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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1972
Page
3
The Taylor Rental Center at 431 Main St Biddeford announces a grand opening from June 30 to July 11. Owner Jere Dearborn invites the public to view a wide display of rental items from camping gear and power tools to televisions and a cement mixer.
The Rebekahs met at Eleanor Shaffer’s Ferry Beach home in Saco with a buffet before business. Mildred Gledhill chaired, Ruby Packard and Mary Jones presented reports, Leah Robie listed as ill, prizes went to Helen Garside and Ethel Ballard, and the date was changed to the third Tuesday. next gathering at Vera Mumford’s High Street home.
A light compilation of witty lines and playful ads includes a blown fuse steak, a slow pushing lawnmower, and a doctor patient quip. It also teases about umbrellas and a bourbon flavored toothpaste with a dubious cavity claim, ending with a Vic’s Appliance Center contact at 237 Main St. Saco.
Two cars driven by William O. Chandler Jr. and David E. Lane collided at Pool and Alfred streets in Biddeford on Saturday as Lane turned into Pool Street. Police reported no injuries.
President Nixon lifted all quota restrictions on meat imports to remedy a short term shortage and curb rising prices. The move aimed to ease consumer costs by allowing more foreign meat into the market.
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 ruling, blocked a full hearing on the Army’s civilian surveillance program. Chief Justice Burger said Congress should decide the issue, not the courts, and that the plaintiffs failed to show direct harm. The decision limits judicial review of military surveillance begun in 1965.
A Wallace aide says draft planks resist busing for racial balance while proposing a guaranteed job program and reform of taxes, Social Security funding, and welfare. The platform’s three planks, parts of an eight plank package, aim at income support, health coverage, and expanded education funding with environmental safeguards.
Weekend collisions in Saco caused about 1800 in damage. Vehicles driven by Bernard Paquette 23 of Saco and Albert Perreault 20 of Saco collided at Bradley and Spring streets with damages 250 and 450 respectively. A three car crash on Elm Street involved Stuart Hatch 45 of Carmel Daniel Henrick 36 of Wooster Ohio and Joach Brandien 23 of Hillsdale New Jersey with damages 300 250 and 550.
Conservative Republicans press to abolish the independent legal services agency for the poor while Democrats push for its permanent, insulated status under a private-like structure. Sen. Brock would keep legal aid under OEO if his amendment passes, with 1.2 million clients served this year.
The New England Nurserymen's Association warns against applying greasy substances directly to tree trunks to trap caterpillars gypsy moths and elm span worms. Experts suggest using a taped band around the trunk. carpet tile tape is under study but not endorsed.
Biddeford High School guidance office announces several summer and full time student jobs for boys and girls. Interested students should call the guidance office between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for details.
Old Orchard Beach police say nine accidents occurred over the weekend. Among those involved were Anthony J. Lemire of 25 School Street and Piarra Caurdraan, with incidents centered along the beach area.
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