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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
11
Chancellor McNeil outlines a $74.6 million appropriations request for the 1973 75 biennium to the Maine legislature. The plan, approved by university trustees, is a lean budget with no proposed tuition increases, and divides into 63.9 million for ongoing expenses and 10.7 million for new programs. It includes raises for staff, inflation protection, student aid, and expanded programs.
Industrialist Fred H. Wahlsing testified before a legislative subcommittee about MSI's failed refinery in Easton and a new Magnum Northern venture. He blamed wrong quality beets from seeds rather than transplants for the setback and urged a fair course to revive a potential Maine sugar beet industry in Aroostook County within two years.
Two Rockland fishermen spent over six hours in a swamped 14-foot boat off Rockport before a passing 44-foot Coast Guard rescue boat assisted by the Newark Sun tug—and barge—to bring them to Knox County General Hospital in fair to good condition.
Local auto service shop seeks ad space in Section 11 to place a want ad for car repairs. Details include contact hours and pricing, with emphasis on reliable service and reasonable rates. Potential customers urged to call for quotes and appointment times.
Sen Edmund Muskie D Maine returns to the campaign trail to reinforce his image as a compromise favorite. He meets Democratic leaders in Utah and will address Idaho Arizona and Los Angeles events while coordinating with Rocky Mountain States workers in Phoenix.
The United Kingdom is the world's largest importer of red meat while the United States ranks second, reflecting shifting trade patterns in global meat markets.
The Democratic Town Committee nominates Olive Brown Ruth Burleigh Shirley Witham Mildred Hamilton Hazel Jones Eleanor Dunham Betty Sweeney Wilda Thurlow Jean Hamlin Virginia Mann Barbara Johnson Shirley Gordon Mary Sadorf Betty Reagan Joan Carroll Elaine Swett for two-year terms from May 1972 to May 1974. The Republican Committee nominates Barbara Kimball Ruth Goodrich Theresa Spencer Eileen Welch Barbara Yates Nina Durgin Shirley Russell Lanella Kelley Alice Dowd Mary A. Simpson Beverly True Anne Berry Gwendolyn Beach Janis Cressey Marion Truman Patricia Clough also Hilda Pooler Natalie Brown Mary Dorval Barbara Curtis Rita Pitman Ruth Packard Persis Moulton Barbara Wheeler.
Maine Governor Kenneth M. Curtis asks voters to approve three bond issues totaling nearly 10 million dollars in a statewide referendum. The bonds would fund state parks and recreational facilities airport improvements vocational institutes the Maritime Academy and renovations to mental health and correctional facilities.
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