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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1976

Page

12

Night and Wednesday Weather Across New England

Maine shows flurries likely in the north with showers elsewhere tonight. Lows in the 30s. cloudy tonight with showers possible north and a move to partial sun in the south by Wednesday. New Hampshire starts partly clearing with showers tonight and highs in the 40s north to 50s south. Vermont remains mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries and similar overnight lows.

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Ford Senate clash over 3 percent unemployment bill

The Senate studies a Humphrey Hawkins plan to cut unemployment to 3 percent by 1980, a measure Ford blasts as costly. The plan would fund job programs and create White House economic planning, while arguing work replaces welfare.

Washington Senate Ford Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Augustus Hawkins D-Calif Senate Labor White House

Injured Biddeford High player hospitalized after game setback

Biddeford High School sophomore Marc Collette, a shortstop, underwent a second operation at Boston Children's Hospital for complications from a scrimmage injury when hit in the left leg by Westbrook’s Jim Foley. Doctors cited a gas gangrene infection and noted delay could have endangered the leg. Parents said he is doing much better.

Steve Dandy Ass’t Marc Collette Biddeford High School Boston Children’s Hospital Collette Biddeford Westbrook Jim Foley Webber Hospital Boston Marc Roger Robert

Humidity as life saver in home and fire safety lessons

A Harvard physicist says higher wall moisture raises heat capacity and slows fire growth, potentially buying escape time. The discussion, given at an American Physical Society meeting, cites wallboard additives to boost moisture absorption and notes nationwide fire losses in thousands of deaths and billions in damage.

Washington Harvard University Howard W. Emmons Emmons American Physical Society

Easter Social Noted By Saco Senior Citizens Club

Members of the Saco Senior Citizens Club gathered Saturday night at the Open Door Jordan School for an Easter social. Forty members and guests attended with a buffet by Odessa Nason and committee. A spot waltz was won by Mr and Mrs Ernest Valliere and awards went to several members. The report also notes school budget issues and pending salary negotiations for the next year.

Saco Senior Citizens Club Jordan School School Street Saco Odessa Nason Ernest Valliere Milton Thompson Rose Stone Cecilia Descoteaux Ruth Boutet

Saco firms mining pit draws permit dispute

Homeland Inc president Walter Wilson contests a permit need for topsoil removal at a gravel pit on Rocky Hill Road Saco while Buildin Inspector Perham argues the operation expands the site and requires a special permit. Neighbors prompted inspections. city officials vow enforcement.

Susan Morrison Homeland Inc Walter Wilson Rocky Hill Road Saco Homeland Buildin Alexander Perham Maietta Construction Co Perham Wilson Olson Ronald Ayotte Uilding Board of Appeals Planning Board John Dexter Ayotte Gordon Ayer Ayer

Two Towns Ponder School Building Stall

SAD 71 faces lawsuits and a possible referendum as Kennebunk and Kennebunkport discuss stalled construction. A May 5 public session will be followed by a May 22 update on the $5.2 million program. Prospects include a Sea Road site high school plan or a junior high for seventh and eighth grades. State funding moratorium could threaten reimbursements.

Peter Kingsley Kennebunkport SAD 71 Kennebunk Earl F. Adams Sea Road State Department of Education Leavin

Biddeford Woman to Chair 26th National Convention Committee

Lucienne C. Metayer president of Council St. Therese Union St. Jean Baptiste of Biddeford will chair the organizational committee for the 26th national convention of the Society in Portland May 14 to 16. Also on the committee are Donald Turgeon Biddeford Albert Dumais Lewiston Armand Fortier Rumford and Mrs Jeanne Lebel Brunswick. The society is the country s largest mutual benefit society for Americans of French descent.

Lucienne C. Metayer Council St

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