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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1976

Page

9

Weather forecast for New England region across days

Extended forecast covers Maine New Hampshire Vermont and southern New England. Cloudy with snow chances, single digit to 20s highs, 1 to 3 inch snow accumulations possible north and higher elevations. Sunday mostly sunny in parts with flurries north. Boston forecast: Monday to Wednesday mostly fair with possible rain or snow Tuesday and cooler interior teens to 20s.

Jane Wormwood Maine L. Day New Hampshire Vermont Boston UPI New England Mass Conn R.L

Carter warns against wage controls as unemployment climbs

United Press International reports rising unemployment to 8.1 percent in November and wholesale prices up 0.6 percent, while President-elect Carter opposes wage and price controls and weighs stimulus after year end. Chamber of Commerce leaders express cautious optimism about the economy under his administration. Meany urges programs for growth and full employment. Ford aides note unemployment rise but cite gains in employment and earnings.

United Press International Jimmy Carter Carter Richard Lesher National Chamber of Commerce Lesher Afl-Cio George Meany Humphrey Hawkins Ford Ron Nelsen

Maine Voters Favor Growth Plans in State Survey

A Maine survey shows about 60 percent support future growth, 54 percent back a planned growth strategy, and 86 percent want state government to prioritize technical assistance to existing industries. Nuclear facilities split 48 percent for and 42 percent against, while 64 percent oppose an east-west highway.

Maine

Canadian and U S officials weigh supertanker routes

Canadian hearing notes opposition to oil spills on potential tanker traffic through Canadian waters to Head Harbor Passage while the United States asserts innocent passage rights. Maine officials challenge Eastport refinery safety under Canadian standards, and EPA reader Frank S Zarb urges expanded Northeast refinery capacity as national energy policy. Christian Herter of NRCM laments limited environmental study coverage.

Head Harbor Passage Artment Karl Jonietz Statertment Kaulakas Eastport Federal Energy Administration New England EPA Frank S. Zarb Natural Resources Council of Maine Christian Herter Pittston

Kennebunk Nursing Home progress advances on Ross Road

Construction of the Kennebunk Nursing Home Health Care Facility on Ross Road nears completion with interior work ongoing for winter. The 70 bed facility plans 35 double rooms, eight with private baths, electric heating, and a 60 person staff by opening in February 1977. potential residents and staff will be interviewed in December and after.

Kennebunk Ross Road Dave Hilton Hilton Mable Pohlman

Crook cooperates after police wait at suspect home

Houston police questioned Kenneth Charles Jones about nine nearby robberies but found him absent. As officers waited, radio announced a fresh grocery store robbery. Jones returned with a handgun and $2,537, leading to new suspects and concerns.

Houston UPI Kenneth Charles Jones Jones

Rapist nabbed after wallet leads to arrest in Galveston

A Galveston rape suspect was captured quickly when the victim found his wallet during the assault. The wallet contained his driver’s license address and a photo, enabling officers to identify and arrest him within minutes. The case underscores how inadvertent clues can aid police work.

Galveston Tex UPI

Psychiatry group backs upbeat Christmas tunes in Wichita

Clarice Harris of Sedgwick County's North Mental Health Center urged radio stations to reduce somber carols like Silent Night and White Christmas. The campaign pushes airplay of upbeat songs such as Jingle Bells to lift holiday spirits for people alone at Christmas. Radio directors voiced sympathy but hesitation, questioning the loss of tradition.

Wichita Kan UPI Clarice Harris Sedgwick County North Mental Health Center KFDI Larry Scott

Clown Wedding Planned at Circus World Florida

Linda Kay Lambert and Wayne Paul Sidley, both clowns with Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey, plan a clown wedding December 10 at Circus World south of Orlando. Elephants will be ringbearers. Lambert’s clown gown is being designed in New York and both will wear clown-face makeup. Here Comes the Bride will be played.

Haines City Fla UPI Linda Kay Lambert Wayne Paul Sidley Circus World Orlando New York Iss Lambert Sidley Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Organization

Bobcat Causes 33,000-volt Outage Trapping Tourists

In Palm Springs a 35-pound bobcat climbed a pole and shorted a 33,000-volt line to the aerial tram, stranding 86 tourists atop Mt. San Jacinto. Tram staff enabled a slow rescue, one gondola at a time, with trips lasting about 90 minutes. Several riders fell ill, the bobcat was electrocuted, and all passengers were later returned safely to the desert floor.

Palm Springs Calif Paul Tarr

Federal agency seeks nuclear dumping site

Senator Durkin says the Energy Research and Development Administration will begin tests to locate a high level radioactive waste dumping site in New England and across 32 other states including New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He vows to oppose any underground storage off New Hampshire shores, citing a past deadly nuclear disposal incident in the Ural mountains.

Energy Esource and Development Administration Maine Washington UPI John Durkin D-N.h Energy Research and Development Administration New England Durkin ERDA New Hampshire Massachusetts Vermont Connecticut Robert C. Seamans, Jr Hampshire Recont Ural Russia

Biddeford School Lunches Week Menu List

Menus list weekly meals for Biddeford High and Elementary Schools plus St. Andre, Junior High, and nearby districts. Entries specify daily options, side dishes, desserts, juice or milk, showing varied offerings from spaghetti and meat sauce to fish sandwiches and turkey a la king across multiple campuses.

Biddeford High School Biddeford Old Orchard Beach

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