OOB a haven for pinball wizards
In Old Orchard Beach a cluster of nearly 80 machines draws kids and adults as pinball wizards showcase reflexes and machine knowledge. Brooklyn teen Albert Mosseri shines, turning digits to zero with high score runs while locals and shop staff note the game’s growing popularity and relaxational use in recreation centers and arcades.
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John Young
Old Orchard Beach
The
Who
Tommy
Albert Mosseri
Brooklyn
Albert
Sal
Molon
Emily
Paul Fournier
Fournier
Eddie
Don Oliver
Oliver Vending and Music Systems
Scarborough
Oliver
Williams
Reagan backs Schweiker as running mate
Reagan strategists say Schweiker strengthens the campaign and broadens support, while Ford backers call the move a desperate bid for delegates by a trailing candidate.
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Doug Willis
Associated Press
Sacramento
Calif
Ronald Reagan
Richard S. Schweiker
Reagan
Ford
Pennsylvania
Senate
Schweiker
Northeast
Pennsyvania
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
James A. Stein
Thomas J.twine Sr
David Christopher
Cee
Carter
Ray Hutchison
Texas
California
GOP
UPI
Richard Schweiker
Mayor weighs Ballot on Academy Property Referendum
Biddeford Mayor Lucien Dutremble signals possible refer endum on state lease of Biddeford Pool property for city use. Opposition fears cost and management, with Biddeford Pool residents wary of city takeover. A Marie Joseph study committee will assess layout, impact, management, and financing to aid state decision on acquisition for lease to the city.
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Biddeford
Lucien Dutremble
Marie-Joseph
Biddeford Pool
Dutremble
Biddeford PLC
State Bureau of Parks and Ecreation
Saco School Lunch Program Faces Debts and Reforms
Saco school committee reviews a $19 155 87 unpaid debt despite a break even in the hot lunch program. Duane Rancourt proposes cost controls and a centralized kitchen with a consultant to boost revenue and eligibility checks for free lunches. Leonard Van Gaasbeek says September 1975 unpaid bills were 19,729 13. superintendent Cushman to approve consultant terms and finance panel oversight.
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Linda Brickley
Bryce Ilne
Anne Chisholm
Saco
Duane Rancourt
Webber Hospital
Leonard van Gaasbeek
Rancourt
van Gaasbeek
Howard Cushman
Finance Committee
Food Services
Mini mall move clears first zoning hurdle in Kennebunkport
Cape Porpoise Square project seeks to convert a two story home and adjacent dry goods store into a six shop mini mall. Zoning board granted an exception but planning board must approve as major subdivision amid concerns over drainage parking shop entrances and sewer capacity. Community opposition cited potential traffic hazards and broader commercial development implications.
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Peter Kingsley
Kennebunkport
Cape Porpoise Square
Zoning Board of Appeals
Frank
Avis Bradbury
Planning Board
Charles Harmon
Lanster Road
Journal
Harmon
Internal Revenue
Massachusetts
Appeals Board
Peter Edmonds
Cape Porpoise
James Steele
Donald Adams
This Day In History July 27 1976 Highlights
On July 27 1976 historical notes include the 1953 Panmunjom armistice ending the Korean War and 1922 U S recognition of Albania Lithuania Latvia and Estonia. Also 1954 Britain Egypt Suez terms, 1960 Nixon RNC nomination, 1969 Nixon in Indonesia pledge of aid, and Olympic coverage in Montreal with UPI photos. Page references to full Olympic feature and Patricia Hearst brief court appearance.
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Associated Press
Panmunjom
United States
Albania
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Britain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Chicago
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Indonesia
U.S
South Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
North Vietnam
Montreal
UPI
State of
Maine
Farmland Taxes Spark Talk Across Maine and New England
The column notes rising taxes on farmland as a common concern across Maine and New England. It references readers' reactions and hints at broader economic implications for farmers, communities, and local discussions. The brief reflects a general mood of tax pressure affecting agricultural areas.
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