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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1973

Page

5

Class-Action Suit On Increase in Federal Courts

Washington AP reports class-action lawsuits rise with about 3 percent of federal civil cases. Nearly 3,500 actions exist with notable cases in New Jersey California and New York, including mortgage tax escrow disputes and price fixing among drug and oil firms.

Washington New Jersey California Mark Budnitz American College of Trial Lawyers New York Comeny U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs District of Columbia Chemical Bank of New York Senate Green Bay Beverly C. Moore Jr Ralph Nade Stock Commission Nathaniel Colley Colley Pacific Legal Foundation Arm 7 California State Chamber of Commerce Ronald A. Zumbrun

Annual Meeting Notice for Kennebunk Savings Bank

Legals announce Kennebunk Savings Bank annual meeting on June 13 1973 at 5 PM in Kennebunk Maine. Members will elect trustees revise by laws amend Article II Trustees and Officers and set retirement ages and deposit rules with notice periods and dividend terms.

Kennebunk Savings Bank Kennebunk Maine

Dollar decline boosts foreign tourism to US despite higher costs

New York AP reports that a weak dollar makes the United States a more attractive travel destination for foreigners while American travelers face modest increases abroad. American Express notes more European bookings, and foreign visitors to the US have surged. Milton Friedman cites float exchange stability amid limited central bank action.

New York Milton Friedman University of Chicago Germany France American Express Europe America James W. Thompson United States Thompson Friedman

Heavy fighting near Cai Lay in Mekong Delta crops up post cease-fire

In the Mekong Delta near Cai Lay heavy fighting erupted Sunday and Monday. Saigon says combined losses reach about 200 including 26 killed and 50 wounded for government forces and many Viet Cong and North Vietnamese casualties. A second assault targeted infantry in the Plain of Reeds north west of Cai Lay.

Saigon Mekong Vietnam Cai Lay le Trung Hien Hien Reeds

Oozing oil slick seen off Santa Barbara Channel

A four mile long slick about 25 yards wide formed in the Santa Barbara Channel as officials investigate whether seepage is drilling or natural. The upwelling gas and oil bubbled at the surface ten miles north of the coast, with no injuries or wildlife danger reported.

Santa Barbara Calif Coast Guard State Department of Fish and Game Atlantic Richfield

Maine Health and Welfare Regional Office adopts toll free line

The Maine Department of Health and Welfare Regional Office in Portland announces a new toll free number 1-800-482-7520 for Cumberland and York counties. The line serves all bureaus including social welfare health medical care and rehabilitation with a switchboard hosted by Annette Alexander at 509 Forest Avenue.

Portland Maine Department of Health and Welfare Cumberland York Bureau of Administration Annette Alexander Health and Welfare Office Forest Avenue

Swim Classes Begin in Kennebunk for Kids Eight and Up

Registration for the Red Cross program in Kennebunk will be held June 11 at 3 p.m. at the Idlease Guest Resort Route 9. Classes start the week of June 11 at 3 p.m. and June 18 at 8 a.m. for youths eight and older. Instructors Elizabeth Purce Kathy Schneider and Marilyn Packard will teach beginners and advanced beginners.

Kennebunk Red Cross Idlease Elizabeth Purce Kathy Schneider Marilyn Packard

Leclerc Graduates With High Honors at St Francis College

Daniel Leclerc son of Mrs Roland Leclerc of 182 Graham St earned cum laude honors and was named outstanding student in the French Department at the 1973 St Francis College commencement on May 4 Academic Dean Dr Peter Sampa announced the milestone as the college prepares The St Francis Plan for September 1973 marking the last commencement under the traditional system.

Daniel Leclerc Roland Leclerc Graham St St. Francis College Leclerc Peter “ Sampa

Bike Rodeo Set For Saco Saturday At Zayres Parking Lot

The Saco Police Department and Zayre's sponsor a Saturday bicycle rodeo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zayre's lot. Bicycles donated by Zayre's will crown best decorated bike winners. A bicycle safety course and safety checks will be available along with bike license registrations.

Saco Police Department Zayre’s Alfred Cote

Vir Earns Degree in Computer Science at Fort Lauderdale

Norman R. Vir of Old Orchard Beach Maine was awarded a Bachelor of Computer Science in the Fort Lauderdale commencement exercises on June 2. Dr Wendell Phillips addressed the graduates as an internationally known business executive author explorer and lecturer.

FT. Lauderdale Fra Norman R. Vir Old Orchard Beach Fort Lauderdale Wendell Phillips

Democratic Governors Ignore Watergate At Conference

Governors from the Democratic party drop an organized Watergate move at the National Governors Conference. They focus on energy and economic problems while Agnew meets with governors to hear complaints about federal funding impoundments. They seek to revise revenue sharing and wage controls to win bipartisan support.

Stateline Nev Nixon Patrick J. Lucey Wisconsin Wendell Anderson Minnesota Spiro T. Agnew Agnew Maryland Congress

Installation of Officers at American Legion Post

Old Orchard Beach C Fayette Staples Post American Legion will hold the installation of officers at the regular meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Post Home School Street. All members are requested to attend. The United Methodist Women will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs. Marion Hoyt Park Avenue.

C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion School Street United Methodist Women United Methodist Church Washington Avenue Marion Hoyt Park Avenue

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