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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1975
Page
8
Harry G. Wiles elected president of the American Legion regionwide convention leading 2.7 million veterans and 900,000 auxiliary members. He touts a new image for the Legion and aims to raise up to 5 million dollars for cancer research this year.
Elvis Presley cancels Las Vegas engagement to undergo tests and treatment for exhaustion at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. The 40 year old returned home by plane with his personal physician Dr. George Nichopoulos. The Las Vegas Hilton said the star was advised to bow out due to a fatigued state.
A public hearing is scheduled in Augusta on August 27 1975 at 1 30 PM in Room 228 State House. The hearing by the Legislative Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs will study open fair methods for awarding state county and municipal construction contracts while respecting home rule. City of Biddeford notice invites bids for Ross Center air conditioning system with drawings from Biddeford City Clerk deposit 25 and bid deadline September 16 1975 at noon.
A committee in K-Port discusses shifting to a private school system with a high school, high pay, one year contracts, and no tenure. A landsite is eyed, with a possible dissolution of SAD 71 depending on voter support.
Puzzle list matches personalities and clues with presidents and volcanoes. Names pairings include Eisenhower with ice cream and Vesuvius heights, plus a set mapping Groucho Harpo Chico Zeppo Gummo to Leonard Arthur Milton Herbert.
Argentine navy reports a leftist attack sank a missile frigate under construction in La Plata. No casualties were reported. The strike coincided with the third anniversary of deaths at Trelew navy base as security forces were placed on full alert.
The International Vegetarian group while led from London showcases growth with vegetarian menus on hotels, airlines, trains and a schedule of exhibitions. Notable events include a film on famine, a fashion show using animal-free clothing and a visit to the Nearings, with 92-year-old pacifist Scott Nearing receiving a standing ovation at the opening.
Allison the dancing hen vanished from her pen at the Canadian National Exhibition prompting Albert the rooster to refuse dancing without her. The Puck's Canadian Traveling Circus offered a $100 reward for Allison's safe return in dancing condition.
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