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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1972
Page
11
AP Business analysis outlines two camps on inflation. Some fear continued wage and price pressure as job markets tighten, while optimists argue high unemployment cushions price gains. Analysts cite contract winds, productivity trends, capacity use, and industry variances as key factors shaping next year’s inflation path.
York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty held a November meeting at Mrs. Alma Pelletier’s home in Biddeford approving donations to multiple projects. Contributions supported National Eight and Forty, Maine chapeau, National Jewish Hospital, NIH children Christmas parties, Cystic Fibrosis work, TB bond purchases, and the Maine Tuberculosis and Health Association. The group also funded the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation in memory of Antonia Harquoil.
Roger W. Miles former Saco resident son of Clifton and Mrs Miles of Kennebunk now named publisher and president of the Old Colony Memorial in a move noted by local papers Miles is described as a former Saco resident and journalist with ties to Maine communities.
Mrs Blanche Keithley of Biddeford presided over the session with the next meeting planned for December 14 at Mrs LaPierre’s Wells home. A Christmas party will include gift exchanges and refreshments were served by host Mrs Pelletier. Members reporting included Mrs Virginia Ford of Old Orchard Beach and several Biddeford residents.
Miles will take over as publisher and president of the Memorial Press replacing Paul W. Bittinger who retires after 50 years in the business but will remain as a consultant. Miles is a Saco native and Thornton Academy graduate with a Worcester Polytechnic Institute degree in Management Engineering, a U.S. Army veteran and former GE Advanced Manufacturing Systems engineer.
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