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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1973

Page

3

European film makers shift to U S markets in reverse runaway

Hollywood faces a reverse runaway as European producers film in the United States drawing crews from American unions. Dino De Laurentiis Roberto Benigni N/A Michael Winner notes The Stone Killer budget and profits show cross border film finance. European financiers lure by quotas subsidies and better deals while keeping the US as a selling base.

Bob Thomas Associated Press LOS Angeles United States DeLaurentiis Dino DeLaurentiis Diture Michael Winner Ameri Rector Can Charles Bronson Italy Columbia Ameria Germany France

Gas eruptions turn Williamsburg into ghost town in Michigan

Williamsburg Michigan transforms into a near deserted community as natural gas eruptions rupture grounds near homes and streets. Sheriff Weiler says life may not return for weeks to months while Amoco probes a 3000 foot well and crews drill relief holes to vent the pressure.

Michigan Williamsburg Mich Weiler Michigan 72 Amoco Production Co Standard Oil of Indiana Amoco Williamsboro

Muskie Criticizes Nixon Health Care Proposals In Maine

Democratic senator Edmund Muskie spoke at a Franklin County hearing praising Project Independence and warning that Nixon administration changes to Medicare would raise out of pocket costs for seniors. He cited higher hospital and doctor charges under Part A and B and urged Congress to expand coverage including prescription drugs.

Phyllis Austin Associated Press Livermore Falls Edmund S. Muskie Nixon Muskie Subcommittee Maine Franklin County Project Independence Androscoggin Oxford Franklin Counties Washington Congress

Gawkers Spoil Nude Beach on Marin County Coast

Deputy Paul Hughes on horseback with a horse named Clem polices Muir Beach north of San Francisco to deter nude sunbathers. He aims to cover up sunbathers, asking politely and enforcing rules to reduce gawkers and traffic in the area.

Muir Beach Calif San Francisco Clem Hughes Marin

Army disputes Vietnam vet drug addiction estimates

The Pentagon released a study denying claims that up to 200,000 Vietnam era enlisted returnees were drug addicts. Researchers found only 2,000 to 3,000 of about 900 surveyed Army veterans still dependent on drugs, about 1.3 percent, similar to pre service levels. The study by Washington University Medical School interviewed 451 veterans and 469 former users.

Washington Pentagon Richard S. Wilbur Defense Department Vietnam Wilbur Washington University Medical School

Maine elder care barriers cited at Augusta hearing

Maine health official says failure to fund Medicaid expansion hinders care for the elderly. Witnesses including Dr. Dean Fisher and Richard Michaud told a Senate subcommittee on elderly health care about federal incentives and program cutbacks impacting access and home-based services in the state.

Livermore Falls Maine Sen Edmund S. Muskie Dmaine Richard W Michaud Health and Welfare Department Miebaud

Credit Disclosure Upheld By Court In Installment Rule Ruling

The Supreme Court affirms a Federal Reserve four installment rule requiring disclosure of total price, balance due, and charges for items paid in more than four installments. The decision centers on Truth in Lending Act authority and protects consumers in purchases such as magazine subscriptions.

Washington Supreme Court Federal Reserve Board Congress Warren E. Burger Burger William O. Douglas Potter

Old Orchard Beach seeks private bid to run Comfort Station

Town to lease the Comfort Station on W Grand Ave to private management for a summer operation from May 21 to Sept 7, 1973. Hours 9 AM to 1 AM daily. Bid deadline May 5, 1973. Sealed bids to Town Manager, Town Hall O. C. B. announced.

Old Orchard Beach W. Grand Ave Town Hall O. C. B

KENNEBUNKPORT Board Hears Jacobson Appeal

The Kennebunkport appeals board met Monday to review attorney Walter E. Webber's bid to divide Goose Rocks Beach property of Israel Jacobson into two parcels. Two living units exist. buyers for each unit. A site inspection will determine setbacks and a right of way before a decision is issued. No abuttors presented objections.

Kennebunkport Walter E. Webber Guardian Israel Jacobson Goose Rocks Beach

Kyros to Address Meeting at Biddeford High School

U S Rep Peter Kyros will address Maine State Student Council Association members at Biddeford High School Friday at 3 p m. His Portland office says Kyros will speak to several organizations during the week.

U.S Peter Kyros Maine State Student Council Association Biddeford High School Portland Kyros

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