15 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1977
Page
1
An investigative report traces long standing ties between Barry Goldwater and organized crime figures. It details friendships with mob figures including Meyer Lansky associates, political favors, and business ventures influenced by mob connections in Arizona Nevada and California.
Senator Barry Goldwater rejected reports tying him to organized crime and warned of a possible lawsuit as investigative reporters link his circle to corruption in Phoenix. The series notes Rosenzweig’s alleged connections to prostitution gambling and mob figures linked to Las Vegas development.
Old Orchard Beach face off centers on Patrick Caporino a four year special police officer and zoning board of appeals member who says Public Safety Commissioner Paul Fontaine and Police Chief Richard Lamb pressed him to choose between roles Caporino received a Feb 23 dismissal letter after a tense period with no clear date for the earlier decision The dispute involves a lodge project for the Odd Fellows on Old Salt Road and a tied Jan 26 zoning vote that was decided Feb 23 in favor of the site.
The Kennebunk Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 to reinstate police officer Robert Pelletier after overturning Town Manager Kenneth Barrett’s dismissal for keeping an $8.24 court reimbursement check. Lt. Robert Jude was cleared at a prior hearing, and officials cited checks and balances in the decision.
Nationwide flood damage keeps roads closed as DOT reports Route 111 between Biddeford and Arundel flooded and blocked for the rest of the week. Other closures include Route 9 between Old Orchard Beach and Saco, Downing Road in Kennebunk, and Brimstone Road in Arundel. The Mildred Day School at Arundel remains closed. About 30 state roads in the two counties are shut, with many town roads likely affected. Maryland?
The March 15 almanac marks the 74th day of 1977 with a list of celestial positions and zodiac sign Pisces. Notable birthdays include Andrew Jackson born 1767 and Harry James 61st birthday. Historical notes include Pershing ordered to Mexico in 1916 Pancho Villa pursuit, Malenkov peace stance in 1953, Eisenhower health update in 1969, and Aristotle Onassis death in 1975 near Paris.
Folger Coffee Co lifts price of ground coffee to a record 4.18 per pound, a first over four dollars. Maxwell House had set a prior peak of 3.71 per pound earlier this month as supply concerns grow from Brazil weather impacts.
Officials argue jail for small pot possession is harmful and favor civil fines. Maine law already allows under an ounce and a half with a $200 cap and no criminal record, while California reportedly saves about $13 million under similar terms.
A compact note page from the Journal features sections such as bulletin board cartoons classifieds and a crossword puzzle. A light chatty tone hints at topics like Dear Abby editorials horoscopes and community notes alongside entertainment and regional weather.
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