Success Story Local Surveyor-Engineer Builds Maine Firm
George DesRoberts left the Navy Yard at Kittery to start DesRoberts Henry with Paul Henry. In 18 months the Biddeford Kittery firm grew to 20 staff with offices in both cities, serves 20 30 client accounts, and pursues residential commercial and municipal projects including York County land surveys and sewer design. The partners invested in equipment and staff to support developers and expansion. DesRoberts credits family support and risk taking for the growth.
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Biddeford
Paul Henry
DesRoberts— Henry
Main St
Maine
DesRoberts
York County
Augusta
Newmarket
Manchester
New Hampshire
Sanford
Sprague Inc
Portsmouth
Old Orchard Beach Firefighters Unionize Local 2247 IAFF
Fulltime Old Orchard Beach Fire Department members minus the chief form Local 2247 of the IAFF. Philip Laporte elected president, Richard Merrill vice president, Arthur Guerin Jr. secretary treasurer. They seek union recognition and a 1974 contract addressing wages hours and conditions.
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Arthur Guerin Jr
IAFF
United States
Canada
North America
Biddeford
Sanford
Portland
South Portland
Maine Council of Professional Firefighters
Fire Department
National Union
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Nixon Hospitalized With Viral Pneumonia at Bethesda
President Nixon is under treatment for viral pneumonia at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He will remain hospitalized for at least a week while working and resting, with White House Press Secretary Ziegler noting no complications and primary treatment being rest and recuperation.
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Nixon
Bethesda Naval Hospital
White House
L. Ziegler
Ziegler
Maryland
Walter R. Tkach
Air Force
Tkach
Saco School to be 100 Percent State Funded
The state will reimburse Saco for the full $2.2 million cost of the new junior high on Buxton Road, removing local tax burden. Superintendent Cushman said LD1994 allows state funding of 50 percent from non property tax revenues and 50 percent via uniform property tax, with repayment to the city in 1975 for bonds issued in 1973.
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Saco
Buxton
Supt
Howard Cushman
Cushman
State Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Day care fight divides Fletcher's Neck residents
Maine residents oppose a day care project at Fletcher's Neck Station citing a coast guard lease and out-of-staters. Stewart Greenspan, a Maine newcomer with advanced psychology credentials, faces local skepticism alongside partner Elaine Allen and others as officials weigh the venture amid community hostility.
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Fletcher’s Neck Coast Guard
Maine
Stewart Greenspan
Biddeford Pool
Greenspan
Coast Guard
Fletcher's Neck
Moore Links Watergate to James Bond Episode
Richard A. Moore testified that until March 19 he viewed Watergate as an unauthorized venture by people with cash who enjoyed James Bond. He recalled two February California meetings about raising money, and said he believed Nixon did not know of any administration involvement.
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James Bond
Moore
Nixon
California
John N. Mitchell
Mitchell
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Waters Gate Committee
White House
Ervin
Senate
John W. Dean III
la Costa
Calif
Dean
Food Squeeze Hits Area Groceries Amid Rising Costs
Area grocers report tight supplies as production costs surge to ceiling levels. Shaw's and Martin's note limited meat displays. tomatoes and root vegetables also cut back. Wholesalers cite high costs, some items already discontinued. local farmers blame poor growing season for vine crops.
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Shaw’s
Don Scribner
Martin's Foods
Martin’s
Hannaford Bros
Portland
Shaw
Inside The Journal Chuckle and VVMBAUBOINGE Note
A constituent pleads to a sir not to improve the lot in life, remarking they cannot afford it. The note reflects humor and concern about financial strain in civic matters.
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