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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
8
Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan Harrison Schmitt and Ronald Evans return to El Lington Air Force Base near the Manned Spacecraft Center for a reunion with family after a 13 day Moon mission. They bring moon rock samples including orange soil from Taurus-Littrow that may push forward lunar geological understanding.
Philadelphia. A 71 year old grandmother sobbed in court as Judge Thomas Marotta questioned her understanding of the proceedings. She was among 17 defendants on the first day of a special shop lifters court amid a holiday crackdown by the district attorney’s office. She reportedly nabbed a winter jacket from a boys’ clothing section.
Maine officials approved transferring 30 000 from the state contingent account to the Mental Health and Corrections Department to cover higher operating costs at Maine State Prison in Thomaston. The move follows increased medical, utilities, and vehicle expenses amid accelerated prison operations.
Nee Nah Council of Pocahontas met at Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Beach with Mary Bean presiding in the absence of the Pocahontas. Beulah Sterner of South Portland and other dignitaries attended. Reports included hospitalizations Christmas project awards and a festive program. The Old Orchard Beach Art Association held a workshop at the high school library.
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