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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1973

Page

9

Halloween Can Be Danger Delight For Trick Or Treater

Halloween can bring danger as well as delight for children. Police urge parents to inspect unwrapped candy and ensure costumes are fire resistant while adults accompany younger trick or treaters. In Highland Indiana a haunted house fundraiser draws thousands for local youth activities, as other families cope with diabetic children unable to eat sweets.

Associated Press Washington D.C The American Medical Association Consumer Product Safety Commission Theagency Highland Ind Lake County Young For Christ Organization

Inouye Urges Rockefeller or Richardson as Nixon Successor

Senator Daniel Inouye told Bridgewater State College audiences that Elliott Richardson and Nelson Rockefeller should be candidates to succeed President Nixon if he leaves office. He said Gerald Ford should not succeed Nixon even if confirmed as vice president, and stressed a Republican successor.

Bridgewater Daniell. Inouye P-Hawaii Elliot L. Richardson Nelson Rockefeller Nixon Gerald Ford Senate Watergate Committee Bridgewater State College Rockefell Inouye Rep. Ford Michigan Spiro Agnew Ford Atty Gen. Richardson Gov Rockefeller New York

Unitarian Universalists urge Nixon impeachment drive

The Unitarian Universalist Association urged Congress to impeach President Nixon, citing loss of confidence and rising charges of high crimes and misdemeanors. The statement urged member congregations to contact representatives as the group frames a grave national crisis. The UUA claims about 1.55 million members in North America.

Boston Unitarian Universalist Association Congress Nixon UUA North America

Maine Funds Abortions After Court Ruling

Maine officials report more than 200 of 508 abortions in state clinics have been paid by public funds since a court struck down the abortion law. Dr. Dean Fisher says the program pays bills like any other medical service. Blue Cross Blue Shield notes 246 abortions billed between March and September.

Portland Maine Department of Health & Welfare Dean Fisher U.S. District Court Blue Cross Blue Shield

John P Emond at Mercy Hospital in Portland

John P. Emond of Westfield Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Mercy Hospital Portland. Dipel a natural bacterium product kills caterpillars but is harmless to other living things.

John P. Emond Westfield Street Biddeford Mercy Hospital Portland

Saco Woman Runs For City Council On Sewer Need

Armstrong, a lifelong Saco resident and New England Telephone service rep, campaigns door to door arguing for sewer and drainage fixes in her ward. She seeks greater public involvement, plans to listen to problems, and notes the city postponed Cleveland Street sewer work for an engineering survey.

Cleveland Street Saco Thornton Academy Emerson

McLoy Seeks Saco Post Challenging Mayor Braley

The Saco candidate McLoy outlines duties to the community and social needs, pledges to work with Council and Mayor Braley, and aims to keep taxes low within the current budget. He notes 15 years in Saco, World War III veteran status, and family details.

Berton Braley Saco Braley Melwy Ao and Hal Ine Irm

Justice Dept Targets Teamsters and Trucking Industry

The Justice Department threatened a civil rights suit against the Teamsters Union and major trucking firms for alleged racial discrimination. It seeks to change seniority rules and implement minority recruitment to expand access to higher paying jobs, citing low minority representation and segregation in placements. The government gave 30 days to respond, naming the Teamsters, Trucking Employers Inc., and about 514 companies.

Washington Justice Department Teamsters Union Ass. Atty J. Stanley Pottinger Teamsters

U.S. to study Israeli capture of Soviet SA6 antiair system

U.S. officials expect to study with Israeli technicians the captured SA6 mobile anti aircraft system and its guidance to understand how to counter the threat. The SAG felled many Israeli F4s and A4s in the latest Middle East war, prompting U.S. interest in defense against low altitude strikes.

Washington United States Israel U.S Soviet Union SAG Suez Canal Egypt

Film company sues over Pownall life policy payout

Planet 3 Films Ltd. sues Transamerica Life Insurance for $400000 on director Jon R. Pownall who was slain in Portland. The policy was issued Aug 20 days before his death at Monument Square. No arrests have been announced. Transamerica cites ongoing investigation. Joseph A. Castellucci leads Planet 3 from Cape Elizabeth.

Portland Planet 3 Films Ltd Jon R. Pownall Planet 3 Cumberland County Superior Court Transamerica Life Insurance and Annuity Co Powmall Monument Square Planet 3 Films Joseph A. Castellucci Cape Elizabeth

Saco Maintains Traditional Voting Locations

Saco voters will cast ballots November 6 at familiar sites. Ward 5 uses the old recreation center on Pleasant Street behind the fire station. Wards 3 4 6 vote at Fairfield School and Wards 1 2 at Young School, with Ward 7 at the GAR Hall in Saco City Hall.

Saco Pleasant Stree Fairfield School Young School Saco City Hall

Kirkwood barber cuts 213 hairs in 72 hours

Guy A. Mudd of Kirkwood Missouri shaved and trimmed hair in a December 1969 effort totaling 213 haircuts within 72 hours.

Guy A. Mudd Kirkwood

Maine P T A Convention Canceled in Portland

Mrs. Robert M. Johnson of Biddeford announces the Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers has canceled the annual convention planned for Portland this Friday and Saturday by the board of managers vote. A leaders conference with local units and National Congress representatives will occur later with the state board.

Robert M. Johnson Biddeford Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Portland Board of Managers National Congress For Parents and Teachers

Halloween Party Tonight in Old Orchard Beach

Town of Old Orchard Beach conducts a Halloween event directed by the PTA and police. A parade starts at 6 15 p m from IGA on Heath Street to the high school auditorium where prizes for costume groups and candy will be distributed for preschoolers through sixth graders.

Old Orchard Beach PTA Police Department IGA Heath Street

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