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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1972
Page
7
Readers share jury duty experiences from Coolville Ohio to California. They recount biased verdicts and bribed votes, plus praise for fair deliberations in Detroit Columbus and Oklahoma, noting personal growth and disillusionment with the system.
On this date 1811 the first steam ferry began between New York City and Hoboken New Jersey. Other events include Benedict Arnold’s forces defeated on Lake Champlain in 1776 and Casimir Pulaski killed at Savannah in 1779. Pope John XXIII opened Vatican II ten years ago.
Biddeford Fire Department invites the public to an open house at Central Fire Station on Washington Street during Fire Prevention Week. Fire Chief Oliver Bergeron notes a new fire alarm master control box will be shown and explains safety rules to prevent false alarms. Deputy Bergeron says tours of the department will be offered and children will learn about equipment and fire safety.
Miss Marion Ferguson of Tasker Street Saco seeks her five year old tom cat Churchie reported missing after a pet visit. The long haired gold beige cat with a snowy vest and a brown freckle on the nose was last seen when he bolted from a car near Westmore Avenue during a nephew’s visit.
Miss Ferguson describes herself as a great admirer of Winston and asks for any information about her cat Churchill. She requests persons with knowledge contact her regarding the cat’s whereabouts at Westmore Ave Biddeford or via her nephew Roland Ferguson.
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