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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1975
Page
2
The Commerce Department reports February imports fell 18.2 percent while exports dropped 6.6 percent, yielding a $917 million trade surplus. The February gain reverses January's $210.5 million deficit and follows a new calculation method, with old figures still showing an $879.3 million surplus under prior rules.
Maine moves to let towns and cities issue vehicle renewals and collect excise taxes, reducing trips to state bureaus. James Longley signs the bill as a public service with local fees possible, to take effect for 1976 renewals in eligible areas from Biddeford to Sanford.
Washington reports indicate both Israel and Egypt have raised military alert levels amid the breakdown of Henry Kissinger’s peace mission. Israel bolsters Sinai forces and calls up reservists while Egypt places units on full alert with increased air and naval readiness. Kissinger says Geneva peace conference remains the only apparent path, though Israeli officials doubt its chances.
Funeral homes in Saco and Biddeford area noted with contact details including Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring Street Saco 284 5611 Dennett and Craig 365 Main Street Saco 282 9562 Emond and Conroy 72 Hill Street Biddeford 284 5511 282 1818 Sansoucy Blais 1 Stone Street Biddeford 283 3653 R Martel Director John P Conroy Jr listed as director for Emond and Conroy.
Frances Harrison officially won a seat on the SAD 71 school board by a 623 to 615 recount margin over incumbent Theodore Towne. Towne had requested the recount after a 621 to 619 edge for Harrison in the March 17 election. The recount found two challenged ballots had no impact on the result, totaling 1,240 votes. Towne conceded graciously as no further action was needed.
Biddeford City Hall will close Friday at 2 p m to allow city employees to attend church services. The note also expresses thanks to several priests doctors nurses and friends for support during a hospital stay. Maine Lottery draws report winning numbers for Daily Jackpot and this week.
Mamie Eisenhower is listed in fair condition at an Augusta hospital after a relapse of internal bleeding. Doctors had earlier believed the intestinal bleeding had stopped. Maj. George Foster said vital signs remain stable and she rests, with diverticulosis causing the bleeding.
A four month fetus found in a plant pit in Old Orchard Beach was reportedly aborted by the mother, according to a preliminary autopsy. State Medical Examiner Charles Branch reports the case is not treated as homicide. prosecutors have yet to determine origin or action against the mother. The fetus was discovered March 20 by town supervisor Edward Townsend in a plant pit and appears flushed into the sewer.
A town meeting formed a committee to review SAD 71 administration and the school board to see how they meet local needs and control rising costs. Members stress the goal is not a witch hunt but to improve education value while preserving SAD 71.
A tornado struck Lefors Texas killing a child and injuring about 45 others in a town of 800. The storm caused massive damage centered in Lefors with power and gas outages. Elk City Oklahoma reported eight to ten miles of damage and power loss. Ambulances from Amarillo aided responders as residents searched for neighbors in darkness after the 12:50 a.m. hit.
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