24 Jan 1974
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1974
Page
1
A comprehensive biddeford school self evaluation reveals chronic overcrowding and inadequate space across kindergarten to eighth grade. The 58 page report lists 307 recommendations, 144 of which require increased public funding, with focus on expanded libraries, cafeteria capacity, storage, and more rooms for core subjects.
David McCallum owner of Trailer Haven in Old Orchard Beach says he is ready to change plans and provide land adjacent to his park on Ocean Park Road to mobile home users displaced by Saco zoning. He cites Maine Supreme Court ruling upholding a prohibition on single mobile homes in a C-1 district and notes the decision may be challenged. The five page ruling found Priscilla Weedie violated the city's zoning ordinance by placing a mobile home on Flag Pond Road.
An armed bandit in a ski mask robbed the Seaside Market at Union and West Grand Avenues on Wednesday at 6 12 p.m. He brandished a silver revolver and stole 52 dollars from the cash box and owner Charles Anderson's empty wallet. The suspect fled toward Pearl Street. described as five feet six inches and about 140 pounds. Police say the case is under investigation.
Maine faces slim chances for an Amtrak contract amid equipment shortages and lack of through-tracks to New York. Amtrak officials cited 100 requests with only 30 legally actionable, while state lawmakers pledge further hearings and investigations into passenger rail options in Portland and Bangor. The report notes the 1962 Portland to New York and 1965 Boston services ending, and outlines potential by-pass routes via Providence Worcester Lowell.
Kennebunkport planning board unanimously backed Conservation Commission’s push to raise village zone minimum lot size to 40000 square feet with a public hearing on Feb 13 and a referendum on March 4. The free enterprise zone would also move toward 40000 feet, though the board urged more study. Critics argued soil constraints and affordable housing concerns, urging lot-size rules tied to soil suitability. The decision sparked debate over downtown character, land use, and impact on young families.
Egil Bud Krogh head of the White House plumbers faces sentencing in Washington for the Ellsberg psychiatrist burglary. He pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate Fielding civil rights, a charge with up to 10 years and $10,000 fine. Krogh sought no testim ony before sentencing, and the case signals further Watergate disclosures. Edward Morgan predicted Krogh will reveal details about the operation, and suggested Nixon may face impeachment as a result.
The Biddeford basketball team defeated TA 62 to 59 in a hard fought game. The rally moved the Tigers ahead late in the fourth quarter, with strong defense and key baskets sealing the win.
Israeli planes and ships began withdrawing equipment from the west side of the Suez Canal, moving forces to the east near a cease-fire line 12 miles east. Military officials said launching pads and other hardware would be left intact, and disengagement talks between Lt. Gen. Elazar and Lt. Gen. Gamasy continued at Kilometer 101 to ensure a smooth process.
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