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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1976

Page

14

Economy Do-It-Yourself Want Ads Exercise For Layman

New York AP discusses how economists struggle to read the economy and predict inflation. It notes disagreements among experts, the limits of econometric models, and the challenge for laymen to grasp future policy impacts amid uncertain forecasts.

New York

Widespread Used Car Listings Open to Start New Year

Multiple makes and models from 1960s to 1970s available including Chevrolet Belair 1973 with V8 power steering and brakes priced at 1400 with contact 934 2606 between 8 and 11 am. Volkswagen notes 1967 and 1966 models with various conditions. many classics listed with phone numbers for offers.

Public Works Act promises grants to fight jobless rate

Local officials in Maine weigh 1975 Public Works Act proposals that would grant 100 percent funding to state and local governments for projects to cut unemployment. Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford cite plans for street rehab, industrial park development, parking garages, sewer and water upgrades, dump groundwater work, and storm water improvements if the bill becomes law. The national unemployment rate sits just over 8 percent while the regional rate is about 9.9 percent.

Congress Senate House Old Orchard Beach Jerome Plante Old Orchard Street Plante Citizen Finance Committee Planning Board Roger Johnson Biddeford Economic Improvement Commission Johnson Saco Samuel Zaitlin Buxton Road Public Utilities Commission Saco Water Company Zaitlin Camp Ellis

Cases Heard At Saco Court

The following cases were heard recently in Saco District Court. Jeffrey Chase 19 of Portland illegal possession of marijuana Aug. 9 at Old Orchard Beach transferred to York County Superior Court. esley Ackerman Jr. 22 of Old Orchard Beach possession of blank cartridges Sept. 1 at Old Orchard Beach fined 25. attempted larceny filed. Lowell Salisbury no age given of Old Orchard Beach assault and battery Sept. 22 at Old Orchard Beach transferred 200 personal recognizance bond. Andre Desrochers 29 of 68 Foss St Biddeford operating under the influence Sept. 20 at Biddeford transferred reckless driving transferred. Roland R. Aubin 45 of Old Orchard Beach disorderly conduct Dec. 4 at Biddeford fined 50. Kenneth V. Aycliffe 23 of Boxford Mass reckless driving Aug. 22 at Kennebunk 100. John Bird no age given of Old Orchard Beach assault Oct. 16 at Old Orchard Beach filed. Robert A. Simkovitz 34 of Portland driving to endanger at 14 at Saco 100. Obert A. Lavigne 26 of Rollingsford NH tagging deer which he did not kill at Lyman 500. Richard A. Kiley 43 of Marshfield Mass driving to endanger July 9 at Old Orchard Beach 100.

Saco District Court Jeffrey Chase Portland Old Orchard Beach York County Superior Court Esley Ackerman Jr Lowell Salisbury Andre Desrochers Foss St Biddeford Roland R. Aubin Kenneth V. Aycliffe Boxford Mass Kennebunk John Bird Robert A. Simkovitz Saco Obert A. Lavigne Rollingsford N.H Lyman Richard A. Kiley Marshfield

Abatement Requests Grow as Kennebunkport Property Valuations Scrutinized

In Kennebunkport 60 property owners seek abatements on revalued properties with more likely. About 360 applications filed. selectmen plan on site hearings beginning Wednesday with a Dec 12 1976 deadline. Abatement causes include mapping errors excessive valuation and card admin mistakes. Over 700000 taxes paid by Dec 31. penalties apply for late payments.

Kennebunkport Kenneth Campbell Board of Assessors Campbell

Americans Face Rising Allergic Disorder Rates

Seventeen of every 1006 Americans, more than 35 million people, suffer from one or more allergic disorders, according to an estimate by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Private Lambert Assigned to Military Police School

The Service notes Pvt. Leo Lambert son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lambert Sr. of 160 Hill St Biddeford has been assigned to the U S Army Military Police School Fort McClellan Alabama for training as a correctional specialist. A 1975 Biddeford High School graduate he entered service in October and recently completed basic training at Fort Dix.

Leo Lambert Raymond Lambert Sr Hill St Biddeford U.S. Army Military Police School Fort McClellan Ala Biddeford High School Lambert Fort Dix iv

Divorces Granted In Saco Court

The Saco District court granted multiple divorces on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. Names include Mark Edwin Curtis and Okeema Lee Curtis. Mildred A. Johnson and Richard R. Johnson. Robert E. Thompson and Barbara Thompson. Sandra L. Emmons and Franklin A. Emmons. Charlene Fortier and Bernard Fortier. Marcia A. Ladakakos and John George Ladakakos. Kerttu E. Horvat and George Horvat. Allan George Benoit and Janet Frances Benoit. Marie O. Burke and William E. Burke. Custody awards and weekly support varied, with attorney fees awarded in several cases. Marriages occurred in Wells, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Arundel, Toronto, and Springvale.

Mark Edwin Curtis Okeema Lee Curtis Kennebunk McKay Wells Mildred A. Johnson Richard R.J. Johnson Saco Biddeford Robert E. Thompson Barbara Thompson Old Orchard Beach Sandra L. Emmons Franklin A. Emmons Arundel Charlene Fortier Bernard Fortier Marcia A. Ladakakos John George Ladakakos Kerttu E. Horvat Kerttu E. Horvath George Horvat George Horvath Toronto Canada Allan George Benoit Janet Frances Benoit San Rigb Calif Springvale Marie O. Burke William E. Burke

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