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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1975

Page

2

Zaitlin Secures Ballot Spot For Saco Mayoral Race

Independent candidate Samuel Zaitlin has 252 valid signatures to appear on the November ballot, eight above the required amount. He is known for advocating open government and has additional nomination papers in circulation. Democrat James Wilkinson is the other mayoral hopeful with papers out, while Democrats and Republicans plan caucuses next month.

Samuel Zaitlin Saco Joan Lamontagne Zaitlin The Conservation Commission James Wilkinson

CIA Mail Read By Nixon and Others Sparks Hearing

The CIA regularly opened and read mail of former President Richard Nixon and other prominent figures as part of a 20 year surveillance program. Frank Church said Nixon’s mail was opened before and during his presidency, with other targets including Edward Kennedy Hubert Humphrey Bella Abzug Martin Luther King Arthur Burns Ford Foundation Harvard Rockefeller.

Washington Central Intelligence Agency Richard M. Nixon Edward M. Kennedy Nate Intelligence Committee Frank Church D-Idaho Nixon CIA Oea Church Kennedy Hubert H. Humphrey Bella Abzug Dn.y Martin Luther King Federal Reserve Board Arthur Burns Ford Foundation Harvard University Rockefeller Foundation

WEIU Schedules Fall Meeting in Kennebunk

The Women's Educational and Industrial Union of Saco sets its fall luncheon at Glen-Mor Restaurant Kennebunk on Oct 3 at 1 p.m. Mrs. William O. Armitage chairs with a list of assisting members. Virginia Turnbull to run the postlunch business meeting.

Women’s Educational and Industrial Union of Saco Glen-Mor Kennebunk William O. Armitage Beatrice R. Grant Gladys Hill Melvin E. Wilbur Norman Winch Harold Woodman Warren P. Dayton Joseph G. Deering William A. Gosselin Virginia Turnbull

Kennebunk Selectmen Eyes Sale of Old Twine Mill

Kennebunk selectmen unanimously vote to explore selling the town owned Old Twine Mill factory in West Kennebunk after considering bids for a gas heating system. They direct the town manager to approach Morningstar Corp about purchase options or a bid, and to assess avoiding a $23,000 heating upgrade in light of a potential sale.

Peter Kingsley Kennebunk West Kennebunk Robert Slowik Morningstar Corp Kenneth Barrett Morningstar Potentia

Waterless Surf Board fad draws riders of all ages

Antique streets echo the early 60s as residents haul out skateboards from attics. John Dennis Maloney of Big Dawn Surf Shop touts new wheels that improve safety while town officials weigh restrictions and an arena at Memorial Park. The group plans to draft an ordinance with the park commission amid growing interest from about 60 to 70 riders.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Street John Dennis Maloney Big Dawn Surf Shop West Grand Avenue Aloney Maloney The Park Commission Memorial Park Milliken Street Thomas Dupuis Terest Dupuis Kevin Sullivan

Land Offer For Park Made In Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport town leaders mull accepting Jon Milligan donation of 10 000 square feet fronting the Kennebunk River for a park or boat landing. The parcel abuts Ocean Ave and the Wachathenotel site and includes river frontage. A vote to place the gift on a town meeting agenda was deferred for review.

Peter Kinglley Kennebunkport Jon Milligan Kennebunk River Selectmen Ocean Ave Milligan Casik Charles Sullivan Milligan Stedman Seavey Llewellyn Lloyd-Davis Kenneth Campbell Beachwood Road Leach John Bradord Bradford

Portland Weather Outlook with Rain Chance

The forecast shows a cloudy day in Portland with a chance of rain tonight and lows in the mid 40s to low 50s. Thursday brings partly sunny skies north with a rain chance in the south and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Portland P’tland Ore Rapid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake San Diego San Fran Slane Campa Washington Maine

Eloise Leaves Much Damage on Panhandle Coast

Hurricane Eloise struck a 40 mile Florida panhandle coast causing at least one death and up to 100 million dollars in damage. Officials in Okaloosa Walton Bay Holmes and Washington counties called it the worst disaster in decades as tens of thousands were left homeless and utilities remained unreliable. Governor Askew sent 400 National Guardsmen and appeals for federal disaster aid were made while Alabama Georgia and Tennessee reported heavy rains inland.

Fort Walton Beach Fla Florida Panhandle Eloise Tennessee Panama Robert Smith Florida Division of Emergency Preparedness Okaloosa Walton Bay Holmes Washington Panama City H. Gene Smith Reubin Askew Ford Alabama Georgia

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