17 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1977
Page
1
Old Orchard Beach residents flock to five open bars on Friday evenings. Crowds gather on Old Orchard Street as hundreds drive in, attracted by each bar’s unique vibe and regulars. The piece captures a lively, evolving bar culture in the town.
Maremont Corp. hopes to win a substantial Army contract to produce the M2 machine gun at its Saco Buxton Road plant. Vice president Robert Wolfson says the firm is a frontrunner but provides no figures on quantity or price and expects a decision in 30 to 60 days. The M2 is the modernized M3 design once built by Maremont during the Korean War.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Tidal Basin bar is near full as Friday afternoon ends with mostly young men and women socializing. The crowd, a three to one male ratio, watches The Gong Show on TV while workers unwind after a hard week. The bar, open about five weeks, resembles a hurried setup with leaky ceilings and pink sunset light. Lorraine Ruel, a Biddeford resident in her mid twenties, staffs the bar as patrons prepare for dancing and socializing.
A 1977 Old Orchard Beach piece describes the Whitehall as a two floor venue with a $1 cover, regular Maine band, and a mostly young crowd 18 to 22. Reporters note dim lighting, a vacant early evening, and female bartenders including Stephanie Dean, 26, who predicts a packed house by 9 p.m.
Biddeford School Board 2-2 stalemate on a 1977-79 teachers contract after a Feb. 17 vote to accept an arbitrator. The board asked Superintendent William O'Neill to determine if signing is mandatory, with a 24 hour report due. The dispute centers on including extracurricular stipends in the contract.
Biddeford Superintendent William O'Neill and the school board weigh closing the ae and Bire Street neighborhood grade schools next year. The plan will be discussed at the April 20 board meeting with public opinion sought.
Investigative Reporters and Editors detail a long running network of influence in Arizona politics led by Harry Rosenzweig, former GOP chairman. The probe links Rosenzweig to land schemes with Ned Warren Sr. and ties to a Chicago crime syndicate contact. The report covers appointments, budgets, and licensing favors shaped by Rosenzweig over two decades, ending with a mob probe note.
The Almanac notes March 17 1977 as St Patrick's Day with historical events including Vanguard I launch in 1958 and the 1975 Supreme Court ruling on Outer Continental Shelf oil rights. It mentions Cuba Angola and Cuban troops moving toward Zaire, and flags ongoing U.S. involvement questions with a page reference for details. It also lists birthdays and astronomical details for the date.
Edward Gullion joins Richard Picariello and Everett Carlson as guilty on one count of interstate transportation of explosives. The July 3 trip from Portland to Boston ties to a string of New England bombings last spring and summer. The judge’s detailed fact handling is explained on page 2.
A light column notes a rear view mirror with a cap as the best auto safety device, offering a humorous take on everyday car gear. The quip reflects a playful, period voice typical of the section.
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