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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1972
Page
3
A Convair 990A operated by Spantax crashed after takeoff from Santa Cruz de Tenerife killing 155 aboard. Most victims were Germans, with 1435 West Germans and a few Austrians Italians and Spanish crew among the dead. Investigators probe sabotage as a possible cause.
News from Point Judith reports four boats using pair trawling landed nearly 3.3 million pounds of herring in February and March, boosting total winter landings to about 5.2 million pounds. Ocean State, Susan and Lori led with over 800 tons. NOAA and URI analysts credit pair trawling for higher yields. fisheries officials warn yellowtail flounder area closures continue until January 1, 1973.
Kenneth L. Perosa and Arthur I. Anderson, both residents of Old Orchard Beach, collided at the Saco Avenue and Old Orchard Street intersection this morning police reported.
Local want ads page highlights a listing in section 12 featuring multiple used trucks for sale by various dealers. The notices indicate prices and models, with contact details for buyers seeking reliable pre owned vehicles.
The Waban Country Store on Route 4 between North Berwick and Sanford opens Saturday. It showcases Waban Angels ceramic trees and other original crafts by Waban Association members. Proceeds support Waban programs for mentally and physically handicapped children.
Richard Coffin will narrate a slide presentation tomorrow night at 7 30 at the Christian Coffee House 87 Alfred St Biddeford. The program titled The Holy Land Yesterday Today and Tomorrow includes music by Normand Langelier. The event is open to the public and free of charge.
Town Clerk Barbara Lord reports absentee ballots for the December 11 election are now available in her office. Voter services will issue ballots to qualified residents and provide guidance on request deadlines and submission.
The Saco Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the rear of the Saco District Courthouse Thursday night Dec. 7 to hear Texaco Inc. for a gas station and car wash at 516 Main St near McDonald’s. Other appeals include Emerson Jr. for a non conforming dwelling porch. Thomas for a dwelling with limited frontage on Bradley Street. Tousignant for a porch closer than required to the property line on Waterloo Avenue.
Webber Hospital hosts the organizational meeting for a medical Explorer Post this Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The group welcomes boys and girls aged 14 to 18 from area schools with interest in medicine including nursing. Jean Fontaine will be adviser and Dr Thomas Anton chairs the medical consultants.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Hobart of Fortunes Rocks purchased the Neilson estate home at 55 Harding St Biddeford. The five room cape with attached garage and large fenced yard were sold through Early American Realty Biddeford with Priscilla D Baillargeon, Broker.
Luzon Philippines—Air Force Sgt. Diane E. Locke daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy L Locke of Kennebunk Maine has arrived for duty at Clark AB Philippines She is an administrative specialist assigned to a PACAF unit providing tactical air power for the U S and allies in Southeast Asia and the Far East She previously served at Offutt AFB Nebraska and graduated in 1969 from Kennebunk High School.
A 1964 Chevrolet stolen from West Street Motor Sales in Biddeford was found on Route 4 in Auburn yesterday. Biddeford police said no arrests were made in connection with the recovery.
Mrs. Leo Paul Corriveau of 190 Lincoln Street in Saco is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.
Three weekend auto crashes were reported in Biddeford and surrounding areas. In Biddeford at South and Jefferson streets a two car collision caused heavy damage but no injuries to Roland W. Allard and Sophie Crawshaw. A second two car crash occurred at Hill and Pool streets involving Rene Larochelle and Roger Roy with no injuries. A single car crash on Pool Road involved Edward T. Beety after hitting an ice patch and a stone ledge.
Saco Lodge IOOF holds a brief business meeting at 7 tonight at the Main Street lodge in Saco. After the meeting, one member departs for Hadattah Lodge in Portland.
The article explains new rules allowing a child disabled before age 22 to qualify for benefits on a parent's record. If the son was disabled after his father’s death and before 22, he may be eligible, with benefits possibly starting as early as January 1973. apply promptly. It notes that benefits for a child and surviving spouse may change when the child reaches 18.
A guidance note explains that widows aged 62 to 65 must file an application to receive widow's benefits starting January 1973. Benefits will rise with later filing, from about 82.9 percent at age 62 up to 100 percent at older ages, giving the widow a choice of when to begin benefits. Contact the Social Security office at 56 Alfred St. for details.
Local classified page promotes boat season with a Want Ad section 53 offering listings to buy or sell watercraft. Includes guidance on ad placement and contact details for sellers and buyers.
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