IRA Extends Christmas Truce Two Weeks in Northern Ireland
The Irish Republican Army announced a 14 day extension of the Christmas cease-fire in Northern Ireland to January 16. Britain urged positive steps toward a lasting solution while Prime Minister Wilson and Northern Ireland leaders discuss peace efforts. The long respite follows years of sectarian violence, with a total death toll reaching 1,143 since 1969.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Britain
IRA
Dublin
IRA Provisional Wing
Army Council
Irish Republic
Merlyn Rees
Rees
John Laird
Unionist Party
Ian Paisley
Harold Wilson
London
Ireland
Wilson
Par
Dear Abby Teenager Plays With Fire By Abigail Van Buresa
Dear Abby offers blunt guidance on a neighbor’s noisy party and a 19 year old son left home alone. She recommends notifying the parents and cautions a 15 year old about chasing fireman glamour. A married man is advised to confess to coworkers rather than quit his job. A Vietnam veteran seeks how to tell a partner about a ruined sex life. Abby urges direct honesty and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Cincinnati
State Police Recruit Event At Scarborough Barracks
Maine State Police recruiting slated with Trooper George Mitchell at the Scarborough Route 1 barracks January 14 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and January 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Benefits start $169.70 weekly plus retirement at 20 years. Prerequisites include high school diploma or equivalent, age 21 to 34, proportional weight, and clean record.
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Maine
Scarborough Barracks
Route 1
Scarborough
George Mitchell
Maine State Police
Red Tide Causes on Astronauts List in Apollo Soyuz Venture
Washington AP reports Sen. Hathaway announced a joint American Soviet space mission next July will orbit about 140 miles to study red tide poisoning. The aim is to identify causes as red tide toxins affect clams and shellfish along the New England coast.
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Washington
New England
William D. Hathaway
D-Maine
Earth
Hathaway
OOB Athletic Boosters to Meet Sunday Evening
Members of the Old Orchard Beach Athletic Boosters will meet Sunday at 6 30 p m in the high school library back entrance. Committee reports will be given and refreshments will be served.
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OOB
Pravda Promises Higher Salaries and Growth for 1975
Moscow Pravda outlined economic plans for 1975 promising higher living standards and welfare funding. The five year plan again prioritizes heavy industry over consumer goods, with 128 million sq yards of new apartments and 113 billion rubles in capital investments, valued at $1.37 to the ruble.
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Moscow
Pravda
Communist Party
Vasily Isayev
State Planning Committee
Senior Citizens Hold New Year's Eve Party at Ross Center
Senior citizens met Tuesday night for a New Year's Eve party at the Ross Community Center on Washington Street Biddeford. Alfred Lapierre led as master of ceremonies with supervision by Josephat Grenier Mrs Adelina Plante and Mrs Marie Anna Dorais. Entertainment featured Paul Roberge pianist and Charles Cyt violinist.
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Biddeford
Ross Community Center
Washington Street
Alfred Lapierre
Josephat Grenier
Adelina Plante
Marie Anna Dorais
Paul Roberge
Charles Cyt
Aleda Roy
Aleda Roy, Mrs. Dorais, Mrs. Bertha Dubois, Mrs. Irene Gagne, Mrs. Maria Dubue
Origene Gagne
Margaret Hurtubise
Doris’ Grenier
Aime Dubois
Willie Berube
Dick ‘Potvin
Planie
Dorais
Grenier
Berube
Refinery Study Questions Connecticut Energy Plan
A feasibility study for a coastal oil refinery in Connecticut finds potential 2000 jobs and 20 million dollars yearly tax receipts but warns against siting without a coherent energy policy and reliable oil supply. The governor’s task force says no firm conclusion and calls for federal regional policy prior to any decision.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Land Island Sound
Thomas Meskill
New London
Gov
Meskill
LEGALS AND VEHICLE SALE NOTES FROM BIDDEFORD AREA
Classified items include 1960s to 1970s cars with prices from 500 to 950 dollars, a 1973 Raleigh Grand Prix bicycle for 70, and multiple car listings. Also public notices from City of Biddeford and Town of Wells regarding surplus property bids and a restaurant alcohol license hearing set for January 7 1975 plus community notices.
