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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1973

Page

3

Rockefeller signals final bid with New York resignation

Nelson Rockefeller announces he will resign as New York governor in a week to devote time to two national commissions. He says he may run for president again in 1976, though he insists this is not a political trick. Supporters say his move broadens his appeal and could boost GOP prospects.

Albany N.Y Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller New York Clifford L. Jones Pennsylvania Republican Party National Commission On Critical Choices For America National Commission On Water Quality Clarence Warner Oklahoma GOP James Royce Ublican Louisiana

Kent State Shootings Federal Probe Scheduled

The Kent State University killings are headed to a federal grand jury in Cleveland December 18. The move, ordered by Acting Atty. Gen. Robert H. Bork, reverses a previous decision and aims to question witnesses about the 1970 May 4 shootings that killed Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer, and William Schroeder and wounded nine others.

Washington Kent State University Arthur Krause Pittsburgh Kent State Justice Apap Cleveland Stanley Pottinger Robert H. Bork Pottinger Atty John N. Mitchell Mitchell Grand Jury Elliot L. Richardson Amine Allison Krause William Schroeder Jeffrey Miller Sandra Scheuer Ohio National Guardsmen Ohio James Rhodes U.S. m Cambodia

Saco Considers City Administrator Hire and Interim Plans

Saco council-elect meets with Maine Municipal Association executive John Salisbury to discuss interview criteria for a future city administrator and the option of an interim hire. The group also debates combining accounting duties and delaying a waste packer decision while approving a new patrol car purchase and reduced census work payment for Mike Aube Jr.

John Salisbury Maine Municipal Association Saco Cit Salisbury Tiver Tn See Polic Bryce Milne Fire Aire Police Bedell

Women Host Me Line Party And Parish Supper Gatherings

The United Methodist Women of Foss Street UMC Biddeford host a me Line party tonight with a 6 30 supper. The Madisses of First Parish UCC Saco meet Thursday at Beach Street parish house with a covered dish supper at 6 30 followed by a Christmas party.

United Methodist Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Beach Street

Town Briefs Notes Local Hospital Visit

Personal notices list Mrs Emma C. eee of 16 Forest Street a patient at Webber Hospital with others Mrs Michael P Daly of 13 Mavial Avenue and Mrs pices of 202 South Street Sawtelle, all said to have returned from a tour Treland.

Emma C. Eee Forest St Webber Hospital Michael P. Daly Mavial Ave Pices South St Sawtelle

Muskie Sees Rail Bill Saving Northeast and Midwest Lines

Sen. Edmund S. Muskie argues on the Senate floor that a rail services bill could avert a total collapse of rail transport in the Northeast and Midwest. He supports federal subsidies, a national dispatch system for freight cars, and protections for displaced workers. An amendment proposes studying consolidation of U.S. railroads under one private corporation.

Washington Northeast Midwest Edmund S. Muskie Maine Senate Muskie Railjnan Astrophysical Observatory Services Act Federali E. Spencer Miller Maine Central Railroad

Comet Kohoutek Shines Low This Week In Cambridge

In Cambridge Massachusetts Kohoutek remains visible in the cold dawn this week. Stargazers equipped with telescopes or binoculars can spot the comet low on the horizon as described by an astronomy spokesman.

Cambridge Mass Kohoutek

Comet Kohoutek Visible Before Sunrise This Week

The article notes Kohoutek appears as a white blob about 1015 degrees above the southeast horizon before sunrise daily this week. It chats that best viewing occurs in mid January at night as the comet moves higher after looping past the sun and begins its exit from the solar system.

Kohoutek

Boston Air Crash Victim Dies After 134 Days of Battle

Leopold Chouinard, 20, an Alaska chaplain aide and Air Force sergeant, died after 134 days of burns and infections from the July 31 Delta DC9 crash at Boston Logan. He endured 80 percent burn injuries, leg amputations, and intensive grafts with relentless determination. His fiancé Brenda Newton and father Roger were at his bedside as hospital staff recalled his fierce resolve.

Boston Leopold Chouinard Chouinard Delta Air Lines Logan International Airport Massachusetts General Hospital Air Force Marshfield Anchorage Alaska Brenda Burlington Manchester N.H New England Comen Joshua Tofield Tofield Toifeld

Energy Tips For Today Insulation and Storm Windows

Insulation in ceilings walls and floors reduces energy loss and heating bills. With six inches in ceilings and three inches in exterior walls storm windows and doors can save up to 20 percent on annual heating costs. Do not place storm windows in furnace areas. They also help keep cooled air in during summer.

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