Simon orders tougher fuel cuts delaying gasoline by priority
Energy chief William E. Simon orders a six degree cut in home heating and places service stations last for gasoline starting Jan. 15. The plan adds a nationwide standby rationing system and shifts focus to bulk buyers and essential services while tightening heating limits for households and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
William E. Simon
Simon
Federal Energy Office
Rationing Coupons Could Replace Cash For Gas
Washington reports that gasoline ration coupons may replace cash once rationing starts. Each 1 dollar provides a month’s worth of coupons worth several gallons, with values varying by area and transport options. Coupons will be transferrable, color coded monthly, valid 60 days, and traded in a free market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
William K. Simon
Simon
Six Local Persons Arrested After Undercover Drug Probe
Six young adults arraigned after a nine week undercover Saco probe. Police report two sales per defendant with drugs including marijuana PCP and LSD seized. Defendants include Mark Danis David Coney Bruce Jurgiewich Norman Monder David Harriman and David Conwell. Juveniles cited and one adult bailed. Cases continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Norman J. Monder
Glenwood Ave
David S. Harriman
Boom Road
David Coney
Old Orchard Beach
Jurgiewich and
Coney
Old Orchard Act
Richard Lamb
Biddeford Council Finishes Term With Key Votes
In its final meeting of Mayor Gilbert Boucher’s administration the Biddeford City Council approved the police contract and again refused a liquor license and special amusement permit for the Thacher Hotel until sanitary issues are corrected. Council member Guy Farrell thanked the mayor for four years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucher
Biddeford
Thacher
Gilbert Boucher
Guy Farrell
Osher
Metropolitan Corporation
Conrad Lessard
Denial of Hotel Liquor License Amid Health Violations
City council refused to grant the hotel a liquor license while state health violations were cited. Attorney Peter Emonds urged a conditional approval so corrections in painting, cleaning, bathrooms and hot water could occur without stopping business, especially during New Year’s Eve. Mayor Boucher insisted on no approval, noting urgent corrections and possible state action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health and Welfare
Roland J. J. Jr
Peter Emonds
Boucher
Lessard
John G. Bladen
Theivision of Health Engineering
Edmonds
Cris
Saco Council Hears Interim Administrator Nomination
At a joint Saco meeting councilor-elect Michael Searles proposed Ronald Ayotte be named acting city administrator until a permanent successor is hired. Ayotte, surprised, said he might serve briefly up to two months if needed, with Jan 1 charter transition pending. Ceremonies for new officials set for Jan 1 at City Hall followed by a social at Most Holy Trinity Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
City Hall
Michael Searles
Ronald Ayotte
Ayotte
City of
Searles
Robert Cassette
Bruce Taylor
Most Holy Trinity Church
Main Street
Old Orchard Beach council reports tax loans repaid and agendas set
Outgoing officials receive stipends as Rita Belair announces the town will repay all outstanding tax anticipation loans by year end. Titcomb Farm rental to Supt. Lawrence Bernard is approved on a tenant at will basis with no major renovations until final deposition. The chamber will fund 50 000 flyers to boost tourism and a passenger rail study is to be discussed. A public hearing on demolition of dangerous buildings is scheduled for February. A sewage project bill will be shared: town 50000 state 23508 and 24000 due at construction start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Rita Belair
Titcomb
Superintendent of Schools
Lawrence Bernard
Chamber of Commerce
New England
Canada
Chamber
David Despres
Maine
Richard Lamb
E.C. Jordan
Belair
Inside The Journal: Movies and Obituaries Highlight Today
The Journal presents film notices and obituary briefs alongside sports and television items. A light women’s page and a humorous column titled Today’s Chuckle complement the day’s balanced local fare.
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Stan Benjamin
Defense Department
Federal Enery Office
Yale
Federal Energy
Provo
Alfred Cote
Massachusetts
Portland
Mark Danis
Colby Ave
Ocean Park
Bruce Jurgiewich
Gray St
David L. Conwell
Lincoln St
Christopher Couch
Saco Council Action
By Susan Morrison
Hillcrest Ave
OOB Council
Inside the Journal
Abby
Pan Am
Russia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!