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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1976

Page

6

Weather outlook for New England states tonight and Sunday

Maine New Hampshire and Vermont regional forecast with fair conditions in the south and flurries in the north tonight. Cold with overnight lows upper 20s to low 30s and Sunday highs ranging from the 40s in the north to near 50 in the south. Extended outlook shows cool, fair weather with overnight lows in the 30s and afternoon highs in the 50s.

Maine New Hampshire Vermont New England

Debates Highlight Dole Mondale Ford Clash in Virginia

In Williamsburg on Oct. 22 the candidates sparred over inflation taxes and Watergate. Mondale attacked Ford’s economy and leadership while Dole praised Ford and criticized Carter. Watergate dominated later exchanges as Dole cited his vote for the investigation and Mondale pressed on Carter’s Playboy flap.

Dole League Carter Gov. Carter Playboy Magazine Ford Mondale Europe Congress United States Senate House of Representatives

Fire at Old Orchard business causes extensive damage

Firefighters battled the Old Orchard blaze from midnight until about 3:55 a.m. with 60 to 70 personnel at the scene. Bruce Edgecomb treated for particles in his eyes. The State Fire Marshal's office is investigating the suspected vandalism, and owner Wilfred L. Duffy of Trusteed Estates Inc. has yet to be contacted.

Royne Old Orchard Bruce Edgecomb T Te State Fire Marshall Aceto Wilfred L. Duffy Fourth Street Trusteed Estates, Inc Journal Duffy Donald Roy Scarborough Saco Biddeford Roy

Journal corrects union shop dispute details

The Journal clarifies facts in the Bailey and Bouvier Inc dispute involving Bruce Surran of Biddeford. Surran alleges Sept 30 employment as bricklayer for 74 hours at Prospect Street, paid $12 for 742 hours, with a $3.03 hourly quote. Bouvier counters Surran worked as a common laborer at $6.50 to $9.21, and dates differ Sept 29 versus Sept 30. The Journal regrets the prior imprecision.

Bailey and Bouvier Inc Biddeford Bruce Surran Washington St Prospect Street Employment Security Commission Journal Irene Bouvier Bailey and Bouvier Surran

School Lunch Menus Across Several Schools

Meal plan spans St Andre's St Joseph Biddeford Saco and Ocean Pines sites. Lists daily options including sausages, mashed potatoes, fish sticks, spaghetti, burgers, and stews with milk and bread. Notes varied entries with desserts, fruit, vegetables, and beverages across Monday to Friday.

St. Andre's St. Joseph Biddeford High School Biddeford Biddeford Jr. High School John Saco Public Schools Ocean Pines Old Orchard Beach

Fire destroys White Way Amusement Building at Beach

Firefighters from Old Orchard Beach battled a blaze that consumed the roof of the White Way facility by the pier. The workshop inside, used for winter repairs, and the Bumper Cars building were destroyed. Photo by Dick Danforth.

Old Orchard Beach White Way Dick Danforth

Voters oppose bottle bill in Maine poll

The Bangor Daily News survey of nearly 700 statewide voters shows 43 percent plan to vote against a refundable beverage container deposit proposal on beer and soda bottles and cans. Supporters trail with about 37.5 percent, while undecided and uninterested voters decline from the prior week.

Bangor. Maine Maine Bangor Daily News Jimmy Carter U.S Edmund S. Muskie William S. Cohen David F. Emery Ford Muskie Robert A.G. Monks Emery Campns Democratrederick D. Barton Cohen Leighton Cooney Jacqueline Kaye

Mondale and Dole Clash Over Truth and Power in Debate

The exchange covered vice presidency roles, government reform, and campaign ethics. Mondale pressed for honesty and governance changes while Dole attacked Carter’s tax stance, invoked Playboy references, and defended Nixon era actions amid heated watergate remarks.

Mondale Dole Carter Ut Dole Playboy Jimmy Carter Johnson Gov

Pot considered more dangerous than heroin by professor

Hardin B. Jones of the University of California Berkeley told Maine police officers that marijuana’s active ingredient accumulates in the body and can destroy brain cells and affect male sex drive and hormones. He also labeled tobacco and alcohol as dangerous and testified during a Maine Municipal Association meeting.

Bangor Maine Maine Chiefs of Police Association Hardin B. Jones Unversity of California Berkley Jones Maine Municipal Association Mexico John Bernard Jr Chiefs Association Calais Clinton Hayward Richard Lamb Old Orchard Beach David Kolman Brewer Peter Mader Auburn John Flaherty Scarborough South Portland Gordon McGrath

Maine chief urges homegrown growth over relocations

The Maine commerce official argues that the state must boost marketing of Maine goods and grow existing industries rather than rely on new businesses relocating here. He notes 400 major U.S. relocations last year and about 7,000 economic development groups competing for sites.

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Burglary Suspect Arrested in Kennebunkport

Police say Gordon R. Pinkham 29 of 44 Foote Street Old Orchard Beach was arrested after a search of a wooded area for burglary and possession of burglar tools. A quantity of silverware was reported stolen from a North Street home about 1 p.m. yesterday. Pinkham posted bail and faces Biddeford District Court on November 4. A third suspect tied to local burglaries this week was nabbed, with a fourth still wanted.

Kennebunkport Orchard Beach North Street Robert Sullivan Gordon R. Pinkham Foote St Pinkham Biddeford District Court Inkham

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