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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1967
Page
1
The Maine State Senate moved to classify the Androscoggin main stem from the New Hampshire border to Merrymeeting Bay as Class C, with the Little Androscoggin from Thompson Lake to Auburn also Class C. Unclassified areas would be rated B-1, making water suitable for recreation with treatment for drinking.
A public hearing and city council meeting failed to decide the fate of the Benoit Block at 56 58 Alfred Street Biddeford after it was condemned by Building Inspector Richard Sevigny. Owner Nicholas Curro argued permits and safety concerns. Sevigny cited code requiring demolition if more than half is destroyed. The discussion ends with continuation on page two.
Principal Paul Stebbins and the Student Council thanked Biddeford residents for contributions to the Peace Corps School Partnership drive. A total of 613.01 was raised in a house to house canvass toward a 1000 goal to fund building materials for a school in an under developed country. The fundraiser was sponsored by the Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks.
U S air strikes hit the Thai Nguyen steel plant and power station near Hanoi, targeting North Vietnam's industrial heartland. Carriers Enterprise and Kitty Hawk sent 1,000-pound bombs under radar guidance, with missions also hitting an army barracks area at Chi Ne as weather hampered reconnaissance.
A wry quip notes a procrastinator as one who delays tasks already postponed today into tomorrow. The line, attributed to a generic humor collection, reflects common self deprecation about unfinished chores and time mismanagement.
Clarence Belanger, a Biddeford Police Department third shift desk officer, says the panel planned to move him to a first shift desk role and later replace Belair. The board reversed its shift decisions, accepted Belanger's resignation, and another officer Robert Lagueux also resigned amid differences with the commission.
Nations pushed to track members of a Soviet spy ring with Greek Cyprus and Lausanne sources noting arrests in Greece and Cyprus. Reports describe NATO officers aiding Greek intelligence and Cyprus detentions tied to spying on British bases and State Department stations.
Leaders dispute Congress achievements after 11 weeks as Easter break nears. An Associated Press survey shows Americans oppose Johnson lottery draft plans. Brooke says Vietnam policy now appears necessary after personal war review. Armstrong notes moon timetable delays but mission prep gains. Coast Guard tows Soviet trawler amid tensions. wintry weather fuels Easter preparations and parade finery.
Biddeford Mayor Leo Lemire will seek April 7 as French Day with city council approval April 3. The French battleship Commandant Bourdeau will dock in Portland en route from the Pacific, and about 100 crew members will visit Biddeford for tours and a French mass. City officials seek host families for dinner gatherings to promote French American ties and dialogue.
Gov Curtis and the Executive Council rule to take land just south of the State House parking area in Augusta by eminent domain. The property is owned by Allied Investors and Developers of Augusta.
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