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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
3
Augusta Maine AP reports that the state Supreme Court issued an advisory rulingFinding that a bill by Rep. J Robert Carrier to require signed editorials violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments and also breaches Maine's constitution, offering House guidance without endorsement.
In Durham New Hampshire on June 3 Linda F Sevigny of Biddeford and Robin A Reynolds of Wells received University of New Hampshire degrees. Sevigny earned a B A in English teaching while Reynolds received a B S in home economics.
Concord New Hampshire lawmakers pass a bill claiming 2400 acres of lobstering area on the state marine boundary to support New Hampshire's suit against Maine before the Supreme Court. The measure also asserts a jurisdictional limit of 200 miles offshore including part of Georges Bank rich in mineral resources.
Rev. Paul K Weimer honored at a retirement reception at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco with 200 friends and area clergy in attendance. He served the Saco church since 1963 and held multiple church and community roles. He previously worked in business, inventing production methods and managing districts for Sherwin Williams and Swift Co. He earned a Bachelor of Divinity at Bangor Theological Seminary and will become Minister Emeritus. he is married to Gertrude Erwin and has three children.
Three former U S POWs freed from North Vietnam in 1972 say they have adjusted smoothly to civilian life. Navy Lt Norris Charles and Air Force Maj Edward Elias continue military duties while Mark Gartley left the Navy for a position with Eastern Airlines in Miami. All avoided political commentary and Charles and Elias attended a White House POW dinner with Nixon. Gartley missed due to a family illness.
WESTBROOK AP Production workers at S D Warren Co rejected a two year contract by 795 to 417 among 1 481 Local 1069 members. Local president Marvin Ewing said the package includes 47 cent an hour raise but dispute focuses on contract language over reassignment and excessive overtime. If two thirds vote to strike Monday the union will give 24 hour notice. Warren mill is a Scott Paper Co division.
Gov Kenneth M Curtis signed a drug sale law with up to 1000 dollar fines and prison terms for first and second offenses involving marijuana peyote or mescaline. A second offense carries 2 to 10 years with no probation. A second bill protects rights of hospitals and medical personnel to refuse abortions and bans fetal experimentation.
The Saco Senior Citizens met at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall with 31 members present. A reception committee served lunch. Hester Hooper reported on two bus trips planned for the month, including a June 20 outing to Boothbay Harbor, and a New York trip set for June 26 to 29. Florence Pierce was appointed secretary to fill a vacancy. High bowling scores: Bertha Stranck among women and Chester Hendrickson among men. All seniors welcome.
A singles social is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Eaton House on River Road in South Windham.
Diamond International Corp Fabrication Dept Biddeford Maine lists lots of wooden trusses with various lengths and counts, prices per unit, and notes that all lots may be sold prior. Trusses stored outside. Contact Diamond International Corp Biddeford Maine AC 207282-5161.
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