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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1972
Page
5
Kennebunkport residents form Vacationland Art Theater ’72 to present community shows at the Community House Temple Street. Opening July 1–3 features Once Upon a Mattress directed by Lynwood Dyer with auditions May 15–16. Proceeds benefit Camp Waban in Sanford.
An Associated Press analysis reviews the Model Cities program from 1967 to 1972 showing $1.275 billion in funding but limited aims in major cities. HUD officials recall shifting focus as citizen participation grows, while critics in Indianapolis and elsewhere call the effort a failure despite claimed successes. The piece reflects on federal aims, local control, and the program’s legacy as cities grapple with governance and development.
Historic events are listed for May 9 including 1936 Ethiopia annexation by Italy and 1926 Byrd and Bennett first North Pole flight. Also noted are anniversaries, birthdays such as Rev Daniel Berrigan age 51 and Theodore Rhee age 58, plus a thought for today by Will Rogers.
Saco Fire Chief Kenneth Pendleton attends a workshop this week sponsored by the State Department of Education Vocational Bureau. Classes cover pumps ladders foam and fire alarm systems. He will return Friday and then conduct his own classes for the Saco Fire Department.
Australian conservationists estimate widespread slaughter has left some of the 21 kangaroo genera near rextinction, signaling a critical threat to wildlife. The report cites heavy hunting and habitat loss as primary drivers of decline across multiple species.
Saco Valley School at 7 Green St plans combined dedication and open house on May 13 with tours and a 10 AM open house followed by an 11 AM ceremony. The event, led by William W. McKenney and James A. Hussey, highlights renovations of the former religious residence and gymnasium and invites the public. Over 1,000 invitations, including Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis and state officials, have been sent. MARC will hold a semiannual meeting and luncheon after ceremonies.
Business circles view the Price Commission as a light touch rather than a harsh curb. Profit margins remain modest overall, with some firms reporting strong gains while many industries show limited or uneven improvement.
A collection of Dear Abby questions about parental pressure, fairness to a high school junior, hairpiece vanity, twin fertility, and a spouse caught stealing. Abby offers guidance on not comparing siblings, handling hairpiece choices, and confessing wrongdoing to an employer.
Boyle notes sleep troubles rise with age and low income among 2000 executives. Most sleep well, but 60.3 percent report no problem and 3.2 percent use sedatives. Younger drivers healthy but many risks, doctors' finances after death cited, mud ritual in New Guinea, and a Disraeli quip on life.
Maine Yankee Atomic seeks state approval to use 2600 acres of Montsweag Bay at Wiscasset as a mixing zone for heated plant discharge. The Natural Resources Council opposes, saying the proposal threatens aquatic life and undermines water pollution laws while stressing dilution should not replace proper treatment.
Winston-Salem board approves a regular quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share payable July 1 1972 to stockholders of record June 1. This marks the 80th consecutive such cash dividend for the Class s motor freight carrier of general commodities.
Maine candidate Everett Carson says working people feel taxed money is not staying in Maine and calls for more state revenue return. Maine Young Democrats reconvene Sunday in Bangor for a luncheon and platform discussion with Rep. Petter S. Kelley as speaker.
Chief executives from Maine New Hampshire and Vermont state universities will meet at the University of New Hampshire to discuss collaboration. They will explore a senior year completion at home via television sharing facilities and combining curricula to reduce duplication. Attending are Chancellor Donald McNeil University of Maine President Thomas Banner UNH and President E C Andrews University of Vermont.
Designer Geoffrey Beene previews his Beene Boutique line priced 110 to 295 aimed at conservative budgets and suburban tastes. Couture pieces remain with brighter colors and new topper coats for fall while boutique dresses emphasize neat, restrained styles for the matronly shopper.
Students from the Small Fry Nursery School at 8 Fogg Ave Biddeford staged an Indian Day program directed by Mrs. Jacqueline Goulet. Assistants included Mrs. Phyllis Chretien and Miss Rachel Turcotte.
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