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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1975
Page
8
Statistics Canada reported that Canadian tourists abroad spent about 1.29 billion dollars in the first half of the year, up 30 percent from a year ago, with much of the rise in the United States. Foreign visitors spent 643 million dollars in Canada, up 8.4 percent over six months.
Thunder Bay Ontario union officials say 1400 workers will strike after overwhelming vote. Om Curley, vice president for Ontario Manitou region, notes planned meeting to discuss shutdown procedures. Strike could impact the regional lumber industry.
Statistics Canada says this year's wheat output rises to 22.25 million metric tons about 595 million bushels, up from earlier 17 million estimate. Canada last year produced 488.5 million bushels, with 1964 to 1973 average near 598 million.
Air Canada plans to reduce about 96 flights each week on domestic and international routes starting Monday as passenger traffic declines. A spokesman called the cuts “cutting out the frill” on 10 routes, less than 3 percent of total flights, while fare discounts are reintroduced to boost traffic.
Willimantic Connecticut onetime Black Panther War Ren Kimbro who pleaded guilty to killing a Panther in 1969 and testified against Bobby Seale has won appointment as assistant dean for student affairs at Eastern Connecticut State College The parolee who earned a Harvard master’s degree was approved by the state Board of Trustees for State Colleges.
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and Associate Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. received honorary doctor of laws degrees at Brigham Young University law school dedication. Marion G. Romney also honored. In Annapolis, Rear Adm. Kinnaird R. McKee said the Naval Academy will go coeducational, with the first female students likely entering next summer.
Daniel Binette of Sherbrooke fined 75 for leaving scene of accident August 3 in Old Orchard Beach. Frank G. MacDonald of Gorham fined 150 with 30 day license suspension for August 1 offense. Richard H. Norgren of Lewiston fined 100 for cannabis possession August 4 in Old Orchard Beach. Richard H. Tillson of Portland fined 100 with 25 suspended for August 3 disorderly conduct at Old Orchard Beach. Ruth E. Holland of Biddeford charged with larceny under 500 for July 31. Norman P. Goulet of Kennebunk fined 25 for lobster fishing method and 285 for short lobster possession, both August 11 in Biddeford. Paul E. Blais of Scarborough listed for August 23 in Biddeford. Peter P. Silvas listed with fluency offense August.
A brief report recounts an incident near the Capitol as President Ford is met by cheering crowds. Secret Service agent Buendorf seizes a handgun from a woman in the crowd and Ford is ushered to safety.
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