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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1975

Page

2

Obituary Notice Laura S White 99 Kennebunk resident

Laura S White 99 lifelong Kennebunk resident died in a Biddeford hospital. Born April 4 1875 in Kennebunk she was a member of the Kennebunk Unitarian Church and Olive Rebekah Lodge. Survived by two grandsons and six great grandchildren graveside service Sunday at Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk officiated by Rev David H Goodwillie. Calling hours tonight 7 to 9 at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk.

Kennebunk Laura S. White Sea Road Biddeford William Wells Kan Fernald R. White Jr Evergreen Cemetery David H. Goodwillie Kennebunk Unitarian Church Angell Funeral Home Dane St

Town Posts Need Filling At The Port

Kennebunkport selectmen seek applicants for Sewer Committee three vacancies Lighting Committee three vacancies with Dr Lyman Page and Ruth Roland named to the five member body Appeals Board one vacancy Registrar of Voters one vacancy Dog Officer one vacancy They appointed David Walley and Selectmen Stedman Seavey to represent on the Sanitary district study committee forming a regional solid waste plan with a shredder for Kennebunk and Arundel The Lighting Committee will craft an outdoor lighting plan as CMP plans to replace all street lamps with mercury vapor lights.

Kennebunkport Lyman Page Ruth Roland Appeals Board Registrar of Voters David Walley Stedman Seavey Kennebunk Arundel Maine Power

Crafts shop in Kennebunk remains open on Green Street

Barnboard Productions offered to sell or lease its building to the town, but the crafts shop continues at its Green Street site. Town Manager Kenneth Barrett said the town’s offer remains exploratory with no action taken, despite inquiries about a sale.

Kennebunk Barnboard Productions Selectmen Green Street Kenneth Barrett J. Ford

Juries Favor Activists in Political Trials

A Justice Department study finds juries increasingly favor defendants in political protest cases. It notes defense skills in selecting sympathetic juries and questions prosecutions in shows of government misconduct. The only clear win cited is the Catonsville draft file burnings case in 1968.

Washington Justice Department Department William B. Saxbe Chicago Office of Justice Policy and Planning Philip Daniel Berrigan Selective Service Office Catonsville Owever

UNICEF Accuses Lon Nol Regime of Milk Shipment Surcharges

UN agencies allege the Lon Nol government overcharged UNICEF thousands of dollars for shipping powdered milk to Phnom Penh. UNICEF officials say shipments in April used Air Cambodge at high rates, with free space limited and other carriers curbed.

United Nations, N.Y United Nations Children's Emergency Fund Lon Nol Unicef Phnom Penh Air Cambodge Alastair Matheson Matheson Bird Air U.S Royal Australian Air Force Suowe Mekong Bangkok Thailand

Toyota sedan turned on its side at Old Orchard Beach

A 1971 Toyota sedan owned by Susan Tarbox was found on its side in a beach parking lot after midnight Friday. The unoccupied car sustained paint and chrome scratches and lost most of its oil per police report. Separate incidents include $530 in radios stolen from Wilfred Provost’s truck and several small fire calls around the area.

Old Orchard Beach Susan Tarbox Maine Avenue Beach Wilfred Provost Grand Avenue Brian Tierney Michigan Avenue Wesley Boulevard Temle Avenue Emple Avenue Saco Main Street Old Orchard Road

Zoning Board Explains Horse Amendments in Kennebunk

The planning board defends village zoning changes to allow up to four horses on two acre lots while banning riding schools. Provisions require 40 foot setback from dwellings, 300 foot manure buffer from water, fencing, ro dent proof feed, and a building inspector permit. Public hearing Tuesday at 7 15 in the lower town hall with final town meeting approval needed.

Kennebunk Illage Planning Board Board Selectmen Lower Town Hall

Postponed Lobster Tagging Project Delayed in Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport lobster tagging planned to begin Tuesday is postponed for at least a week due to insufficient local lobster supplies. The DMR aims to tag 1000 lobsters at retail prices to study growth mortality and migration with similar releases planned for Boothbay Harbor and the Jonesport Beals area. A $5 reward is offered for a recovered tagged lobster and $1 for the tag.

Kennebunkport Department of Marine Resources Jay Krause DMR Boothbay Harbor Jonesport-Beals Krause

Mission Society Plans Installation at Biddeford Church

The Women’s Mission Society of Biddeford United Baptist Church on Jefferson Street met with Helen Fender son as president elect for 1975 76. Officers include Mary Dawn Hazel Clay Ruth Merrill and Elsie Butler with various committees named. The meeting covered devotionals White Cross work Love Gift and future plans at the May gathering.

Women’s Mission Society Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Sandra Mullett Ruth Merrill Helen Fenderson Agnes Vansam Catherine Curtis Elsie Butler White Cross Mission Fields Mary Dawn Hazel Clay Mildred Linnie Ethel Day Irene Dwelley Hazel Lahey Lulah Merrill Agnes van Lamn Adelpha McKeen Zillah Stewart Agnes van Laun Dawn Minnie Henderson Betty Story Daphne Sands Annie Wallace May Alice Linnie

Storms lash South and Midwest devastate Jackson Tenn

Tornadoes and torrential rains swept a broad eastern third of the nation injuring scores and killing at least two. The hardest hit was Jackson Tennessee where a Friday night tornado killed one and wounded 60. Rescue teams worked through dawn to restore power and search for survivors.

Associated Press Midwest Jackson Tenn Arkansas Illinois Missouri Tennessee National Weather Service Grayling Mich

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