11 Jul 1975
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1975
Page
1
Ellen Hutchins a 19 year old native of Kennebunkport won the Miss Dumpy 1975 title at the Shawmut Inn poolside pageant hosted by the Kennebunkport Dump Association. She wore gloves on her feet and blue jeans as a headpiece while parading with ten contestants.
Former Nixon aide Alexander Butterfield reportedly served as a CIA contact while in the White House. The disclosure came as the House intelligence committee probes CIA penetration and other agencies. Butterfield’s wife calls the claim false.
Old Orchard Beach council debated condemning the Seagate Hotel on First Street after a May 26 fire gutted the upper floors. Building inspector Jalbert urged demolition while owner Gerrish and attorney Glassman argued salvage and cost options. Several councilors abstained or voted, with St Hilaire supporting condemnation amid dispute over salvage feasibility.
Four Saeta jets collided during a formation drill near Murcia Spain killing five air force officers aboard two majors two captains and a lieutenant with one plane crewed by two. Officials offered no immediate cause for the worst Spanish military aviation tragedy.
A humor brief suggests two ways to drive a nail without harming a thumb. It advises holding the hammer with both hands or enlisting a partner to hold the nail. The jokey guidance reflects a light home tips tone.
Saco planners rejected Frank Gaziano’s request to extend a B-1 zone on North Street to allow gasoline pumps in a two story commercial complex. The unanimous decision cited residential area integrity, potential property value loss, traffic hazards, and strong opposition from residents at a June hearing.
Washington AP reports automakers push back against fuel economy rules proposing 20 mpg by 1980 and 28 mpg by 1985, warning smaller cars would threaten freedom of choice and jobs. FEA weighs regional gasoline price differentials and cites potential overcharges by 12 oil companies tied to Arab embargo pricing.
About 1,800 Philadelphia area Girl Scouts are switching to Campfire Girls this month amid a dispute with the Roman Catholic Church over sex education. Church officials say they could not control sex education in scouting. Campfire Girls say their program aligns with church teaching for now.
The U.S. cargo ship Gateway City was struck by gunfire from unidentified fishing vessels in the Gulf of Thailand this week. Officials downplayed damage and injuries, but issued a mariner warning after the incident follows the Mayaguez seizure two months earlier.
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