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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1976
Page
2
Henry Clark, clerk at Milliken's Music Rooms in Biddeford, set a new mouse trap after a year long rat problem. The rat approached the device, studied it, and perished when the trap finally sprung with three rats pictured on its back.
Biddeford police say misinterpretations of the new deadly force provisions are dangerous and may lead to trouble. They cite incidents and stress limits on defense of premises and persons, warning that provoking or retreating affect justifications.
Police killed a suspect tied to the March 30 Brink's armored car robbery in Montreal as investigators closed in at a west side apartment. The heist involved five bandits and yielded 2.8 million dollars in cash and commemorative Olympic coins.
President Ford begins a three day campaign by rail from Flint to Kalamazoo via Durand Lansing Battle Creek and Kalamazoo aiming to win over Republicans Democrats and Independents. He notes Michigan is crucial and predicts momentum with broad support and a potential strong showing against Reagan.
A Maine Department of Transportation program called Night Patrol operates on state highways from mid November to mid April. An employee drives a pickup with fuel, oil, sand, and tow gear to assist stranded motorists from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Seven days a week. Sterling Little of Biddeford is one patrol volunteer who provides help free of charge and declines tips while motorists sign a liability release.
Today in history highlights key events on May 15 1940 when the Netherlands surrendered to Germany during World War II. Also recorded are Bartholomew Gosnold's Cape Cod voyage in 1602 the 1862 creation of the U S Department of Agriculture the 1924 immigration quota act and the 1970 milestone of the first U S women generals Elizabeth Hoisington and Anna Mae Hays.
A report notes the Peanut Butter Readers group aims to make literature enjoyable and meaningful for youth. Another item outlines Old Orchard Beach town budget progress, appearing on Page 2 of the Journal's community section today.
The Journal highlights recent weddings engagements and anniversaries with photos and full details from the area. Read page 14 for the latest betrothals and celebrations in the community.
Big weekend offers Red Sox at Brewers today and Celtics at Cavaliers in Game Five of their series on Sunday. Also Golden State versus Phoenix on national TV and the Preakness Stakes this afternoon on CBS. Stanley Cup finals move to Game Four with Montreal leading Philadelphia Flyers 3–0. Check Page 9 listings for times.
The paper features a light joke about loaning money to a brother in law and never seeing him again as a humorous line in the daily Chuckle section. It appears among sections like TV listings, weather, and crosswords in the 16 page edition with supplements.
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