Obituary for Marguerite G. Robinson of Old Orchard Beach
Marguerite G. Robinson 83 formerly of Portland died in a North Berwick Nursing Home after a brief illness. Born February 4 1892 in Lewiston she attended Bates College class of 1916 and the New England Conservatory of Music. She served on the Lewiston School Board as a Democratic secretary of the 102nd Legislature and worked on governors campaigns. She played violin and piano publicly since seven and belonged to several musical clubs. Her husband Dr Wallace W Robinson died in 1946. Mass Monday at St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach with burial in Dorchester Mass. Visitation Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home.
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Drownings Reported At Brunswick Hotel Waters
Two Canadian men aged about 20 and 40 drowned near the Brunswick Hotel on Fernald Street while swimming around 9:15 AM. Lifeguards nearby could not reach both in time. one man died on shore and the second was recovered later. Police ruled out foul play and cited possible undertow. identities withheld pending relatives. This marks the second and third drownings in the area this year.
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Drug Case Implicates BSA Man
Miami officials react to the arrest of Boy Scouts of America executive Markel Coppins on drug charges. Walter Gorham calls him a church-going, respected community member while DEA confirms a three month cocaine operation involving Coppins and Jerome E. Martin of Miami.
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Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Biddeford Area
The notice lists local funeral directors including Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco 284-5611 Dennett and Craig 365 Main St Saco 282-0562 Emond and Conroy Funeral Home John P Conroy Jr Director 72 Hill St Biddeford 284-5511 or 282-1818 Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford 283-3653 R Martel Director.
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U S Auto Makers Face Surge in Small Imports
The story traces how foreign compact and luxury cars surged in the U.S. market amid high gas prices and a recession. It notes imports climbed to about 15 16 percent of sales, aided by fuel efficiency and two car families, with GM and Ford recently pushing models over 30 mpg on highway tests.
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NSA Denies Bugging Phones Amid Doubts In Congress
AP reports the NSA denies intercepting Americans’ overseas calls while House Intelligence Chair Otis Pike expresses continued doubt. The panel discusses definitions of interception and legality, with Rep. Aspin noting possible random monitoring of foreign calls and callers’ privacy concerns.
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Night of Violence Strikes Belfast as Protests Turn Deadly
Civil unrest flared in Belfast and Londonderry as mobs attacked, with a Roman Catholic youth killed and three soldiers and many civilians injured. Officials said more than 30 incidents of shooting bombing and rioting occurred, with British troops targeted by gasoline bombs and stones.
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Annual Grange Service Sunday in Waterboro Church
Waterboro will hold its annual Grange Sunday Service at 10 30 a m in the First Baptist Church Old Corner The Rev Stanley E Mugridge will be guest speaker for the 12th year M Boynton of East Waterboro will be soloist with Waterboro and Maine State Grange officers in attendance A 9 45 a m church and society meeting precedes the service Those interested in the historical landmark founded 184 years ago are urged to attend
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Motel Fire at Windsong Motel Ruled From Neon Short
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at the Windsong Motel on Morrison Street Friday night. A department spokesman said a neon light shorted causing the fire, with minor damage to the motel owned by Danel Fen. A separate car fire on Elizabeth Road in Fortune's Rocks drew Biddeford firefighters early this morning.
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Aluminum Wiring Could Trigger Free Repairs for Homes
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 2 million homes may receive free repairs worth at least 100 dollars to fix aluminum wiring flagged as a substantial fire hazard. The agency cites almost 500 malfunctions causing fires, 12 deaths, and over 250 thousand dollars in property damage. The commission votes to force seven major wire makers and 30 to 40 connector makers to implement the repairs for all household wiring and circuits 10 gauge and smaller.
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FBI Negligence Backed in 1971 Nashville Hijacking Case
A federal appeals court ruled the FBI acted negligently in the 1971 hijacking that killed three, overruling prior immunity. It awarded 388,530.98 to the United States and compensations to the victims’ estates and the plane’s owner. The decision cites Agent James O Connor violated hijacking guidelines by prioritizing action over passenger safety.
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Prices Of Steel Up And Down In Cautious Market
USS Steel Corp raises prices by about 3.8 percent while Armco and Wheeling-Pittsburgh delay planned 9 percent hikes on flat-rolled steel. The rivals blamed competitive pressures as the industry sees mixed moves in pricing for automotive and appliance sectors.
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