09 Feb 1974
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1974
Page
1
A writer in Rowayton Connecticut describes spending seven hours in gas lines across several days. At 52 cents per gallon, $3 bought little fuel, leaving households unable to reach work or shop. Stations open only briefly, with lines managed by signs and scarce supply, causing delays, outages, and improvised roadside fuel buys.
Washington AP report says Sen. Russell B. Long states a preliminary probe indicates President Nixon may owe additional taxes. Long notes no evidence of bad faith in filing 1969 to 1972 returns as IRS re-audits, with a committee set to report by month end.
Breaks appeared today as a 10 day independent truckers strike persisted with many drivers resisting cargo moves of food petroleum and industrial parts. Some unions urged members back on the road while firms recalled furloughed workers and a 6 percent rate increase was planned to offset fuel costs. Government reports noted a traffic rise but heavy snowfall hindered precise counts leaving about 100000 unemployed.
In Biddeford a plan to permit light industry in the B-2 zone faces continued opposition. Components Inc of Kennebunk plans to move into the Grants store, while residents seek stronger planning board guidelines to block undesirable operations. A Friday meeting hinted at maintaining the amendment with tighter safeguards to protect public welfare.
Britain's 280,000 coal miners plan an all out strike at midnight after the union rejected a postponement urged by Prime Minister Edward Heath. Vote 20 to 6. Power shortages deepen as coal fuels 70 percent of electricity, with a three day work week looming and possible nine hour daily blackouts.
Marement Corporation opposes reclassifying Goosefare Brook from C to B-1 arguing no major water quality improvement and potential added costs. Old Orchard Beach Conservation Commission proposes stronger standards to curb future pollution, while town officials table the motion for clarification amid questions about current brook conditions and plant compliance.
A compact item notes a fatherly figure who once spent money on photographs, now carrying images instead. The brief reflects on change, memory, and a paternal role linked to portraits and value.
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