Courtois to Join Lincoln Co
Biddeford Police Commission members pursue a three year contract as Chief Harry Courtois resigns effective Aug. 31 to become personnel manager and plant security director at Lincoln Pulp and Paper in Lincoln Me. Courtois will start Sept 3 and move from a $13 000 city post to a mill position with higher pay and benefits. The commission debated the resignation and contract, with several members supporting continued efforts to retain him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Commission
Robert Labelle
Raymond Kenneally
Courtois
Edgar Sevigny
Norman Laverriere
Saco
Labelle
Finance Committee
Dutremble
Edward Gaulin
Dexter Seeks Computer for City of Saco Books
City Administrator John Dexter urged the Saco finance committee to buy a used Burroughs L 5000 magnetic records computer for about $19,500. It would pay for itself in 2.5 years and provide up-to-date financial records, payroll, box bills, and potential sewer usage billing, with ongoing maintenance and paper costs.
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Saco
John Dexter
Saco Finance Committee
Dexter
OOB Survey Criticizes Public Relations In Orchard Beach
A survey of 100 residents and police personnel in Old Orchard Beach finds most residents rate the police as doing a good to excellent job with 58 percent noting improvement. Yet 39 percent fault relations with the community and calls rise for more foot patrols youth programs and direct chief outreach. Detective programs and regular reviews of officers are urged to boost public relations.
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Old Orchard Beach
Kolly Bruner
Police Department
Barbara Messer
Richard Lamb
Bruner
Thomson Urges Nuclear Energy To End Energy Crisis
New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson urged immediate adoption of nuclear power as the solution to the energy crisis. He called for firing administration officials opposed to nuclear energy and said oil companies should fund 60 new refineries without taxpayer support. Officials from New England power companies testified at the Federal Energy Office hearing on Project Independence.
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Boston
New Hampshire
Meldrim Thomson
Federal Energy Office
Thomson
Ford
New England
Alaska
America
Foreign Fishermen Leave Temporarily
Foreign fishing fleets have departed for other waters but will return, says NMFS coordinator Charles Philbrook. Airborne counts show about a dozen West German boats, plus Polish, French, and Romanian vessels near Jeffrey's Ledge and Platt's Bank. Coast Guard flights later reported activity in the 5 Y fishing area from east of Boston to Mount Desert Island. Local fishermen allege net damage and equipment loss from foreign fleets, while federal investigations continue. Senator Muskie met with fishermen and promised federal action, as a new Ledge patrol and enhanced surveillance were announced.
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Charles Philbrook
National Marine Fisheries Service
NMFS
Gloucester
Mass
Jeffrey's Ledge
Platt’s Bank
Philbrook
Journal
Cape Cod
Georges Banks
Coast Guard
Boston
Mt. Desert
Grand Manian Island
Maine-New Brunswick
Jeffrey's Lodge
Cape Porpoise
Kennebunkport
U.S
Edmund Muskie
Kennebunk Beach
Ledge Waters
Daniel Russ
Ford Conference Highlights from Washington News Conference
President Ford's Washington news conference covered topics from Nixon pardon to wage and price controls. He stated he is final authority on the pardon, outlined philosophy, and discussed 1976 candidacy with Rockefeller as a potential partner. He emphasized accountability for Watergate decisions and debated economic and foreign policy measures.
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Washington
Ford
Nixon
Rockefeller
Domestic Council On Privacy
Herb ” Stein
University of Virginia
Alan Greenspan
Aramco
Greased Pig Contest Stages at Wood Event
A young lady battles to hold onto a greased pig during a Wood County fair style contest. The scene captures the humor and challenge of a rural tradition as onlookers cheer and athletes compete for duration and wins.
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the Wood
Explosion Devastates Downtown Chattanooga Night Spots and Church
A powerful blast ripped through a ghetto area in downtown Chattanooga injuring 13 and destroying four buildings including the Star Light Lounge, Cactus Club, St. James Baptist Church, and a barber shop. Fire blocked access as crews fought 200 feet of destruction. Police reported no deaths. three bodies were initially rumored but later unconfirmed. Emergency treatment was given at Erlanger Hospital with all but one released.
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Chattanooga,tenn
Jerry Pitts
Liceman
Erlanger Hospital
Weller
Herbert Parker
Harry Jett
Starlight Lounge
Cactus Club
St. James Baptist Church
Inside The Journal Cartoons Classifieds and Puzzles
A compact page item notes a lighthearted line about gambling and saving money, with reference to sections including Dear Abby editorials and entertainment features. The remark implies people take chances hoping future value, tying to the paper’s classifieds and puzzles.
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Lincoln Co
Saco Accounting
OOB Survey Lands Police
Susan Morrison
John Ewing
Congress
Cuba
Organization of American States
Bowling Green
Ohio
Piagie
Chattanooga
Patrorm
Don
Jett
Inside the Journal
Abby
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