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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1967
Page
2
The Agriculture Department forecast little change in grocery store prices next year, with dining out about one percent higher. The average person may spend $485 to $490 for food, up from $472 last year, as consumption shifts toward pork poultry eggs rice citrus fruit and frozen vegetables while veal lamb most dairy products non citrus fruits melons and dry beans decline.
Miss Florida Duquette 85 of Porter Street Biddeford died this morning at home after a lengthy illness Born in Canada December 6 1881 she was a seamstress and member of the Children of Mary Society St Josephs Church She is survived by nephews and nieces Funeral services set for Thursday at 830 am from St Josephs Church with burial in St Josephs Cemetery Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 local time
Dr Francis H Horn president of the University of Rhode Island will speak at the 131st University of Maine commencement in Orono He will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree Two Maine natives Sister Mary Carmel Therriault president of St Josephs College North Windham and Fred L Turner head of the science department atony High School Augusta receive honorary doctor of pedagogy degrees.
Reports describe B52 and fighter-bomber strikes around the DMZ with targets including troop concentrations bunkers and assembly areas in areas near Con Thien. Navy aircraft hit rail yards bridges and a highway bridge while ground clashes yielded casualty figures and ongoing patrols around Da Nang Haiphong and Lang Son. Police identify drivers involved in a traffic collision in Biddeford with minor injuries.
A University of Louisville youth group camped at Trout Lake when a black bear approached the site. The bear ripped gear from campers and dragged a sleeping bag while the group, including Michele and Denise Huckle, fled trees and kept fires burning through the night. A dog named Squirt alerted the danger.
AP report notes CTK says about 1.5 million Czechoslovaks live abroad while 12 million reside in the United States, highlighting the diaspora size and distribution. The figures illustrate a large overseas community connected to Czechoslovakia.
The Delaware and Hudson Railroad cites human error or signal equipment failure as the crash cause south of Saratoga Springs. Kenneth Miller, in charge of transportation, ruled out brake failure after reviewing tracks and a speed recorder. The Montreal Limited passenger train with about 300 people and a freight train collided after the freight began moving onto double track.
John Buckley 38 Green St Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mamie Gagne Camp Ellis is a patient at Webber Hospital. Lucille Roberge Alfred Street Biddeford has left for Boston on a buying trip. Marine Pvt Raymond A Yoho son of Merilda M Yoho 24 Hill St Biddeford has completed four weeks of individual combat training at Camp Lejeune NC.
The notice details Wednesday services and rehearsals for multiple churches including Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills Methodist Kennebunk Village Baptist Ogunquit Advent Kennebunkport and Full Gospel Weils. Events include youth meetings prayer services Bible studies and choir rehearsals with times ranging from 6 30 p m to 8 p m and venues on Union Ave Atlantic Avenue Shore Road Route 9 A Route 25 and more.
President emeritus of Bates College Dr. Charles F. Phillips told a statewide retailers group in Portland that President Johnsons tax hike would deprive Americans of goods and services and slow private sector growth. He estimated federal outlays for the year at over 185 billion dollars, about 25 billion higher than last year, and urged curbing government spending to curb inflation and avoid a tax increase.
The Ladies Aid of the Kennebunk Baptist Church will sponsor a food sale starting at 10 a.m. on the church lawn. Ian Gagnon and Michelle Codling of West Kennebunk named campers of the week at Double T Day Camp directed by Mario DeFrederico.
Tonight remains fair with temperatures in the low 50s to low 60s. Wednesday continues fair and warm, with mild overall conditions.
Armed state police guard the Suffolk County Jail for inmate Joseph Baron amid fears of gangland retribution. Suffolk County First Atty. Byrne requested the protection after Baron testified before a special grand jury that indicted Gennaro Anguilo and three others in the death of former Newton boxer Rocco DiSeglio. Anguilo and co defendants are held without bail on murder charges. bail requests and a hearing on Anguilo's release were postponed.
