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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1973
Page
8
A reader asks about obtaining a Social Security number for a 14-year-old part time worker and why benefits max out for larger families. The advice covers applying promptly, allowing weeks for the card, and keeping a record of the number for easy replacement if needed.
Southern Maine Vocational Institute in South Portland announces first semester dean's list honorees. Students include Robert L. Broulette Biddeford culinary and marine studies, Kevin M. Card West Kennebunk electronics, George R. Sansoucy Biddeford automotive, plus multiple Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach scholars across marine biology electrical and law enforcement programs. The note ends with a historical aside that the Supreme Court of Canada was established in 1875.
Delta Air Lines launches two daily Portland to Washington, D.C. flights with a morning 11 18 a m departure arriving 1 34 p m and an early evening 6 55 p m flight arriving 9 30 p m A third daily through flight to Atlanta adds a 11 18 a m departure alongside an 7 45 a m service and an equipment change to a 130 passenger Boeing B 727 increasing capacity by 40 seats daily The Miami connection via Boston and a wider Delta network including Houston Philadelphia and future spring changes are noted by District Marketing Manager A E Hughes
Subaru of New England announces 1972 imported car sales rose 70 percent to 24,056 units, lifting Subaru from 18th to 13th among imports. The gains surpassed Saab Peugeot Jaguar Triumph Porsche BMW Renault and Plymouth Cricket as overall imported sales rose 3.6 percent.
Federal officials prepared an onsite inspection at Howe Idaho regarding a mountain roundup that reportedly destroyed part of the last wild horse herd. Carcasses of eight to ten horses were found at a 200 foot cliff edge in the Lemhi Mountains near 9000 feet, while at least 30 more were forced down with nostrils wired to restrict breathing. Officials offered no further detail.
A 24 item agenda faces the Saco City Council at 7:30 PM in the council chambers. Topics include private business waste collection, the Ferry Lane marina under construction, possible Saco River boat trips, and funding for a recreation building.
A meeting of the Biddeford and Saco Chapter No 4 Disabled American Veterans will be held at 7 30 tonight at the D A V Hall on Bradbury Street Biddeford. Dame Rochambeau will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Rochambeau Club on South Street Biddeford.
A series of property transfers across Saco Biddeford involving Apex Apts Inc Villa Restaurant Norman Laverriere and others. Purchasers include A and M Apts Leroy Waycott Richard Farrer Normand Belanger Raymond Johnson and more through Gilberte Heritage Early American and LaCourse agencies. Local brokers report homes offices and land parcels changing hands.
The third planning assistance meeting of the year for planning board members is set for Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the court house building. Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission staff Myron Lamb and David Joy and attorney Paul Frinske will present on zoning legalities and its link to comprehensive planning with a Q and A session. The item notes a house-sized opossum in Canada and a Biddeford property sale and relocation to Elms Street by Theodore LeBlond Jr.
Mrs. Paul KE Bouthot and her husband acquire stock and fixtures from Aristide Angers. They will keep the Angers Community Store name. The transfer occurs through Cordo Real Estate Agency with Claire Cordeau Malasnik as broker.
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