Journal Publishes 74 News Highlights On New Press
The Journal runs a special Looking back on 1974 supplement printed on the new 40 page Goss Urbanite press at Alfred Road Biddeford plant. Under supervisor Ernest Lohndorf the crew hit speeds up to 24000 papers per hour. Editorial content by Journal staff using Varityper Scanner with electronic equipment. Full production to begin January 6 at the $750000 plant with an open house to follow.
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Journal
New Press
Goss Urbanite Press
Alfred Road
Biddeford
Goss
Ernest Lohndorf
Journal Press
Versatile Park Planned At OOB
Old Orchard Beach residents would gain a multi purpose Memorial Park on First Street. The plan includes two tennis courts a playground area basketball handball outdoor movies and more with public restrooms water fountains paths and landscaping. The town would expand parking to serve 650 700 cars and finance via existing park and Milliken Street lots with 50 percent government reimbursement after each phase. Moriceo and Gary of Maine prepared the plan and BOR approval could take 60 days.
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Old Orchard Beach
The
Park Commission
Morrice and Gary
Maine
Portland Land Planners
Memorial Park
First Street
Commission
Milliken Street
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
BOR
Terry DeWan
Morieco
Gary
Thomas Dupuis
Dupuis
Biddeford High Band Rejected From Cherry Blossom Parade
The Biddeford High School band, chosen last spring to travel to Washington for the Cherry Blossom Festival, was informed by the Washington Jaycees on December 1 that it would not participate. Officials seek explanation amid policy change and scheduling issues.
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Biddeford
State Department of Educational and Cultural Services
Washington
Washington Jaycees
Robert Hodge
The
Journal Today
Jaycees
Maine
Hodge
Portland Press Herald
Jaycee
Beverly Elswick
Department of Educational and Cultural Services
Elswick
Ms. Elswick
New Hampshire
New
Biddeford High School
Paul Phelan
Washington, D. C
John Ewing
York County Budget Hearing Scrambles Over YCCS Seed Money
York County commissioners clash with department heads and municipal officials over the proposed two year budget for 1975 1976 with YCCS facing a zero recommendation and a call for restoration of seed money to qualify for federal funds. The hearing set for 7 30 in Alfred aims to defend human services requests while sheriff jail costs were not included in the main budget due to late submissions.
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Board of Commissioners
York County Counseling Services
YCCS
County Commissioners
Alfred
Tobie Nathanson
Saco
York County Extension Service
Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission
William Donahue
Clement Auger
York
Cumberland County
EHS
KHS
KHS Grading Reform Sought After English Dispute
A two page report to the SAD 71 school board advised district wide uniform grading standards beginning next school year. The issue arose from a complaint by Warren Astrowsky who argued KHS English grades lagged by a half letter. Superintendent Hedberg noted no national norms exist and proposed district overhaul to align all departments.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunk High School
Arthur K. Hedberg
Warren Astrowsky
KHS
Astrowsky
Hedberg
Inside The Journal Today's Chuckle
A light quip notes that labeling a task as work could prompt drivers to slow down, framing a playful take on busy roads and everyday chores.
Energy Plan Would Tax Gas Guzzlers
Maine's energy policy study urges a motor vehicle sales or use tax surcharge based on engine efficiency, plus restructuring of electrical rates and promotion of renewable resources. It calls for energy conservation incentives, public education, and a state Energy Research Institute to develop local renewables.
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Augusta
State Office of Energy Resources
Robert A.G. Monks
Energy Office
United States
Maine
Public Utilities Commission
Executive Department
Plag
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Oob
Susan Morrison
York County
Register of Deeds
Civil Defense
Clerk of Courts
Senate
House
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David Rolfe
Robert Lewin
Spencer Trask
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