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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1976
Page
1
Trustees of Camp Waban decide to shut all winter programs due to a mounting deficit believed to reach 180000 this year. The Country Store will stay open while day school and adult day care operations wind down by January 31, affecting 24 full time positions and 50 or more clients across nine districts.
Old Orchard Beach Town Clerk Barbara Lord reports Robert Corliss conceded to Leslie Wyman in the December 13 municipal race for one of two two year council seats. Wyman led by 10 votes after the initial tally. final recount figures were not yet available at press time.
National Weather Service notes a shifting storm with a low off Nantucket driving near blizzard conditions into Southern Maine. Three to six inches of snow expected in the region with tapering flurries tonight and 15 to 20 degree highs. Officials report heavy snow and multiple accidents along I-93 as eastern Massachusetts, Connecticut advisories remain in effect.
John J. McSweeney of Old Orchard Beach has been elected chairman of the Maine State Lottery Commission, taking the post Jan 1. He will serve on a five member panel with no salary, expenses capped per meeting and limited annual meetings. He is a Beach High School teacher and athletic director with 26 years in the district. The commission includes Helen Cummings Peter Lang Donald Dostie and retiring chair Peter Gorman.
Oakhurst Dairy introduces Nutrish Sweet Acidophilus Low Fat Milk using lactobacillus acidophilus from North Carolina State University to aid digestion and inhibit pathogens. Sold locally in Biddeford area shops, the product claims no taste difference from regular low fat milk and follows decades of vitamin D fortification.
A December 29 1976 forecast indicates 3 to 6 inches of snow with 20 cent price reference and 282-1535 code, listed for Wednesday.
Nevada officials say seven fingerprints on envelopes of the disputed will include one from Melvin Dummar. The FBI labs seek paper and ink tests as Dummar denies handling the will while facing possible forgery and extortion charges. The case centers on Dummar’s desert ride tale and a $2.5 billion estate.
Almanac entry for December 29 1976 notes birthdays Andrew Johnson and Mary Tyler Moore, historical events in 1848 1851 1972 and 1975, plus a tanker spill at Guayanilla Bay and a hotel strike scene in Florida. It mentions the vessel Dahine carrying heavy crude oil and bunker oil, with no oil spill yet and refloat efforts ongoing.
Inside the edition readers find cartoons a crossword puzzle and Dear Abby. The page offers editorials horoscopes and a light chuckle about the Dow Jones average roamin numerals.
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