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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1973
Page
8
A reader questions divorce versus suicide amid marriage strain and a reader asks about returning to college. Abby urges clear choice and honest talk, noting the value of personal growth and responsibility within a marriage.
On this date 1943 the United States and Britain relinquished extra territorial rights in China. Notable events include Alexander Hamilton born 1757 Nevis, Alabama secession 1861, and 1962 Peru avalanche 3000 deaths. Today also marks recent Cold War talks in New York.
Noting Alan Paton's 70th birthday the quote reflects a lifelong belief in the value of labor. The thought credits Jerome K. Jerome as inspiration and highlights Paton's enduring affection for engaged work.
Three Colby College students from Massachusetts spend a month near Spencer Lake in Jackman conducting a coyote tracking project. They analyze scat to infer diets and assess risks to Maine's deer herd, part of Colby’s January independent study, sponsored by the Maine Fish and Games Department.
In Holyoke Massachusetts Providence Hospital faces closure of its maternity unit after a state Division of Medical Care recommendation. The Roman Catholic facility averaging 1400 births yearly sought to reconfigure wards and separate a coronary unit. A Public Health Council hearing heard the phase out proposal.
Dr Ann Pettigrew cites declining birth rates and proposes Holyoke Hospital provide all local maternity services within a year of permission. Public Health Commissioner Bicknell objects to closing the heavily used unit at the Roman Catholic hospital, and the matter was tabled after an executive session.
Washington AP reports President Nixon will retain 127 top level women in his second term, from ambassadors to assistant department heads. Anne Armstrong will join as a Cabinet ranking counselor. Marina Whitman and Patricia Hitt are also slated to stay or be announced in key posts.
Road and Ocean Park hosts hostesses Mrs Marie Court Webb Mrs Ethel Ritchie and Staples Street for a Tuesday afternoon bridge session. High score posted by Miss Ruth Severance and trophy prepared by Mrs Frances Levesque.
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