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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1967
Page
1
Senators from textile states pressed for federal measures to curb rising imports. Senator John Pastore urged universal import controls across fibers, warned of job losses for four million workers, and called for action to revive the domestic fiber textile and apparel industry.
In Portland AP reports Roman Catholic leader Bishop Peter L. Gerety opposes a Maine bill to liberalize abortion rules as a violation of the sacred right to life. The measure, backed by Sen. Margaret Sproul, would permit abortions under specified conditions. The bishop declined to testify, stating that the proposal would affect a small share of cases.
A playful quip defines a beatnik as a cat too chicken to enter the old rat race. The saying appears under a trademark notice from WRR Gen. Fea Corp.
Maine House lawmakers introduced two bond proposals totaling about 2.5 million dollars for airport work. Rep. Archie L. Humphrey would fund Augusta State Airport runway rebuilding and extension. Rep. M. Abbott Pendergast seeks funds for 11 other airports and two new ones at Madawaska and Rumford with allocations across Portland Presque Isle Auburn Lewiston Trenton Bangor Wiscasset Waterville and discretionary Aeronautics Commission funds.
Portland AP The Roman Catholic chancery announces Most Rev Peter L Gerety has been named diocesan administrator during Bishop Daniel J Feeny s convalescence. Feeny 72 suffered a stroke Jan 22 and despite steady improvement convalescence and rehabilitation are expected to be lengthy. Feeny receives daily physical therapy at Mercy Hospital and has regained strength in his left side. Gerety s apostolic administrator appointment dates from Feb 18 to expedite diocesan affairs.
Bills in the 103rd Maine Legislature seek raises for county roles including York County sheriff from 6000 to 8000 dollars and deputy clerk of courts from 4200 to 5200 with other proposed increases for clerks of courts and sheriffs in most counties. A new second assistant county attorney position at 4000 dollars also is proposed.
The article describes the St Anthony Monastery Chapel extension designed by Alfred Kulpa and interior by Vytautas Jonynas. Built by contractor Raymond Plante, completed December 1966, featuring a roof that sweeps over the main altar and a wall of colored glass. Father George leads the Franciscan community with Lithuanian roots.
A state first for in school breakfasts begins at St. Joseph's Grammar School in Maine under a USDA Child Nutrition Act pilot. The program funds 15 cents per breakfast, 75 percent of new equipment costs, and free meals for some students, with plans to expand to Emery School in Biddeford and other grades as capacity allows.
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