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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1973
Page
5
The 1913 New York Times piece argues sealed glass towers threaten energy use and urban aesthetics. Architects like Richard Stein and Norman Kurtz propose design changes to cut energy by up to 75 percent and reshape the era’s look.
A reader asks if parents should allow a college senior and his girlfriend to sleep under their roof during Christmas. Abby advises enforcing house rules, or the guests can stay elsewhere, and notes legal/ethical options if needed. Additional letters request items borrowed, and discuss first cousins marrying and fertility myths.
Democratic officials react to the White House claim that Richard Nixon was not California resident for state income tax. They note Nixon would have owed about 64000 dollars since 1969 if a California return was required. The board may consider public discussion of the case and permission procedures.
A district Masonic meeting will be held at Dunlap Latee AF and A M on December 12 at 125 Alfred Iddeford St. The grand master will make his annual district visit and a ration in New York City is noted as beginning November 14, 1832.
A survey of young people finds 45.1 percent consider Nixon administration reporting fair while 26.9 percent see it as too hard. Seventy one percent doubt his innocence on Watergate and opinions split on the tapes with 62.4 or 64 or 24? Note: content reflects survey results on credibility and Watergate tapes.
New York AP report notes Queensborough Community College adds four bronze land ruler benchmarks from the National Geodetic Survey to its two year Drafting program. Professor Sheldon Kohen cites professionalizing the surveying course and giving students hands on use with permanent campus markers aiding elevations, latitude and longitude work.
Dear readers discuss whether radial tires suit a 1972 model and how suspension, air cleaner, and worn components affect handling. The columnist notes radials can exaggerate existing faults and advises ensuring the suspension is in good shape before switching.
Wells High School hosts a December 12 7:30 p.m. Christmas Concert with mixed chorus and band under Douglas Mosher and Mary Fielder. The Abanaki Yearbook staff sell yearbooks for 1973 74, a Christmas Card Contest runs to December 14 with prizes, and a Reverse College Day is planned for December 20.
The Adah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met at Odd Fellows Hall Biddeford Alfred Street with Worthy Matron Margaret Binette and Worthy Patron Rene Provencher presiding. They reported on pocket calendars and announced the December 21 Christmas party with a gift tree, noting guests from Deering Portland Marion Gardiner and Amesbury Mass. A silent auction was led by Bernice Emmons and Helen Parks, with refreshments arranged by Adelpha McKeene and committee members.
The Rockettes announce the annual Christmas formal set for December 22 at the Inn on Portland Road with a buffet and entertainment. They also plan a charity event for disadvantaged children and a cookie plus fudge sale at Shaw's Market in Saco on December 13.
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