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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1974

Page

5

Streakers Jailed In Rome Convicted by Court

In Rome, two American youths Raymond Johnson and Robert Mesnard were convicted of indecency for streaking in St Peter’s Square. They received five days in jail with a suspended extra sentence for giving a false name. Also charged were David Dibagno of Greensburg and a speedy local proceeding noted by prosecutors.

Rome St. Peter's Square Raymond Johnson Portsmouth N.H Robert Mesnard Devon Rebibbia Johnson David Dibagno Greensburg St. Peter’s Square

Maine Dialect Studied For Language Origins

University of Maine linguist Prof. Jacob Bennett studies native Mainers to trace origins of American English. He cites Kittery Point speech matching 19th century Bostonian records and Pilgrim English, highlighting the value of older Maine speech and planning to study eastern Maine next.

Maine University of Maine Jacob Bennett America Plymouth Bennett Kittery Point George SS. Wasson

Old Newspapers Become Children's Books Under Plan

NORTH CORNVILLE AP Harvey Doane Eaton Jr. aged 83 has saved The New York Times since January 16 1916. He proposes converting about four tons of old newspapers into children's books under a plan described as the Cornville Plan. PMID

North Cornville Harvey Doane Eaton Jr New York Times

Saco Native Seeks County Post With Recycling Plan

A Saco resident running on a Cornville Plan proposes recycling old newspapers via the Cornville Parents Teachers and Friends Association to fund books for Cornville elementary. He offers his own papers to start the program and envisions a national movement, while maintaining three cherished back copies. Albert M. Cowles Jr of Saco enters York County Treasurer race as Republican, citing 20 years in management and data processing, University of Hartford education, and board involvement.

Ificer Maine Cornville Eaton Cornville Parents, Teachers and Friends Association Cornville Consolidated Waterville Albert M. Cowles Jr Pine Ridge Road Saco York County Cowles Fairchild Semiconductor University of Hartford American Management Association American Production and Inventory Control Society Data Processing Management Association Association For Systems Management Kora Biddeford-Saco University Maine-Portland Evening College Barbara Haswell Susan Alan Barbara Jean Nancy

Time Set For Streaking In Dover Township

Dover Township New Jersey mayor Ethel Zamlas issues a proclamation designating Feb 29 when present and the sixth week of March for nude running. The rule warns a fine up to one dollar per pound of flesh exposed for any streaking outside the sanctioned periods.

Dover Township N.J Ethel Zamlas

Rate Hike Granted To United Parcel

AUGUSTA AP United Parcel Service has been granted its first rate increase in three years by the Public Utilities Commission. The 78 percent rise takes effect Saturday, allowing UPS to raise charges by three cents per package plus an extra half cent per pound. The carrier cited higher operating costs and a wage hike agreed with the union as reasons for the need.

Augusta United Parcel Service Public Utilities Commission PUC United Parcel Commission UPS

Osmium Used For Paperweights Noted For Density

Osmium, the densest metal, is commonly used in paperweights due to its extreme density and weight, reflecting its practical application in desk accessories.

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