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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1975

Page

3

Levi Confirmation Seen By Senators

Washington AP reports broad support for Edward H. Levi's Senate confirmation as attorney general after private talks with many senators. Levi the University of Chicago president and former law dean faces Judiciary Committee questioning, with endorsements from the American Bar Association and limited opposition from three groups.

Washington Senate Edward H. Levi U.S Levi Senate Judiciary Committee University of Chicago Ford William B. Saxbe India American Bar Association Roman L. Hruska R-Neb Judiciary Committee Hugh Scott Oth Illinois Adlai E. Stevenson III Charles H. Percy Levi Evi Liberty Lobby U.S. Labor Part Frederika Jankner Chicago Property Owners Association UPI

Post Office Test Draws Hopefuls

Kennebunk reports more than 300 applicants for local post office exams. About 200 filed for clerk carrier positions and over 100 for custodial exams. Postmaster Lewis H Burr notes no current openings, exams will create a list of eligibles for future USPS appointments.

Kennebunk Lewis H. Burr U.S. Postal Service Burr

Immunization Clinic Set At St Margaret s Parish Hall

OOB Notes United Community Health Services announces a monthly immunization clinic for February 4 at 9 30 a.m. at St Margaret s Parish Hall DPT OPN and measles rubella tine tests will be available Dr Donald Skillings will attend Old Orchard Beach Club holds regular meeting at Colby Avenue Ocean Park President Mrs Rena Ellis presiding Program on Camp Waban followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs Lucille Puffer and Miss Ruth Severance Several named attendees listed Miss Dorothy Roberts transferred from Webber Hospital to Notre Dame Hospital Friendship game and instruction at Speak Easy Playhouse Lawn Avenue tonight at 7 30 with pre game instruction at 7

United Community Health Services St. Margaret's Parish Donald Skillings Old Orchard Beach Lucille Puffer Colby Avenue Ocean Park Rena Ellis Waban

Protests Hit US Naval Officers in Corfu clash

On Corfu Greece anti American demonstrators attempted to torch a car carrying two US Naval officers who had landed during a protest against a destroyer visit. Police rescued the officers and returned them to the Richard E Byrd, while authorities reported injuries among demonstrators and police. The organizers demanded an end to all US warship visits and said the action targeted policy rather than the American people.

Corfu Greece U.S. 6Th Fleet Richard E. Byrd U.S

Filing Deadlines Loom For Kennebunk Area Candidates

In Kennebunkport up for road commissioner are eight hopefuls including Angus Dow and Harold Smith while three selectmen seats draw bids from incumbents James Johnson and Ivan T Wildes and others. Police commission races attract five contenders as Kennebunkport eyes November terms. In Kennebunk, filing ends February 14 for petitions and March 10 election day looms, with candidates like Fred Holmberg Elmer Hanks and Bragdon Hanson seeking seats on local boards.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Bob Leach Angus Dow Carl Brooks Richard Brooks Donald Bryant Larry Inniss Nicholas Inniss Wayne Leach Harold Smith Charles Sullivan Abbott Pendergast James Johnson Ivan T. Wildes H. Steadman Seavey Davie Walley Police Commission Steve Emmons Sunny Hutchins Warrel Kingsbury Nelson Hanson Ernest Julien Armand D. Blake Richard Jackson SAD 71 Dan Beard Kennebunk Port Fred Severance Newt Euler Josep Burrows Fred Holmberg Elmer Hanks Board of Selectman Heber Smith Smith Bragdon Hanson Philip Tilton Kennebunk Light and Power District Board of Trustees John Cummings Kennebunk- Kennebunkport and Wells Water District

Divorces Granted In Saco

Recent Saco District Court divorces awarded for cruel and abusive treatment include Jocelyn Boisvert from Richard Boisvert and Linda Eldredge from Michael Eldredge with child support and counsel fees orders. Others involve Christine Emmons, Mary Shipley, John Barriault, Vinnie St Pierre, and Arthur Estes with custody, alimony, and fees determinations.

Saco District Court Jocelyn E.M. Boisvert Richard O. Boisvert Biddeford Perreault Linda Mae Eldredge Saco Michael Paul Eldredge Sanford York Christine T. Emmons Old Orchard Beach Edward R. Emmons Cape Elizabeth Mary B.ee Charles E. Shipley Dayton John H. Barriault Suzanne Barriault Vinnie S. St. Pierre Joseph St. Pierre Portland Arthur D. Estes Buxton Edith C. Estes Dover N.H Berwick

Giant Pizza Heist Hits East Aston Bakery

Police report a theft at North End Bakery in East Aston as suspects took 72 cans of pizza sauce 220 pounds of mozzarella 1550 pounds of flour 80 pounds of cold cuts 90 pounds of steak and $70 in change amid plans for a giant pizza.

Boston East Aston North End

Thai election yields split results amid coalition hopes

Thai election returns show Democratic Party leading with 54 of 269 seats as others from old regime lines gain. Coalition government appears likely despite only 40 percent turnout in the civil-military transition vote. Separately, Rep. Norm D Amours pushes a 200 mile offshore fishing limit to protect U S fleets and consumers amid foreign subsidies. In Dedham, four Boston men escape Norfolk County Jail after shooting a guard, taking keys, and fleeing in a car. guard Stroy hospitalized and suspects identified.

D’amours House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Dedham Mass Boston Norfolk County Joseph Stroy Norwood Hospital Joseph Colligan Carden Goforth Namey Peretta Colligan Stroy

Boston desegregation plan to be filed under Garrity order

The Boston school desegregation plan approved by the school committee relies on magnet programs to attract suburban and city students. It requires all students to spend one day weekly in racially mixed programs, a plan Garrity will consider for September. The measure mirrors other activist proposals from groups including NAACP and Rep Mel King.

Boston U.S. District Court W. Arthur Garrity Jr The Boston Home and School Association National Association of the Advancement of Colored People State Board of Education Massachusetts Chinese Education Committee Mel King

Auto Registration Revamped in Augusta

AP reports a staggered auto registration system will lengthen lines this year but aims to reduce congestion in future. Motor Vehicles head Charles Wyman says the change shifts expiration dates and fees based on license plate endings, with a Feb 28 deadline this year and 479000 registrations expected. Wyman concedes initial confusion but expects faster, more efficient processing once the system is established.

Charles E. Wyman Motor Vehicles Division Weect Wyman State House Mark Gartley

License Fees by Plate Ending In Augusta Listing

The Augusta AP listing breaks down passenger car registration fees by license plate ending. Fees range from 12.50 to 22.50 with varying expiration dates through 1976, and the 1976 registration will cost 15.00 for a 12 month term from the 1975 expiration.

Bank Exec Handy In Grease Pit

MIAMI Fla AP bank executive David Brickes, vice president at a Hollywood bank, weekends as a do it yourself mechanic renting tools hourly and repairing his car at neighborhood garages. He dislikes buying new cars calling them expensive and says DIY shops attract white collar workers with affordable help and guidance.

Miami Fla David Brickes Brickes Hollywood

Ford Welcomes Scientific Advice

A panel including two former Nixon advisers says the Ford White House is more receptive to science input than Nixon’s, with observers noting Nixon’s hostility toward scientists. Edward David Jr. and Clay Whitehead contrast eras, while Rockefeller leads a review of science advisory structures, though CIA investigations may slow progress.

New York White House Ford Nixon White House Richard M. Nixon Clay T. Whitehead Whitehead Lyndon B. Johnson Fester Nixon National Science Foundation American Association For the Advancement of Science Edward E. David Jr David Rockefeller Committee Central Intelligence Agency

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