Old Orchard Beach Manager Sarelas to Leave for Claremont
Louis Sarelas, Old Orchard Beach town manager since June 3, 1972, will leave to take a $19 000 per year post as city manager of Claremont New Hampshire. He was chosen from 34 candidates by a unanimous Claremont City Council and will replace Peter Garland.
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Louis Sarelas
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Lewiston
Saredas
Cape Elizabeth
Maryland
Leslie Wyman
Joseph Mokarzel
David McCallum
Red Cross Opens Doors For Fire Victims In Ti Area
After a late Friday blaze at the corner of Alfred and Washington streets, families including David Holland and Pat Stone lost homes and most possessions. Holland and family stay with relatives while Red Cross helps with unfurnished housing, clothing, and food. Seven families aided, with more expected as services continue.
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Alfred
Washington Streets
Holland
Birch Street
York County
The
American Red Cross
William Marston
Boston Strangler Murdered In Cell WALPOLE Mass AP
Albert DeSalvo known as the Boston Strangler was found stabbed to death in his prison cell at Walpole Mass prison hospital section. He had confessed to 13 stranglings in the Boston area between 1962 and 1964 but retracted the confession and was never convicted of those deaths. He died of multiple chest wounds.
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Fire Chief Says Biddeford Blaze Likely Arson
Local fire officials and State Fire Inspector Lawrence Dolby say Friday night’s four story tenement fire at Alfred and Washington streets was definitely set and may connect to several prior suspicious fires in Biddeford and nearby towns. Eyewitness tips and interviews with residents are being pursued as investigators examine a pattern of arsons and cut oil lines in area buildings.
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Nixon Orders Broad Fuel Cuts To Curb Shortage
President Nixon announces large scale reductions in gasoline and home heating oil deliveries to avert economic damage. Measures include 15 percent cuts for gasoline and jet fuel, 10 percent for industry, 25 percent for commercial heating oil, plus potential rationing and higher taxes. Regulations set for next January and December, with voluntary cuts urged now.
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Hijacked KLM Jet Lands Safely Over Iraq to Libya
A Dutch Boeing 747 with 288 aboard was hijacked by Palestinian guerrillas and landed safely in Libya after stops in Damascus and Nicosia. The plane carried 271 passengers and 17 crew, including 159 Japanese passengers and two Japanese stewardesses. The hijackers, seven members of a group linked to the Arab Youth Organization for the Liberation of Palestine, sought to pressure Cyprus to free associates. the PLO condemned the action as a distortion of the struggle. The episode occurred as Arab leaders gathered in Algiers for a summit.
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Inside The Journal Crossword Puzzle Dear Abby Pifiturials
A humorous note from the newspaper’s humor section features a quip about a woman who seeks a man’s advice and is unlikely to follow it, reflecting a light eyed deprecating tone typical of To .day’s comic and advice pages.
Popular Local Program Junior Achievers Learn Business
High school students fill the Junior Achievement headquarters on Main Street in Biddeford for JA night before Thanksgiving. Center manager George Ange notes the enthusiastic turnout proves youths are drawn to hands on business experience rather than the profit motive or corporate image.
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JA Center
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Dynamic Enterprises
Biddeford-Saco JA Center
West Point - Pepperell, Inc
Ray Gadbois
Greece’s military rulers ease control in Athens
Greece’s new rulers withdrew most tanks and troops from Athens signaling firm control. Ousted President George Papadopoulos is under house arrest at his seaside home. Lt. Gen. Phaedon Gizikis freed three former politicians amid the wave of changes following the bloodless coup that toppled Papadopoulos.
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George Mavros
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