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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1973

Page

5

Getty III Held in Captivity Blindfolded for Months

In Rome the mother of J Paul Getty III says her son was kept blindfolded most of his five month captivity and did not see his kidnappers faces. The 17 year old, found at a Lagonegro gas station, was sedated and could not fully recall his ordeal. The family paid about 2.7 million dollars in ransom for his release.

Rome J. Paul Getty III Getty Gail Harris Italy J. Paul Getty Piazza Farnese Lagonegro Naples

Unity College Dormitories Offered for Crisis Housing

Unity College president Allan Karstetter says dormitories with sanitary facilities showers and enclosed rooms with beds can house families if fuel shortages require emergency lodging. He told town officials Sunday that dorms are more comfortable than gymnasiums or armories for crisis housing.

UNITY der Allan Karstetter Unity College Karstetter

Maine Rail Service Subject of Hearing

The Maine legislative Transportation Committee will hold hearings next month to consider reestablishing passenger rail service. State Senator Edwin Greeley said hearings will occur during the special session with heads of Bangor and Aroostook, Maine Central, and Boston and Maine railroads expected to testify along with Amtrak officials.

Augusta Legislative Transportation Committee Maine Edwin Greeley R.morrill Greeley Bangor Aroostook Maine Central Boston Amtrak

The Pet You Want May Be Listed In Section 47

A newspaper notice announces pets and other classified offerings in section 47 of the want ads. The listing signals readers to browse a curated set of animals and related supplies.

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