Shirley Parks 57 Gorham widow of Biddeford native dies
Shirley E Parks 57 of Friendly Village Gorham and formerly Biddeford died unexpectedly Monday in Gray. Born August 11 1918 in Bridgewater he served in World War II and was active in several fraternal and civic groups. Survived by widow Helen D Parks daughter Jennifer A Pierpan mother Susan Parks brother Philip and four sisters plus three grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm Shumway and Gross Funeral Home Saco with interment at Biddeford Pool Cemetery. Calling hours tonight 7 to 9.
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New York Likely For Democrats Convention Site
The Daily News reports New York City is near certain to host the 1976 Democratic National Convention. Labor leaders assure no strikes to disrupt the event and the selection committee meets in Washington next week to finalize the choice. NYC last hosted in 1924 at Madison Square Garden.
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GAO to Oversee Testing of Belgians and U.S. Guns
The General Accounting Office will oversee Defense Department testing of Maremont and Belgian MAG-58 machine guns and review past tests. Senator Muskie notes concerns over possible bias toward Belgium and House lawmakers collected more than 10 000 signatures backing Maremont’s Maine plant in Saco. Representatives Hobins and Rolde push to present petitions to President Ford and Schlesinger if needed.
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Ford Presses for New Nuclear Arms Limits Deal
President Ford told the American Legion convention that detente is not a license to fish in troubled waters and warned the Soviet Union he will seek further strategic weapons if no new arms limits are agreed. He cited Portugal and European security as indicators and noted his talks with Leonid Brezhnev as constructive but conditional on concrete progress.
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Dock Pilings OK'd At Port Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport selectmen approved five pilings at the Government Wharf to form part of a public floating dock. The $625 cost will draw from the remaining funds of a $5,500 town appropriation for rip-rap completion. Contractor E J Medeiros will install the pilings as part of current site work.
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Cake Jumping Has Its Moments
A humorous slice of life from Dallas where bachelor party cake stunts can cost up to 2000 dollars. Joe Frank warns about risk of amateur performers and unexpected effects. Exotic dancer Marty Kim notes she rises from cakes with class, not as a gimmick.
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American Pilot Charged In Flight Of East Germans
Barry Meeker a 33 year old Hartford Connecticut resident faces border crossing and foreign air space charges after piloting a helicopter to ferry three East German refugees from Czechoslovakia under gunfire. He says the rescue was a personal act of friendship. A wounded 14 year old girl was among those flown out.
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To Mr and Mrs Harold Cross Kennebunk a daughter Colleen Catherine Aug. 10 To Mr and Mrs Raymond Nadeau Sinnott Road Kennebunk a daughter Kimberly Ann Aug 11 To Mr and Mrs Robert Lovejoy River Road Arundel a son Jamie Allen Aug. 11 To Mr and Mrs Wesley Ackerman Jr 18 Left Goosefare Drive Old Orchard Beach a son Corey Scott Aug 12 To Mr and Mrs Richard Ruel 81 May St Biddeford a son Benjamin Malcolm Aug 12 To Mr and Mrs James Beaulieu 59 Raymond St Biddeford a son Russell James Aug 13 To Mr and Mrs Kenneth Allen Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach a daughter Wendy Christine Aug 13 MEMORIAL SERVICES Adaht Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Biddeford will conduct memorial services tonight at 7 at Shumway and Gross Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco for Shirley E Parks a member and past patron.
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Funeral Directors and Homes Listed in Saco Biddeford Area
Directory of funeral homes includes Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco phone 284-5611 Dennett and Craig 365 Main St Saco 282-0562 Emond and Conroy 72 Hill St Biddeford 284-5511 282-1818 Sansoucy Blais Stone St Biddeford 283-3653 and R Martel Director.
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Portland Weather: Mostly Sunny With Warm Midweek Temperatures
The Portland forecast calls for mostly sunny skies on Wednesday with fair conditions tonight. Highs range from the upper 60s to around 80 degrees from north to south, with tonight's lows mid 40s to low 50s. Continental New England temperatures list Maine readings around 78 to 48 and nearby values near 70 to 46.
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Weather Elsewhere Marine Forecast Eastport to Merrimack
High pressure builds over coastal waters from the Great Lakes. Westerly winds 10 to 20 knots shifting to northwesterly tonight and through Wednesday. Fair weather and visibility over 5 miles through Wednesday. Seas 1 to 2 feet tonight.
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