Carter to visit Biddeford Maine during 1976 campaign
Jimmy Carter brings a Maine visit with stops in Portland then Biddeford as the Democratic nominee plans an Eastland Hotel reception and Monument Square rally. Local organizers credit Frano-American support and dedicated campaign workers for arranging Carter's brief Biddeford appearance on Sept 28 1976.
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Jimmy Carter
Biddeford
Carter
Georgia
St. Joseph Parish Hall
York County
Martin Rogoff
Carter-Mondale
Rogoff
Portland
Harold Pachios
Maine
Joseph Plamondon
Paul Gerardi
Dennis Dutremble
Barton For Congress
Joe Mackey
Cumberland
York
Lucien Dutremble
Gilbert Boucher
Paul Gelardi
Neil Rolde
Plamondon
Pachios
Portland International
Secret Service
Eastland Motor Hotel
Democratic Party
Monument Square
Hyde
South Portland
Curtis
Frida Corey
Eastland
Saco Council Faces Shifting Alliances Over Petition Controversy
At the August 2 Saco city council meeting, Ward 5's O Neil LeBlanc defied ally Cassette by moving to place the MMA letter in minutes, signaling a potential break with the old guard. The vote, Cassette nay, heightened speculation about LeBlanc's loyalties amid a controversial petition to restore a strong-mayor system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Stains
LeBlanc
Saco
Samuel Zaitlin
Maine Municipal Association
Zaitlin
MMA
Ward
Robert Cassette
O'Neil LeBlanc
Cassette
Ronald Ayotte
Buxton Road
William Boucouvalas
Francis Amoroso
Richard Hjort
Peter Danton
Danton
Route 1
Hobey Chateau
York County
Dan
Local Postmasters Report Mixed UPS Strike Impacts
The UPS strike disrupts deliveries with higher parcel post costs and longer times. Biddeford and surrounding towns report slower shipments, more parcels, and reliance on parcel post for car parts and dental lab supplies, while some offices see no overtime or clear volume increases.
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Linda Brickley
United Parcel Service
Donald Croteau
Fet
United Auto Parts
Iddeford
Biddeford
Gerald Paradis
Portland
Paradis
Biddeford Dental Laboratory
Albert Worden
Airport Auto Parts Inc
UPS
Daniel Lemovitz
Boston
N Eil’s Motors
Neil Morin
Raymond Crepeau
Crepeau Motors Inc
Kennebunk
Pee Post
Referendum seeks abolish Public Safety Commission in Old Orchard Beach
A proposed town charter amendment would dissolve the three member Public Safety Commission and place police and fire under the town council and town manager if approved in November. A personnel board would handle grievances for both departments once PSC is abolished, though its exact structure remains to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
Old Orchard Beach
Public Safety Commission
PSC
Gordon Armstrong
Public Safety
John Bird
OOB
Stronger warnings issued on estrogen
The FDA orders stronger health warnings on estrogen used by about five million American women to relieve menopause symptoms. New physician labeling must be issued within 60 days, with public input sought on main language for women. The agency seeks to curb overuse while preserving access to valuable drugs for severe menopausal symptoms.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Alexander M. Schmidt
Occult suspicion in disturbance at Oxford County graves
Oxford County Sheriff links vandalism at Black Mountain Cemetery to possible occult activity after three late 19th century graves were disturbed. False teeth, bone fragments and fabric hints found. victims not war veterans. Crime considered abuse of a corpse. penalties include up to three years in prison and a $1000 fine.
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Sweden
Maine
Oxford County
Alton Howe
Howe
Black Mountain
This Date in History and Campaign Drive Summary
On September 28 events include 1924 Seattle first round-the-world flight landing in 175 days, 1850 Navy ends flogging, 1899 Dewey parade in New York, 1939 Nazi Soviet Poland plan, 1970 Nasser dies. Ford and Carter near final month push with limited undecided voters as campaigns tour. Full story page 8.
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Associated Press
U.S. Way
Seattle
U.S. Navy
New York
Manila Bay
George Dewey
Germany
Soviet Union
Poland
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Ford
Jimmy Carter
Washington
Deep South
Carter
Plains
Retiree Finds Time to Read About Problems
A reader notes that retirement brings extra time to dwell on one’s troubles, a common new phase described in a brief humorous line. The remark appears amid a newspaper’s mood features and puzzles section.
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Kathleen O'Connell
City
Jen
York Counry
Joe Plamondon
Sac
Neil LeBlanc
Parcel Post Sr
Parcel Post
Biddeford Noyes Tire Co
Phillip Carroll
Noyes
Lewis Burr
Edward Doherty
Worden
Armstrong
Journal
Abby
New England
Nationa
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