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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1973
Page
8
A reader shares a flood loss of irreplaceable keepsakes and wonders how to cope. Abigail Van Buren reflects on personal losses, gratitude for parents, and the value of treasured memories.
Senate backs the Hathaway amendment to a re enlistment and enlistment bonus bill paving the way for women admission to the Army Navy Air Force Coast Guard and Merchant Marine academies. Chairman Stennis supports testing the policy with potential hearings next year before a conference.
Red Cross officials announced a successful campaign to collect Christmas toys for 18 children left homeless by the Washington Street tenement fire. They thanked Mrs. Arlene Bridges of Birch Street and the United Church of Christ ladies in Biddeford for their efforts.
Stars forecast for December 23 to 24 highlighting Capricorn Aquarius and other signs. The piece outlines personality traits and everyday advice, urging rest for some and decisive action for others, with emphasis on relationships, health, and finishing tasks before holidays.
The Maine Turnpike Authority reports November traffic 927,289 vehicles, up from 873,699 in November 1972, about six percent higher. Executive director Frank A. Howe notes the monthly rise is slowing after prior double digit gains, citing lower speed limits and reduced fuel consumption as factors.
The EPA and Maine DEP propose a cleanup permit for the Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Wells Water District Branch Brook Water Treatment Plant under the 1972 act. The plant seeks to discharge filter backwash and sludge to Branch Brook at Kennebunk and must eliminate sludge by Feb 1 1976 and meet stricter solids limits from that date.
Mrs. Carol Ethier 24 escaped injury after skidding on ice near her home on Rhode Island 102 and hitting a guard rail. A responding police cruiser slid and hit another car, and a rescue truck aiding Ethier also struck a car at a red light. She survived with bruises and quipped it wasn’t her day.
A town classified page highlights affordable ads for jobs, housing, and services. Local residents seek bargains and opportunities in a bustling market of notices.
Alcoholics Anonymous at 41 Franklin Street advertises Thursday and Sunday meetings at 8 pm in CIO Hall. Also offers a Portland Ceramic sale with greenware and bisque firing, a home hairdressing service, and sewing machine repair by Paul Courtois with free estimates.
American Motors Rebel 1967 six cylinder automatic, 200 or best offer. Buick 1968 La Sabre good on gas average condition 395 or make offer. Cadillac 1964 nine passenger limousine. Whitehaven Nursing Home 109 Emery St Portland Maine 1774-6546. Chevy Nova 1976 four door 20000 miles 1650. Fortier Insurance 282-3366. Volkswagen 1969 brand new engine radial tires call 282-5831.
Brown Pontiac Olds advertises value rated used cars with accredited mileage and a posted mechanic checklist. Cars are described as never auctioned, with previous ownership disclosed and always priced right.
1974 prices have risen but a dealer offers fresh 1973 Buicks and several 1967 to 1968 models at low prices. Highlights include a blue 69 Buick Skylark Custom for around 1,555, a 68 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 for 1,295, a 67 Pontiac Catalina for 750, a turquoise 67 Cogeneet with 42,000 miles for 850, a 67 Buick LeSabre for 695, and a 67 Ford Custom for 495. Kalil Buick Opel, Rt 1 Biddeford, 284-5921.
Auto on Elm Street Biddeford offers no interest or carryings charges with in house financing. Marcotte Motors on Saco Ave Old Orchard invites shoppers for best used car deals. Weir's Motor Sales Route 1 Arvodel promotes GMC trucks and cars with neighbor endorsement.
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