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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1976

Page

4

Port Voters Back Town Manager Plan In Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport voters backed a town manager form of government by 258 yes to 50 no. The town faces rising costs with a 86 million tax roll and expenses growing from 250000 to 1.3 million annually. A separate 25,000 overruns issue spurred accountability, while 47 to 29 voters put selectmen on alert over the school district role in SAD 71.

Kennebunkport Selectmen

Letter warns against illicit literature and sexual immorality

A reader endorses D Lessard a statement condemning illicit writings and warns Mr Moonlighter about corrupting young minds. The letter cites Bible verses about protecting children and condemns those who cause scandal quoting Matthew 18 7 and 6 67.

D Lessard Dee Moonliter

Public Transportation Urged By Local Businessman

Old Orchard Beach Biddeford and Saco residents urged council action to improve summer transport linking Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach. The letter emphasizes workers and tourists needing reliable late night transit, cross-town cooperation, and safer driving practices drawing from a local opinion column.

Coca Een Cobelet Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Rom Biddeford Orchard Beach

Oil court filings spark bid to sway gas rate case

A federal appellate court is accused of favoring oil firms in a race to file petitions over a U S gas rate order. Sen Durkin urges a probe into backroom filings as House aides report unusual clerk’s office conduct in New Orleans.

Jack Anderson Les Whitten Washington Fifth Circuit New Orleans John Durkin D.N.H Warren Burger John Brown Charles Clark Thesto Federal Power Commission William Braun House Commerce Committee FPC Braun Barry Stiebing Stiebing Conoco Tenneco Superior House Federal Court Siebing Patrick McLain Washington Court Sen. Durkin Supreme Court Gallinghouse Burger

World Sex Center proposal splits city in debate

Russell Baker argues New York should treat the sex industry as a location problem not a constitutional one. He suggests concentrating shops in a dedicated district or a single large complex like the World Trade Center, to reduce nuisance and chaos while detailing practical sites and social concerns.

Sharon McCrory Maine Miss McCrory Russell Baker New York Times New York City Supreme Court Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Hall Times Square Eighth Avenue Upper East Side Wall Street West 42Nd Street East River World Trade Center

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