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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Irene Harding 77 Ocean Spray Biddeford

Mrs Irene S Harding 77 of Ocean Spray Ave Fortunes Rocks Biddeford died April 19 at home after an illness. Born Belleville Ontario August 12 1895 to Alexander and Theresa MacLaren she was a Syracuse University graduate and longtime resident of Jordan New York. Survived by two daughters and six grandchildren with funeral Monday at 19 a m from Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco interment Greenwood Biddeford.

Irene S. Harding Ocean Spray Ave Fortunes Rocks Biddeford Belleville Ont Alexander and Theresa DeNike) MacLaren Syracuse N.Y.) University Jordan N.Y Order of the Eastern Star Webber Hospital Association Patricia R. Appelbaun Denver Colo Stephanie Y. Finkbiener Fayetteville Shumway-Gross Funeral Home Spring St Saco Greenwood Cemetery

Services for Miss Geraldine Poisson Biddeford

Libera services for Miss Geraldine Poisson of 33 Crescent Street Biddeford will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church Biddeford. Interment follows in St. Joseph Cemetery Biddeford with prayers at 9 a.m. at Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home 1 Stone Street.

Geraldine Poisson Crescent St Biddeford St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Cemetery Sansoucy-Blais Stone St

Fishermen Urged To Attend Cape Porpoise Meeting

Kennebunkport selectman chairman David Walley urges all fishermen who harvest off Cape Porpoise to attend a special meeting at Atlantic Firemen's Hall next Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The meeting will air fishermen's views on closing the approach fairway to Cape Porpoise Harbor.

Kennebunkport Selectman David Walley Cape Porpoise Atlantic Firemans Hall

Saco Apartments in Maine Court Fight Heightens

The planning board municipal officers and Chretien are named defendants in a suit over Saco Apartments. Residents held a fundraiser to support the court battle and expect to defend the superior court decision before the Maine Law Court if appealed. Chretien says they are happy and awaiting the next move, with Keating undecided on an appeal pending legal discussion.

Planning Board Chretien Washington Avenue Superior Court Maine Law Court Keating

Veterans Day banquet honors veterans and POWs in York County

Veterans Day events will honor veterans and POWs with welcoming remarks by Representatives Peter Kyros and William Cohen. Guest speaker will be Secretary of the Navy John Warner. Entertainment includes The Fretmen of Brunswick Dick Curliss The Designed Expression of Augusta and the Country Squires. Buses will be provided for York County veterans and POWs, with a schedule to be released Monday.

U.S Peter Kyros William Cohen USS John Warner Brunswick Dick Curliss Augusta Country Squires Sheltra York County The Journal

Cadette Troop 56 Tours McDonald's

Cadette Troop 56 of Saco toured McDonald’s of Saco on Tuesday afternoon guided by Larry Cameron. Attendees included Bertha Dawn Alta Hayward Cheryl Husser Diane Nolette Louise Rheaume and Rosanne Sampo with Mrs John Wingfield and Mrs James Dawn in charge.

Cadette Saco McDonald's Larry Cameron Bertha Dawn Alta Hayward Cheryl, Husser Diane Nolette Louise Rheaume Rosanne Sampo John Wingfield James Dawn

Women’s Democratic Club to honor Geraldine Poisson

Members of the Women’s Democratic Social Club will meet at 7 tonight at the San Soucy Blais Funeral Home in Biddeford to pay respects to Miss Geraldine Poisson, a club member.

Women’s Democratic Social Club Sansoucy-Blais Stone St Biddeford Geraldine Poisson

Portland Forecast Clear Tonight Then Sunny Saturday

The forecast calls for clear conditions in Portland tonight with temperatures near 25 to 30 degrees in the north and around the 30s to the south. Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs in the 50s for the north and 60s for the south.

Portland

Eastport to Merrimack River Winds Shift Overnight

Forecast shows a shift to easterly winds under 10 knots tonight and southeasterly 5 to 15 knots on Saturday. Expect fair weather with visibility above five miles through Saturday.

Eastport Merrimack River

Pittston Oil seeks Maine refinery permit at Eastport

Pittston Oil Co of New York filed for a state permit to build a $350 million refinery and marine terminal on Moose Island at Eastport Maine near the Canadian border. The plant would handle 250000 barrels daily, fed by weekly supertankers, with 60 day review and public hearings likely in Calais.

Augusta Pittston Oil Co New York Maine A. F. Koulakis Eastport Moose Island New England Persian Gulf Kaulakis Pittston Board of Environmental Protection Washington County Calais Maine-New Brunswick

Kerner Still Draws Salary as U. S. Judge

Former Illinois Gov Otto Kerner remains free and drawing his $42 500 annual federal judge salary on leave after being sentenced to three years in prison for accepting payoffs from horse racing interests. Co defendant Theodore J Isaacs received the same sentence.

