12 Jan 1974
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1974
Page
1
A wary look at modern sewage plants notes they resemble medieval bucket disposal. While California’s Santee project recycles water for irrigation and recreation, widespread adoption lagging, Maine and other regions still bury sludge and rely on aging systems.
The Netherlands began gasoline rationing as part of its response to the Arab oil embargo, with 16 gallons monthly for private use and 75 percent of 1973 mileage for business driving. Motorists queued at pumps as police directed traffic during the rush. Sweden started a milder rationing plan offering about 3.7 gallons per week with extra gas possible for business needs. about half of drivers have already applied for extra.
A quirky overview of the Journal sections including cartoons, comics, classifieds, crosswords, Dear Abby, features, and the Mini Page. Mentions humor and editorial tone amid entertainment and household topics.
Washington hearings loom as four committees plan probes into the energy crisis. Senate subcommittee begins Jan 21 with questions for seven large oil firms to assess shortages. House and Senate panels seek facts on costs, confidence, and who benefits amid job losses and policy scrutiny.
In Aswan Kissinger and Sadat meet to prevent a partial Israeli pullback from becoming the Sinai status quo. They weigh initial force separation, linkage to a broader peace deal, UN buffer zone needs, and weapons allowed. Israel reportedly seeks an 18 mile canal front withdrawal and Sinai thinning with canal reopening tied to peace.
The United States Air Force confirms regular unarmed reconnaissance flights over Laos as part of intelligence gathering on North Vietnamese troop movements. Brig. Gen. Hildreth cites RF4E Phantom jets from Udorn as capable of speeds up to 1300 mph with advanced optical and infrared cameras. officials state the missions continue despite a Laotian cease fire.
Senator Edmund Muskie, on a 12 day Maine visit, stated he is not a presidential candidate and does not plan to seek or consider running. He said earlier remarks about leaving the door open caused confusion but that he intends to seek re election and has no plans to run.
A conservation commission chairman outlines a rough formula to test if new housing pays its way in Kennebunkport. Using 1973 figures the model shows added homes raise costs for schools and municipal services rather than boost the tax base. Calculations include education cost per child and per-family municipal costs, with results indicating net budget impact when new residences multiply beyond small increments.
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