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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1977
Page
6
Bitter cold tonight with snow developing far north and 1 to 3 inches expected. Elsewhere partly sunny with flurries in the mountains. Winds stay strong, highs in the single digits to low teens, and subzero lows possible in the north. Occasional light snow expected north and flurries in the south Tuesday with highs 5 to 10 north and teens south.
WAKEFIELD N H UP I William McCarthy said he remains puzzled about what turned part of his farm pond into slush last week He rejected rumors of an underground spring and noted the pond is fed by runoff from a nearby hill State investigators cited natural water movement for the ice hole and removed soil for tests Initial geiger readings were blamed on cold weather and later deemed faulty The McCarthys question state findings but appreciate officials efforts McCarthy vowed to stay silent next time if the pond melts again
In Split Yugoslavia surgeons removed a mix of cutlery from an unidentified man’s stomach. He reportedly swallowed the metal morsels over six months and only felt distress when a pencil lodged inside. He is said to be in good condition.
A dense list of weekly meetings and public notices from towns including Kennebunk Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach Saco Biddeford and Wells. Listings cover Al Anon meetings chair caning sessions SpeBSqSA Kennebunkport Olympian Club gatherings food stamp guidance public luncheons Odd Fellows and VFW meetings zoning appeals planning boards senior clubs and various civic group activities scheduled for Mondays Tuesdays and surrounding dates.
Red Cross assists three families uprooted by the Eagle Aerie fire in Biddeford. The blaze destroyed the fraternal order building and damaged an adjacent apartment at 53 55 Birch St. Families include Roger Burgess of three, Norman Bergeron with four including an infant, and eight members of the Fredette family.
His widow clutched to her bare bosom her husband as Gilmore recovered from a minor pill dose. Mrs Barrett took a larger amount, spent two days in a coma and was institutionalized. Neighbors call Gilmore a psychopath who needed to dominate others. Nicole was described as someone who rescued stray dogs and people. State Hospital psychiatrist Dr John Woods called her the type to read movie mags and chase Prince Charming in a beer joint.
Early morning explosion and fire at the Birch Street Eagles Aerie fraternal club left the building in ruins. Fire officials cited unknown cause and noted damage to a neighboring apartment at 53 55 Birch Street and to homes on Prospect Street. Landlord Fred Fredette suffered burns and cuts amid shattered windows. The Eagles building had recently undergone a $50 000 renovation.
Old Orchard Beach town manager to hold a public hearing on revenue sharing funds Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Loranger School. Meeting is open to the public.
The IRS relocated its offices to the Five Points Shopping Center on Saturday from 56 Alfred Street. Walter Folker, the office chief, said staff are unpacking forms and paperwork while the builder and co-owner Robert Verrier cited keeping a promised schedule amidst weather delays. Biddeford's Social Security office is set to move next door by month’s end.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH A Beach youth in fair condition at Maine Medical Center after his car collided with a tractor truck on the Turnpike near Portland exit 8. Charles Fortier 17 suffered internal injuries and underwent surgery. Passengers Sharon Hayes 16 Kenneth Botting 16 and William Lamb 16 treated for leg injuries and discharged. Police say Fortier crossed into the truck’s path. truck driver George H Potter of Bangor was uninjured. The car was totaled and no charges yet filed.
Kennebunk police report four accidents on icy roads this morning. One collision involved a 1969 Chevrolet pickup driven by Dennis K. Dalton and a Sanford Dairy delivery truck driven by Kevin H. Jones on Summer Street at 8 15 a.m. Dalton and his son Bryan K. were injured but refused treatment. Estimated damage was 800 dollars to the Dalton truck and 50 dollars to the milk truck.
An administrative law judge in Washington dismissed the unfair labor practice complaint filed by the Textile Union Workers of America against Fiber Materials Inc of Biddeford. The judge found no proof of union motivation in the layoffs of Dennis Bishop, David Collard, Bruce McMullen, and James Bean, noting economic reasons and a company financial strain during inflation.
Gilmore faced a stay in a desperation suit by the ACLU delaying his execution. A Denver three judge panel lifted the stay eight minutes before the scheduled time. Justices White and Marshall denied a final appeal minutes later. Four witnesses spoke briefly to reporters after the execution.
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