Chicago Illinois Otto Kerner Kerner US District Court Robert L. Taylor Theodore J. Isaacs Isaacs U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Grand

Saco Firefighter Robert Paradis Reflects on Duty and Growth

Robert J. Paradis of the Saco Fire Department stresses saving lives and property as top goals. After 18 months on the force born in Biddeford he values helping people and notes the department has improved in training and operations. He is a former Air Force veteran, Thornton Academy graduate, and active York County Rescue member with a family of two daughters.

Robert J. Paradis Saco Fire Department Saco Fire Force Paradis Biddeford Thornton Academy United States Air Force Saco Department York County Ambulance and Rescue Association Jacqueline Turcotte

Two-car Crash On Elm Street In Biddeford No Injuries

Biddeford police reported a collision on Elm Street after 10 p.m. involving drivers Robert F. Dubois 44 of 88 West Street and Carl J. Nelson 19 of Elm Street Saco. Nelson was on Elm Street while Dubois was entering traffic when the crash happened.

Elm Street Biddeford Robert F. Dubois West St Carl J. Nelson Saco Nelson Elm Dubois

Trash Fire at Public Works ignites rapid response

Firemen battled a trash fire at the Biddeford Public Works Department shortly before 9 a.m. Friday and extinguished it with sand. Mrs. Jeannette Sidman, 68, was in satisfactory condition after being struck by a car at Alfred Street and Pool Road Thursday at 5:57 p.m. The driver, Phyllis Favreau, 34, of Oak Street, was not charged. Officers Roger Beaupre and Robert Devou investigated.

Biddeford Public Works Department Jeannette Sidman Adams St Webber Hospital Alfred Street Pool Road Phyllis Favreau Oaks Street Roger Beaupre Robert Devou

Wells firemen hurt in brush fire accident

Two Wells firefighters were hospitalized after a brush fire call on the Wells Sanford line. Peter Durette a York County deputy and Wells assistant fire chief suffered a forearm fracture and possible chest injuries with scalp lacerations, listed as in good condition. Archie Stevens and Timothy Clark were treated for injuries from a overturned truck. Stevens has broken ribs and possible concussion, Clark released. Robert Brackett was injured when rescue rope parted and also treated and released.

Wells Wells Branch Webber Hospital Wells- Sanford Biddeford Peter Durette York County Wells Volunteer Fire Department Durette Archie Stevens Timothy Clark Wire Meetinghouse Stevens Clark Robert Brackett

Grass Fires Strike Twice Near Moody's Nursery and Garfield Street

Saco firemen battled two grass fires Thursday. The first at 12 noon behind Moody's Nursery and the second at 9 p.m. off Garfield Street where a attended blaze spread beyond control.

Saco Moody's Nursery Garfield Street

Antonio Daigneault Patient At Webber Hospital

Antonio Daigneault of 11 Gertrude Ave Biddeford is listed as a surgical and medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Adelard J. Huot Pierson Lane Biddeford Camp Ellis Saco Webber Hospital Antonio Daigneault Gertrude Ave

Restored Aid To Be On SAD 71 Agenda

KENNEBUNKPORT The SAD 71 board meets at Con solidated School at 7 30 p m to review restored Impacted Aid funds for 1973 74 a Vocational Cooperative Program overview and plans for the future plus a revised Kennebunk Kennebunkport survey on school population needs. The meeting will also discuss double sessions activity busing cost projections and a bill to create a community college in the county.

Kennebunkport Arthur K. Hedberg Jr William D. Hathaway Maine Art Scales Kennebunk Hedberg

Maine senator says press shield debate mirrors profession flaws

Sen Berry argues a broad shield is risky as licensing cannot define a professional reporter. He says journalists lack standards and salaries keep quality low, urging protection for biased reporters while criticizing reporters who show bias or fail to seek both sides.

Berry Maine Across the Board

U S Pressures Hanoi Over Paris Peace Pact Warnings

The United States warns Hanoi that the Paris peace accord may unravel. Navy minesweeping in North Vietnamese waters is halted, the U S delegation is recalled for consultations, and Rogers threatens to cut aid unless North Vietnam respects the pact.

Washington United States Hanoi U.S Paris William P. Rogers North Vietnam South Vietnam Cambodia Rogers Laos Nixon Nguyen van Thieu Henry Kissinger

Senate OKs Maine County Biennial Budget Bill 26–2

The Maine Senate passed the biennial budget bill for all 16 counties by a 26–2 vote despite Sen. Carrol Minkowsky opposition who called the county system an unnecessary fifth wheel. The bill allows county tax assessments to be sent to municipalities after governor signature.

Maine Senate Carrol E. Minkowsky D-Lewiston Kenneth M. Curtis Senate

U S Resumes Aerial Spying On North Vietnam

Pentagon sources say the United States has resumed drone based reconnaissance over North Vietnam after Hanoi accused a breach of air space. Officials indicate radio controlled drones are used to avoid risking pilots while to avoid violations of the ceasefire accord.

Washington United States North Vietnam Pentagon Defense Department Jerry W. Friedheim U.S Elliot L. Richardson Hanoi Vietnam

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