The House moves toward civil rights protection with strong bipartisan support for a measure to shield citizens exercising federal rights. A state sovereignty amendment is possible, stressing nonpreemption if state laws do not conflict with federal law. Penalties escalate from fines to life for interference, with harsher terms if injury or death occurs.
Mario Di Frederico of Kennebunk High School will attend the Lifetime Sports Education Project Clinic at Springfield College in Massachusetts from August 28 to 30. About 174 New England educators join to learn carry-over sports and modern teaching methods funded by the Lifetime Sports Foundation.
AP reports antimonarchist Andreas Papandreou, 48, jailed since the 21 April coup on charges of conspiring to overthrow King Constantine, says he suffered galloping tuberculosis a few weeks ago and is now improving with regular medical care.
A 20 bed adolescent unit at Montefiore Hospital integrates medical and emotional care with a schoolroom and recreation spaces. Dr Laurence Finberg notes it will improve nursing care and help gather social information on teens. Separate data shows U.S. households with multiple television sets rose from 19.5 to 22.6 percent from 1965 to 1966, and color TV ownership grew from 7.4 to 13 percent.
Old Orchard Beach Town Council met in executive session to discuss flood damages from heavy spring rains to cabins owned by Edward and Mary Smith on Heath Street. No action was taken. plans proceed to install a larger storm drain line under the railroad tracks to ease drainage. The council also tabled parking removal on East Grand Avenue, approved bids for a fire department furnace, reviewed loading zone at Seaward Inn, and inspected licenses for day camps and rental units.
In Salem New Hampshire police arrested Stephen Gurney 17 son of a local drive in owner and a 16 year old friend in connection with the death of Paul Bureaud 19 after 40 pound plastic bags poured from a Route 93 overpass during a rainstorm severing his jugular. Kathleen Johnson 20 suffered neck and facial cuts. Gov. John W. King ordered a massive manhunt. Gurney faces second degree manslaughter charges and bond was set at 5000 while juvenile court will handle the other case.
Police report a parked car owned by James L. Smith 31 of 51 Portland Ave nearly demolished when struck by an auto driven by Robert Leclerc 18 of Portland as they say Leclerc dropped a piece of pizza and was poking for it. No injuries. parties cited for traffic violation.
Rev. Matthew Audibert will celebrate a Cursillista Mass at St Francis College Biddeford at 7 30 tomorrow evening. An ulreya will follow. Guest speaker Mrs Mary Nicolson of Cape Elizabeth will discuss Charity. Public and all Cursillistas may attend.
Paul Cole of Windham was injured at Biddeford Glass Co. while attempting to jump start a truck. He was pinned between the truck and another vehicle and transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland in satisfactory condition.
Soviet analyst Dr. Alex M. Letov, a leading space guidance expert, voiced support for a long-sought US Soviet scientist exchange after presenting a major paper before 400 attendees in Huntsville Alabama. He noted private talks with American officials and said exchanges could foster better world scientific understanding.
The Rev Florence Stevens, an ordained pastor for 35 years, is the state’s sole female pastor, recently named leader of Warren Methodist Church. She argues women can match men in the Pastor role, citing stronger sympathy and ease in talking with people and stressing the value of visitation.
Mr and Mrs Larry Richardson and their eight children lost their home on Proctor Road when a fire destroyed a large part of the two story house late yesterday. Firefighters from Biddeford and Arundel battled the blaze for hours. the remaining portion suffered smoke and water damage. Neighbors offered shelter. Children ranged from 4 to 13.
AP reports that despite progress since 1959, over one-seventh of Americans remain in poverty. Census figures show whites declined 29 percent and Negroes 9 percent in eight years, with poverty counts dropping from 39 million to 30 million. Nonfarm poverty standards range from 1559 to 5440 dollars.
An opinion fragment discusses traditional church duties, noting some men find certain roles uncomfortable while women are often more accepted. The remark emphasizes persistence in gender expectations within pastoral work.
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