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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1976
Page
1
United Bikers of Maine host a field day style party drawing 1500 expected attendees after forecasts cut the crowd from 2500. Bearded men discuss topics, a pyramid photo forms, and plans include blood donation and beer. Weather remains the main obstacle.
In Biddeford Maine in the late 1800s Capt Willie Lee, self declared mayor of Hills Beach, occupies land near Laconia Mills and keeps a roaming pony that grazes neighbors gardens. Deputy Sheriff and locals try to curb the nuisance as the pony repeatedly returns to Huff’s fertile land despite warnings. Huff eventually returns the pony to Lee after city officials reveal the town has no poundkeeper.
In Beijing hundreds of millions observe a three minute national tribute as Mao Zedong is honored. In Peking a million workers and soldiers bow before Mao’s portrait at Tiananmen Square while Premier Hua Kuo Feng delivers a eulogy praising Mao’s leadership and fight against revisionism.
Judge Simon Spill orders John E. Shaw tried as an adult after a juvenile court session that granted confidentiality to his name. Shaw faces four counts of reckless conduct with a firearm from the Labor Day spree. the court ruled the state’s argument justified transitioning him to adult status.
The York County Sheriff’s Department hosts its 13th annual Field Day at Ac ton Fairgrounds with 2000 attendees last year. Tickets cost 4 dollars for adults, children enter free, and the event remains open to the public despite Democratic and Republican presence.
The Associated Press reports a 12 000 worker strike halted Trans World Airlines. The 30 day cooling off period expired triggering the stoppage and 443 daily flights were affected as pilots and ground crew sought new travel options. Federal mediators led by George Ives joined talks with the IAMAW AFL CIO.
Circuit Judge Natalie Baskin imposes three consecutive life terms on Robert F. Carr III after he pleaded for death. Carr, 32, receives four consecutive 90 year sentences for rape and is to be held in maximum security. His attorney said he would receive limited treatment.
Burger King prepares to open on Route 1 in Saco beside McDonald's with a 334.4 square meter facility for 144 seats and an 80-car drive in, expected by late February. Palmer, local franchisee, cites shared sales and a growing fast food market, while McDonald's adds drive through and plans for 70–80 summer hires.
Key events include George Washington laying the Capitol cornerstone in 1793 and Quebec surrender in 1759. Other items mention the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, Dag Hammarskjold’s 1961 death, and 1967 U S antimissile plans. Also notes Valerie Percy’s 1967 killing.
The Biddeford Tigers opened the 1976 Class A high school football season with a 6-6 tie against Cony High at Waterhouse Field. Mistakes spoiled a potential winning touchdown in the final minute. Page nine carries full game coverage and a Red Sox 8-3 win over Detroit giving Luis Tiant his 19th victory.
A photo shows Vice President Nelson Rockefeller raising his middle finger to hecklers at a campaign stop, prompting editors nationwide to debate running the image on page one. The decision reflects tension between news value and community reception.
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