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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1972
Page
5
In a People’s Forum continued piece, Issaie Pelletier urges naming a future park to honor Saco resident and builder Mr. Scontras. He emphasizes preserving the Elmwood Drive woods and marsh from snowmobiles and ATVs, urging protection as a state forest or park to benefit generations.
Reapportionment efforts pit veteran Letourneau against a light ballast Winfield W. Phillips Jr. of Limington while Carroll, a well liked organizer, is favored by party regulars. The winner meets lone GOP contender John B. Roberts of Sanford, former Judge of Probate.
Senator Margaret Chase Smith will introduce Vice President Spiro Agnew at the Maine GOP state convention in Augusta. The two day event runs Friday 2 p.m. to Saturday afternoon with sessions at the state Armory. Delegates will elect national delegates and adopt a party platform as Smith and rival Robert Monks are slated to speak.
County Republicans drag their feet again on primary ballot slots. June results show Democrats sweeping seats while GOP faces blank holes for Sanford House and county posts. McGovern gains ground as underdog voices the need for persistent, hard work in politics.
Widespread fraud by many tax preparers prompts District Director Wheeler to expand taxpayer assistance across Maine IRS offices. Investigations show over half of examined preparers may have aided fraudulent filings. Biddeford office at 18 South St opens today through Monday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For help call 283 3951.
SPACE CENTER Houston AP John W. Young aims to tie a record with a fourth spaceflight aboard Apollo 16 and leads a crew that includes Charles Duke and Thomas Mattingly II. The mission, scheduled for launch Sunday, will land three times on the moon with Young at the lunar module controls.
George Frederick Handel worked in a desperate frenzy to finish The Messiah in 21 days while plagued by creditors and failing sight. The oratorio debuted in Ireland in 1742 and found fame in London eight years later, raising over 10 million dollars for British charity.
Joseph G. Grondin of Biddeford has been named an area chairman for the 1972 statewide Catholic Charities Appeal in Maine. The drive seeks funds from area businesses to support non sectarian social programs with a goal of 956 286 dollars overall and 610 000 for social services. The advanced phase runs until April 29 ahead of the major phase on May 7 in all parishes.
Maine driver education graduates will compete in Scarborough for a chance at national eliminations of the AMVETS-DODGE Driver Excellence Contest. Ten state candidates will be judged on driving skills and safety, with a new car and scholarships for top winners.
US Agriculture Department researchers report a method to produce shrink resistant oil repellent wool by exposing wool yarn to ionized gas plasma and grafting fluorocarbon chemicals to the surface. The treated wool shrinks only 3 percent versus 45 percent for untreated wool and shows greater yarn strength and abrasion resistance, with potential for industrial scale-up.
KENNEBUNKPORT The developers of a 24 unit apartment complex on Log Cabin Road have withdrawn an application to the Environmental Improvement Commission for approval. The move ends the initial plan amid local questions about the project’s impact and permitting process.
Ridge Homes displays the Birchwood three bedroom rancher as part of 37 local custom homes offered by the East's largest home maker. Ridge, a division of Evans Products of Portland, has built over 18 000 homes in 15 years and finances through local lenders with its own plan for incomes of 6500 to 15000. The Kennebunk John D Downing Agency is the local dealer. open Saturday and Sunday 1 to 7 p.m.
Developers Edward L. Keatin and Harrison H. Sawyer withdrew a plan to discharge treated wastes into Golf Mill Brook citing organized opposition and doubts about a sewer right of way. A state order had halted construction until plumbing rules are met, and voters then passed an ordinance requiring permits before building permits are issued.
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