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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
2
Public safety report cites vandalism on Trees for Saco plants on Peasant Street with a pledge of prosecution. Firefighters tackled an oil burner floodhouse incident in Sherman Letellier's residence and responded to grass and dump fires across Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford.
In York County Superior Court Mr and Mrs Royal Smith owners of Village Vehicles Inc sue The Captain s Landing owned by Bruce Robertson Dick The suit concerns a 12 foot right of way through the Village Vehicles lot and alleged deed violations The Captain s Landing contends a common use clause and prior deeds allow parking The case was continued by Justice William McCarthy
Tonight in Portland expect cloudy skies with a chance of rain or drizzle mainly south of the city and temperatures dipping to 35 to 45. Friday brings a rain chance in the north and likely rain in the south with highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
Biddeford Police Commission chair Roland A. Rioux backs a county wide referendum on building a new York County jail. He cites deplorable, nearly condemned conditions and supports allowing voters to decide on the $800000 project amid inspection calls in Augusta and remarks from Sheriff Dutremble.
Safety officer profile details Larry Smith 39 born Saco and Thornton Academy alumnus who rose from junior fireman to deputy chief in 1971. It notes gear upgrades, alarm system work, and his role in forming the Saco Firemen's Wives Club, plus training and family.
Easterly winds 15 to 25 knots tonight rising to 20 to 35 knots. Chance of rain tonight and Friday with visibility dropping to less than five miles in fog and precipitation. Seas will become moderate to rough on Friday.
Edmund Lynch of Strawbery Banke urges Secretary of Defense to assign the USS Constitution to Portsmouth New Hampshire as its logical home. He cites Portsmouth history and John Paul Jones era ties as reasons for relocation from Boston due to Navy Yard closings.
The debate over keeping the ship Constitution in Boston involves Sen Edward M Aey and Sen Strom Thurmond. Supporters want it housed in a national naval museum or returned to Boston where its political ties trace to Congressman John F Fitzgerald. The ship, decommissioned in 1855, has a long history from Portsmouth to Boston with revival in 1877.
In Augusta, Rep. Gerald E. Talbot backs a 72 hour wait for handgun purchases to allow background checks and cooling off. Opponents like James Carr Richmond and Rep. Ransom Kelley say it won’t reduce shootings. Maine Fish and Game president Roy Gardiner calls it unworkable, while pawn broker Morgan Chantre cites cases where buyers later harmed themselves.
The article notes Gypsies a nomadic people appearing across continents and first documented in Eastern Europe around the 1400s. It emphasizes their widespread presence and historical emergence in Europe.
Kennebunk selectmen approved 25 victualers licenses for local establishments. A proviso requires enough and well placed trash cans and neat sanitary facilities. failure may trigger license review or revocation.
Members of the Rochambeau Club gather at the hall on South Street Biddeford with committees to be chosen and refreshments served. Saco Rebekah Lodge observes night Saturday at Odd Fellows Hall Saco with state and district officials as guests and refreshments provided. Circle RB Fellowship Biddeford meets 7 30 at 40 Mason Street home of Mrs Stranck. Duplicate Bridge at Lawn Avenue Playhouse Old Orchard Beach 7 30 this evening.
Mrs. Irene Guerrette of 61 Clifford Street Biddeford is a patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Joseph P Gravel of Main Street Biddeford Pool is a patient at the Veterans Administration Hospital Togus. In 1972 Canada had 47.35 telephones per 100 population.
Funeral directors Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco Maine Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Saco Maine Emond's Funeral Home at 28 5511 Frank X Emond J P listed in local obituary notice.
In Los Angeles AP reports a new defense line in the Ellsberg Rus- defense trial after government disclosure of 1971 Rand Corp interviews. The defense seeks mistrial amid claims of perjury and omitted details while Judge Byrne allows a fresh questioning phase as the rebuttal continues. Ellsberg and Russo face espionage conspiracy theft charges for copying the Pentagon papers.
Chiropractors told a Legislative Legal Affairs Committee that the medical profession hides health care facts to the public amid a bill to ban chiropractic in Maine. Wisconsin voices warned treatment may delay or harm care, while advocates cited patient relief and attentive care.
Saco Republican City Committee welcomed Richard Hewes speaker of the Maine House at Young School. He urged a review of industries leaving Maine and urged creating a better business climate. He praised a 3 million social service program and called for moderating state borrowing for schools and towns.
Cambodian insurgents overrun weak government positions along the Mekong east of Phnom Penh and threaten the capital from multiple fronts. Rockets hit an airport area and a refugee shantytown, with casualties among soldiers and a police officer. U.S. jets from Thailand bombarded the east bank as crowds watched from riverside.
Citizens and officials discuss a possible districted government and a necking order approach as the Kennebunkport commission reviews town governance. Selectmen acknowledge limits while residents urge broader representation. next meeting set for Monday at 7 30 p.m.
The UM Orono dormitory rate rises by $40 to $1 190 per year, approved by the university board of trustees and effective next year. The Bangor campus will charge $1 130, while Fort Kent Presque Isle Machias Farming ton and Portland Gorham campuses set dorm rates at $1 120.
Sen. Peter Danton warns about toll bonds and state control of a turnpike as bids from Biddeford to Saco highlight the need for a funded, state owned option. Hancock notes overburdened roads and a Christmas storm closure that jammed Route 1. He cites a 17 percent rise in Norwegian exports in 1972 as a parallel.
Special to the Journal reports August a Welcome Back Day at the Legislature drew former York County lawmakers for recognition with the governor and a Legislative Assembly Dance. Attendees from York included Lynwood Hand George Carroll Edward Harriman Marion Fuller Brown Richard Logan Camille Bedard Raymond Nadeau Raymond D Flynn Harold Bartlett M Abbott Pendergast and Peter Truman, spanning multiple past sessions.
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