Fear City campaign targets tourists over NYC safety
Police and fire union leaders in New York City vowed to proceed with the Fear City effort to warn visitors that the city is unsafe. The protest follows a plan to lay off 6,000 police and 3,000 firefighters. A four page leaflet with nine Guidelines for visiting NYC in comfort and safety will be distributed by off duty officers and firefighters starting today, accompanied by a UPI photo.
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Canadian oil price rise slated with July 6 effect
Ottawa reports the cabinet set increases for oil with July 6 enactment and November 1 for gas. Officials expect about a $2 rise from $6.50 a barrel, adding roughly 4 cents per gallon for gasoline or home heating fuel. Selby Kelly says Pogo will end July 20 as papers shrink comics.
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Ottawa
Donald Macdonald
Contested New Hampshire Senate race consumes Senate debate
Senators argue over ballots amid a contentious New Hampshire contest for the 100th seat with Republicans accusing Democrats of weak attendance and calling for a runoff. Key figures include Sen. Mark Hatfield and candidates Louis Wyman and John Durkin.
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U.S
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New Hampshire
Mark O. Hatfield
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Recall Options Still Open in Old Orchard Beach Situation
Assistant Attorney General John Benoit said there are several avenues to push for a recall election in Old Orchard Beach. He noted a Friday meeting with local representatives and predicted recommendations could come by mid next week after discussions in Attorney General Brennan's office. Maine Supreme Court Justice Sidney Wernick previously ruled citizens lacked standing to demand a recall election.
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John Benoit
Peoi Old Orchard Beach
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Benoit Sai
Atty. Gen
Joseph Brennan
Attorney General's Office
Maine Supreme Court
Sidney Wernick
Saco Appeal Is Withdrawn
The City of Saco withdraws its appeal in the Lund Manufacturing Co. tax case from York County Superior Court after a year. City Solicitor Ronald Ayotte cites Tax Assessor Robert Atwood's recommendation. Lund pays about $26,000 in 1974 taxes. the abatement granted by the county commissioners remains unchallenged by the city.
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Raymond Gannon
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Open Door Social At Open Door Members Meet In Saco
Saco Senior Citizens met at the Open Door Jordan School for a business and social gathering. President Florence Lewis announced three new members, and secretary Odessa Nason urged sending trip reservations for Boothbay Harbor by June 19. John Pendleton to enter local hospital. Lena Metayer and Rose Shevenell appointed to hospitality committee. Mrs. Lewis received the mystery award. Bowling high scores: Harry Labrecque and Lucy Dalzell.
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Odessa Nason
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John Pendleton
Lena Metayer
Rose Shevenell
Mrs. Lewis
Harry Labrecque
Lucy Dalzell
Mobile Home Firm Settles In Saco
Marvel Homes, Inc announces new operation at Saco Industrial Park in the former RichVale site. Donald Bean says the plant will start production in 30 to 45 days, with New England Mobile Home Repair also locating there. They plan to hire 60 to 70 workers and expect about $5 million in annual sales to retailers in New England and New York. An open house is planned before production begins.
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Saco
Donald Bean
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Biddeford
Saco Bicentennial committee seeks state designation
Saco forms a steering committee chaired by Robert W. Moody to pursue designation as a Bicentennial community. The group plans a theme Pride in our Past Faith in our Future with displays activities and community projects and invites local clubs churches and residents to participate the Bicentennial Store at 194 Main St will open June 28.
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Robert W. Moody
Fairfield School
Charlene Stone
William Searle
Richard Hawes
Robert Phillips
Lorraine Whelan
Vera Warner
Sylvia Searle
Patricia Reay
Evelyn Stackpole
Richard Clark
Ralph Hawkes
Barbara Bond
Donald Achorn
John Switzer
Raymond Lund
Mary Pendleton
Moody
Main St
Saco Rebekah Lodge Meeting Set for Saturday Evening
Members of the Saco Rebekah Lodge will meet Saturday at 7 30 p m at Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street in Saco for their lodge gathering.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Main Street
Saco
Surgical Patient Joanne Ouellette Named at Maine Medical Center
Joanne A. Ouellette of Portland Road Saco is listed as a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. An estimate notes about 800 languages spoken across Africa.
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