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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon releases a fiscal 1974 budget of 268.7 billion with a deficit near 12 billion while promising to curb taxes and overall spending. He warns Congress to limit outlays and outlines cuts to Hill-Burton funds urban renewal and school aid near installations.
The School Building Committee proposes a three part plan for OLD ORCHARD BEACH SCHOOLS including a new 25 room elementary school near Jameson, a larger gym near Jameson, and converting the present gym into library and classrooms. The plan cites current overcrowding at Jameson and Loranger and projects over 400 high school students in three years.
A powerful late winter storm sweeps Southern Maine with 6 to 8 inches expected locally and up to 10 more inches possible, accompanied by high winds and rough seas. Snow closes several school districts while some reopen. travel cautious with plowing under way and reduced turnpike speeds. The forecast calls for continued snow today, clearing by evening and sun on Tuesday with temperatures in the 20s.
Alfred County Commissioner Paul Reay rebuked charges that Auger accused others of hoodwinking. Reay urged caution on revenue sharing funds about 96000 dollars, which Auger wants in the next county budget. Reny and Dutremble defend waiting for Auger to take office before committing funds, citing planned courthouse roof work and jail repairs.
SAIGON AP reports widespread cease-fire violations by both sides as peacekeepers prepare to deploy. An American soldier dies from Sunday wounds, total U.S. casualties rise with four killed and 19 soldiers plus 12 civilians wounded in four days. Troop withdrawals reduce U.S. presence to 22,700. deadline to leave is March 28.
Biddeford superintendent Andrew Frechette kept schools open after 4 am checks with police amid a snowy blowy day. He cited safety as paramount and described a chain reaction incident that left four buses stuck after a Hills Beach crash and drifted roads. He warned against canceling school to avoid future vacation loss.
A witty cartoon moment examines diplomacy as innuendo and misdirection. The cartoon contrasts saying yes with perhaps and perhaps with no to underscore the fragile nature of international signaling. The piece frames diplomacy as a comic miscommunication.
SAIGON AP report says the Viet Cong delegation refused to present credentials at two sessions, stalling the joint four-party military commission. Hundreds more cease-fire violations were logged across South Vietnam. A third meeting was set for tonight to resolve the credential dispute as North Vietnamese delegates arrived in Saigon and staged a plane sit-in at Tan Son Nhut. Ambassador Bunker intervened for the second time in two days. The United States, South Vietnam and North Vietnam had met for three hours and achieved nothing. The Viet Cong gave no reason for withholding credentials at the first meeting attended by all parties.
Thomas J. Delaney, 34, of Boston formerly Portland, died after a 3600 foot jump at Biddeford airport. An auxiliary chute functioned but main chute failed to deploy. lines tangled around a leg after a 10 second delay free fall. Companion Robert Champagne, 30, landed safely. aircraft operated by Ronald Champagne, 44. Delaney was pronounced dead at the scene.
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