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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1968
Page
3
Automobiles and congestion relief proposals from national transport head
Boyd, heading the first agency with overall responsibility for the nation's transportation needs, proposes changes cities could adopt to ease severe traffic congestion and its horrors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Transit plans roll in 1960s bold shift from cars
HUD officials weigh fixed-route rail and exclusive-bus lanes as remedies for urban congestion. They cite that only 15 cities meet population thresholds for fixed systems, with New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Cleveland and Newark already using some form. Proposals include gasoline electric mini cars, dual-mode vehicles, Skybus, and conveyor or moving sidewalks to revitalize downtown transit amid dwindling ridership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Newark
N.J
HUD
Charles M. Haar
Peoria
Ill
Boyd
Ctv
General Motors
University of Pennsylvania
Westinghouse
Pittsburgh
Local Veterans Post Accepts New Member
Paul Brochu was welcomed into Merton Ira Staples AMVETS Post at a meeting held last night at the Post home on Alfred Street in Biddeford. Cmdr. Ralph Gregoire led the session with Emile Lamontagne presenting the financial report and Paul Potvin delivering the membership report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brochu
Merton
Ira Staples Amvets
Post
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Ralph Gregoire
Emile Lamontagne
Paul Potvin
Cmdr
Gregoire
Rene Huot
Cpl
Robert L. Berry
West Kennebunk
Huot
Beach Woman Is Honored At Shower
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Mrs. Janice Provencal of School Street was guest of honor at a baby shower given by Mrs. Wayne Gilbert at 46 Wesley Avenue on Monday night. Assisting hostess was Mrs. Robert Pettingill of Atlantic Avenue. Present were Mrs. Jessie Dye Mrs. Marilyn Parker Biddeford Mrs. Laura Smith and son Charles Mrs. Bridget Quartrone Miss Rosemary Quartrone Miss Joyce Shackford Mrs. Ruth Gilbert Miss Cindy Pettengill Miss Nancy Provencal Miss Evelyn Provencal. Gifts were sent by Mrs. Barbara Gilbert Mrs. Ruth Campbell Kennebunk Mrs. Dorothy Belanger Old Orchard Beach and Mrs. Hilda Buscell Biddeford. Refreshments were served after a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Janice Provencal
School Street
Wayne Gilbert
Wesley Avenue
Robert Pettengill
Atlantic Avenue
Jessie Dye
Marilyn Parker
Biddeford
Laura Smith
Charles
Bridget Quartrone
Rosemary Quartrone
Joyce Shackford
Ruth Gilbert
Cindy Pettengill
Nancy Provencal
Old Orchard Bridge Club Hosts Tuesday Dessert Meeting
Old Orchard Beach Mrs Leonard Gray hosted yesterday's Tuesday afternoon Dessert Bridge Club gathering on Third Street. Elizabeth Garland won high score. Ruth Allen, vice president of the Rebekah Assembly, will visit Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall tonight. Supper is slated for 6 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Gray
Third Street
Elizabeth Garland
Ruth Allen
Rebekah Assembly
Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Russians and Ukrainians share bitter tones in mixed town life
The piece portrays lingering tension between Russians and Ukrainians among migrants, citing quarrels over religion and identity, plus shared grudging humor and stubborn independence. It notes a desire for a drugstore, praise for spring, and a migrant couple's simple pleasures. The article also touches on urban parking disputes and transit hopes, with officials seeking preferred transportation options beyond cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Stalingrad
Ukraine
California
Denisov
Ariadna
Val
Biruk
Reverend James Mullen to Address K of C Auxiliary Meeting
The Rev. James J. Mullen of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary will speak at 8 tonight at the K of C Hall. Members are urged to attend the weekly gathering for the community service update and parish news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Mullen
K. of C
K. of C. Hall
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