Local magician enchants 800 at middle school show
About 800 children and adults enjoyed the magician's antics at a Thursday show at co Middle School. Sponsored by Saco's Jaycees, the 90 minute program supported Jaycees projects including a softball field and Toys for Tots. Area businesses paid for tickets for nursing home residents and Sweetser School students among others.
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John Ewing
White House hopefuls seek Campaign money
Seven presidential candidates urged the Supreme Court to release matching federal funds to bolster campaigns while President Ford warned others are broke from wasteful spending. Ford, traveling to Georgia then Indianapolis, touted a financially healthy bid and criticized Reagan for claiming the administration might recognize North Vietnam. He noted a costly Indiana primary and a Senate-Democrat mix urging FEC funds relief, as Kissinger signaled readiness to normalize relations with Hanoi.
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Rulin
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Jimmy Carter
Frank Church
Idaho
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Morris K. Udall
Arizona
Alabama
George Wallace
Telephone bill changes hit Biddeford exchange
Ma Bell shifts bill paying to Biddeford Savings Bank starting May 3 to improve security and extend service hours. A single information number for local and state calls begins May 1 as part of a directory assistance centralization plan affecting New England. The Biddeford exchange covers Biddeford Saco Goodwins Mills Kennebunk Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach and Wells.
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Wells
Max Reuben
Stephen Cushing
Main Street Bank
Battle over county jail site heats up in election year
Sheriff Dutremble and York County Commission Chairman Cote spar over the 200 by 500 foot parcel near the Meridian lot planned for a new jail. The dispute centers on who first proposed Genest land, with minutes showing early talks, surveys, and attempts to locate back property owners as candidates eye the sheriff’s post.
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Mr. Cote
Richard Dutremble
Dutremble
Journal
York County Commission
Donald Cote
Cote
Sheriff
Board of Commissioners
Gerard Genest
Sam
Paul Reay
J DeRoy
Mr. Genest
Genest Land
Meridian Lot
Fair price paid for jail site noted by Reny and DeRoy
County commissioners defended paying 25000 dollars for two acres behind the Meridian lot on Route 4 in April 1974. Paul Reny and Joseph DeRoy said the site offered drainage and water advantages and was the best option despite criticism. Gerard Genest said the price reflected factors including lack of sale, gravel value, and jail depreciation concerns. Clement Auger offered no comment.
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Meridian Lot
Route 4
Paul Reny
Joseph DeRoy
Environmental Protection Agency
DeRoy
Gerard Genest
Clement Auger
Board of Commissioners
Andre's weight watcher's quest reels through Rockport detours
In a playful exchange, Andre jokes about delaying a trip to Rockport to slim down, while Sais chides him as a seal. The dialogue hints at a comic seaside life with fish rewards and a diet that delays a promised arrival, ending with a tease about future pages.
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Rockport
On This Date April 23 1976 Highlights
April 23 marks the 114th day of 1976 with notable anniversaries. Shakespeare was born in 1564 and died on his birth date in 1616. George Washington and his wife moved into the first presidential mansion in New York in 1789. La Marseillaise was written in 1792. The Sirius and Great Western began transatlantic steamship service in 1838. A Natchez dance hall fire killed over 200 in 1940. King George II fled Greece for Crete in 1941 during World War II.
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William Shakespeare
Stratford-on-Avon
England
George Washington
Franklin and
Cherry Streets
New York City
People and Places Update From Across the Nation
Catch up on neighbors as Cathy Pearce becomes a certified aircraft engine mechanic for the Air Force. Phil Boucher advances to vice president with TWA in Pittsburgh. Adele D Amico earns Phi Beta Kappa at Colby. More notes on local figures inside.
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Cathy Pearce
Airorce
Phil Boucher
TWA Inittsburgh
Adele D'Amico
Colb
Four Seasons Introduced at Scarborough Downs
Scarborough Downs unveils a four season plan turning the harness racing facility into a year round venue hosting conventions stage shows dances and other events to boost revenue. Management outlines future projects on the drawing board aimed at sustained activity throughout the year.
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People learn through mistakes headline humor
The Journal notes a wry saying that if people learn through mistakes, several fellows are receiving a broad education, reflecting on missteps and learning from them with a lighthearted tone inside the 18 page issue.
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