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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1973

Page

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York County Budget Scrutiny Picks Committee to Review

Seven member committee to study the York County budget will be named by delegation chairman Carl Sheltra. The group, with three Democrats and three Republicans, will advise the 16-house members and four senators on corrections and proposed 1973 and 1974 figures. Delegation leaders seek extensions, scenario estimates, and hearing options amid an $861,896.47 1973 and $879,814.47 1974 budget plan.

Dutremble Carl Sheltra Biddeford House York County Rep Sheltra Peter Danton Saco Paul Reay Guy Marcotte Senator Marcotte Hodgdon Heodgedon R-Kittery

Sanford Firm May Build Hockey Arena Here

Residents in Biddeford and Saco anticipate a new hockey arena as a Sanford engineering firm eyes Biddeford site plans. Aimed to be funded by a bank loan, the 2,000-seat venue could be ready by December, with land donations and a $500,000 fundraising drive led by the Biddeford Hockey Association. Local college involvement and mayoral fundraising events edge the project forward amid budget discussions and committee appointments.

Biddeford- Saco Sanford Engineering Biddeford Roger R. Johnson Commission Sanford Biddeford Hockey Association Harold Gray

Belfast violence and prisoner exchanges feature in brief

In Belfast Protestants killed a teenage boy and wounded four others outside a youth club while Protestant youths hijacked buses and clashed with police. A paint-store worker was shot in the head as violence intensified. Separately, Hanoi talks covered prisoner exchanges but details were not released. In Washington the Navy discharges about 3000 sailors deemed burdens to command under Zumwalt plan stating they are unsuitable for re-enlistment.

Belfast Northern Ireland

Vietnam cease fire panel to investigate violations Monday

Saigon reports the International Commission of Control and Supervision will field seven regional teams Monday to probe alleged Vietnam cease-fire violations, about a week late for Paris schedule. A South Vietnamese spokesman said talks with the Viet Cong on a political solution would begin very shortly.

Saigon International Commission of Control and Supervision Vietnam Paris U.S South South Vietnam

Kis singer to visit Peking February 15 to 19

Washington AP Henry A. Kissinger will visit Peking February 15 through 19 for high level talks with China. White House officials say the trip aims to exchange views on common issues between the United States and China.

Washington Henry A. Kissinger Peking United States China White House

Debris Cleanup Underway After Iowa Restaurant Explosion

Eagle Grove residents watch as searchers comb through tons of rubble from a restaurant destroyed by a suspected natural gas explosion during dinner hour. Authorities confirm no details on casualties yet as teams assess the scene and secure the area.

Eagle Grove Iowa

Republicans named to York County budget study panel

Unconfirmed reports indicate three Republicans from York County have been named to the county budget study committee. The individuals are State Representatives Henry Hodgedon of Kittery Richard Stillings of Berwick and Norman Pratt of Parsonsfield.

Augusta York County Henry Hodgedon Kittery Richard Stillings Berwick Norman Pratt Par

Five Fishermen Rescued From Sinking Vessel Sandra and Sally

Coast Guard reports five Portland men Harry Ross Lawrence Rich Zoeth Rich Randall Callahan and Jack Madore were rescued by helicopter from the 100 foot fishing vessel Sandra and Sally sinking about 30 miles off Gloucester. The boat began taking on water at 3 a.m. and was to sink. rescuers brought the men to Logan International Airport.

Boston Coast Guard Today Portland Maine Sandra Sally Gloucester Harry Ross Lawrence Zoeth Rich Randall Callahan Jack Madore Coast Guard Logan International

Inside The Journal Cartoons and Pages Highlights

A compact page draft lists Inside The Journal features across cartoons church notices classifieds and the Crossword Puzzle Dear Abby editorials and sections on obituaries sports theaters TV and The Mini Page highlighting varied content and page locations.

Cease-Fire Teams Ready as Vietnam Peace Effort Advances

In Saigon and Paris, officials report key cease-fire steps, including seven regional ICCS teams becoming operational Monday to probe violations and talks with the Viet Cong on a political solution. A prisoner exchange plan is under discussion by the four-party joint military commission. Tet celebrations mark the peace mood as Thieu hails the new year.

Ese Joint Military Commission Nguyen van Thieu Saigon

Arsonist Flames Cafeteria Injures 125 in Miami Beach

A cold blooded arsonist started a flash fire at the Concord Cafeteria in Miami Beach injuring at least 125 people, many burned or shocked. Patrons fled as flames rose to the ceiling, with 10 listed in serious condition. Police questioned a suspect as witnesses described chaotic escape scenes.

Miami Beach Fla Miami Area Rockey Pomerance Concord Ben Schwartz Joseph Greenberg Greenberg

Explosion Claims Lives At Fish Fry

A gas explosion at the Chatterbox Cafe in an Iowa town killed five and left several others missing as rescuers combed through debris. Authorities said 13 people were believed in the area when the blast occurred during dinner hour. The fire, fueled by natural gas, hampered search efforts until crews could gain access.

Eagle Grove Iowa Chatterbox Cafe Kenneth Brauman Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation Brauman Donni Blue Robert Blue

Navy offers early discharge to 2,959 disgruntled sailors

Washington AP reports the Navy completed early discharges for 2,959 sailors, aiming to clear marginal performers under Adm Elmo Zaumwalt Jr. directive issued December 26. Up to 3,000 more may be discharged by month end, with most under voluntary requests and general discharge conditions.

Washington Navy Adm Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr Chief of Naval Operations Elmo R. Zaumwalt Jr Zumwalt

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