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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1972

Page

2

Registration For Adult Ed Is Scheduled

A Biddeford Basic Adult Education registration session is set for Wednesday evening at Biddeford Junior High School from 6 30 to 8 30 pm. The program offers free enrollment for adults 16 or older with less than a ninth grade education seeking diplomas or new skills. John B. Simpson announces Joseph C. Plamondon as recruiter and supervisor. Courses may be held anywhere and sponsored by clubs, churches, schools, or businesses with no cost to participants.

Biddeford Alfred Street John B. Simpson Simpson Joseph CC. Plamondon Plamondon Simpson Or Biddeford High School

Peppard Named To Deputy Post In Maine Department

J William Peppard of Eddington, a Maine Fish and Game Department veteran since 1951, is named deputy commissioner by Commissioner Maynard F E Marsh. At 50 he leads migratory bird work since 1968 and holds a University of Maine zoology bachelor’s and a wildlife management master’s degree.

Plymouth N.H USS. Marine Corps Peppard Town Planning Board Eddington Penobscot Valley Vrginia Hager Lexington Mass Joshua David Helen Martha East Eddington The Wildlife Society the Masons the Grange University of Maine Forestry and Wildlife Alumni Association Augusta J. William Peppard Maine Fish and Game Department Maynard FE. Marsh University of Maine Hebron Academy Hebron

Legion Post Meet At Old Orchard Beach

A regular meeting of C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the legion hall Staples Street. Miniwanca Chapter Eastern Star members attended Grand Family Night with Evangeline Chapter North Windham. Old Orchard Beach High School students Jean Campbell Mary Derosiers and Linda Bean helped Hood celebrate its 125th birthday by submitting recipes in a Hood contest, with all named as runner up winners receiving an electric hand mixer for dishes Dixie Coffee Bread Poundcake Delight and Pink Fruit Freeze.

C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion The Legion Hall Staples Street Howard Slaney Olga Dayton Mildred Nowell Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Evangeline North Windham Jean Campbell Mary Derosiers Linda Bean Old Orchard Beach H.P. Hood Inc Hood

Biddeford Council Plans Session

The Biddeford City Council will meet tonight at 7:30 in the City Building’s Council Chambers to discuss upcoming local matters.

Biddeford City Council

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A dense grid of across and down clues with ready answers ranging from diplomacy abbreviations to geographic and literary terms. Includes clues for people places and common objects with several riddling wordplay prompts and puzzle-specific instructions.

POWs Freed At Hanoi Ceremony Marks Notable Release

Three American pilots Norris Charles Markham Gartley and Edward Elias were released at a Hanoi ceremony organized by the North Vietnamese Army. Relatives and peace activists attended as the men wore civilian clothing for the 40 minute event. The POWs spoke brief messages calling for an end to the war.

Hanoi North Vietnam U.S Navy Norris Charles Olga San Diego Calif Markham Gartley Minnie Lee Gartley Dunedin Fla Air Force Edward Elias Valdosta Peoples Army Olea Charles Cora Weiss Dave Dellinger Elias Charles Gartley U.S. Defense Department Southeast Asia Hoa Binh America Democratic Republic of Vietnam Indochina Nixon United States

Selectmen Opposed To Shredder Mill in Kennebunk

Four of five Kennebunk selectmen oppose the shredder mill petition to borrow 50 000 for buying and operating a mill at the town dump off Sea Road. Concerns cited include feeding and jamming problems and unknown operating costs, with EPA not approving uncovered shredded refuse disposal.

Kennebunk Upper Town Hall Herman Cohen Sea Road Board of Selectmen Budget Board Selectmen Madison Wis Fort Lauderdale Fla U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Vincent Mason Panama Canal Zone James K. McMahon Fred Holmberg Fred Trumbull Selectman Heber Smith Town Hall

Mafia as businesslike, royalties hinted in The Godfather

A satirical remark suggests the Mafia would be profitable if it earned royalties similar to a famous film. The statement frames organized crime as a corporate model leveraging intellectual property from The Godfather.

Conference of the bored and optimistic quips

A collection of humorous quotes on youth middle age rulers and crime. It references a Vic's Appliance Center ad at 237 Main Street Saco with a phone number 282-1661 offering a clothes dryer that trims your workload.

Vic Main Street Saco

Mayor Boucher To Investigate Rent Increases

Biddeford Mayor Gilbert R. Boucher announced a formal inquiry into rising rents in Biddeford. He cited increases up to 50 percent with no repairs, vowing a thorough investigation to protect seniors.

Boucher Rent Control Stabilization Division Board Biddeford Gilbert R. Boucher

City Committee Sets Wednesday Meeting in Saco

The Saco Democratic City Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the GAR Hall Cutts Avenue to finalize plans for fall campaign activities. Gene Palmer serves as city committee chairman.

Saco Democratic City Committee Gar Cutts Avenue Gene Palmer

Braley Named Nixon Reelection Committee Chairman

Saco mayor Berton Braley is named state chairman of the Mayors and Municipal Officials Committee for Nixon’s reelection. Clark MacGregor confirms the appointment via telegram. Maj. Ronald Spafford of England will speak on Falkland Island stamps and refreshments will be served. stamp enthusiasts invited.

Saco Berton Braley Jason Mayors and Municipal Officials Nixon Clark MacGregor Ronald Spafford England Falkland Island

County Stamp Club Meeting Set at North Berwick Branch

The York County Stamp Club will hold a meeting on Sept. 21 at the North Berwick branch of the Kennebunk Savings Bank.

York County Stamp Club North Berwick Kennebunk Savings Bank

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