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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1976
Page
4
Saco voters narrowly approve a $147,000 dump bond labeled Allerest to cover the polluted site. The measure could be used if the BEP suit against the city is resolved favorably and a court order to cover is issued, or it may prove moot if the court orders digs or other actions.
The article warns that skipping polio immunization endangers lasting disease control. It cites Jonas Salk's 1953 vaccine and notes the National Health Center estimates five million American children lack polio and measles immunization, across income groups, risking renewed outbreaks.
The essay celebrates NASA Viking missions to Mars with remote exploration and public anticipation of July Fourth landings. It traces Mars science history from telescope to Mariner Nine, notes Mars as geologically alive with past water, and highlights the potential for life while acknowledging practical daily-life impact.
Washington coverage details a feud over homeowners buying telephone gear versus paying carriers. FCC says more competition lowers costs. AT&T and Bell System push legislation amid a national lobbying drive led by John deButts and top executives.
President Ford aims to demonstrate world leadership with a seven nation summit in Puerto Rico at June’s end and a potential September Geneva peace conference on the Middle East. He faces risk from Syria’s Lebanon intervention and U.S. criticisms of Israeli settlements, amid a tough campaign against Reagan and Carter.
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