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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1965

Page

3

Rain Falls Across Drought Hit Northeast

The Associated Press reports rain moved into the drought stricken northeast with heavy downpours in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Bush Dam in Pennsylvania saw 2.85 inches in 40 minutes, Saltsburg Maryland recorded about 4.5 inches in 12 hours, and forecasts point to 2 to 3 more inches in the Hudson Valley. Thunderstorms hit Florida and the southern Rockies while farming towns in New Mexico reported rain. Cooler air cooled the Great Lakes region with temperatures in the 40s to 50s inland and near 70s to 90s elsewhere.

Associated Press Middle Atlantic Bush Dam Pennsylvania Salisburg Florida Rocky Mountain Farmington N.M U.S

Brazil Sees Bountiful Harvest Amid Rainfall Boost

Brazil, long drought prone, reports one of its best harvests due to generous rainfall. The country will export about 1.9 million tons of corn this year with higher gains in dried beans and peanuts, up 6 percent and 75 percent respectively.

Rio DE Janeiro Braazil

Edward Heath Formally Installed as Opposition Leader

Edward Heath, aged 49, was formally installed today as leader of the opposition Conservative party in London.

London Edward Heath Conservative

Graham Completes Two Weeks At Reserve Command

Army Reserve Capt. Charles M. Graham, 36, son of William M. and Mrs. Graham of Wells Maine, completed two weeks of study at the Army Reserve Command and General Staff College at Fort Knox Kentucky on July 12. He joined students from 20 schools nationwide to study counterinsurgency leadership military history and logistics as part of a five year program culminating with two weeks at the U S Army Command and General Staff College.

Fort Knox Army Reserve Charles M. Graham William M. Graham Wells Maine Army Reserve Command and General Staff College Graham Army Reserve School Dayton Ohio United States U.S. Army Command and General Staff Col

Captain Graham Receives Dayton Degree in 1957

Captain Graham earned a bachelor of science from the University of Dayton in 1957. He and his wife Evelyn reside at 179 Goldengate Drive, Centerville, Ohio, after serving at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Fort Leavenworth Kan University of Dayton Ohio Graham Evelyn Goldengate Dr Centerville

Saco City Council to Appoint Zoning Board Alternate

Saco City Council holds its monthly meeting at City Hall at 7 30 pm. The agenda includes appointing an alternate to the Zoning Appeals Board and a street advertising sign request from Saco Valley Shopping Center. Also on the docket is a report from William Kirk city industrial agent and bids for ice sand and for a street paver purchase or rental.

Saco City Hall Zoning Appeals Board Saco Valley William Kirk City Industrial

Atomic Bomb Legacy Across Two Generations

AP analysis recalls Einstein's 1939 warning and the 1945 Hiroshima and Nagasaki blasts. It traces postwar efforts by the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission, Baruch's warning, and the ensuing nuclear arms race led by the United States and the Soviet Union. The piece highlights the spread of nuclear powers and ongoing disarmament talks with uncertain results.

Russia United States Britain France Red China India Einstein

Freeman Family Reunion Held in Scarborough

A Freeman family reunion was held Sunday at the Hose House in Scarborough. Attendees included Aleck John and wife from Portland, multiple Freeman relatives from Ellsworth Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Saco and beyond, plus guests from Washington D C Schenectady Thompsonville Cumberland Clemson West Townsend Londonderry Ocean Park and Scarborough.

Scarborough Freeman Hose House Aleck John Portland Richard Pease Robert Pease Ellsworth F. Walter Freeman Dorothy Leddy George Hogan George Stuart Wendy Daniel Hogan Old Orchard Beach Arthur Leddy Cynthia Susan Sherri Leddy Pine Point Norman Pate Eva Pate Biddeford Beulah Freeman Gladys Carr Alice Hayford Ernest Whitten Roger Whitten Bonnie James Marilyn Donna "Whitten Saco Armand Chucci Janice Washington D.C Franklyn Hayford Challiss Schenectady N.Y David Frank Whitten Ocean Park Wesley Garland Sue Ellen

Local Names List in Ellsworth and Ocean Park

Sandra Davis of Ellsworth Janice Bradley of Maryland and Mrs Edna Sulis of Ocean Park are identified in a fragmentary notice listing individuals and locations with no additional context or actions.

Sandra Davis Ellsworth Janice Bradley Maryland Edna Sulis Ocean Park

City Council To Meet In Mayor's Office

Biddeford's City Council schedules a 7 30 p m meeting in the mayor's office due to repairs and painting in the council chambers. The regular session will address industrial site property purchase for an industrial park, Neighborhood Youth Corps funds transfer, a month delay for tax payments, engineering firm for sewerage phase two, street lights, and the fire department signal system.

Biddeford Paul Brunelle Brunelle Council J Chamber

Coast Guard Makes Three Rescues At Biddeford Pool

Coast Guard crews at Fletcher's Neck Lifeboat Station towed a disabled 17 foot boat with four aboard from Saco on the Saco River. A station wagon and trailer were winched from rising Biddeford Pool waters belonging to North Berwick’s Preeman Linscott. A 33 foot fishing craft with a water pump failure was also towed into port.

U.S. Coast Guard Fletcher’s Neck Biddeford Pool Coast Guard Nicholas Scontras Locke St Saco Saco River Preeman Linscott North Berwick

Science Shrinks Piles With Non Surgical Treatment

New healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H shrinks hemorrhoids relieves itching and pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual shrinkage and strong statements that piles are no longer a problem. Available as suppository or ointment at drug counters.

New York, N. Y

Bad Brakes Are Cause Of Beach Accident

An 8 35 p m rear end collision in OLD ORCHARD BEACH caused $50 damage to a car driven by Lionel A Labbe 22 of Biddeford The other driver James Morris 23 of Til ton N H said his brakes failed Police reported Morris vehicle damage of $50 The scene also noted three youths tipping over a parked car on Heath Street owner Robert Hunt Jr 451 Ferry Road Saco damages reported on both sides and the youths fled.

Old Orchard Beach Lionel A. Labbe Guinea Road Biddeford James Morris Tilton N.H Morris Heath Street Robert Hunt Jr Ferry Road Saco

Boy Scout Carnival Postponed to October Dates

The York County District says the summer Boy Scout carnival at Camp Nutter Acton is postponed. Cub Scouts now set for the first week in October and Boy Scouts for October 28.

Boy Scouts Camp Nutter Acton Larry Nason York County

Jail to Be Painted in Saco Upgrade

Saco jail will get a fresh coat of paint as Neighborhood Youth Corps workers clean cells and the block area before application. Police said the project aims to improve the facility's condition and appearance.

Saco

Notre Dame to Play 26 Games Next Season

Notre Dame plans a 26 game basketball schedule for the upcoming season. The slate includes non conference matchups and ACC competition, with the team aiming to build momentum and quality wins.

Notre Dame

Dredging Tank Recovered Near Wood Island by Coast Guard

A metal dredging tank, 12 feet long, drifted two and a half miles east of Wood Island near Kennebunk port and was recovered by a coast guard patrol craft. Linda Carol, owned by Don ald Andrews of Fortunes Rocks, is mentioned.

Linda Carol Donald Andrews Fortunes Rocks Kennebunkport Wood Island Coast Guard

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