Chlorine Shortage Threatens Paper Mills and Water Plants
The chlorine shortage likely affects paper mills most, with water and sewage treatment plants facing lesser impact. Biddeford and Saco Water Co officials cite July notices from W.H. Shurtleff Co and energy constraints as drivers. Priority allocations favor water and sewage plants, with industry reduced. Rep Kyros introduces legislation to address the shortage.
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Harry Worster
Biddeford and Saco Water Co
Elm Street
W.H. Shurtleff Co
Ortland
State Department of Health and Welfare
Worster
Worster States
Shurtleff
Maine
Biddeford and Saco Paper Co
Biddeford
Europe
United States
Peter N. Kyros
Richardson files tax incentive bill for machinery tax repeal
State Sen. Harrison Richardson proposes removing the five percent sales tax on all manufacturing machinery and parts to spur Maine’s economy. He notes the earlier bill cut tax only on new equipment, excluding used or leased gear, and aims to extend relief. The Earth’s center lies about 4 000 miles beneath sea level, with six miles drilled so far.
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Portland
Harrison Richardson
Cumberland
Richardson
Maine
Ate
There Are 92 Classifieds in Want Ads. Why Not Use One
Classified page highlights 92 listings inviting readers to placewant ads for jobs, services, real estate, and personals. Short note urges readers to call or visit the office to place a notice.
Nixon's Plane Often Flies Without Him
President Nixon weighs a train trip to Florida to set an energy saving example while Air Force One and its crew continue limited weekly flights. Col Ralph Albertazzie says weekly flying keeps crew proficiency and detects minor mechanical issues, with flights previously six hours a week now halved.
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Nixon
Florida
Brennan Pushes State Funds for Rural Dental Care
State Sen. Joseph E. Brennan urges new Maine funding during the special session to cover preventive and corrective dental care in Cumberland and York counties. He cites FEH Heath report placing Maine with high dental disease rates and a dentist-to-patient ratio of about one to 4000 in rural areas.
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Portland
Cumberland
York
Joseph E. Brennan
Senate
Department of ‘Health, Education and Welfare
Maine
York Counties
Case Against School Principal Is Continued
The attempted murder case against Thomas Farnon, 33, principal of York Beach Elementary School, was continued in Kittery District Court until December 18. He was arrested after shooting neighbor Clifford Shedd, 38, who is in good condition at a local hospital with an arm wound. Bail remained at 30,000 dollars surety.
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Kittery
Thomas Farnon
York Beach
Kittery District Court
Clifford Shedd
Nicholas Danton
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Washington Street
Gerry Moreau
King Lon
Lawrence Bowie
Grant's
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James
Rick Roy
Lions Club
Dave Hall
Bowie
Camp Waban Fund
Public Health Nursing Agency
Saco
John Ewing
Susan Morrison
Con Jand
FBI
Main Street
Washington
Air Force
Brennan
Poppowll Sat Store
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