21 Jun 1974
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1974
Page
1
Local residents turn to acupuncture as a remedy for persistent pain. Victor Fleurant of Vic's Appliance Center in Saco reports firsthand relief and notes the trend spreading through Biddeford and surrounding areas from a Nixon era cultural curiosity to a commonplace option for everyday sufferers.
A Portland group sponsors a twice weekly bus ride to the Acupuncture Center of Massachusetts on Boylston Street Boston. Riders from Biddeford and nearby towns seek relief from arthritis and pain. Vic Fleurant reports improved hand control and less tremor after several visits though he did not quit all habits. Other locals also note relief and clearer sinus symptoms during treatments.
Charles W. Colson, once a top Nixon adviser, receives one to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine for obstructing justice. Judge Gesell imposes the term with surrender by July 8, noting a distorted public image but not leniency. Colson pleaded guilty to obstructing justice arising from a 1971 scheme to mislead and discredit a witness in the Pentagon Papers case.
Old Orchard Beach merchant Jon Nathanson owner of Jay's takeout stand ice cream shop and candy shop sues town council and police over a traffic and parking ban in the square claiming the ordinance amounts to a taking of private property rights without due process or just compensation. The emergency measure, approved unanimously by the town, hinders access to the southern Old Orchard Street area known as the square. Continued on page 2 column 2.
In Kennebunkport Superior Court Judge Harry Glassman heard state arguments to halt Yachtsman Motel on Ocean Avenue from discharging septic effluent into the Kennebunk River. Owners Llewellyn Lloyd-Davies and Florence absent. If granted, motel must cease operations until connected to sewer. BEP permit history and last minute appeal filed.
The conservation commission proposed a shoreland zoning ordinance extending 250 feet from flood plains and water lines. Ocean front areas would be limited residential recreational, while flood plains and marsh areas near Ocean Park and Goosefare Brook would be resource protection districts with strict limits. General development districts would be eliminated. Snowmobiling would be allowed in protection and limited zones under conditions. town attorney review was sought for the snowmobile clause. The measure advances to planning board and town council for final approval by July.
In California a Lipsett family and a friend were stopped by multiple officers who mistook them for Patricia Hearst and SLA captors. After being ordered to the pavement, officers explained the search aims while some bystanders faced gunpoint caution and brief detentions. Police note many stops yield no confirmation of Hearst ties. The FBI lacks clues on Hearst's whereabouts amid the manhunt.
A light joke defines a politician as a man who says Nice to see you again even if he has never met you before. The quip captures the playful edge of political politeness and familiarity.
A Biddeford woman, Blanche Turcotte of 5 Mitchell's Lane, won the $100,000 special jackpot in New Hampshire Lottery’s weekly drawing while others in the state collected $2,500 each. Turcotte could not comment at press time and the prize funds support public education. Maine’s drawing is next Thursday.
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