New Charter Moves Forward For Biddeford City Government
The Biddeford Charter Commission approved a proposed charter to be drawn up by an attorney. It creates an Administrative Assistant appointed by the Mayor, two ward councilors, a two-term mayor limit, an elected Finance Committee, and a fulltime finance director, with terms defined and council oversight. Commission members present included Willie Pomerleau Norman Racine Marc Bouthot Camille Bolduc H. Clifford Berry and Peter Truman.
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Biddeford
City Hall
Peter Truman
Commission
Willie Pomerleau
Norman Racine
Marc Bouthot
Camille Bolduc
H. Clifford Berry
Sidewalk Arts and Crafts Show at Ocean Park Monday
Ocean Park invites area artists and craftsmen to a Monday show at the Tennis Courts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If rain delays, the next clear day will host the event. A small registration fee and 10 percent sales commission aid the Tennis Committee. Prizes will be awarded in oil, watercolor, graphics and crafts. Judge Frank A. Staples of Biddeford. Committee chairs are Mrs. Franklin D. Rowe and Mrs. Russell Shaw.
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Ocean Park
Frank A. Staples
Biddeford
Franklin D. Rowe
Russell Shaw
Porteous Praises Oil Bill At Campaign Rally
Portland. L Robert Porteous Jr GOP candidate praised a new oil spill control bill aiming at preventive vessel construction standards. He criticized incumbent Peter Kyros for environmental funding stances and urged firm deadlines with tax incentives and low interest loans to aid industry without job losses.
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Portland
L. Robert Porteous Jr
GOP
Porteous
Bill Signer
U.S
Peter Kyros
Congress
Students Seek Expanded Arts and Science Pathways
The article argues that high schools could add practical tracks for academically minded students and offer two days or more per week of apprenticeship without reducing current arts and sciences offerings. It emphasizes preserving the existing curriculum while broadening opportunities.
Good News Is Spreading Through Press And Air
Newspapers and TV stations embrace positive news with California syndicate For Goodness Sakes Inc distributing upbeat stories to 26 dailies. Chicago Daily News runs Good News Line with reader tips. Seattle station airs at least one good news piece per daily newscast, boosting ratings and expanding nationwide.
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California
For Goodness Sakes, Inc
Chicago Daily News
Seattle
Kiwanis Club Hears Economic Development Director
Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club met at Wonder Bar Steak House Biddeford with President Harold Fohlin presiding. James J. Simonson offered the invocation as Roger R. Johnson, director of Biddeford Economic Development Commission, spoke on regional economic growth through the years.
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Old Orchard Beach
Harold Fohlin
Two Workmen Burned At Texaco Oil Terminal
Two Commercial Welding Co workers were burned in a fire at Texaco Inc. oil storage terminal in South Portland. Kenneth Bradstreet and James Cormier, both in their early twenties, were listed in satisfactory condition at a Portland hospital. Fire Chief Archie Doyle said the blaze started during vapor line dismantling near an 80,000 barrel gasoline tank, with one tank damaged and several steel plates buckled necessitating repairs.
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South Portland
Portland
Archie Doyle
Texaco, Inc
Doyle
Beable
Kenneth Bradstreet
Yarmouth
James Cormier
Gray
Commercial Welding Co
Girl Rescued After Rock Slide On Tumbledown Mountain
Nancy Gellman four, from Weymouth, was rescued off 3000 foot Tumbledown Mountain after a rock slide. Her hand was crushed and one finger severed. Margo Henston fourteen of Maplewood New Jersey injured shoulder. Wardens and a forest ranger carried her on a stretcher. she walked from the slope later. The group was led by hikers from a camp on Tripp Lake. rescue took about an hour in Franklin County.
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Rumford
Fish and Game Department
Gellman
William J. Shaw
Tripp Lake
Chimney Trail
Franklin County
Washington To Pay Half of Runway Costs
The federal government will cover 50 percent of airport improvements for Biddeford Municipal Airport. City funds will cover the remainder after state 25 percent aid and a $4,000 NE Regional Council design grant. Plans include extending the runway 2 000 to 5 000 feet, a parallel taxiway, larger parking for 48 planes, and upgraded lighting and navigational aids. DesAberts and Henry will handle main design work with pro bono support from local engineers and Richard Moore Sr. for construction inspection.
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Biddeford
John Bell
Bell
New England Regional Council
DesAberts and Henry
Maine Aeronautics Boards
Richard Moore Sr
Rarest Honey From Sourwood Nectar Described
The native sourwood blooms attract thousands of bees and yield a honey sought by epicures for its rarity. Nectar from this tree produces a distinct honey that is scarce in ordinary markets.
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Epicures
Abzug accuses MacLaine of sabo taging at Democratic convention
Representative Bella Abzug of New York publicly charged Shirley MacLaine with sabotaging efforts to add more women delegates from South Carolina during the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach. The exchange occurred as McGovern supporters switched votes to avoid a South Carolina challenge, risking California credentials.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Bella Abzug
New York
Shirley MacLaine
South Carolina
McGovern
California
Creden
Gary Hart
Get McGovern
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Richard Armstrong
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Jackson Hearing Aid Service
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