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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1967
Page
3
A meeting of Camp Ellis Firemen's Auxiliary Past Presidents Association was held at Mrs. Theresa Pendleton home with four members present. They discussed moving the meeting night to the second Tuesday and plans for the June outing were noted for discussion at the May meeting at Mrs. Laura Robbins home.
State Rep. Nicholas Danton of Old Orchard Beach outlined a proposal to replace Maine’s two houses with a single House of Congress in bill 1500. He argued efficiency and cost savings from fewer lawmakers and less state house space. A Q and A followed the talk at Thornton Academy with AAUW guests.
The piece notes a member who crossed picket lines to broadcast while Brinkley stayed home. NBC faced ongoing issues with Johnny Carson who resigned from The Tonight Show during the strike. Carson would not return, despite NBC wiring him. A rerun filled the Monday night slot as talks lagged. The 13 day strike drew celebrities to picket lines and tours, underscoring network tensions.
A broadcast crew faced multiple technical glitches as AFTRA sympathizers stayed off the job and were replaced by managers. Reported problems included silent video and pictures with mismatched voice tracks.
Delegates named to the state convention at the AMVETS Staples Post meeting in Biddeford. Paul Potvin and Robert Libby are listed as delegates. Emile Lamontagne chosen as house chairman. officers slated for installation May 12. Joseph Gregoire reported patient at Veterans Hospital Tagus. Joseph Goulet served as chaplain pro tem.
Under Band Director Julius Kostick about 40 members of the Kennedy School Fife and Drum Corps performed at a Biddeford Music Boosters meeting at Kennedy School. Officers elected were President Mrs. Cecile Brown Vice President William McKenney Secretary Mrs. Lucille Seymour and Treasurer Mrs. Gertrude Lacroix. Kostick explained details of the new corps to attendees.
The only major league figure to play manage scout and umpire was George Moriarty of the Detroit Tigers, a former third baseman whose varied roles spanned the sport.
In Saco district court 18 year old Ett Sylvestre of Kennebunk port faced traffic penalties and $250 fines. Gorham resident Joseph Pinet, 37, received $150 for operating under the influence with $300 bail. Lawrence Crosby, 33 Old Orchard Beach, totaled $250 on motor vehicle charges including suspension and DUI. Multiple residents from Biddeford, Kennebunk and nearby towns faced fines for traffic violations, ranging from speeding to no license and improper inspection.
Thomas Kimball a Bradford Chapter DeMolay master councilor was named junior councilor for the Southern Installing Suite by Wayne D Manson of Kittery at a Saco Masonic Hall meeting. John Knox and John Kimball sought state junior deacon and junior steward roles with the Portland May 20 conclave to elect.
Abbott-Verville Post AMVETS elected a slate led by William W White as commander and Edwin Goodale as first vice commander. Millard Gower and Charles Goodale were named second and third vice commanders respectively with John Travers as finance officer Thom as Bill adjutant Felix Neault provost marshal and Armand Levesque judge advocate. Installation tentatively set for April 30 at 2:30 p.m.
Gary E. Carmichael of Old Orchard Beach filed a bankruptcy petition in U.S. District Court in Portland listing liabilities of 2012 dollars and no assets.
Agnes E. Gallant, 40, of Buxton, and Reynald Houle, 25, of 3 Hill St Biddeford, were fined $10 each on charges of drinking on a public way. The resisting arrest case was dismissed at the request of the arresting officer.
Fire crews responded to three calls in Biddeford. A car owned by Ronald Blanchette at 10 Spring Street Saco burned due to wiring in Biddeford. A Puritan restaurant at 105 Main Street was damaged by a cigarette fire. The home of Mrs Rene Perreault at 68 Pool Street required help with a flooded oil burner.
Xi Omicron Exemplar Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at Mrs. Thomas Daly's home. Mrs. James Nadeau delivered the final treasurer’s report and books were handed to Mrs. H Clifford Berry for auditing. A surprise housewarming party followed for Mrs. Daly.
The town of Alamos in Sonora produces almost the world's entire crop of jumping beans, highlighting a rare specialty commodity tied to the region's agricultural output and local tradition.
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