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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1976

Page

8

Weather Forecast for Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Maine sees heavy rain at times tonight with temperatures in the 40s. Rain tapers to showers Thursday with highs 40s north to 50s south. New Hampshire reports heavy rain tonight with temps in the 40s and clearing Thursday, highs in the 50s. Vermont notes possible heavy rain tonight tapering to occasional showers Thursday. Lows tonight are expected.

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Dole to visit Bangor and Presque Isle in Maine

Republican vice presidential nominee Robert Dole will make brief appearances in Bangor and Presque Isle on Sunday. He arrives at Bangor International Airport in the afternoon for a reception, then flies to Presque Isle for another GOP gathering. He is also touring Connecticut and Rhode Island that weekend.

Bangor Maine Robert Dole Presque Isle Ford Committee John R. McKernan Dole Bangor International Airport McKernan Connecticut Rhode Island

Car break-ins reported. Ford recovered in Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport police say several cars were entered last night and items removed from glove compartments. A 1969 Ford station wagon stolen from Tecla Howden last night was recovered this morning at Dean's Sunoco on Western Avenue. Investigations continue as officials report no other unusual activity in nearby towns.

Kennebunkport Tecla

Gov Longley to discuss BMHI future in Maine

Gov James B Longley will speak at a conference in Kennebunkport on the Bangor Mental Health Institute future. Bil Williamson of York County Counseling Services says the governor will outline plans for Maine community health centers and their role as Augusta and Bangor centers reduce patient numbers.

Kennebunkport James B Longley Bangor Bil Williamson York Count Counseling Services YCCS York County Longley Maine Augusta

Lockout at Brunswick Plant Spreads Uncertainty Across Industry

Duckworth cites ongoing negotiations in the shoe industry as he visits Brunswick to verify whether workers remain employed. A company statement frames Brunswick action as an interruption of production, while employees report possible paychecks Friday. Alpha Shoe Co. expansion into Biddeford adds to industry unease as comments from owner Raymond Carignan could not be obtained.

Brunswick Duckworth Associated Press Ckworth Alpha Shoe Co Biddeford Raymond Carignan Carignan

Hathaway backs New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Sen William Hathaway affirmed ongoing efforts to secure federal funds for the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine at St Francis College. He met with President Jack S Ketchum and answered questions from students and faculty as preparations continue for a 1977 opening of the graduate program.

New England College of Osteopathic Medicine St. Francis College Sen William Hathaway Medical College Hathaway St. Francis Jack S. Ketchum Ketchum Sen. Hathaway Osteopathic Medicine College John Ewing

Carter works to mobilize nonvoters in tight race

President Ford and Jimmy Carter both attend the Al Smith dinner in New York with a final debate set for Williamsburg. Carter cites past elections changed by small turnout and urges supporters to rally potential nonvoters, while Ford defends defense spending against Carter cuts. Kissinger backs Ford on human rights.

Associated Press Jimmy Carter Carter Ford Washington Plains al Smith New York Williamsburg White House Pentagon Henry A Kissinger Walter Mondale Bob Dole New York City Harlem John Kennedy Richard Nixon

City Council Tables Subdivision Case on River Road Biddeford

The River Road subdivision dispute moves from the planning board to the city council as the council votes to table an order to hire Shur Sawyer and Nelson to prosecute Charles Cyr. Planning board chair Redmond outlines efforts to gain compliance while councilor Potvin questions the need for a third attorney. The city solicitor cites possible negotiation to avoid court for years as Redmond stresses statutory integrity.

Kathleen O'Connell River Road Biddeford Planning Board Portland Shur, Sawyer Nelson Charles Cyr Cyr David Redmond Richard Potvin Redmond

Saco Mayor Seeks Study On Lower River Water Quality

Mayor Samuel Zaitlin met with water experts from the Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission the University of Maine Darling Research Center and the Department of Maine Resources to plan a program monitoring chemicals and metals in the lower Saco River. Officials cite chromium from the Factory Island plant and urge data to justify possible tertiary treatment upgrades.

Saco Samuel Zaitlin Factory Island Zaitlin Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission University of Maine Darling Research Center Department of Maine Resources Department of Marine Resources Don Nelson Marine Resources Regional Planning Commission

Robberies Plague Saco Prompted Police Activity

Saco Police Captain Richard Nason reports a spate of robberies and breaks over weeks. An armed robbery Oct 14 on Stockman Avenue left a couple shaken after two suspects in silk stockings took $7. Other incidents included an Oct 10 unarmed robbery, Oct 11 theft at Albert Rogers home, and Oct 15 burglary at Irene Morang's Buxton Road residence with TV and jewelry losses. Seven stolen bicycles have been recovered from 15 reported thefts. several juveniles were apprehended and face juvenile court.

Saco Richard Nason John Bushman Stockman Avenue Twen James Whitten Albert Rogers Buxton Road Rogers Irene Morang Ms. Morang

Biddeford Youth Hockey Seeks 2000 Grant Denied

Biddeford city council rejected a 2000 appropriation for the Youth Hockey Association citing fairness to other groups. The program may push player costs above 75 per youth as ice time rates and participation vary. The group plans fund raising to cover the shortfall while a traveling team adds expense.

Kathleen O'Connell Biddeford Youth Hockey Association Paul Gagne Gagne Maine Shore Alfred Road Alan Casavant William Zuke Hockey Association Roger Frechette Zuke

Collision on River Ferry Leaves Survivors and Injuries

Rescue efforts continued after a tanker struck the George Prince ferry near Destrehan Louisiana. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with 70 to 80 passengers as vessels and helicopters joined divers in the search while survivors were pulled from the water and treated for injuries.

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