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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1969

Page

2

Deaths Arthur Noury 73 Saco Port land Road

Arthur Noury age 73 of Saco Port land Road died recently after a lengthy tenure with a Biddeford factory. Survived by widow Le Fortier and relatives in Providence and New York City, funeral at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church at 9 a.m. Saturday with Laurel Hill Cemetery interment. Visitation at Cote Funeral Home in Saco today and tomorrow.

Arthur J. Noury Portland Road Saco Co Mfg. Co Biddeford Ing le Fortier Benjamin Bell Juliette Noury Providence R.1 Lucien Noury New York City Notre Dame _ de Lourdes Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Cote Funeral Home James St

York County WWI veterans to pay respects in Saco

Members of York County Barracks Veterans of World War I will meet at 7 tonight at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco to pay respects to Earl E Benno a member.

York County Dennett and Craig Funeral Main St Saco Earl E. Ben- 00

Senator Smith Faces ABM Debate and Deepening Rift

In a contentious Senate session, Mrs. Smith's Safeguard amendment fails 89 to 11 amid alliances with Stennis Tower and Goldwater. Foes criticize the plan while Smith shifts positions on research funding and deployment of the ABM system.

Surfers Gain Hours but Face Beach Day Limits

The chamber set morning hours and four evening hours totaling about nine hours of a 12 hour day for surfers. It noted difficulty designating a specific surfing day on busy days with many sun bathers. Earlier the Orchard Beach council had granted a 100 yard surfing area by the Pier but then reversed the action and sent the issue to the Planning Board.

Perey Erlier Old Orchard Beach Planning Board

Viet Cong Attack Base At Cam Ranh Bay

Viet Cong launched two major strikes at Cam Ranh Bay and Saigon on the same day. At Cam Ranh Bay a bombed convalescent hospital was ram paged while patients were harmed. eight villages and staff suffered wounded and killed. In Saigon a 60 pound bomb detonated before a language school destroying part of the building and injuring 62 including 23 U.S. Air Force men. Casualties ran high with eight Vietnamese dead at the school attack and heavy damage reported at both sites.

Saigon U.S Cam Rahn Bay Cam Ranh Bay U.S. Air Force Associated Press Rick Merron Cam Ranh Bay Tthat Vietnam

Senate splits on ABM amid Safeguard support and Nixon praise

Senate votes test the ABM program as Safeguard allies back the administration while House support appears solid. White House reacts with cautious praise for Nixon though no statement is issued. Amid debate, compromises and amendments face expected defeats as defense leaders push for arms control talks with the Soviet Union. A closing line notes a proverb about horse breeding.

White House Nixon Senate House Thomas J. McIntyre D-N.h Cooper Hart Goernment Charles Percy R-U. Me Jacob K. Javits Bsars - Abm Cooper-Hart Smith Ncai Smith

Wilfrid Morin of Saco Hospitalized at Webber Hospital

Wilfrid Morin of Pine Street in Saco is listed as a patient at Webber Hospital. The notice provides no additional medical updates or expected discharge date.

Wilfrid Morin Pine Street Saco Webber Hospital

Religious group schedules and church event notices

Church notes list upcoming programs and meetings for multiple faith communities in the area. Items include Junior Bible Club at Bible Baptist Saco, Beet Rangers Mission service for ages 12 to 17 at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle, Full Gospel Assembly evangelistic service at American Real Hall Biddeford, Pioneer Girls at Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills, Ladies Prayer at Lyman Baptist parsonage, Christian Doctrine classes at St Monica's, and Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses at 107 Main St Sacco with School and Ministry Development Class in the evening.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Full Gospel Assembly American Real Hall Elm St Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Main St Sacoi School

White House Plans Spectacular Apollo 11 Dinner

The Nixon administration plans a lavish 1500 guest White House dinner in Los Angeles for Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins after their quarantine ends. Notable invitees include 50 governors diplomats Lindbergh and Benny. The Century Plaza Hotel will host with the Marine Band and military ensembles providing music.

