Three Gents In Search Of A Room
In the late 1800s three men Nicolo Lorenzo Antonio Vassal and Francesco Trabby rode through York County seeking lodging and work. Rejected at Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and Goodwin's Mills they asked at Littlefield's Store for a night shelter and were warned of county jail if they begged further.
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Nicolo Lorenzo
Antonio Vassal
Francesco Trabby
Ad County
Boston
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
Littlefield
Goodwin's Mills
Alfred
Tramps Arrested After Church Confrontation in Village
Tramps sheltering in a church meeting house refused to leave as officers arrived with Ralph Jefferson. Lorenzo threatened violence as three Italians were restrained by the congregation and arrested. A revolver and various items were seized before they were jailed in Biddeford. They were later sentenced to 60 days each in Alfred county jail for the offense.
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Elmer Littlefield
Freedom R. Hill
Ralph Jefferson
Te Church
Lorenzo
Biddeford
Goodwins Mills
Alfred
Stores report fewer Christmas gift returns
Retail outlets note a drop in gift returns after Christmas as shoppers hold items for spring garage sales. The change reflects reduced postholiday returns and steadier holiday demand.
Winter Snow Strains Coast Towns Urge Caution Ahead
Snow removal budgets and staffing are tight after a heavy December with 25 inches in the Portland area. Biddeford Saco and nearby towns report high overtime and prior-year fund surpluses shrinking as crews faced 32 to 36 hour shifts. Officials warn future storms could test sand salt supplies and manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen O'Connell
National Weather Service
Portland
Biddeford
Saco
Drouin
Bank robbery rate hits record nationwide in 1975 surge
FBI officials report bank robberies rose sharply across the United States in fiscal 1975 due to economic strain and banks being easy targets. Despite higher robbery counts, average loot per incident fell from 1973 to 1974, with security measures expanding as banks move into suburban settings and add alarms and guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FBI
Benjamin H. Cooke
Clyde Eitson
Cooke
Whitson
FTC proposes rules to require disclosure on used cars
The Federal Trade Commission proposed rules to stop deceptive used car sales by mandating disclosure of mileage prior use repairs and condition. Dealers would label make model year prices and whether the car was taxi police rental or fleet and disclose warranty coverage terms. Violations could bring fines up to 10 000 per day as the FTC opens public comment on the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
FTC
New S.OS. Man Lemire Aims to Guide Biddeford Aid Seekers
Richard Lemire, Biddeford’s information and referral program coordinator, leads the S.O.S. effort to connect residents with food housing and medical help. He uses an index of about 100 services to match needs and has an 85 to 90 percent success rate. He urges calling 282 4606 or visiting city hall community development offices for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lemire
Biddeford
Lemire
S.O.S
Emire
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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