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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1973
Page
1
Biddeford council president David P. Twomey criticizes the school board for not holding scheduled meetings and for handling nearly three million dollars without clear public access. He warns residents to scrutinize the education system and taxpayer funds as the city nears a five million dollar total budget.
A seven month outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning linked to Dinoflagellate Gonyaulax tamarensis continues to affect clammers from Scarborough to Kittery. Marine resources scientist Brad Sterl outlined the history, tests, and coastwide closures, with Massachusetts and New Hampshire biologists confirming the single celled organism as the culprit.
A small group in Kennebunkport gathers weekly to raise public awareness of an impending ecological crisis. Speakers include Mrs. Sue Braun, school official, and Mrs. Abby Page, a Maine Organic Farmers’ Association leader. They discuss returnable bottles, solar energy, and lifestyle changes toward sustainable living.
Hospital visitors struggle with limits as Webber Hospital officials discuss enforcing visiting hours and keeping patient stress low. Nurse and administrator emphasize short visits, afternoon hours, quiet rooms, and supportive notes over lengthy sympathy.
In Saigon the United States rejected a Communist plan to free the last American POWs by Sunday. The US asked for full lists of Americans held in Laos and conditions delaying troop withdrawals. Brig. Gen. Wickham proposed a Sunday transfer and a Wednesday completion to the repatriation.
A hospital administrator and Mrs. Taylor discuss visiting a patient or child. They urge choosing weekdays if possible and checking with the charge nurse before visiting to respect each case’s flexibility and restrictions in pediatrics, coronary and intensive care units.
Old Orchard Beach Police Officer Wilfred Babe Goulet will retire in May at age 65 after 27 years on the force, 14 in Old Orchard Beach. He recalls 1947 Biddeford fire, 1948 Pepperell strike, and Route 6 TV work with actor Martin Milner, as Quebec figures visit annually. He plans to run his tourist home on Camp Comfort Avenue this summer.
A light humor item mocks the belief money grows on trees and jokes about escaping the woods where such a myth would fail to yield cash.
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