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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1973

Page

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SAD 71 Appoints Athletic Director Amid Open Sessions

Kennebunkport educator Truman Libby was named athletic director after Principal Robert Perkins assigned him, amid a meeting where executive sessions were opened to reporters to dispel rumors. The board approved bleacher purchases and a Goals package for 1973 74, with debates over overcrowding and budget reporting.

Kennebunk SAD Theodore Towne Truman Libby Carl E. Young Robert Perkins Kennebunkport Jack Libby Hedberg

Fuel Oil Outlook Appears Touchy

New England oil dealers warn of a cold costly winter as heating oil becomes scarce and prices may rise by 10 to 12 cents per gallon. They blame imports cuts and big oil vendors for supply tightness while demand remains strong and Phase 4 controls erode dealer profits. A possible gasoline boycott looms as dealers await court rulings on price rollbacks.

New England Herbert Sostek Gibbs Oil Co Revere

Local Distributors See Prices Rising Amid Oil Shortage Fears

Local heating oil dealers anticipate higher prices this winter despite some steady allocations. Arnold and Bernard Shapiro of Shapiro Dil Co in Biddeford report contracts with suppliers, while Gulf dealer Fleurent warns prices will rise with a rough winter.

Arnold Shapiro The Shapiro Dil Co Biddeford Mutual Oil Co Saco Co. A. Fleurent Fleurent U.S Middle East Briggs Oil Co Old Orchard Beach

City Council clears path for elderly housing on Graham Street

Biddeford officials amend zoning to permit high rise elderly housing under Section 23 of the Federal Housing Act. C M Cimino of Portland is awarded a 60 unit project near the former St Louis High School with rents subsidized by the Maine Housing Authority.

Claire Lavoie Clark St Biddeford Graham Street Planning Board Federal Department of C. M. Cimino Portland St. Louis High School Maine Housing Authority

PUC OKs Boston and Maine Biddeford Agency Closure

The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved Boston and Maine Railroad plans to close its Biddeford agency, shifting traffic to the Dover New Hampshire office. The move affects Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunkport, Wells, and Scarborough customers. The railroad cited multi year losses and projected annual savings of about 16000 dollars while local officials warned of service delays and higher trucking costs.

Maine Public Utilities Commission Boston and Maine Railroad Biddeford Boston and Maine Dover N.H Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunkport Wells Scarborough Biddeford City Hall Massachuse Dieford Boston Maine PUC Cailroad B and M

Chilean Military Forces Oust Allende in Coup

Chilean armed forces move on government buildings in Santiago forcing President Salvador Allende from power. Troops and tanks surround Government House as state radio is seized and international flights halt. A military communique promises liberation from the Marxist rule and guarantees workers safeguards.

Associated Press Salvador Allende Argentina Government House Santiago Allende Chile Andean Carabineros Buenos Aires

Inside The Journal Movies Obituaries Crossword Puzzle

A compact page summary notes varied items and features from the Journal including cinema obituaries a crossword puzzle and sports brief items alongside light columns and content from Dear Abby and TV editorials.

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