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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1972

Page

3

Daughters Of Colonists Meet In Woolwich

Maine Society Daughters of the American Colonists met in Woolwich with members including Mrs. Alton Fogg and Mrs. Albert Coleman of Saco and Mrs. William Bruce of Bar Mills. State Regent Mrs. Harold Powell of Waterboro led the meeting and plans for the society's 40th birthday on November 3 at Brunswick were announced.

Maine Society Daughters of the Woolwich Alton Fogg Albert Coleman Saco William Bruce Bar Mills Harold Powell Waterboro Brunswick

Equal Rights Day in Maine Supported by Federal Committee

The Maine Advisory Committee to the U S Civil Rights Commission led by Harvey Johnson backs Maine’s Equal Rights Day on August 26. The group urges Maine Human Rights Commission leaders and Governor Curtis to show support, part of a nationwide 51 committee effort. Also listed are committee members and a consultant. The notice ends with a non sequitur about conifers shedding leaves.

Harvey Johnson Maine U.S. Commission On Civil Rights Maine Human Rights Commission Curtis United States Commission On Civil Rights Congress Willams Maine Committee Maples Anderson Thomas L. Battiste Gregory P. Buesing Lulu M. Chamberland Daniel R. Collins Minnette H. Cummings Dorothy Doyle Normand C. Dube Shirley J. Elias Stanley J. Evans Jane L. Ezzy John B. Forster John R. Hanson James D. Harrington Edward K. Hinckley Robert P. Ho Thomas P. Kapantais Leonie B. Knowles Raymond A. LaFramboise John Marvin Terry C. Polchies Jane Riley Elwin M. Sapiel Lucille Sheppard Joseph B. Socobasin Mary Socobasin Gerald Talbot Robert Talbot Harriet Price

Indictments Filed Against Four UMW Officials

Four United Mine Workers officials face fresh indictments in the Joseph Yablonski murder case. Albert Pass William Prater Chester Philpot and Ernest Stults are accused of encouraging false testimony before a grand jury. Pass also sits on the international executive board.

Union International Prater Philpot Stults Tennessee Kentucky Pass Pittsburgh Yablonski Pennsylvania

Registration Dates Listed for Kennebunk SAD 71

Registration dates for new pupils entering elementary school through grade eight are set for August 30 and 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. Birth certificates are required for kindergarten, and transfer students must show a transfer card from their previous school.

Kennebunk — S.A.D

Guest Minister Is Announced For Saco Service

The Rev. Frank H. Snell of Phillips Memorial Baptist Church Cranston Rhode Island will be the guest minister at the 9 30 morning worship at First Parish Congregational United Church of Christ in Saco This Sunday He will speak on Single and Double Standards Deacons Lloyd Anderson and Harry Sawyer assist the service Music direction is by Mrs Carl Deis Jr with soloist Wesley Boynton

Frank H. Snell Phillips Memorial Baptist Church Cranston R.L First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Mr. Snell Lloyd Anderson Harry Sawyer Musié Carl Deis Jr Wesley Boynton

Kennebunkport Officials Seek State Aid for Road Repairs

Kennebunkport selectmen Ivan and Lester Wildes with Chairman David Walley met in Augusta with David Stevens of the State Department of Transportation seeking funds to bolster the town paying account for repaving roads torn up by sewer work. Officials noted the Fairfield Creek bridge needs repair or replacement and an easterly road segment to the Colony Hotel would be taken back, with an eye toward state aid for Ocean Avenue and inner loop roads.

Kennebunkport Ivan Lester Wildes David Walley Augusta David Stevens State Department of Transportation Fairfield Creek Colony Hotel Coffin and Richardson Boston Ocean Avenue Maine Street Wildes District Road Walley Stevens Turbot’s Creek State Highway Department

York County Men Pass Maine Bar Exam

The Maine Board of Bar Examiners announced yesterday the 1972 list of successful applicants. Among the 65 who passed were two York County residents, including Robert B. Woodman of Kennebunk.

Portland Maine Board of Bar Examiners Maine Bar Association York County Robert B. Woodman Ken

Healthmobile Dedication Set at York County Courthouse

The Alfred Courthouse parking lot hosts a 2 p.m. dedication for the York County Healthmobile with speakers U S Congressman Peter Kyros Dr Harold Stevens and Rev Gerard Proulx Limerick The open house lasts until 5 p m refreshments served and the public is invited.

Alfred Courthouse York County U.S Peter Kyros Harold Stevens Gerard Proulx Limerick

Court Decision On Challenge Needed

Augusta AP report states Peter M. Danborg deputy secretary of state expects a court ruling on the Communist Party challenge to Maine election law by early September. Maine election officials warn delays could cause mechanical printing troubles for absentee and specimen ballots. The American Communist Party sues in Portland federal court alleging unconstitutionality of third party petition certification and seeks a restraining order on ballot printing unless Communist candidates are listed. A hearing on the restraining order is set for 2 p.m. Monday in Portland.

Augusta Peter M. Danborg Communist Party Maine American Communist Party Portland Danborg

Traffic Crunch in Dense Fog Near Rotterdam

In Breda in the Netherlands heavy fog caused a chain collision on a highway near Prinsenbeek southeast of Rotterdam. About 70 vehicles including cars trucks and five tankers were involved with at least 12 dead and many hurt. Police fear more bodies may be found as ambulances shuttle between hospitals and the scene.

Breda Netherlands Rotterdam Prinsenbeek

Fischer Appears In Stronger Position In World Chess Match

In Reykjavik, Bobby Fischer held a stronger stance as the 18th game resumed with a 10-7 score favoring Fischer. Boris Spassky faced possible but unlikely chances to regain. a Fischer win would yield a historic four point edge.

Reykjavik Iceland Bobby Fischer Borisassky Spassky Fischer

Families Urged To Hoard Food Despite Price Surge

The Agriculture Department urges Americans to stock a two week supply of regular foods or a two week survival stockpile amid record grocery prices and nuclear attack fears. The updated pamphlet, Family Food Stockpile for Survival, notes sample menus for shelter scenarios and was revised in July.

Washington Agriculture Department Department USDA

Bay State Yard To Build Liquified Gas Tankers

General Dynamics says agreements in place to build three liquified natural gas tankers at the Quincy shipyard for about 270 million dollars. The ships will be chartered by Burmah Oil Tankers Ltd to transport Algerian gas under contract to Eastco and Public Service Electric. Contracts depend on subsidy approvals and final financial details.

Bay State Yard Quincy Cryogenic Energy Transport Maritime Administration

Ten Injured When Bridge Scaffolding Collapses

In Sacramento California heavy steel scaffolding from an overpass under construction collapsed onto a four lane highway injuring ten people. The beams crushed two cars and a truck but there were no fatalities. Some injured were project workers and two remained in critical condition at a local hospital.

Sacramento Calif California Highway Patrol

Bridge beams used to support new U S 50 freeway span

A new freeway bridge over U S 50 east of Sacramento uses steel beams to support concrete during curing. Crews have removed the beams all week and expect to finish the job Friday night.

U. S. 50 Sacramento Sam Helwer California Department of Highways

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