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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1973
Page
12
Raymond W. Berthiaume of Biddeford announces his candidacy for the Police Commissioner role on the Dutremble Democratic ticket. A 34 year old Diaphragm Industries supervisor and Biddeford High School and Army veteran, he stresses cooperation between police and the public, experience from labor and management, and expansion of community policing.
Richard West announces his bid for Ward II councilman. A Portland native and Portland High School graduate, he has worked 20 years for Central Maine Power Co. and serves on Biddeford's Board of Appeals. A World War II veteran, he emphasizes taxes, education, street work, recreation, and industrial growth.
Roger O Cote of 518 Aijtred Road Biddeford announces candidacy for Ward 7 councilman on the Dutremble Democratic ticket in the Nov 26 city primary. The Biddeford native and local store owner emphasizes community pride, long term growth, and pulling the city out of stagnation while noting his WWII service, church involvement, and family.
Larry Hower launches a Republican bid for Ward 1 council seat in Biddeford. He highlights neglected ward representation, rapid growth, and local assets including St Francis College, the oceanfront, and the river. Hower, 30, a Vietnam veteran, is a science teacher and Army Reserve captain who stresses door to door outreach and listening to constituents.
Biddeford resident Christo Anton announces his candidacy for the Board of Education in the Democratic Primary on Nov 26, on the ticket led by Lucien A. Dutremble. A Biddeford High graduate and former state and local education official, he urges open meetings and broader elementary needs while noting high school facilities. He is married to Elizabeth Kerry and has four sons, one deceased.
Danny Donegan announces his candidacy for Councilman of Ward 7 on the ticket with incumbent Mayor Gilbert R. Boucher. A Biddeford High School graduate, he is a section manager at W. T. Grant in Biddeford, and with wife Susan Laverriere attends St. Joseph's Church and belongs to St. Jean de Baptiste. He credits the Boucher administration for progress and Maine's industrial dormitory leadership, expressing desire to continue the work.
Abe Fleischer a longtime Biddeford resident at 120 Graham St announces candidacy for Ward 5 in the Democratic Primary on Nov 26. He attacks current spending and mayoral authority, urges a transparent council, and praises a leaner, better run town with careful budgeting. Fleischer, a semi retired former football player, stresses fiscal reform and public accountability.
Norman G. Labbe of 21 Union St. Biddeford announces his bid for Councilman Ward 5 on the Lucien A. Dutremble Democratic slate for the November primary. He urges tax fairness amid revenue sharing and re evaluation concerns, and proposes a city youth center with a citizen committee to study feasibility. Labbe, a Biddeford native with local ties, is employed at Haley Metal Shop and is married with two children.
Fernand G. Picard of Oak Ridge Road announces his candidacy for City Council from Ward 1 on the ticket with Mayor Gilbert R. Boucher. A 28 year Maremont Corp employee in Saco and former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, he cites Biddeford tax dollars improving roads and services as he seeks a place on the Boucher administration slate. Picard is married to Helen Libby and has a son Wayne.
Two classified notices appear in the want ads suggesting consolidation for efficiency. The item notes potential savings and streamlined listings, urging readers to consider combining small ads into a single insert to save time and money.
George Nicholas of Ward Four, 151 Summer, run on Lucien Dutremble ticket. He is a Continental Trailways coach operator in Manchester, taking a three month leave of absence and considering permanent leave. Nicholas cites fiscal responsibility and fresh ideas from finance and management as his motive and notes his union leadership, prior oil trade management, and Navy service.
Leo Gauthier, 279 Hill J., campaigns for City Council Ward 3 on the Lucien A. Babe Dutremble ticket in the Democratic Primary. He pledges open lines of communication with elected representatives, revival of council meetings, and courageous, conscientious local representation. Gauthier, a route foreman for Donovan and Donovan, attended Biddeford High School, served in the US Navy, and is active in St. Andre Church activities and local clubs. He is married to Cecile Nadeau with two children.
Biddeford college student Wilfred G Caouette 22 announced his bid for the Democratic nomination in the November 26 primary for Ward One councilman. son of Napoleon Caouette and Tina, he cites tax relief for fixed income homeowners and pledges independent Democrat service.
Norman Poirier announces bid for at large Biddeford council seat in Democratic Primary November 26 on Babe Detremble ticket. He urges representation by imaginative, active, independent leaders reflecting the community and its diverse sectors. Poirier, a lifelong Biddeford resident, has police commission and Army service background, married with four children.
Claire Malasnik of 467 Pool Road Biddeford has announced her candidacy for Biddeford City Council under the Democrat banner for council at large. She cites money management and taxation as priorities and aims to oversee city growth, stressing economical progress for all residents.
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