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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
1
Nixon, at Camp David after clearing Vietnam decisions, prepares for a 9 p.m. live news conference. He announced slower troop withdrawal to 39,000 by Sept 1 and named Gen Weyand to command U.S. Vietnam operations with Vogt as deputy.
Ground breaking ceremonies were held yesterday for Metal-Tech's new plant near Exit 4 on Alfred Street. The facility will house expanded honeycomb roll manufacturing, a complete modern laboratory, an 80 inch pilot textile dryer, paper forming and drying equipment, plus sales and executive offices. Upon completion the plant will support increased production and research capabilities.
Lowell F. Elliott of Peru Indiana refused a $10 000 certified check from American Airlines for returning a ransom dropped by a hijacker. He said the amount should be 25 000 or 5 percent of the 500 000 ransom and preferred cash to trips due to a heart condition. He earns about 7000 yearly from a 119 acre farm and will use any money for bills.
Aroostook potato farmers told a legislative committee they would grow sugar beets again if assured funding. The Maine Sugar Industries refinery at Easton, taken over after $10 million in state loans defaulted, is leased to Magnum Northern Sugar Inc. MSI's Fred H. Vahlsing Jr leads negotiations for an operating contract. Farmers demand reliable financing before planting.
A humorous remark questions Hughes writing an autobiography and jokes about his long hotel residence prompting a quote about a Gideon Bible.
A 28 year old unemployed man, Martin J. McNally of Wyandotte, was arrested at his home and charged with air piracy for hijacking an airliner, receiving a 502 500 ransom, and parachuting over Indiana last weekend. The Michigan FBI said he was arrested shortly before midnight Wednesday and is held in Detroit.
President Nixon extended price controls to fresh fruits eggs vegetables and seafood in a new measure effective after the first sale by the farmer. The action marks the first time these foods are covered by federal controls.
Dr. Robert L. Horn, 34, named the sixth president of St Francis College in Biddeford by Harold P. Carroll. His appointment takes effect August 1. he will replace acting President Ernest R. Therrien, who resumes teaching economics after 13 months. Horn, then associate professor of English and Summer School director at Saint Norbert College, increased enrollment 22 percent in one year and ran the program profitably for two years. He holds a Notre Dame BA in business administration, an MA, and a PhD from Wisconsin. He will study curriculum and facilities to revive growth in the 1970s while aligning with Maine’s educational context. He and his wife Jean will reside in Kennebunk.
Old Orchard Beach council rescinded two June 22 motions then suspended Code Enforcement Officer Robert J. McNally for 30 days with pay. Four members supported the action while two opposed, and the move followed threats of further action if McNally could not continue duties.
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