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Biddeford
Public Property Committee
Toyota
Tland Road
Saco
G.M.C
BUICK
Riviera
Main St
Maine
Luca
Anders
Board of Selectmen
Town of
Wells
Raymond E
Joyce E. Murphy
AlIl
Well Inn
Webhannet Drive
Classified Automotive Listing for Trucks and Chevys
Local classified page lists used trucks and Chevrolet models. 73 Chevrolet 4% ton pickup with four wheel drive. 74 Chevrolet Fleetside noted in the automotive section under Real Estate and Merchandise.
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Dial
Chevrolet
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Friend
Vietnam
Old Orchard Beach
MKS
Clement P. Wight
Journal
Land
Ussr
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Legals
Alcoholics Anonymous
Franklin St
CIO Hall
Bidde
Pontiac
Volkswagen
Trinity Episcopal Church
Cleveland Sts
Norm’s Music Studio
A-1
Atlantic Motors
Plummer
Chevron
K-Mart
Ford
Mercury
U.S
Mainecraft Ceramic
Rt. 1
Saco Motors Inc
Helene
MR. Andre
Pauline Boucher
The
Singer Co
Paul Courtois
Teedfox Springs
van Dini
Portland
Pearl St
Beachway
Beach St
Lyn-Flex
North Street
Wa Automobile Agencies
Airport Auto
Elm St
Marcotte Motors
Saco Avenue
Bill McNally
Donald Butler
John Trafton
Clarence Fenderson
Reginald Chase
Richard Rouleau
Sttleford
Cumberland Ave
Sace
Call
Oldsmobile
Monte Carlo
Ed & Frank
Brad's Trucking Co
Brad
Grover's Radio TV
Dewey Ave
Albert Gagnon
Hill Road
Goodwins Mills
Carl Quinn
Blow Brothers
L. W. Watson
Call Ronald Goulet
IRENT
Taylor Rental
Quinn
T. H. Tingley
Nelson’s TV
Water St
Fisher
Weir's
Weir’s
Arundel
GMC
Andre Cota
Hay
Lloyd Cole
Maurice Richard
Fe Labrador Builders
Belanger
Stanford Co
John Fleming
G. Lamb
Claude Dubois
T.V
Old Orchard Beach Area
York County Community Action Corporation
Cook
Waterboro
Kirby Center
Avon
Justine Smith
George St
Guy's Home Improvement
Ted
Rve
Roland
Saco Ave
Roger
Alfred Road
Henri Chenard
R.E. Johnson
MASON
R. B. Pineo
J James Agreste
Triumph
Maine Cleaners
Rolani
Joe ‘Troegner
Auto Service
Alfred Rd
GETTY
Ted’s
SMART
Ocean Park Road
Halfway Garage Inc
Orchard Beach
Joe Troegner
Aardvarks
J. Huff Auto Salvage
ST Andre’s Federal Credit Union
Pool Road
Studi
Norm
New England Conservatory of Music
Dorothy Letourneau
Shirmel Circle
Laval University
Quebec
Myrto Barra
Truman
Bisson
Deasey
Martel
Paula Litwinowich
Keeshonds
Keegan Kennels
Ray Gagne
Dave
Dave Gagne
Allstate Insurance
George Freeman
Sears-Rosebuck
Call J.O. Henaire
Bob-Gat
Bob Pineo
Sweeney’s
Levasseur
Bernier
Jenkins Road
Reny Bros Printers, Inc
Main Street
J.A. Labrador Builders
Columbia
Rae Amalie
Main 'St
Towle's Travel Agency
Youland Building
Polaroid
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