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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1973
Page
5
A reader criticizes doctors wives and a mortician husband, recounting long stalled insurance claims after a cross country move and a camp wax accident. Another letter defends animal mating truths while bowser replies about anonymous letters.
Energy Minister Donald Macdonald's voluntary restraint plan spurs protests across Atlantic Canada. Newfoundland's Frank Moores blasts Ottawa over price increases and calls for subsidies, while New Brunswick's Richard Hatfield urges conservation and a reversible pipeline between St John and Montreal. Quebec's Gilles Masse pledges energy conservation measures and outlines public steps. Nova Scotia moves to regulate wholesale gasoline pricing, with penalties up to 10 000 a day. Industry fears disruptions and potential cuts in generating capacity if oil supplies are interrupted.
Boy Scout Troop 364 sponsored by United Methodist Church on Foss Street Biddeford held its weekly meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the church vestry. Preopening was led by Robert Poissant, opening by Jeffrey Gosselin, and a Skill Development quiz by David Boucher. Robert and Daniel Poissant passed Scout Rank. Boucher received a Temporary Registration card. George Krivo Permanent Registration card and dues were collected. Committee Chairman Terry Bastaraehe announced registrations for Frank Krivo and Mrs. Diane Krivo, with Ronald Cain directing Interpatrol Activities. A guest, Howard Michaud, attended. the losing ceremony was led by Patrol Leader Joseph Glance who also planned next week's agenda.
Members met at the Saco Fire Station for a business meeting led by President Mrs. Dorothy Bouffard. Refreshments were served by several members for a recent fire and the group announced the annual Christmas party on December 16 from 3 to 4 PM with Mrs. Barbara Ronco as chair. December fire call participation listed for three members. Mystery awards went to Mrs. Bouffard and Mrs. Lucile Laneix. A key meeting is planned for December 4 at 7 PM at the fire station with a social hour and refreshments by Mrs. Ronco.
Northern New England's largest tire retailer says oil shortages threaten winter supply. Noyes plans energy cuts across 14 locations including 68 degree daytime heat, lower night temps, reduced lighting, later openings and earlier closings, a 50 mph fleet limit, and a four day workweek at a new retreading plant.
The notice urges customers to consider steel belted radials for better fuel mileage and safer tread wear, claiming up to 30 more miles per tank and 40 000 miles of tread. It also promotes retreads like Noyes Dura Treds as inexpensive and energy conscious, noting retreading saves petroleum compared to manufacturing new tires. The message emphasizes energy crisis seriousness and customer service at Noyes Tire.
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