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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1973
Page
4
Editorial urges continued study of windmills as a supplementary electricity source. A meeting of 40 scientists discussed harnessing wind power with NSF and NASA involvement, noting wind could supplement energy in coming decades and even meet parts of New England’s needs by century’s end.
Senators Marcotte and Danton press a statewide takeover of the southern Maine toll road citing tolls and bonds. They seek a commuter-ticket program and toll-free interstate access, amid recent moves to reimburse travelers and pressure from the DOT and turnpike authority.
William Swanton Jr criticizes Biddeford Pool Volunteer Fire Department for delays in dispatch citing a five hundred foot Call and a delayed alert. He argues prompt cooperation with Biddeford Fire Department is essential for life and property protection and urges restored rapid response.
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists staff names including Alta W Foster W Paul Casavant Charlies C Sutton and Gladys M Whitehouse with publisher editor and president roles. It provides office numbers 283 3625 and 282 1535, address 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine 04005, and daily publication details plus subscription rates 3.00 monthly 18.00 semiannual 36.00 yearly and Associated Press affiliation and national reps Mathews Shlen Inc New York City.
A confidential House Crime Committee report says Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr were unwitting fronts in Mafia linked racing schemes at Berkshire Downs in Hancock Massachusetts. It notes Sinatra withdrew after investment and Davis faced four race horses purchases and a $8800 bill.
The leaders exchange jokes about daily summaries of anything desired and discuss music summaries, Patton, and Kissinger groundwork. They joke about love and bugging devices hidden in a bouquet as they wrap with a lighter mood and pledge to press detente at a future meeting.
The Nation essay argues Watergate reveals Nixon as a human, flawed figure amid investigations shaping the Justice Department and White House. It notes changes in FBI leadership, Attorney General, and a more open administration, with broader political and constitutional implications for 1976 and beyond.
Virginia Payette argues Nixon price controls strain household budgets as lettuce nears 79 cents and living costs surge. She notes consumer credit slowdowns, fall in auto and housing demand, and higher college and food costs while Anchorage runs well above the national average.
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