13 Feb 1974
Page 1
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!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1974
Page
1
The piece notes an AP report on a consumer advocate hoping to expand influence on statewide matters and to pursue a pension or settlement, with reference to his role in a volunteer group formed in late 1970 and ongoing efforts to address complaints.
Combat Inc. of Maine, a consumer group clashing with major local firms, may seek support from the business community to stay afloat. Executive director Sam Barouch says public recognition has masked a fragile funding base and doubts about ongoing financing.
West Germany's government said the Kremlin informed Bonn that Nobel laureate Alexander Solzhenitsyn was being sent to West Germany after his arrest in Moscow. Officials noted uncertainty over his permanent settlement as airport preparations and security restrictions surrounded the development.
Athletic Director Richard Delanger asks funding for three unapproved programs and a fall girls program amid equal funding concerns after a court ruling. The committee names two members to study the department and eyed recreation site use, while Continental Cablevision pledges early support for local origination TV programming with Thornton Academy and Saco funding remaining.
About 200 attendees at the SAD 71 District Budget meeting in Kennebunk vote to postpone after legal questions arise over a land donation item added to the warrant. Superintendent Hedberg defends adding the article to ensure voters can accept the 30 acre gift. The board plans to revisit the warrant and reschedule within two weeks to avoid jeopardizing the budget.
At the 13 nation energy meeting in Washington the Common Market and France clash over a post conference follow up mechanism to manage world oil. Kissinger negotiates with Michel Jobert but no agreement emerges. Diplomats expect a communique by midday despite France standing firm on the issue of ongoing action after the conference.
Randolph Hearst says he will consider SLA demands for $70 worth of meat and produce for California’s poor and elderly. The 19 year old Patricia Hearst, held since February 4, records say she is unharmed but distressed. FBI says Hearst must answer the ransom demand while police avoid arrest. The SLA tape ties demands to freeing two imprisoned members charged in Marcus Foster’s killing.
A kindergartner comments on the first day of school noting he learns a lot there but it cuts into his day. The light remark highlights a child’s view of early education and routines.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.