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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1972

Page

3

Irrigation of Housing Finance Boosts Market Stability

The article explains how the Federal Home Loan Bank Board promotes variable mortgage rates to keep lenders engaged in housing. It notes incentives to raise notes or extend loan terms, 60 percent owner occupancy, rising second home activity, and strong security with low delinquency and quick recovery after foreclosures.

Jowan Cunniff New York Federal Home Loan Bank Board Savings and Loan Associations America

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South Vietnam offers to return 600 disabled POWs and amnesty

South Vietnam announces unconditional return of 600 disabled North Vietnamese POWs and grants amnesty to 496 South Vietnamese convicts. The Foreign Ministry asks Hanoi to arrange POW reception and cites Buddhist festival Wu Lan as the occasion for clemency. The move is billed as unilateral but may aim for reciprocal releases.

Saigon Foreign Ministry Hanoi Republic of Vietnam

Biddeford Benefits From Title 1 Funds In 1965

Biddeford has become the fourth largest Title 1 program beneficiary in Maine with nearly $100,000 from ESEA. The district expanded services mainly for K through 6, including Emery Birch Wentworth Kennedy and local parochial schools. The program added 31 teacher aides, speech therapy for 17 students, audiometer testing, a telebinocular visual survey, and in-service training by public health nurses. Margaret Hollingsworth aided 11 children with learning disabilities while Maureen Branceley provided referrals for over 100 children. The Biddeford School Board and Superintendent Andrew C Frechette oversaw administration with Robert Hodge directing and input from a Professional Advisory Board and Parent Advisory Board.

Biddeford Emery Birch Wentworth Kennedy St. Andre St. Joseph St. Mary’s Maureen Branceley Maine Medical Hospital Sweetser Children’s Home Andrew C. Frechette Robert Hodge

Boating Safety Course Slated by Coast Guard Auxiliary

Casco Bay flotilla 1-201 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct a boating safety course. The program aims to educate boaters on navigation rules lifesaving procedures and state laws.

Casco Bay United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

Violations Found in Nixon Campaign Fund Handling

The Government Accounting Office found irregularities in nearly 500000 in Nixon re election campaign funds. The Washington Post, citing reliable sources, said a 100000 campaign security fund saw 25000 deposited in a suspect's bank account linked to the Democratic headquarters break in in June.

Washington Nixon Government Accounting Office Washington Post the Post GAO Democratic Party

Divorces Granted by District Court in Saco Area

Judge Nicholas W. Danton granted four divorces in the 10th District Court at Saco. Carol J. Stackpole of Hollis was divorced from Donald W. Stackpole and ordered to pay weekly child support and child-related expenses. Carol A. Giguere and Norman M. Giguere of Biddeford were divorced with child support and counsel fees specified. Aron L. Hubert of Old Orchard Beach was divorced from Daniel Hubert with weekly child support set. Thomas E. Jones and Rhonda J. Jones of Kennebunk were granted a divorce with no children.

Nicholas W. Danton Cour Saco Carol J. Stackpole Hollis Stackpole Carol A. Giguere Biddeford Norman M. Giguere Giguere Aron L. Hubert Old Orchard Beach Daniel Hubert Portland Hubert Thomas E. Jones Rhonda J. Jones Kennebunk

Ramblers Club Meeting at Lois Johnson Home

The Ramblers Club gathered at Lois Johnsons home where she thanked members relatives and neighbors who assisted during her recent confinement A surprise birthday party with a monetary gift and flowers was held for Carrie Bryant Refreshments were served and several members attended including Emily Andrews Margaret Strickland and others The September meeting is set for the 20th at Bernadette Dions home

Vena Drew Doreen Robinson Marion Bedard Dorothy Cloush Abbieen Grace Bernadette Dion

Boating Safety and Seamanship Course Opens in Portland

A public boating safety and seamanship course begins September 7 at 7 30 p m. Registration is in the Central Maine Power Co Auditorium Portland. The course is free with students paying only for course materials.

Tthe Central Maine Power Co. i Caneo Real Portland

Apollo to attempt last lunar moon landing in 1969

NASA announced the Apollo 17 mission with Commander Eugene Cernan, Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt, and Command Module Pilot Ronald Evans. The Saturn V launch is set for December 6 from Cape Kennedy, with a December 11 lunar landing and a three seven hour surface excursions using the lunar rover.

Washington Dec.il Space Agency National Aeronautics and ‘Ace Administration Moon Taurus Mountains Row aurus-Littrow Inds Iwlands NASA Alfred M. Worden Cape Kennedy Fla Navy Eugene A. Cernan Harrison H Jack) Schmitt Ronald E. Evans Cernan Schmitt

Tips on Drug Use Prevention for Parents of a Young Child

Free brochure from the National Institute of Mental Health aids parents in preventing early drug abuse. Richard W. Carbonneau of the Maine Commission on Drug Abuse promotes tips on building attitudes and habits to resist drugs, stressing parental example and managing pain without quick relief. Availability via National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information, P.O. Box 1080, ton, DC 20013.

National Clearinghouse For Drug Abuse Information P.O. Box Ton D.C

Council Plans For Activities At Adams Street Hall

Members of the Social Committee of Council Chagnon Biddeford met to schedule future activities. Leo Chretien and Richard Charbonneau reported on Ladies' Night and a council baseball trip to Fenway Park. Saturday dances resume Sept 9 with Mystic Four. A council meeting and roast beef supper follow at 6:30.

Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Adams Street Hall Biddeford Leo Chretien Richard Charbonneau Fenway Park Boston Mystic Four

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