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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1973

Page

8

Minister's Viet Trip Sparks New Haven Hospital Fund

In New Haven a fund drive raised nearly 62 000 to rebuild Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi after bombing. Major gift of 60 000 came from Mr and Mrs Timothy Mellon of Guildford. Dean Michael Allen described the destruction seen during a Christmas trip, prompting the appeal.

New Haven U.S Tony Timothy Mellon Gwiford Greater New Haven Bach Mai Mellon Paul Mellon Michael Allen Berkeley Divinity School Dean Allen Hanoi Allen Bach Mail North Vietnam Pentagon World Council of Churches America

Conn. Needs Shield Law

New Haven, Conn. State Attorney General Robert Killian urged enactment of a Connecticut shield law to protect newsmen and confidential sources. He warned of a tightening ring of secrecy in government and said free access to information is the cornerstone of government, noting officials from Hartford and Washington seek to erode it. Killian cited complaints from Comptroller Nathan Agostinelli about withheld fiscal data and pressed for legal protection if needed.

New Haven Junior Bar Association New Haven County Killian Washington Hartford Nathan G. Agostinelli Illian

Biddeford Saco to Host All Time Humanities Series Visit

John Braley of Murfreesboro chairs the National Humanities Series team for Biddeford Saco. The group For All Time will perform in two January days with actors Ginanni Mydhell and Marilyn Randall, sharing historical human expression themes. The January 23 event at Fairfield School in Saco is free to the public.

John Braley Parks and Recreation Middle Tennessee State Murfreesboro Biddeford-Saco Art Council Barbara Stanton George Washington University Biddeford-Sacoon Corcoran Gallery National Humanities of Art Washington D Fairfield School Saco Frank Ginanni Braley United States Biddeford

Questions and Answers on Social Security Birth Proof

The article explains steps to prove date of birth for Social Security benefits when no birth record is available. It advises visiting a Social Security office for assistance and using alternative documents like census, school records, or insurance policies to establish age. It also notes options for those covered by Medicare parts A and B.

New England Faces Tight Fuel Oil Situation

Boston reports New England winter fuel oil is tight but not critical say OEP spokesman Robert Nipp. He notes few calls of actual shortages while producers anticipate easing with mild weather and potential refinery capacity gains.

New England Boston Office of Emergency Preparedness OEP Midwest Robert Nipp Washington Connecticut St. Johnsbury Charles Burkhardt Nipp

Supreme Court to Rule on Richmond Black White School Mix

The Supreme Court will hear appeals from Richmond officials and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund seeking consolidation of Richmonds black schools with adjacent white suburban systems. A federal judge ordered the plan last year, but the circuit court reversed, and Powell will not participate in the review.

Washington Supreme Court Richmond Naacp Legal Defense and Educational Fund U.S Robert H. Merhige Jr Lewis F. Powell Jr Powell Circuit Court Merhige

Medicare limits on orthopedic shoes and social security earnings

A reader asks if Medicare covers orthopedic shoes and whether 1972 earnings must be reported. Orthopedic shoes aren’t covered unless integral to a leg brace. The reader must report 1972 earnings to Social Security because checks were received in January–May 1972. earnings limit changes apply after 1975. For help contact the Biddeford Social Security Office, 56 Alfred St. Biddeford ME 04005, 282-5955.

Medicare Social Security Alfred St Biddeford Maine

Saco Man Faces Breakin Case At Arundel School

Probable cause found January 9 in Saco District Court against Harry W. Bridgmann 34 of Arundel charged with breaking entering and larceny at Arundel Elementary School on November 19. Stolen goods valued at $1,064.89. Bridgmann bound over to York County Superior Court March term with $500 bail. Also listed are numerous other local traffic and criminal cases, fines, and dismissals from the same session.

Saco Harry W. Bridgmann Arundel Bridgmann York County William E. Darling Cape Elizabeth Philip P. Clifford Yarmouth Stephen Cutler West Pie York County Superior Court Deborah J. Dryden Pine St Biddeford Donald J. Belanger Elm St Harvey E. Smith Hollis Center Thomas E. Travers Old Orchard Beach James A. Maloney Kennebunkport Nen Owny Lawrence Robert F. Dubois West St. Biddeford Kurt L. Lowell Bar Mills Charles E. Gould Kennebunk Stephen B. Graves Gorham Marilyn V. Lewis Springvale John Champagne Storer St Philip K. Smith

Good News Ad Promises God's Kingdom for All

An advertisement proclaims that God loves everyone and offers everlasting life through Christianity. It asserts Christians will join a future paradise on earth and invites readers to request free Bible news from The Bible Standard in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania.

New World Bible Standard Chester Springs

Value Of Nursing Will Be Discussed

Kennebunk group of La Leche League meets at 8 p.m. Thursday at Mrs Donald F Lord's home to discuss breastfeeding benefits for mothers and babies. The first in a four part series welcomes nursing mothers, pregnant women, and anyone interested.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Group la Leche League Donald F Lord

Ranch-Style Home at 14 Brentwood Circle Saco Sold

A ranch-style house at 14 Brentwood Circle in Saco sold to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Martin of Biddeford. The five-room, bath and lot property was owned by Saco Construction Co. The sale was arranged through Armand J. Mercier, Realtor, 41 Thornton Ave., Saco.

Brentwood Circle Saco Frederick Martin Biddeford Bath Saco Construction Co. Ne Armand J. Mercier Thornton Ave

Oil Shortage Hits New England Family Before Super Bowl

The Gagnon family of Haverhill Massachusetts faced a winter fuel oil shortage on Sunday delaying their Super Bowl plans. They could not find oil as dealers reported tight quotas and no new customers. A 200-gallon delivery finally arrived after 10 p.m.

Haverhill Mass New England John R. Gagnon Uel William H. Ryan Timothy Donovan Gagnon

High Court to Review Air Pollution Order

Washington reports the Supreme Court agreed to hear government's appeal on a Circuit Court ruling enforcing a non degradation policy tied to Clean Air Amendments of 1970. EPA issued related regulations after initial delays, while critics warned stricter limits could hinder economic growth and pollution reduction efforts.

High Court Washington Supreme Court U.S. Circuit Court Environmental Protection Agency EPA

Prohibition Deepens as 18th Amendment Takes Effect

On January 16, 1920, the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect, making Prohibition the law. The date also notes historical events including France recognizing U S independence in 1778 and Carole Lombard’s plane crash in 1942. Born: Ethel Merman and A J Foyt. Thought for today remarks on Prohibition.

Associated Press United ‘States France United States Portugal Brazil U.S. Civil Service U.S Hawaii Carole Lombard Las Vegas Nev

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