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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1972

Page

9

Florida Citrus Blight Fights With Satellite

Florida citrus growers plan a large replanting program aided by satellite to combat a blight that could wipe out half of the state's 60 million trees in a decade. About 25 000 acres are barren. 90 percent of nonproductive trees may be replaced. An NASA official will discuss satellite detection with leaders in Lakeland. The disease affects all citrus areas. experts seek infrared or future satellites to spot early signs. Florida is a major citrus producer forecasting 175 million boxes of oranges and 860 000 acres planted.

Miami Florida Florida Citrus Mutual Tom Osborne Osborne National Aeronautics and Space Administration Houston Tex Growers’ Cooperative Lakeland Sunshine State Agricultural Research Center Lake Alfred Herman Reitz United States Department of Agriculture Sunshine State

Pictures by Thomas Eakins Found in Fort Washington Home

About 18 photographs believed taken by Thomas Eakins, famed American realist, were recovered by art historian Ruth Bowman in a Fort Washington house once lived in by his associate Thomas Anshutz. The images include nude male studies and anatomy class scenes. archives officials note one duplicate print and other works echo Eakins’s documented subjects.

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Anscutz George Luks Robert Henri William Glackens Ruth Bowman New York Anshutz Inlaw Edward Anshutz Philadelphia Chestnut Hill Bowman Eakins Pennsylvania Academy

Epileptic activist leads Rhode Island disability rights drive

Providence resident John Gormley, an epileptic and coordinator of Disabled Liberation of Rhode Island, helps curb employment and schooling barriers for the disabled. The group pushes reduced transit fares and anti discrimination laws while seeking jobs and insurance plans. Gormley cites struggles with prejudice and the need for first chance opportunities.

Providence John Gormley Gormiey Providence, R.I Disabled Liberation of Rhode Island Gormley Liberation Napoleon Alexander the Great Julius Caesar

Dear Abby and New Yorker Letters Stir Debate on Nudity and Forgiveness

Readers comment on morality and hypocrisy from a Dear Abby column. A mother’s plan to expose children to nudity prompts advice to visit art museums. A reader questions forgiveness after an affair while noting ongoing marital strain. Additional letters praise routines and challenge Lincoln's reference to his mother.

Abby Italy NEW Yorker Florence Michelangelo David Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Nancy Hanks Lincoln Sarah Bush Johnston Lincoln

Mutual fund woes spark questions on market impact

The report argues the mutual fund industry faced a tough year with $50 billion in redemptions since May 1971, reducing funds available for stock buys and possibly dampening market momentum. BED claims fund redemptions reveal limited influence on prices, while Sindlinger notes consumer confidence lags market moves and warns Dow above 1000 could precipitate a sharp pullback.

New York Mup BED Dow Jones Wall

Wyman Pushes 50-Mile Fishing Boundary Extension

Rep. Louis C. Wyman urged extending continental limits to 50 miles to curb harassment of American fishermen by foreign vessels. He cited incidents near Isles of Shoals and damage to lobster gear, with Coast Guard patrols noting about 30 East German vessels but no violations observed. He also seeks laws to curb illegal imports of fish caught off the U S coast.

Hampton N-H Louis C. Wyman R-N.h Wyman Lloyd Hughes Rye Harbor Isles of Shoals Coast Guard Cutte Active

Open Heart Mother Delivers After Surgery in Everett

In Everett Massachusetts Claire Devanna 21 underwent open heart surgery and eight hours later gave birth to a 6 pound 12 ounce daughter. Edward Devanna praised his wife saying she has real spunk as the family welcomed the newborn.

Everett, Mass Edward Devanna Claire

Pastor Named For Bible Baptist Church Pastor Grathwohl

Bible Baptist Church of Saco at 144 Ferry Road has called Rev. Carli J. Grathwohl as pastor. He brings years of mission work with the Conservative Baptist Association of Maine and previously organized the Saco church. A reception in Old Orchard honored the Grathwohls and noted a new era of growth ahead.

The Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Carli J. Grathwohl Grathwohl New Church Missionary Program Conservative Baptist Association of Maine Bible Baptist Church of Grathwoh New York Pennsylvania Maine Tle Carla Salvation Army Hall Old Orchard James Miller First Baptist Church of Wallace Sutton Arthur Johnson John Beauregard Grathwohls Clark Cole

Branch of the Vine rummage sale at Kennebunk Baptist Church

The Branch of the Vine class of the Kennebunk Baptist Church will hold a rummage sale at the church on Thursday Oct 20 at 9 30 am Coffee and muffins will be served at 9 am.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Baptist Church

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