Alfred Road Selected For Webber Hospital
The Webber Hospital Association Board votes to build a new 150 bed facility on Alfred Road Biddeford, costing about 8.55 million dollars with 1979 room rates to Maine Medical Center levels, pending soils tests and state approval. Construction could start September 1976 with opening in early 1978.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber Hospital Association Board of
Alfred Road
Biddeford
State Health Planning Agency
Elm Street
A.J. Polackwich
Polackwich
Inance Committee
Archie Maxwell
Maine Medical Center
Uthern Maine Comprehensive Health Association
Federal Housing Authority
Maxwell
Association
Cee
Webber
Lincoln and
Bradley Streets
Saco
Lucia Kimball Deering
Deering
Biddeford-Saco
Trust
Saco Council Tables Action On RT 112 Nitrate Problem
Saco City Council tabled action on nitrate pollution along Buxton Road pending further study. Health officials cited nitrate from septic systems and possible manure leaching, with tests showing variable levels and a 10 parts-per-million safety threshold. Residents and officials discussed potential solutions including water line extensions and homeowner filter systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Council
Saco City
Buxton Road
Robert Cassette
Cassette
Buxton
Maynard Cousens
Old City
Cousens
Patricia Reny
James Ward
van Piomiades
Gerald Bates
Department of Health and Welfare
Health and Welfare
Department of Environmental Protection
DEP
Francis Stevens
University of Aine
Raymond Dupuis
Dupuis
Bates
Stevens
Samuel Zaitlin
Jordan to Get Hawk Antiaircraft Missiles for Jordan
Washington reports the United States will supply Jordan with Hawk antiaircraft missiles and air defense gear despite a ban on new arms to Israel. Officials say Kissinger gave a verbal commitment during talks, with a small delivery planned after a Jordan visit last week. The suspension on arms to Israel remains under review as policy is reassessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Jordan
U.S
Israel
Middle East
Henry A. Kissinger
Hussein
Ford Administration
U.s.-Middle East
Incinerator Pool Project in Old Orchard Beach Faces Funding Hurdle
Old Orchard Beach seeks a Washington waiver after HUD rejected an April 20 application for a $500,000 innovative project. The plan combines two waste incinerators with a heated swimming pool near the town barn to reduce landfill needs. Local critics question feasibility and motives while HUD review awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Washington, D.C
Manchester
N.H
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Jerome Flante
Washington
Lante
Joseph Garaffa
Jim
Plante
Garaffa
New England
Hardwick
Planté
Smithwheel Road
John Bird
Bird
Rescuers Free Tot From Well
In Miami a two year old, Michael Smith, was rescued after five hours trapped ten feet down a narrow irrigation well. Firefighters used jackhammers and chisels to tunnel to him as he cried for his mother Barbara Jean Smith. He was reported in satisfactory condition at a nearby hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Michael Smith
Michael
Dade County
Raul Chavez
Chavez
Barbara Jean Smith
Miss Smith
South
Congress Passes Bill Allowing Purchase of Gold
A lighthearted note in the journal jokes that with rising costs, Congress has approved a measure permitting citizens to buy gold as a hedge against inflation. The tone remains satirical about financial strain and government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Conflict Charge Directed At Gaulin
OLD ORCHARD BEACH A citizen accuses Town Attorney Edward Gaulin of conflict of interest for defending four councilors accused of neglect of duty. Michael Ruess asked the Maine Bar Association to investigate. Gaulin defended the councilors in Saco District Court as they face recall election issues. Justice Sidney Wernick is weighing briefs on whether to call the election. Ruess cochaired the recall petition after councilors voted to suspend the town manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Edward Gaulin
Michael Ruess
Maine Bar Association Today
Gaulin
Ruess
Thomas Lee Sr
Paul St. Hilaire
Arnold Morin
Richard Marshall
Saco District Court
Maine Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Sidney Wernick
Rita Belair
Jerome Plante
Mixed signals as economy edges from recession fears
The AP reports consumer borrowing fell in March while auto sales remained weak in April with foreign models gaining a 21.4 percent U.S. market share. Alan Greenspan stayed optimistic as the Dow rose 7.12 to 855.60 and debt declined by 462 million to 184.3 billion. U.S. auto makers posted steep April declines, Chrysler toppling 43 percent, Ford 29 percent, GM 21 percent, while GM cut its quarterly dividend from 85 to 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
U.S
Alan Greenspan
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Federal Reserve Board
Arch
American Motors
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Webber Hospital
Kathleen O'Connell
Susan Morrison
Bradley Street
Abe
Ouncilor James Ward
John Dexter
Conservation Commission
North Saco
Saco Senior Center
Trinity Episcopal Church
Ferry Lane
Barbara Smith
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