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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1973
Page
2
Fair to night with flurries possible in the north and teens to lower 20s. Sunday becomes cloudier with a chance of snow, highs from 25 to 35 depending on location.
Roy F. Meserve of Dayton died this morning at a Biddeford nursing home after a brief illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Shumway-Gross Funeral Home at 35 Spring Street in Saco.
U S officials in Cairo said resuming ties with Egypt and possibly easing oil embargoes depend on Geneva progress. Saudi and Saudi backed officials hinted that oil shipments could resume if major Israeli troop pullbacks are agreed. Kissinger met with King Faisal and then headed to Damascus for talks with President Assad.
At Old Orchard Beach Lawn Avenue Playhouse duplicate bridge ran three and a half tables with winners Gwenn Flanmmery and Alice Fecteau first, Oscar Paradis and Mrs. James Mullen second, Marie Toulouse and Ruth Anderson third, Pauline Larochelle and Avis Briggs fourth. Several other pairs played while a moment of silent prayer honored deceased Life Master A Rosen. The Seacoasters of Ocean Park held a Christmas party at Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport with 57 members present, including officers and carols led by Herbert Danes. Chaplain George Baggs conducted a meditation and silent prayers for ill members. Mrs. Mary Baggs sang Silent Night.
Weight Watchers of Maine to sponsor a charity ball on February 9 at the Sheraton Eastland Hotel in Portland for the Maine Heart Association. The event aims to surpass last year’s $5334 donation as plans add tables and a larger dancing area. Tickets available from any Weight Watchers member.
Shumway and Gross law firm listing with address 35 Spring Street Saco Maine and contact number 284-5611. Also mentions Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine with phone 282.
Keep refrigerator and freezer temperatures correct to avoid energy waste. Preheat ovens only 10 12 minutes to save energy. Clean light bulbs and fixtures to maintain brightness, and consider lower wattage bulbs when they are clean.
An 11 year old Portland youth with cerebral palsy gains acceptance to the Crotched Mountain Center New Hampshire with all tuition room and board paid by the Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services. The family and Pine Tree Legal Assistance spent a year seeking help after state agencies refused. Following a new 106th Legislature law mandating equal educational opportunities he is funded and conditionally admitted.
Cape Elizabeth police report an 18 year old youth, Jeffrey Jordan, died when his car struck a water main culvert off Maine 77 and overturned. Four passengers were ejected. one sustained a broken ankle.
Kennebunk high school faces student backlash as monitors in girls washrooms stir controversy. Student Council President Jane Walsh says monitors and volunteer mothers who smoke set a poor example and shift of smoking moves to showers. Administrators push education and vigilance as board remains reluctant to designate smoking areas.
Great Northern Paper Co. warns of oil shortage by Christmas without Canadian export permit. Mills may extend 44 hour shutdown. 3,500 workers affected across Millinocket and East Millinocket plants. Newsprint supplier to Bangor Daily News and five Gannett papers plans no Christmas or New Year editions without adequate supply.
York County civil defense directors and elected officials will meet December 19 at 7 30 p m in the Civil Defense Conference Room Court House Alfred to discuss the fuel crisis and its impact. The session parallels past public safety efforts noted by state and county coordinators.
Greek magnate Aris Onassis aims to start construction on a Durham Point refinery by 1974 and have it operating by 1976, with options on Shoals island sites. Governor Thomson announced the plan after meeting Onassis in New York and at Bretton Woods, as energy talks with Nixon administration continued.
Three judge federal court in Newark rules widower Stephen Weisenfeld can collect widow’s benefits after his wife Paula died in childbirth. The decision finds Section 4026 discriminatory, allowing $248.30 monthly benefits and condemning the act as biased against employed wives and their families.
The Biddeford Rotary Club heard Paul Seavey, new Biddeford High School principal, speak on his background in education and his praise for the city and its students. The group discussed next week's Christmas party for underprivileged and handicapped children and volunteers to sponsor youths.
Kennebunk SAD 71 reports progress on Goals and Objectives Committee recommendations. Many objectives are in planning or completed, with few deemed unworkable. Highlights include high school curriculum expansion, new vocational links, a student council evaluation plan, and increased parent contact for academic issues. A future focus targets district wide foreign language, career awareness, and laboratory oriented science programs.
A Saco meeting of Old Orchard Beach area business leaders explored energy crisis impacts on coastal tourism. They proposed Maine Canadian rail links for summer visitors and even a car carrying train, citing potential declines in July sales and state tax impact.
Public Safety Beat monthly report from the Saco and Biddeford fire departments shows 184 calls in November with 14 box alarms 39 telephone alarms 55 verbal alarms and 27 radio alarms. A car fire on Elm Street 49 ambulance calls and a 7 am report. A false alarm on Hill Street and another on the corner of High and Beach streets. A hit and run on Shadagee Road damaged a telephone pole. the white 1963 or 1964 Plymouth involved not located.
Maine and York County community action centers receive 35,150 dollars in federal funds to aid poor residents during the winter energy crisis. The package funds home winterizing work, emergency heating oil stockpiles, and a revolving credit fund, with Barcus serving as energy crisis coordinator in Alfred.
Harvard astronomer Dr. A G W Cameron says Kohoutek radio emissions show methyl cyanide in a comet, implying interstellar cloud molecules and a primitive solar nebula may lead to star formation. National Radio Astronomy Observatory detected the signals at Kitt Peak, linking comet chemistry to stellar genesis.
President Nixon signed a bill into law establishing Daylight Saving Time year round, starting January 6. He said the change could save about 150000 barrels of oil daily, with minimal inconvenience and universal participation.
The Saco City Council will open bids for ceiling and lights at the recreation center doors for city hall and the police station North Saco Fire Station renovations a fire chief's car and a fire department pickup at a special meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the council chamber. Topics include the police union contract a waste ordinance report by the city solicitor and bids on private waste collection.
An informal discussion on Getting Along With Your Parents will be held at the Abraham E and Fannie I Ross Community Center Biddeford on December 17 at 7 p.m. Dick Johnson and Gloria Dugan of the Bureau of Human Relations will lead the program as the first in a winter series on human development by the York County Extension Service at Alfred. Youth are invited to attend whether they face problems or wish to share ideas for helping others.
The Canada American Society held its annual Christmas party at the Fremont Club in Biddeford. President Arthur Brunelle led a brief meeting and welcomed new member Roland Labbe. Rev. Herve G. Carrier received a special gift. Mrs. Gertrude Gagne and Mrs. Azilda Paquin chaired a supper and Christmas gift exchange. Next meeting set for Jan 10.
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