09 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1976
Page
1
In Old Orchard Beach voters approved two charter amendments. They gave the town clerk authority to order recall elections by 5 to 1, and approved staggering council terms to three years. The recall transfer was 980 to 194.
A weather note dated June 9 1976 predicts a chance of thundershowers tomorrow. The brief forecast cites a 20 cent value and labels the day as Wednesday, providing a concise regional outlook.
In a Maine county, Farley defeats state senator Marcotte and Kerry ousts incumbent Morin. Dutremble wins sheriff race with broad support. Cote loses despite a strong campaign. District results place Dutremble and three incumbents in the House, with Farley headed to November race.
A Maine measure to establish a 40 000 acre Bigelow Mountain preserve passed narrowly, with strong backing in coastal and Augusta areas and approval in Biddeford and Saco. Governor Longley said to implement the referendum promptly, possibly requiring a new land appraisal. Unofficial counts showed 83 110 yes and 79 551 no across 615 precincts.
On June 9 in history figures and statesmen are noted for events across eras. Nero’s suicide in 68 AD, Dickens’ death in 1870, Nasser’s resignation after 1967’s war, Okinawa return talks in 1971, and a 1971-76 thread involving a Soviet-atlas seizure and a Philippines shift in China relations.
Bob Warner of Saco was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the eighth round of the NBA draft held in New York. He played center for Thornton Academy in 1972 and four years at the University of Maine at Orono earning all Yankee Conference honors last season. Warner may choose between pro play in Italy next year or pursuing the NBA option.
After the final primary votes, former Georgia governor Jimmy Carter appears set for a first ballot Democratic nominating win. Republicans show no clear frontrunner as conventions approach. Page 10.
A fragment lists sections such as cartoons classifieds crossword Dear Abby editorials and weather notes. It references Maine New England pages and a continental guide to English cooking with a playful line about soup in cold weather and beer in heat.
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