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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1972

Page

8

Saco PTA Plans Library Projects and Open Houses

The Saco PTA outlines plans to hold open houses at Fairfield and Young schools on February 7 and to run a Book Day highlighting school library needs. Barbara Bond of Dyer Library coordinates with the PTA to select books for donation and a Book Fair is set for April to collect used books. A PTA executive board meeting at Mrs. Daniel Dearborn’s home discussed the activities with members present including Mrs. George Wood and others.

Saco Pta Fairfield Barbara Bond Dyer Library PTA Daniel Dearborn Ferry Road Saco George Wood Marshal Bean Roland Farley James Keithley Thomas Ogden

Dissident Constellation Sailors Discharged in Navy Action

The Navy discharged 44 of 120 sailors who refused to return to the aircraft carrier Constellation. 34 received honorable discharges and 10 general discharges. Some were conscientious objectors. Remaining sailors were transferred, hospitalized, or awaiting discharge or transfer. Most were Black and the issue stemmed from race relations aboard the carrier.

San Diego Calif Navy Constellation J.D. Ward Ward

Scotch and Bourbon Age Better Than Wines Comment

A concise remark notes that with Scotch and Bourbon there aren t bad years unlike wines. The line highlights spirits aging well and resisting vintage variability.

Social Security Medicare enrollment and filing deadlines clarified

Questions on submitting medical bills and sign up rules answered. Deadlines exist for bills from 1970 71 and 71 72. The three year enrollment limit was removed by 1972 amendments, allowing enrollment during January March general periods with higher premiums for late signup.

Medicare Beth

Medicare deductible rise sparks questions in Biddeford

Beginning January 1 the annual Medicare deductible increases from 50 to 60 dollars due to rising medical costs. The notice asks readers about Social Security problems and directs them to the Social Security Office at 56 Alfred Street Biddeford for help.

Alfred Street Biddeford

Community events and club meetings schedule

Local calendar lists the week's meetings in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Selectmen in Lower Town Hall at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Girl Scout Cadette Troop 123 at C A Harthome 4 p m. Chess at Myrtle Lodge 7 9 p m. Wednesday Junior Girl Scout Troop 5 Webhannet Clubhouse 3 4 50 p m Senior Community Club Arundel Mildred Day School 3 30 p m. Thursday Mens Club dinner Community House Social 6 p m roast 6 45 p m speaker Dick Doyle Gannett Reserve by Dec 9 Rotary Glen Mor 12 15 50 Plus Club Webhannet 1 4 p m Odd Fellows Main Street 7 45 p m Duplicate Bridge Webhannet 7 30 p m Catholic Women Guild St Monica and St Martha Rev William S. Kelly Parish Center

Kennebunk Selectmen Lower Town Hall Kennebunkport Temple Street C.A. Harthome North Street Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Kennebunk Webhannet Fletcher Street Arundel Mildred Day School Odd Fellows Meeting Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Catholic Women’s Guild St. Monica St. Martha Rev. William S. Kelly

Cork Shortage Dampens 1972 Wine Year

In 1972 wine producers faced a cork shortage that offset a strong growing season and favorable wine quality. The shortage raised prices and prompted interest in alternative closures and synthetic corks across wineries.

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