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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
3
The University of Maine will host the New England Atlantic Provinces Quebec Center to sponsor the American-Canadian Heritage Program directed by Frederick John Pratson. It aims to empower French, Indian and coastal Maine cultures by training artists as field workers and evaluating projects for cultural education and recreation.
Bangor AP report says University of Maine Farmington President challenges giving private employee files to a federal study team until written permission is obtained. Trustees postpone decision while HEW Office of Contract Compliance probes hiring practices of women and minorities. Budget of 74.6 million for 1973-75 authorized for governor and legislature.
The Sundeck Motel and Motor Court on Ocean Park Road in Saco transfers ownership from Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Curro of Bideford to Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Hayford of York. Negotiated via King Woodman Real Estate of Biddeford and N P Scontral Agency of Saco.
SAD 71 directors settle fuel oil bids choosing B F Emery Co for No 2 fuel oil at 1373 per gallon delivered after the Park Street Youth Center tank size prevented the lowest bid from Randall and McAllister. The board also approves leasing 10 Storer Street for the superintendent’s office with an addendum to permit rent abatement after fire.
DETROIT AP John Paul drove his Cadillac to the Detroit Humane Society seeking removal of a five foot boa constrictor named Sam stuck under the dashboard for a week. Paul, a 26 year old disabled veteran, said the snake belonged to his girlfriend and was brought home from a checkup when it crawled into the dash. Humane workers freed Sam by removing the dashboard panel. the snake appeared frightened and in pain. Paul then gave the reptile to the Detroit Zoo as his girlfriend suggested.
In 1971 Mexican travelers spent 183.2 million dollars overseas according to tourism data. The figure highlights outbound travel patterns and economic ties with foreign destinations.
Doug las Richard Davis six months old is welcomed today by the Biddeford Saco Journal on behalf of the Davis family. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Davis of 36 Wentworth St Biddeford. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albert Howes of 70 Water St Biddeford and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Davis of 7 Emery Court Biddeford. Maternal great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy Lyons of Mexico.
Kenneth Graves of Pittsfield Maine, 34, died from injuries at a construction site on Interstate 89 near Enfield New Hampshire. He had been hospitalized in Hanover. Graves worked for U S Construction Co of Bow New Hampshire. A different firm handled blasting at the site.
A modern paper machine can produce about 700 miles of newsprint in a 24 hour day, illustrating high output capacity and scale in papermaking.
The Democratic Credentials Committee faces a tight vote on McGovern's 271 California delegates amid challenges from Humphrey supporters. Hawaii Missouri and Tennessee disputes also test delegations as Daley and Chicago remain in play.
Petitioners say they will present at Boston's Francis W. Sargent a minimum of 2,000 signatures urging continued railroad use to solve commuter problems. CRT distributes the petition at North Station arguing cities cannot accommodate cars and expressways and land resources cannot tolerate roads.
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