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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1973
Page
3
A reader requests reissuing Abby’s claim that homosexuality is not a sickness. The response explains societal rejection causes much maladjustment, urges not labeling all gays as sick, and notes cultural judgments vary.
A three day Healing Mission will be held at Woodfords Congregational Church 202 Woodford St Portland from June 21 to 23. Guest speaker is Mrs Emily Gardiner Neal of Pittsburgh PA an internationally known author and lecturer. She will speak at the Thursday evening Friday and Saturday sessions.
A Saco Zoning Appeals Board public hearing is set for June 27 to consider the recreation department plan for a YWCA financed 20 by 40 foot in ground pool in Pepperell Park for youth swimming instruction. Also on June 27 the board will hear appeals by Henry and Jeanette Gagnon for a mobile home sales variance on Portland Road, Herbert Kerns for a single family dwelling variance on Shore and Saltaire, Rachel Landry for a pool variance on Promenade Ave, Mosca Chakalis for a second floor sunporch on Main and North, and Robert S. and Patricia Hunt for a one story dwelling variance on Tiffany Lane.
Hundreds of Cuban refugees in Miami seek to go back to Cuba amid family separations and adaptation woes. Ignacio Hernandez, 38, would sign a paper to face jail in Cuba if he could return immediately, driven by longing for his wife and 7-year-old son. Some exiles have already returned as freedom flights halt, while officials note a missing migration statistic and ongoing private hopes for reunion.
Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce announces eight contestants for the Queen’s Pageant at OOBHS on June 22 at 7 p.m. Judges include Patricia Reay and Peter Danton. Prizes feature trophies, gift certificates, dinners, and a possible Quebec Carnival representation. The festival runs June 22–26 with a Lobster Bake on June 24 and a parade on June 23.
Bedell serves on the three dealer panel in Maine for the Noyes Tire Company Dealer Scholarship Program, which awards $500 scholarships to one high school senior from Maine New Hampshire and Vermont each year since 1971. O W Bedel of Bedel Motors Saco sits on the Maine selection committee.
Payson Perkins of the E R Warren Company was elected treasurer of the Maine Oil Dealers Association at the 1th annual convention held at Wentworth By The Sea in Newcastle New Hampshire.
Anthony Rizas of 177 Graham Street Biddeford is listed as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.
Thousands of stamp enthusiasts from the U S and Canada gather for Maine’s fifth annual Million Dollar Stamp Show at Falmouth Junior Senior High School June 23 and 24. William Loring will cut the ribbon at 10 a m June 23. The Maine Philatelic Society hosts a two day event with hundreds of exhibits an auction and dealer booths. Over 1 000 lots will be bid on with prizes including Maine hand crafted boat plaques. The United States Postal Service will operate a post office station at the show offering current stamps and postmark Maipex Station. The New England Precinse and Stamp Club meets in conjunction with the show. An Awards Banquet is set for June 23 at Stagecoach Inn with trophies for winning exhibitors. Public invited with free parking and a snack bar. Show hours June 23 10 a m to 7 2 and June 24 10 a m to 4 p m. Exit 10 Maine Turnpike off Route 26 at Falmouth Sr High School.
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