Washington White House Los Angeles Charles Lindbergh Jack Benny Century Plaza Hotel Nixon Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin Michael Collins New York Chicago Harry S. Truman Lyndon B. Johnson Truman Johnson Lady Bird John Kennedy Jacqueline Onassis America U. S. Marine Band Army and Air Force Army

Excursion Train Planned On Maine Central Tracks

A New Hampshire group will run a 15 mile daylight excursion from Bartlett or Notchland to Crawfords using Maine Central tracks. The service would run May 1 to Nov 1 with a two coach train and include a railroad museum and gift shop at Willey Brook Station.

Portland, Maine New Hampshire Crawford Notch White Mountains Crawford Notch Steam Railroad, Inc Bartlett Notchland Crawfords Maine Central Railroad Maine CNSR Maine Central George E. McAvoy Littleton N.H Crawford House Resort Littleton Hotel Corp New England McAvoy New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission Willey Brook Station

Portland Weather: Fair Tonight and Friday Warmth

Forecast calls for fair conditions in Portland with tonight’s low in the 60s. Friday should be fair and warmer inland with a chance of scattered thunder showers mainly in the northern zones late afternoon or evening.

Portland

Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith Defies ABM Ban Vote

In a surprise move Senator Margaret Chase Smith casts a nay against an amendment to bar funds for the Safeguard anti missile system. The 51 to 49 defeat marks her lone bold stance on the issue while she remains known for cross party votes and independent leadership dating to her 1948 Senate career.

Washington Maine Senate Margaret Chase Smit Armed Services Committee Smith Congress House House Committee On un-American Activities U.S John F. Kennedy Jemier Kennebec River Skowhegan U.S. Senate

St Francis of Assisi Named Patron Saint of Animals

The text states that St Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals, highlighting his traditional role in blessing and caring for creatures. It underscores his association with animal welfare and nature.

St. Francis of Assissi

Kennedy inquest rules to be set for fatal Chappaquiddick case

District Attorney Edmund A. Dinis will meet with Judge James A. Boyle to set rules for an inquest into the July 18 death of Mary Jo Kopechne in the Kennedy automobile accident. The plan includes possible autopsy and testimony from up to 24 potential witnesses, with funding for the inquiry needing legislative approval.

New Bedford Mass Edmund A. Dinis Edgartown James A. Boyle Edward M. Kennedy Dnnis Mary Jo Khne Washington, D.C Chappaquiddick Island Kennedy Boyle Dinis Massachusetts Democrat Miss Kopechne Pennsylvania J Kapechas Tithes of Heights Ednn Margaret O'Neil Dukes County

Nixon wins Senate approval for Safeguard program

In Washington AP reports Nixon securing Senate approval for the Safeguard missile defense program in two dramatic votes though Senator Clifford Case of New Jersey voices skepticism about deployment. In Saigon AP notes 30 Viet Cong commandos attacked a major Army base hospital, while in Lima AP says Peru rejects International Petroleum's appeal for 690.5 million but allows legal action to proceed.

Washington Nixon Senate Clifford Case New Jersey Saigon Vietnam Lima Peru International Petroleum Coupar

Muskie Signals 1972 Presidential Interest

Senator Edmund Muskie said he has begun preparations for a possible 1972 presidential bid and would not shrink from the presidency if it became likely. He noted Kennedy’s withdrawal and said he is organizing domestic and international issue brain trusts to educate himself and may accept outside contributions for a national campaign staff.

Washington Edmund Muskie Maine Kennedy Mary Jo Kopechne Iwo Brain Trust Ed Muskie

Liberal Republicans press stand against desegregation rider

Washington AP reports liberal Republican senators plan to urge the administration to oppose a House rider restricting federal desegregation efforts. Chicago AP notes a forced shutdown of about 88 million dollars in city construction over two weeks to push for 10 900 black admissions to building trades.

Washington Chicago Aes

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Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Philip A. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco, Maine N.M John J. Williams Rdel Jackson Junior Bible Club of the Bible Baptist \Church Ferry Road Pioneer Girls St. Monica's Church Baler ‘Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporatio United States Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Reunion Inquest Philip H. Gross SR Gary Gross Shumway Funeral Service, Inc Spring St the Friendly Style Shop Alfred Street THE Colonial Hut Esther Antonacos S“° and Biddefordavings Institution Saco and Old Orchard Beach, ME
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