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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1976

Page

10

Maine New Hampshire Vermont Weather OutlookEast Region

Maine shows clouding tonight with fair elsewhere. Lows 50 to 55, with light rain chances west and sun in the east. Sunday highs in the 70s. New Hampshire has clouding tonight and light rain possible Sunday. Vermont partly cloudy north, showers southernly tonight, Sunday mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Overnight lows around 50s, Sunday highs in 70s, southern New England outlook shows showers ending Monday, mostly cloudy, then fair Tuesday and Wednesday with highs 68 to 75 and lows in the 50s.

Maine New Hampshire Vermont New England

Mistress Tells FBI six other women on payroll for sex

Elizabeth Ray, who says she was on Rep. Wayne Hays' payroll as a mistress, tells the FBI she knows of six other women whose federal jobs involved providing sex to congressmen or constituents. A grand jury probes the matter. immunity granted, sources say the six are present or former House staffers.

Washington Elizabeth Ray Wayne Hays FBI Miss Ray Hays Ohio House Administration Committee U.S House of Representatives Grand Jury Paul Panzarella Administration Committee Washington Post Susan Hays Evelyn Nina” Wilson Miss Wilson Congressional

Twirling review set at McSweeney gym

Old Orchard Beach hosts the first twirling review at McSweeney Gym on Tuesday June 1 at 7 p.m. Open to students in grades 3 through 12 with solos highlighted and a performance by the Chautauqua Drum and Baton Corps of Saco, three-time state champions.

Old Orchard Beach McSweeney Gymnasium Chautauqua Drum and Baton Corps of Saco

Compromise sewer plan for Kennebunk

Kennebunk town manager Kenneth Barrett reports progress on a compromise sewer plan costing about 25000 to serve all 10 homes along Chase Hill Road plagued by septic effluent. The plan, agreed by the selectmen and sewer district trustees, lowers cost versus the original 38000 estimate but exceeds the 16000 district option that excluded some homes. Construction of the Chase Hill line toward the Kennebunk River bridge could start in a couple of weeks.

Kennebunk Kenneth Barrett Chase Hill Road Barrett Chase Hill Kennebunk River Bridge Selectmen Sewer District

Nessie Expedition Advances with New Gear and Claims

Nessie optimism grows as the 1976 US expedition deploys advanced sonar and cameras. Witchell notes prior photos by Rines sparked debate, while sightings of two dark fins on April 15 provoke renewed interest. An effort also targets Loch Morar to find the local alleged creature Morag.

Page Witchell Rines Boston Peter Scott Adrian Shire Egham Surrey Loch Morar Loch Ness

School Meal Plans Across Biddeford and Neighbors

The page lists daily school meal menus for Biddeford High and Junior High, Biddeford Elementary, Saco Public Schools, St. Andre School, Old Orchard Beach Schools, School Street School, and Ocean Pines Old Orchard Beach Meal Center. Items include sloppy joe, oven fried chicken, New England corned beef hash, hamburgers, pizza, ravioli, beef stew, and various sides, desserts, and drinks for Monday through Friday, with notes of holidays and no school days.

Biddeford High School Biddeford Saco Public Schools St. Andre Old Orchard Beach Ocean Pines

Teenager paid extortion to classmates in Memphis racket

Byron Catron, 15, paid more than $100 over three months to a group of fellow junior high students to insure his safety. Four teens were held by juvenile authorities as investigators probe the protection racket. The victim used his part time job earnings to pay up to $30 at a time while threats with sticks and knives were reported. His mother described rising nervousness and grades decline amid the fear. No charges yet filed as the case proceeds.

Memphis, Tenn Byron Catron Robert Catron Catron Byron

Tug of War Fight Attracts Heated Challenge

A tug of war contest ended with the Americans winning in two straight heats after a disputed balance call. Captain Gowen declined a $100 challenge and offered to share the prize money, while the French team refused and later claimed the odds were stacked against them.

Page Young Cote Capt. Gowen

Governor outlines defense cuts impact on Limestone Maine

Governor Longley warned that proposed reductions at Loring Air Force Base would devastate Limestone with 4000 civilian and military jobs lost and a $40 million payroll. He named Wyman as special assistant to study defense spending and coordinate with agencies and communities, a 26 week contract at 365 dollars weekly plus up to 3000 expenses. Wyman, former Environmental Protection Board member, left that post for the new role after a rejected Marine Resources nomination last year.

Longley Loring Maine Limestone Wyman State Board of Environmental Protection State Commissioner of Marine Resources Executive Council

Harrison Bookmobile Schedule for Dayton Waterboro

The Harrison Area Bookmobile visits Dayton Tuesday from 9 30 a.m. to noon for students and adults. It also stops at the Waterboro Superette from 3 to 3 30 p.m. Karate classes run Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 30 at Saco Middle School hosted by the Saco Recreation Department.

Harrison Dayton Harrison Area Waterboro Saco Recreation Department Saco Middle School

Blaisdell Memorial Baptist Church to Host Guest Preacher

Dr. Harold Duff of Glen Cove School in Rockland will preach at Blaisdell Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday May 30 at 10 30 am and 7 pm. A vocal and instrumental duet from Glen Cove School titled The Shepherds Two will perform at both services and the public is invited.

Waterboro Harold Duff Glen Cove School Rockland Blaisdell Memorial Baptist Church Duff the Shepherds Two

New John R. Cosgrove Scholarship Created At BHS

Biddeford High School officials announce a new John R. Cosgrove Vocational and Technical Scholarship to honor the 1975 graduate. Established for graduates pursuing post secondary education, the award will be funded through community donations and selected annually by the school’s scholarship committee.

Paul Seavey Biddeford High School John R. Cosgrove Paul M. Stebbins Robert Bergeron

Clubwomen to buy books for library Kennebunk note

The Webhannet Woman's Book Club met at Fletcher Street for its final season meeting led by Mrs Richard Nickerson who reviewed Glass Eyes by John Gould. Donations totaling 40 will fund books for the Kennebunk Public Library. Dorothy Thomas and Evelyn Lovejoy served refreshments. Also 20 Garden Club members met at Mrs Iva Knight's home for a gardening Q and A session.

Kennebunk Webhannet Woman's Book Club Fletcher Street Richard Nickerson John Gould Maine Kennebunk Public Library Dorothy Thomas Evelyn Lovejoy Webhannet Garden Club Iva

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