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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
3
Police report a 1963 Volkswagen belonging to Dr. Thomas Anton of Sunset Avenue was stolen from his driveway overnight and found later in the vicinity. The thief took two speakers and 35 tapes worth 5 dollars each, leaving a tape deck and two other speakers in the car.
The Illinois fight over DNC seating splits factions as a Cook County judge voids Singer's group and doors reopen for Daley allies. Daley and Rev. James M. Wall forged a coalition to elect six more Illinois members, aligning with minority representation guidelines while Ohio's dispute contrasts McGovern and Humphrey loyalties. Other states hinge on local issues.
The text notes Shriver bending Johnson in 1965 and his post France period contemplating Maryland governorship. In 1970 he campaigned across 35 states for Democratic congressional candidates to establish party credentials and later joined a Washington law firm. He attended Yale College and Yale Law School and served in the Navy during World War II.
A lieuten ant commander returns home and Shriver pursues journalism at Newsweek. He joins Eunice Kennedy's social circle and later works for Joseph Kennedy. Married to Eunice in 1953 at St Patrick's Cathedral, Spellman officiating. The Shrivers have five children and maintain homes in Chicago Rockville and Cape Cod.
Rev. Joseph J. Lemieux named Chaplain of Saint Francis College in Biddeford replacing Rev. Audibert who left last spring for a Maliseet pastorate in New Brunswick. Lemieux, Associate Pastor to Monsignor Lavoie, has long served Saint Francis College since 1965 and holds degrees from the University of Montreal and The Catholic University of America. He is a Waterville native and was ordained in 1960.
Lemieux brings broad experience as assistant dean of student affairs and leads revisions to the Student Handbook. He organizes freshman workshops and helped establish the dormitory council structure. He also serves as Chaplain to St. Andre's Home in Biddeford.
The Portland Symphony String Quartet performs a free 8 pm concert in St Francis College chapel Biddeford with a weeklong residency. Seminars and rehearsals are scheduled from 10 to 4 with open events for students and public. The Maine Commission on the Arts and Humanities funds the visit.
A lone gunman robbed Girard's Market on West Grand Avenue of 35 dollars around 8:25 p m. He fled on foot after the holdup. Police described the suspect as a white male with short black hair wearing bungarees and a tan jacket. Investigation continues.
Pursuant to state law Robert W. Boutet applies to build a retaining wall to stop soil erosion and excavate excess fill on Little Ossipee Pond Great Pond near Waterboro York Maine. Objections in writing with grounds must reach the Department of Environmental Protection Augusta within fifteen days of publication. A copy of the application is available for inspection in Augusta during office hours.
A girl is turned away at St. Peter's in Rome for wearing a too-mini skirt and leaves in tears. A Vatican guard stops a pair of hot pants while others improvise by wrapping sweaters and jackets into makeshift length skirts before entering the church.
In Reykjavik Boris Spassky defeats Bobby Fischer in a tense 32 hour world championship game. Spassky's win narrows Fischer's overall lead to 6 1 2 to 4 1 2 as the rivals prepare for another match. Fischer arrives late and struggles as Spassky employs a sharp Sicilian and a novel knight retreat.
Maine gears up for six bicycle events in August. The Winthrop Lion Club Race on August 13 covers thirty miles around Lake Maranacook starting at 8 30 a.m. at the Winthrop Legion Hall. The Second Annual Maine International Bicycle Race departs at 10 a.m. from the USS in Waterville, finishing 105.6 miles away in Water Ville, with Amateur Bicycle League of America and Canadian entrants. The Skowhegan time trial starts August 27 at 2 p.m. with 27.5 miles raced in one minute intervals. Spectators welcome at finish lines. for racers, touring and camping details contact the DCI in Augusta.
Rita Willey, 35, regains World Champion Sardine Packer title by packing 85 cans in 10 hectic minutes to reclaim the crown and $300 first prize at the Maine Sardine Council event in Rockland. Betty Havener had taken the title last year. three challengers were defeated to win back the trophy.
Orin Fizzelle led the weekly Le Foyer whist gathering at Foss and Popl streets Biddeford with the high score. Ronald Dumont Evan Guillette Georgianna Bissonnette Alphonsine Bolduc Josephine Valliere Laura Gobei Joseph Plourde Lucienne Chouinard Hazel Foucault Rose Daigle Helen Deane Joseph Chouinard Yvonne Binette also shared wins as the club plans another event next Sunday night and holds a business meeting.
Police report a break in at Philip Spang’s home at 51 Alfred Road Biddeford over the weekend. Entry was through a back door and a 27 inch color television a radio and a guitar were stolen. The case is under investigation by Biddeford police.
Biddeford City Council will meet at 7 30 PM in the Council Chambers. City Clerk Pauline Berry announced today.
Biddeford police report a car owned by Paul Tarbox of 13 Western Ave was stolen yesterday from the Thacher Hotel parking lot. Police say the theft is under investigation and no further details are available.
Over the weekend three false alarms were logged by Biddeford firefighters. Two calls came in yesterday from box 731 Cleaves and Clifford Streets and 253 West Street, and a third from box 424 at West and Forest Streets on Saturday.
Old Orchard Beach resident Mrs William J Mullen of 49 Evergreen Ave with her sister Miss Cathryn R Hector of Middletown Connecticut and Sebago Lake undertake an 18 day tour of Switzerland France and Italy.
The Kennebunk Chapter SPEB SQSA gathers at the Kennebunkport Community House on Temple Street at 7:30 tonight. Visitors are welcome to attend the meeting and hear updates.
South Portland Maine Cape Elizabeth edged Auburn 6 to 3 to win the Maine Little League championship after scoring three runs in the fourth and fifth innings on Saturday.
A collage of wry quotes about marriage honesty vacations and politics plus a playful local business plug for Vic's Appliance Center at 237 Main Street Sace advertising a washer that promises a regal feel.
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