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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1972

Page

10

Thornton Academy Teaches ESP with Dr. Tanous on faculty

Dr. Alexander Tanous, Maine born lay theologian and parapsychology advocate, teaches ESP in Thornton Academy history class. He links extrasensory perception to literature and forecasts public figures while stressing non supernatural powers. He has predicted past political outcomes and foresees a large U S holocaust before 2000.

Alexander Tanous Thornton Academy Tanous Jules Verne Thoreau Emerson Thornton The Church World Lyndon Johnson United States Erwin Curtis Nixon Agnew Priam Cassandra Caesar Borgia Savonarola Hitler Nesala Alex Tanous Wakine East Millinocket Alex Cheverus High School

BEP Rejects Maine Yankee’s Deadline Appeal

The Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co. failed to gain extra time to finish a mixing zone for its Wiscasset plant. The Board of Environmental Protection limited the bay area for discharge to 25 acres within two years, noting the plant itself was built in about four years and changes could be done in 26 months. Maine Yankee may seek further relief if a need is shown.

Augusta Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co Board of Environmental Protection Maine Yankee State Board Montsweag Bay Wiscasset BEP Westport Island

Dewey the Simian Dies at Massachusetts Zoo

The first Massachusetts born orangutan Dewey died seven hours after birth at the Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo in Stoneham. Dewey weighed three pounds and died from respiratory problems despite care from two veterinarians and two pediatricians. The infant’s parents are Betty and Stanley, with Stanley on loan from Brookville Zoo. Officials said they will try again for a baby.

Stoneham Mass Massachusetts Dewey Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo Zoo Betty Stanley Brookville Zoo Chicago Stoneham Zoo Borneo

Arrest Jersey Man For Bath Murder

A New Jersey man, 29-year-old Joseph Ryder of Morganville, was arrested in Brunswick on murder charges for the shooting death of Bath service station attendant Harry L. Cressey, about 50. Cressey was found behind a desk after being shot three times with a shotgun. police are unsure if a robbery occurred.

Bath New Jersey Joseph Ryder Morganville Brunswick Harry L. Cressey

McGovern to Rally in Boston at Noon Tuesday

George McGovern will hold a noon rally at Post Office Square Boston next Tuesday aides said He will fly from New York to Boston for a private luncheon and television taping before the rally Later he is set to fly to Washington for the day’s schedule.

Boston George McGovern Post Office Square South Dakota McGovern New York Washington

First Greenbacks Issued in 1851 for Civil War Finances

The United States government first issued greenbacks in 1851 to finance Civil War operations. The notes had green backs on the reverse, giving them the nickname greenbacks.

U.S

Convicted Hijacker Sentenced To Life In Prison

U.S. District Judge Luther Eubanks sentenced Melvin M. Fisher of Norman Oklahoma to life in prison for hijacking an American Airlines jet after it left Will Rogers World Airport. Fisher rejected insanity claims and admitted the hijack occurred, attributing acts to prescription drug effects.

Oklahoma City Okla U.S. District Court Luther Eubanks Melvin M. Fisher Norman American Airlines Will Rogers World Airport

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