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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1972

Page

7

Anniversary Party Honors 25th Wedding Milestone

A 25th wedding anniversary party for Rav and Mrs. Ruel was hosted at 15 Taylor St., Biddeford, with son Steven Gaumont of Saco organizing. Attendees from area towns gathered to celebrate with a decorated cake, gifts, and a card tree while relatives distant, including Airman Richard Ruel in Virginia, could not attend. The couple, married April 12, 1947, at St. Joseph Church Biddeford, were formerly Rachel Auger.

Real Credit Taylor St Biddeford Indaw Steven R. Gaumont Saco Richard Uel U.S. Air Force Virginia Ruel Romeo Grenier Lillian Nadeau Rita Dingle Roland Ruel Wilfrid Labbe Ronald Ruel

Pine Tree to Appeal Ruling On Welfare Aid Program

Pine Tree Legal Assistance says it will appeal a federal judge's decision upholding the cancellation of Maine's unemployed fathers aid program. The appeal, on behalf of United Law Income, Inc., targets Medicaid loss and U.S. Social Security Act violations. Judge Edward T. Gignoux ruled against them on March 22.

Portland Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc Pine Tree US Circuit Court of Appeals Boston United Law Income, Inc ULI U.S. District Court Edward T. Gignoux

Senate subcommittee approves $2.20 minimum wage bill

The Senate Labor subcommittee, with no Republican opposition, approved a plan to raise the minimum wage to $2.20 an hour, setting phased increases for workers covered by prior laws. It moves to the Labor Committee with no dissent. The White House favors capping at $2 from the current $1.60 through 1974.

Washington Senate Labor Subcommittee Labor Committee White House

Bill seeks coverage for millions more workers under law

The proposal would bring under the law more than six million additional workers, expanding protection beyond the 45 million already covered.

Workshop On Economics Set for Gorham

Portland Maine University of Maine at Portland Gorham will sponsor a Workshop on Economic Education for teachers from June 19 to July 7 on the Gorham campus. Maine Council on Economic Education co sponsors with 20 fellowships covering tuition materials and a stipend. Applications must be submitted by Saturday April 15 to Professor Robert D Witherill.

Portland University of Maine At Portland- Gorham Gorham Maine Council On Economic Education Robert D. Witherill UMPG Witherill

Tarr Named Military Aid Coordinator

President Nixon named Curtis W. Tarr as undersecretary of state to coordinate military aid. Tarr, 47, led the Selective Service since 1970 after a prior Defense Department post, succeeding 28-year draft director Lt. Gen. William Hershey amid criticism of his handling of draft resisters and antiwar demonstrators.

Washington Curtis W. Tarr Nixon Tarr Selective Service Defense Department Air Force William B. Hershey Hershey Congress

Waban Plans Public Supper at Camp Waban

The Waban Association for Retarded Children sponsors a public buffet supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 15 at Camp Waban to fund playground equipment for disabled children. Reservations may be made in advance. tickets sold by association members and at the door. The New England Division of Maremont Inc. will close on Monday April 17.

Sanford Waban Association For Camp Waban Association Co Arts Sees Receneer Lof New England Division Maremont Inc Oscar G. Paradis

Director Sets Notice for Holiday Work Assignments

The director states that any employee assigned to start work on the holiday will be notified by his supervisor. The directive emphasizes clear communication and supervision for holiday operations.

Fales Reelected To Board Term In Old Sturbridge Village

Kennebunkport resident Dean A. Fales Jr. was reelected to a three year term on the Board of Trustees of Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Museum President Alexander J. Wall announced the result following the trustees spring meeting this week. Old Sturbridge Village is an independent nonprofit museum of early New England life featuring relocated homes and meeting houses and drew 646000 visitors last year.

Kennebunkport Dean A. Fales Jr Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge Mass Alexander J. Wall Museum of New Colland

Preparations For Biddeford High School Class Reunion

A meeting was held to plan the Biddeford High School class of 1957 reunion. Committee members include Doris Goulet Priscilla Anastasoff and Raynold Jalbert. The next meeting is April 23 at 7 30 p m at the home of Jalbert 9 Hill S S Saco. Any classmates may attend.

Biddeford High School Doris Goulet Priscilla Anastasoff Raynold Jalbert Jalbert Hill S&s

Hockey results from the quarter finals

Associated Press results show Boston 3 Toronto 2 advancing Boston leads 1 0 in the best of seven. Montreal 2 New York 1 with New York ahead 3 2 in the series. Minnesota 4 St Louis 3 as Minnesota leads 3 0. Next games include New York at Montreal and Minnesota at St Louis.

Associated Press Boston Toronto Montreal New York Minnesota St. Louis Minner

ABA Ends Draft for Undergraduates Today

The ABA will not select undergraduates in the final rounds today after a secret draft last month. Teams will draft from the sixth round on by telephone in reverse order based on league standings, with Memphis and Pittsburgh making the first picks. Names of Wednesday selections will be released.

New York American Basketball Association ABA Jack Dolph Memphis Pittsburgh Carolina Denver Dallas Indiana Virginia Utah Kentucky Jim Chones Marquette New York Nets Dave Brent Jacksonville Bill Franklin Purdue Virginia Squires Newsmen

Celebrating A Big Event Use Section 6A In Notices

A notice invites readers to share joyful life events using Section 6A in personal notices. It emphasizes concise announcements and community inclusion for celebrations such as engagements, marriages, births, milestones, and other significant moments.

Embry Claims Bucks Hold Erving Rights in NBA Case

Milwaukee general manager Wayne Embry said the Bucks retain Julius Erving rights under NBA by laws, countering Atlanta Hawks claims they signed Erving. The Hawks announced a deal but said it only becomes valid after Erving finishes three ABA seasons with the Virginia Squires.

Milwaukee Wayne Embry Milwaukee Bucks Julius Erving Atlanta Hawks American Basketball Association National Basketball Association Embry Milwaukee Sentinel Los Angeles Bucks Joe Lakers Erving Elity University of Massachuset Virgiia ABA

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