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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1972

Page

5

Boston Costs Most To Live In 48 States

Boston moved ahead of New York to rank third for the most expensive city for a middle income family. Anchorage remains first and Honolulu second, with Southern towns cheapest. Budget figures show a national average cost of 10 971 for a four person family at intermediate living. Lower costs are tied to rental housing and cheaper meals while higher budgets include more home ownership and goods.

Washington Boston New York Anchorage Honoulu Bureau of Labor Statistics Honolulu Baltimore Los Angeles Kansas City St. Louis Green Bay Wis Austin Tex Orlando Fla Atlanta Labor Department Fit

Experimental 26 Week Off Plan At St Josephs Hospital

In Marshfield Wisconsin the physical therapy staff at St Josephs Hospital test a 26 week off schedule by rotating 10 hour days seven days a week every other week. The plan aims to shorten patient stays through daily treatment with two therapy teams volunteering extended non vacation periods.

Marshfield Wis St. Joseph’s Hospital

First National Bank of Biddeford reports condition in 1972

National Bank in Biddeford Maine files report of condition as of April 18 1972 showing assets of 16.99 million with cash securities loans and real estate. Liabilities total 15.20 million including demand and time deposits and government accounts. Directors Hanson Moore Maxwell Bradford certify accuracy.

National Bank First National Bank OF Biddeford Maine U. S. Treasury United Carry E. Hanson Tarry E. Hanson Richard A. Moore Archie B. Maxwell Alfred S Bradford

Bank Burglary With Wet Twist Found in Birchwood

A bank burglary with a wet twist was discovered at the Birchwood, Wisconsin, location. Police reported water damage and signs of forced entry, with investigators reviewing surveillance footage and seeking a motive. No injuries were reported. Local investigators urged residents to report information.

Birchwood Wis

Republican delegates head to Maine State Convention

Area delegates and alternates travel to Augusta for the Republican State Convention with Vice President attending. City and town committees scramble to confirm attendance as more volunteers, including younger residents from Saco, join the effort before Friday and Saturday sessions at the State Armory.

Maine Augusta State Armory Saco

Burglars Dismantle Alarm and Loot Bank Safe

Lawmen reported intruders disabled the alarm and cut telephone lines to enter Citizens State Bank. They bored a 6 by 12 inch hole in a small safe, flooded the vault with water from the basement, and skimmed floating bundles of dollars after the opening washout. The theft was found on Wednesday. theft amount not disclosed.

Citizens State Bank

GOP delegates prepare to hear Agnew open convention

Local party members from Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk and Kennebunkport travel to hear Vice President Spiro Agnew at 2 p m Friday. Voters praise a candidate as intelligent and determined with the potential to reach the circuit court of appeals. The piece closes with religious exhortation about God given qualities.

Spiro Agnew Biddeford Saco Old Orchard ‘Beach Kennebunk Kennebunkport Circuit Court of Appeals

Widow Wins Social Security Death Benefit Fight

A 69-year-old Queens widow acted as her own lawyer and won a complex Social Security case against the federal government. Spanning 16 months, the case was argued in two federal courts and centered on a $900 death benefit after her husband’s 1964 death. A judge lauded the retired schoolteacher after the decision.

Queens New York

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