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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1973
Page
5
Navy base wives with POW or missing husbands react with mixed relief and concern as Nixon declares a Viet Nam cease-fire agreement. They describe tears and cautious hope, noting the distance between peace rhetoric and husbands' returns while stressing the ongoing impact on families.
In Saigon the cease fire announcement from President Thieu elicited restrained relief rather than celebration. Riders, vendors, and drivers expressed cautious optimism as Tet approaches, with some planning small gatherings and others recalling personal losses from the war. A refugee housewife wondered about visiting North Vietnam relatives. Firecracker bans linger but doubt remains about enforcement.
Wage earner plans filed with the U S District Court by two York County residents. Lawrence E LaMarre of Biddeford listed liabilities of 1531 and 210 assets with 150 exempt. Richard J Sevigny of Kennebunk listed liabilities of 4969 and 150 exempt assets.
The New Hampshire Sweepstake Commission invites banks and insurers to bid on a 100000 prize. The winner gets 10000 now, then 90000 in yearly 10000 installments funded by the lowest bid each year. The plan aims to save taxes and provide an annuity like New Jersey officials.
Members of the Biddeford Senior Citizens Club met at LeFoyer for a business meeting and social. President Mrs. Alden Racine led the session with prayers and the pledge, while a whist party was announced for Feb 1 at the Ross Community Center and Feb 4 at 7 p.m. Donations of furniture for the new center were requested.
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