30 Jul 1974
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1974
Page
1
The Bath Marine Museum plans to restore the Percy and Small shipyard to build large wooden ships by 1980. The project aims to certify designs for museums and historical societies on a break-even basis, using local craftsmen to revive Maine’s shipbuilding heritage.
Police report vandalism at Woodlawn Cemetery in Five Points Biddeford where 32 gravestones were toppled, with 20 overturned Thursday and 32 more Saturday. Groundsman Paul Poissant noted large stones weighing up to 2300 pounds likely toppled by hand as no pry marks were found. Suspects described as three to five strong youths. Entry gained by climbing a four foot back fence. footprints in sand noted. Maximum penalties include a $500 fine and up to one year in jail. night patrols to be increased. Two stones for Amos Dow and Amos Dow Jr. were badly damaged. Further investigation details continued on Page 2.
Washington AP Half the six day hearings, the House Judiciary Committee moved to three narrower articles after approving an oath violations article 28 to 10. A subjection to subpoenas article was expected to pass 22 to 16 with some support from Republicans. Debate touched on abuse of power as central, while finances and secret bombing of Cambodia drew weaker support.
Sr Katharine McKenney of the Notre Dame Unit on Pool Road crafted a striking scarecrow. She and fellow nuns tend a garden with vegetables and flowers beside the church property. The caption notes the adage The Lord helps those who help themselves.
Senator Muskie of Maine contends Gerald Ford would better handle the United States domestic problems than President Nixon. He urged swift action on impeachment doubts, predicting House support for articles and a strong chance of Senate conviction if Nixon is pursued.
In Philadelphia 11 women became the Episcopal Church’s first female priests with four bishops conferring ordination. The ceremony drew 1500 in a jubilant service as critics denounced it as a renegade act while supporters framed it as a Christian duty to disobey unjust laws. The ordination marked a historic step in apostolic succession within the American church.
A humorous wall inscription asks if intelligent life exists on Earth. Another line beneath replies, Yes, but I am only visiting. The pair creates a light moment in a public space.
Shawmut Inn confronts sewer options as state DEP lowers priority for the $6.3 million Kennebunkport expansion. With funding delayed four to five years and state law banning ocean discharge by 1975, the inn may need a private $300,000 to $350,000 solution unless town funds cover 10 percent.
Selectmen set the 1974 tax rate at 64.60 per thousand at 50 percent valuation, up seven dollars from 1973, to support an 882,498 total net appropriation. The rise reflects an 86,455 SAD 71 increase and a 63,129 town appropriation rise, with inflation and higher town costs cited as factors.
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