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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1973
Page
3
The EPA released a 1974 Who’s Who of Gasoline Guzzlers showing the average of 15.1 mpg across 376 vehicles and detailing top and bottom performers by weight class. The lightest cars averaged 24.4 mpg, while heavyweight models dropped to 6.4 mpg, with Honda Civic leading at 29.1 mpg and Ferrari 365 GTB-4 near the bottom at 6.4 mpg.
Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Accountants will meet at the Downtown Holiday Inn with social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The board of directors gathers at 5 p.m. Frederick H. Green Jr. will speak on Can the Small Manufacturer Grow in the Free Economy in the 1970s.
Washington reports a voluntary labeling plan by the National Live stock and Meat Board to show origin and cut type for all meats with names like His and Her steak and Yankee pot roast. The program aims to cut shopper confusion, standardize names, and aid economical choices while top chains vow compliance.
Frederick J. Lee of Portland was rushed to hospital after an ankle injury from a 30 foot fall at City Hall. He also witnessed his house ablaze as the ambulance arrived.
Shirley learns to fold a pillow case as Cot tage 21 at Southbury Training School expands a behavior modification program. Since 1970 the center has used rewards to teach self care with 13 residents achieving self feeding and toilet training while reducing self-injury and learning dressing and communication skills through structured, home like routines.
State police homicide detectives compile list of Debra Ann Dill's friends and acquaintances as they trace her weekend movements. Investigators say the 18 year old was found beaten to death near her car off Buisen Road in Litchfield Sunday morning.
Stockholm AP Olaf Palme leader of the Social Democrats faces a tight general election outcome with 175 seats for Palme and allies and 175 for opposition parties Center Moderates and Liberals. Palmes resolve to stay until a major issue is decided contrasts with opposition calls for resignation.
Eugene J Stanek and his wife Edna welcomed five boys and one girl born Sunday night weighing under three pounds each. Julia the sixth baby remained in fair condition with an oxygen need. Doctors remained optimistic all six will survive. Names announced: John Julia Steven Jeffrey Catherine. The family plans to expand to six more weeks at home and faces high medical costs.
The Portland council voted to seize the public beachfront for 256000 after debates over use and payment terms. The Pool Beach Association suggested delaying the decision, while attorney Barnett Shur indicated possible litigation over eminent domain or price. The outcome hinges on potential court action and future access rules for residents and visitors.
Hugo Winterhalter a longtime musical conductor and arranger for big bands and vocalists died of cancer at 64 in Greenwich Connecticut after a two year illness. He led orchestras for RCA Victor from 1950 to 1963 working on hits for Eddie Fisher Perry Como and the Ames Brothers and previously at Columbia with Sinatra Shore and Day. His theme for Diamond Head and a 1957 Grammy win marked his major achievements.
Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 303 sponsored by St. Andre Parish held its first fall meeting Sunday at the parish hall. The theme was Indians with trees sun and moon as stage decorations. Raymond Thibeault joined. Pierre Maurice Clifford Cloutier Donald Thibeault Todd Guay and Marc Sinnott graduated to Webelos.
The Lawn Avenue Playhouse hosts duplicate bridge with multiple flight wins. North–South winners are James Mullen and Estelle Aranovitch. East–West winners include James Moutsatsos and Ralph Dumaine. Wednesday morning results list Fecteau and Arnovitch first, Taft and Burns third. A Saturday game is set for 7 30 p.m.
York County Salon 257 meets Thursday at 6 30 p m at Henri's Restaurant Post Road Wells for its annual banquet followed by a business meeting.
Sea water contains numerous salts but the dominant component is sodium chloride known as common table salt.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission consolidates complaints against four national firms and unions into a single case alleging race color creed sex and national origin bias in wages benefits layoffs promotions and seniority. The agencies aim for voluntary settlements with the firms and unions while reserve the right to take the matter to court.
North Dakota still supports 36 one room schools serving 375 pupils. Rural schools offer close communities and individualized attention, though they cannot meet broader curriculum or expansion needs. Teachers in these schools earn less than urban counterparts, with Sunny Slope’s Adair Flatness earning among the lowest at 4775 dollars.
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