Saco River Flood Threat Persists Despite Shoreline Reprieve
Flood watches remain as the Saco River near Biddeford and Saco threatens with rising water. Forecasters expect the crest around 32 000 second feet by Saturday with continued flooding in lower areas. Dam gates stay open and residents brace for more rain and snowmelt impacts, while pricing and power lines are unaffected.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Hartford
Conn
U.S. Bureau
Central Maine Power Co
Utilities Company
Irving Street
Saco
Hills Beach
Biddeford
Route 9 Extension Planned
Kennebunkport representative Elmont S Tyndale said the State Highway Commission plans a 1.2 mile Route 9 extension in Kennebunkport costing about 350000. Highway Commission chairman David H Stevens said selectmen will be contacted to set up public hearings and bids will not be requested until next year.
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Kennebunkport
Elmont S. Tyndale
Kennea
State Highway Commission
Tyndale
Highway Commission
David H. Stevens
Stevens
Sirhan Sentenced To Gas Chamber
In Los Angeles AP report jurors say Sirhan Bishara Sirhan's mind was impaired but not to a degree that would negate his planned murder of Senator Robert Kennedy. The verdict set death in the gas chamber with sentencing due May 14, and an automatic appeal planned.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara
Sirhan
George Stitzel
Robert Kenned
Stitzel
Los Angeles Times
Kennedy
California
Superior Court
Herbert V. Walker
Walker
Bie
Grant Cooper
Nae
Dea
P Walker
Roy
United States
Monge
Dean Payne
Ant
Aaron Mitchell
Sacramento
Cooper
Coope
Jesus Christ
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Atty
Lynn D
UCLA
Ants Draw Humans To Picnic Spots, Say Researchers
A quirky study notes ants influence human behavior by guiding people to picnic areas, shaping where and when outdoor meals occur. Researchers observe ants’ foraging trails correlating with crowds gathering in nearby parks and public spaces.
Baked Bean Supper at Foss St United Methodist Church
Community event at Foss Street United Methodist Church serves baked beans and sides from 5 to 6 30 PM on Saturday April 26. Prices 60 cents for children and 1 25 for adults.
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Saco Masonic Hall
Foss St. United Methodist Church
De Gaulle Nearing End Of His Reign
Paris AP report says indications mount that Charles de Gaulle may resign this week if referendum votes down his proposal to shift powers to regional administrations and curb the Senate. Polls earlier showed a majority favoring yes, while de Gaulle warned of an uncertain outcome as he linked his fate to nationwide reform efforts.
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de Gaulle
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Senate
Norman scientist builds models of tiny tornados in Oklahoma
Neil Ward of the National Severe Storm Laboratory at the University of Oklahoma creates a 10 foot circular device to study vortex motion. He uses titanium tetrachloride to reveal wind patterns and has observed up to four dancing tornadoes. Ward aims to predict tornado direction and damage potential while noting tornadoes can occur any month nationwide.
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Norman
Okla
Neil Ward
Ward
National Severe Storm Laboratory
University of Oklahoma
The
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Lear
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Air Force
Lexington
Nixon Seeks Postal Rate Hike and Overhaul Plan
President Nixon appealed to Congress for a penny increase in most mail rates and promised a major Post Office Department overhaul within 45 days. He outlined rate increases for first, second, and third class mail expected to raise over $600 million in the new fiscal year beginning July 1.
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Nixon
Congress
Post Office Department
Murphy Granted Five-Year Extension As Liquor Chief
The Maine House voted 99 to 39 to extend Timothy J. Murphy’s tenure as chief enforcement officer of the Liquor Commission for five more years, amid debate over retirement age and his controversial reputation. Murphy would be 65 in November, with support stressing his record and critics warning against setting a precedent.
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Rhittery
House
Murphy
Dennett
Louis Jalbert
D-Lewis‘ton
Industrial Buildings for Sale or Lease in York County
The April listing from Central Maine Power Co details seven industrial buildings across York County. Biddeford hosts Bond Rite with 250000 sq ft for sale or lease and Lund Mfg occupying 8000 sq ft. Saco's Allied Hampshire plant offers 56000 sq ft for sale or lease. Sanford includes Fieldcraft Inc. 10000 sq ft and Ominecraft multi-story brick mill 152480 sq ft. South Berwick features Blouin brick mill complex 10680 sq ft for lease or sale. West Buxton lists Rowe's Frozen Foods 5000 sq ft for sale. Lewiston plant, 150000 sq ft, is noted as former structure for potential inclusion.
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York County
Central Maine Power Co
Biddeord
Saco
Sanford
South Berwick
West Buxton
Bond Rite
Biddeford
Mfg. Co
Lund Mfg. Co
Allied Hampshire
Fieldcraft Inc
Ominecraft
Blouin
Eens
Lanas
Rowe's
Frozen Foods
West Point-Pepperell Mig. Co
Lewiston
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Fryeburg
Biddeford - Saco Area
Ping
East Lee
Mass
Housatonic River
St. Francis College
Garland Manufacturing Co
Water Street
Deering Lumber Co
Spring's Island
Limber Company
Saco Fire Department
Come J. Cyr
Irving St
Webber Hospital
Maurice Ross
Leon Libby
Maple Street
Walter J. Nelson
Route
de Molay
Youland
Jewelry
Main St
G.A.R. Hall
Cutts Ave
Saco Jaycees
Saco Amvets Hall
Spring St
Henry & Son
Lowell
Maremont
H. R. Courtois
SUN
Sary
Figaro
Westion
Pierre Dence
de Autte
Apply Lund Mfg. Co
Lund
Maine Dry Cleaners
Postal
Jalbert
Norman J. F. Marquis
D-Lewiston
Retirements & Pensions Committee
Murdy
Carl F. Sheltra
Biddeford-Saco
Journal
Youland’s Dept
St. Kennebunk
American Discount
P.O
Main Street
G.E
Whirlpool
Maine
Swingin
Kartland
Progressive
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