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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1976

Page

6

Weather Outlook for New England and Vermont

Weather forecast for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with thundershowers likely tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures mostly in the 50s to 80s with highs in the 70s to near 80 and overnight lows in the 50s to 60s. Extended outlook shows chance of rain Wednesday and variable clouds Thursday and Friday with daytime highs mostly in the 70s.

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Negotiations Continue as Air France Hijacking Prolongs Standoff

In Kampala Ugandan authorities report all 256 aboard a hijacked Air France jet have left the plane and remain under hijacker control in an Entebbe transit lounge. British officials say the plane is empty while French, Israeli, and American interests push for release. Hijackers demand food and water as negotiations begin amid regional tensions.

Kampala Uganda Air France British High Commission Entebbe Paris Pierre Renard Idi Amin Tel Aviv-Paris Marxist Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine France United States Israel Egypt Syria

Local builders form partnership for Westbrook housing project

The article notes business partner Gerard Metivier and the team behind a Westbrook renovation later partnering to construct homes on Holloway. It quotes Holloway on his drive to build and stay active while mentioning an Air France spokesman in Kenya describing hijackers presenting written demands in Arabic to Uganda, awaiting translation.

Page 1 Pools Gerard Metivier Westbrook Onng Holloway Air France Kenya

Balloonist Spirit of '76 Aims Transatlantic Flight

Balloonist Thomas from Troy Michigan continues voyage toward Atlantic crossing in a 14 foot gondola named Spirit of '76. He reported dropping ballast to rise above a storm and communications were uncertain as Coast Guard urged ships to monitor emergency frequency. Authorities estimate remaining aloft up to 60 days with contact possible via two ships and three commercial flights along the planned route.

Thomas Norfolk Halifax Canada U.S. Coast Guard Johnson Troy Mich Charles Lindbergh Atlantic

Pollution dispute crowds city council over dump fix

The mayor and council members clash over Phase 1 versus court actions tied to a dump problem. Debates hinge on DEP directives, potential costs, and whether digging trenches or other measures will curb contamination spreading beyond 15 families.

Zaitlin Maine Department of Environmental Protection Dep Cassette Roy Koster Jordan Company

S.A.C.O. Hosts Lawn Party In Saco With Plans For Clinic

S.A.C.O. members gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Black on North Street Saco for a lawn party with card games and refreshments. A Gloucester Mass trip report was presented. A blood pressure screening clinic is planned for Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall Cleveland Street Saco next week. Doris Downing and Leoa erry were named to the hospitality committee. High bowling scorers last week were Myrtle Belanger and Elmer Andrews.

S.A.C.O Saco Adult Citizens Organization Lester Black North Street Saco Gloucester Mass Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Doris Downing Leoaerry Myrtle Belanger Elmer Andrews OOB Zoning Board Old Orchard Beach Town Zoning Board of Appeals Loranger S.A.C Trinity Episopal Church Lions Club Kennebunk Lions Club Sea Spray Motor Inn Kennebunk Beach ODD Fellows Kennebunk The Order of Odd Fellows IOOF Kennebunk Webhannet Club Fletcher Street Most Holy Trinity Al—Anon

Community Event Bulletin Board for Maine Towns

A dense schedule of weekly meetings and public sessions across Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Wells Saco Biddeford and nearby towns outlines workshops Al Anon SPEBSQSA Lions Eagles Rotary and other clubs. Topics include licenses zoning planning public luncheons food stamp aid veteran benefits and social services with several venues listed and weekly times.

Al-Anon Group Kennebunk Al-Anon Canal National Bank Kennebun Pebsqsa Kennebunkport Spebsqsa Olympian Club YCCA Ucca Outreach Cape Porpoise Ommunity Club Arundel Mildred Day School B—S Rotary Club TOPS Canal Bank Shoppers Village B—S Eagles Biddeford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Birch Street Biddeford Biddeford High School

Protection Backwards to Explain Police Patrol Plan

The town discusses a summer patrol plan with a reserve officer and potential police car. Officials claim no harassment, just clearer explanation of the situation. The KCA would cover about $1,000 for additional coverage, with vehicle costs still under consideration.

KCA

Mercenaries Sentenced to Death by Firing Squad in Angola

American Daniel Gearhart and three British mercenaries were condemned by the People's Revolutionary Tribunal to death by firing squad for their roles in the Angolan civil war. Two additional American defendants received prison terms.

Luanda Angola Daniel Gearhart People’s Revolutionary Tribunal

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Christine McNally National Weather Service UPI Gail Alice Berube Thornton Academy Berube Wormwood Camp Ellis Colin Wormwood Berubes Ronnie Allen Jerry Bulletin Board Lic Safety Commission York County Council On Aging Stanley Hyde Carl Bohlin St. David Episcopal Church Saco Lodge IOCOF Independent Main Street Ross Community Center Washington Street Yankee Belles Unitarian Church Keith McClelland Colonial Drive Harold M. Sanborn Civil Defense Office Cutts Ave State of Maine Bureau of Veterans Services ODD Fellows Old Orchard Street LYMAN Board of Assessors Town Hall Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Russell Acres SRCC Saco River Corridor Commission Sacopee Valley High School Hiram Lorangerchool Roger Caouette Shaw's Sanford Jordan School School Street York County Steppers American Legion Beach Street Glenn Zeno Ray Pettee Cues Planning Board Rotary Club Kennebunk Rotary Club Glen-Mor Ortland Road St. John-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church St. John Street Sunda Eaton Hall River Road Sout Windham
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