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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1972
Page
13
A reader asks if hiring a friend's maid is a crime and how to handle a friend who objects. Abby says the maid is not owned and to keep her if needed. Other questions cover confessing sibling theft to parents, gifts from a deceased relative, and informing intimate partners about venereal disease.
The Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department sponsors Arts and Crafts sessions for children this summer through Project R.L.E. Miss Kathy Matteau leads classes, instructing at Clifford Park in mornings and at Mayfield in afternoons to support handiapped children and spark interest in special education careers.
The article notes nominating conventions for two U.S. presidents, Martin Van Buren and William Henry Harrison, were held in churches in Baltimore Maryland.
The Veterans Administration announced a $5,000 grant increase for wheelchair home purchases under Public Law 92-341. Effective July 10, the program pays half the cost up to 17,500 for service connected disabled veterans needing accessible features. Since 1948 grants rose from 10,000 to 12,500 in 1969. over 12,000 veterans received $121 million, with 564 grants totaling $6.9 million in fiscal year 1972.
Two divorces were granted in Saco District Court by Judge Nicholas Danton. Richard A. Lantagne of Old Orchard Beach was divorced from Dorothy Lantagne of Portland. they wed December 28, 1968 in Biddeford and had no children. Carol Ham of Hollis Center was divorced from Donald Ham. they wed September 1, 1963.
Notable events list for August 9, 1972: Nagasaki atomic bombing date in 1945, Bronck first Bronx settler in 1638, first US steam locomotive train in 1831, Webster Ashburton Treaty 1842, Spain’s peace terms 1898, Edward VII coronation 1902, Gandhi arrest 1942, Gandhi internment 1942 1944, Soviet proposal 1962, Vietnam fighting in Song Re Valley 1969, Belfast rioting 1971. Birthdays include meteorologist Gordon Dunn 67 and former movie star Charles Farrell 70.
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