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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1973
Page
11
The article recalls Spiro Agnew's expanded role under President Nixon including head of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and a position on the Domestic Council. It notes Agnew later faced staff cuts and questions of influence, and lists constitutional duties of the vice president.
Members of the Owen-Davis Auxiliary met at the post home on Beach Street in Saco to plan future projects and social events. President Mrs Florence Lewis conducted the meeting with routine reports and a pen project committee update. A new member Mrs Madeline Wood was welcomed and plans were made for initiation ceremonies on November 14.
Boy Scout Troop 308, sponsored by St. Joseph Parish in Biddeford, met in the church basement. Leaders Robert Chabot and Eugene Guerin led ceremonies. Keith Demers earned tenderfoot, Michael Bouffard earned Citizenship in the World. An activity schedule was reviewed and junior leader training planned for Camp Nutter in Acton.
John L. Hill of Camden, president of Rockland Savings Bank, was elected president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce at its 84th annual meeting. Hill has served as a chamber director since 1967 and will succeed Robert L. Catell of Yarmouth. J. Neal Martin was named executive vice president with Hovey Harmon as second vice president, Donald Knowles as third vice president, and Robert H. Reay as fourth vice president. Paul Emerson became secretary and John Daigle treasurer with Widgery Thomas Jr. as assistant treasurer.
The York County Fish and Game Association Snowmobile Club entertainment committee met at 185 Pool St Biddeford to outline future events. Dances are set for Nov 3 and Dec 1 at Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills with reservations from the Lajoies or committee. New Year’s Eve dance reservations also open. Music by the Four Jacks.
Absentee ballots for the November 6 elections are now available at the town clerk's office in Old Orchard Beach. State, county and local questions will appear on the ballots.
A state biologist says about 2000 gallons of gasoline leaking from an underground storage tank near Maine 100 will have almost no ecological impact. Cleanup by Coast Guard and DEP crews continues with field soaking and brush removal. no burning planned due to air pollution concerns. Telexaco Co. representatives are on site.
A second meeting on solid waste problems for central York County municipalities is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Civil Defense room at the York County Court House. Officials will discuss options for completing preliminary engineering work and review engineering reports from other Maine towns.
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