increasingly view living together as a prelude to or substitute for marriage. Most cite practicality, rebellion, or desire to test compatibility, with 66.4 percent of boys and 53.8 percent of girls endorsing premarital sex.

David Harmon Richardson Texas Bill Rockney Youngstown Ohio Thomas Walley Maple Heights Monica Davis Fayetteville, Ark Jim McRee Fayetteville Ark Cecilia Ford Hubbard South

On This Date in History April 14 1972 Highlights

Key events span 1865 Lincoln shot and dies next day 1775 abolition society formed in Philadelphia 1912 Titanic sinks 5000 plus dead 1931 Span ish provisional government forms 1947 nitrate explosion at Texas City kills 500 plus 1965 first motel in Soviet Union opens in Moscow 1972 today marks 105th day of year.

Associated Press Abraham Lincoln John Wilkes Booth Washington Society For Abolition of Slavery Philadelphia North Atlantic Span Alfonso Texas City Tex Soviet Union Moscow Cuba Hungary Istvan Dobi Jenoe Fock Richard M. Nixon U.S China John Gielgud Julie Christie Rod Steiger Voltaire

Property at 376 South St Biddeford Sold to New Owners

The property at 376 South Street Biddeford owned by Mr and Mrs Roland Petit sold to Mr and Mrs Richard C Parent. The seven room home with three garages and overhead apartment changes hands for residence and investment. Sale negotiated by Andy Scontras of AnSco Realty at 202 Main St Saco.

South St Biddeford Roland Petit Richard C. Parent

Frances Hapgood to Speak at Saco Adult Center

Frances Hapgood editor of the Clearing House on the Portland Press Herald will address the Saco Adult Center Wednesday at 1 PM at Trinity Episcopal Parish House Cleveland Street Saco. The meeting runs 10 AM to 4 PM with a covered dish lunch and attendees asked to bring a casserole or salad.

Frances Hapgood Clearing House Portland ‘Press Herald Saco Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Rose Dyer Martha Beaudoin Saco Center Harold Stevens Lillian Macomber Dyer Judy Fogg Saco Recreation Department Maidha Albrecht Geneva Gilbert Macomber Saco Social Organization

Election of officers by Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Aux

Officers chosen at the post home Beard Street Saco include Floren Lewis president Gilbe Lavoie vice president Irene Parker secretary Eva Sherman treasurer Rose Sullivan historian Florida Labbe chaplain Ora Bastarache sergeant at arms. Installation set for May 10.

Owen - Davis Uni American Legion Auxiliar Post Beard Street Saco Floren Lewis Gilbe Lavoie Irene Parker Eva Sherman Rose Sullivan Florida Labbe Ora Bastarache American Legion Labbe Sulliva Maine Parker Sherman Department Bastarache

The Pet You Want May Be Listed in Section 47 of Want Ads

Pet seekers are directed to look in section 47 of the want ads for a diverse lineup of animals. Listings include dogs cats birds and small mammals with notes on age temperament and care needs. Potential adopters are urged to contact the listed owners or shelters for details and appointments.

Scholarship Dance Rescheduled by Old Orchard Beach Officials

The annual scholarship dance sponsored by the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce and Town Council, set for April 15, is postponed. New date is Saturday May 13 at 8 p.m. at the Brunswick Hotel with music by the John Trull Orchestra under chairman Joseph Mokarzel.

Old Orchard

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