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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1972
Page
10
A column of witty musings on gender roles and social norms. It rails against stereotyped femininity while praising women who make femininity a real achievement, with humorous asides on sexism, office dynamics, and suburban life. The piece also lightly endorses casual hobbies like eating artichokes as harmless pastimes.
Maine State Rep. David W. Bustin says the elderly tax relief rebate should adjust for taxes or rent paid and criticizes a $30,000 asset limit as unfair. He argues disparities in property values and mill rates create inequities between towns and calls for corrections by the 1973 legislature.
Maine Democratic chairman Severin M. Beliveau called Republican Sen. Margaret Chase Smith’s arrogance a harmful campaign tactic. He said Smith faces strong opposition from Democrat Bill Hathaway and urged voters to reject leaders using slander and silent arrogance in campaigns.
Joseph Ryder, 29, of Morganville, was indicted by the Ascha gadahoe County Grand Jury for the murder of Harry Cressey, 47, at a Bath service station. Ryder pleaded innocent in Superior Court and the case was continued for trial. He remains in custody on bail after being arrested hours after the Sept 27 shooting at Cressey’s office.
The McArthur Public Library presents a 50 minute color film on Friday Oct 20 at 13 15. Adults and children are invited to view the story of a young Black boy in a city ghetto facing trials and temptations. a sick adopted cat offers the lone bright spot until tragedy tests him and family support helps him seek a hopeful path.
A well-Baby clinic will be held at the Biddeford Public Health Nursing Office on Thursday at 1 p.m. Immunizations offered include DPT, oral polio, measles, and DPT polio boosters. Parents bringing first visits should contact the Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association to register.
A pizza party and treasure hunt were held Friday night in Ocean Park for Mark Alan Cronin’s eleventh birthday. Prize winner Austin Presley and numerous local residents attended. The event featured a birthday cake with a baseball team display and records. The C Fayette Staples Post American Legion plans a regular meeting at 7 30 p.m. at Legion Hall on School Street with refreshments.
In Belfast gun battles and clashes leave four dead as Northern Ireland braces for Dec. 6 elections. Army says a youth and a 26 year old man died in riot incidents with civilians and soldiers wounded. UDA calls the army enemy as protests grow over proportional representation.
The Massachusetts Governor Curtis arranges an all-Republican Executive Council hearing to Question James C Schoenthaler before a second vote on his appointment as Manpower Affairs commissioner. Critics are invited to participate to address criticism of his tenure.
Rep. William D. Hathaway called for changes to strengthen Congress at a church gathering. He urged enlarging staffs, expanding House Senate committee staff cooperation, and creating more special task forces to reverse perceived declines in congressional importance.
Members of the Biddeford Dudes 4-H Club toured the Biddeford Fire Station during Fire Prevention Week. Attending were Diane Chretien Nancy Turcotte Diane Demers Debbie Martel Keith Demers and Karen Demers with 4H pioneers Lynne Demers Kelly Demers Kenny Chretien Karen Chretien and guests Gary Chretien and Kevin Demers. Absent were Michael Demers and Judy Chretien.
The York County Stamp Club sponsors a public Stamp Exhibition at St. George's Church corner of Sanford. The event invites stamp enthusiasts to view displays and participate in exhibits hosted by local philatelists.
Main and Emerson streets host an event with coffee donuts and cider on Thursday evening from 6 to 9. Album pages from club members will be shown. All stamp collectors in York County are urged to attend the exhibition. Alcatraz means island of the pelicans. Spaniards found it covered with pelicans in 1769. There are 92 classifieds in want ads.
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