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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1976
Page
10
Showers tonight give way to fair conditions by Tuesday across Maine New Hampshire Vermont. Lows tonight in the 50s with Tuesdays highs in the 70s to 80s and 80s in the south. Vermont may have scattered thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday with highs 80 to 85 and lows in the 50s.
Valedictorian Stephen Moulton led the 145 graduates in a proud ceremony as Kennebunk High School marked commencement under gusty winds. Principal Spencer Trask said entertainer Jud Strunk failed to appear despite prior contact and confirmation by student officers.
The piece lists seven candidates: Gilbert Boucher of Biddeford a contractor and former mayor. David Bustin of Augusta a former teacher and union official now state representative. Donald Lowry of Falmouth a lawyer and liberal on social programs. James Mitchell of Vassalboro a former Maine Housing Authority director. Bruce Reeves of Pittston a Harvard educated consumer advocate. Neil Rolde of York a former Curtis aide and Maine House majority leader.
Portland graduation remarks trace inflation focus and budget cuts. Attorney quotes endorse Fed reform and anti trust enforcement to tame inflation while supporting jobs. Salutatorian Diane Smith and valedictorian Moulton praise perseverance as 145 graduates prepare for college military or work. Principal Trask lauds bicentennial class for academic distinction.
Questions the preserve plan raised by Tapley reference a 600000 dollar target already supported by prior bonds. The state owns 6000 plus acres of the 40000 acre site as Bigelow draws developer interest for a four season resort. The 1970s saw land use controls and a Friends of Bigelow push to place the area in a natural state, with potential private timber contracts and state purchases shaping the bill.
At Thornton Academy 220 seniors graduate in a hot gym ceremony. Jeffrey Nathan son toasts time with a baton while the Madrigal Choir performs. Dr. Paul Hill Jr. defends tuition and lauds alumni gifts as diplomas are handed out. Susan Pagano and Douglas Buzzell charm with Thoughts for a Sunday Afternoon.
Incumbents Truman Lizotte Farley Morin and others face primary pressure as several districts show no opposition tomorrow. Districts 111 114 116 118 and 119 are uncontested for House seats across Kennebunk Saco Arundel and nearby towns. Senate District 4 seat is uncontested. County probate race also unopposed.
A fragmented excerpt presents opinions on reducing red tape, private industry input, and unemployment. It discusses government as a broker, phased agency cuts, and private enterprise, plus a critique of nuclear and defense spending and energy policy. Also notes overregulation and small business as vital to America.
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