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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1972

Page

2

Tur k Gilbert Dies Five Term Augusta Mayor

Sylvia Turk Gilbert a five term Augusta mayor and former semipro baseball figure died at 58. Governor Curtis called the loss personal and noted Gilbert's work with the Jimmy Fund and civic affairs. He leaves a widow and two daughters.

Augusta Maine Sylvia “Turk Gilbert St. Mary's Kenneth M. Curtis Curtis Turk New England Kennebec

Kennebunkport Man George Ripcoe 86 Dies at Home

George Ripcoe 86 a Goose Rocks Beach resident died yesterday at his home after a long illness. Born in Germany on June 7 1886 he worked in weaving mills in Manchester New Hampshire and Lawrence Massachusetts. He was the widower of Nellie Foley Ripcoe surviving a daughter Marguerite Kelley two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Prayers at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk tomorrow at 7 30 p m funeral Monday at 9 a m St Martha Church Kennebunk Rev Stephen Mulkern officiating interment in St Mary Cemetery Lawrence Mass. Friends may call tomorrow 2 to 4 p m and 7 to 9 p m.

Kennebunkport George Ripcoe Goose Rocks Beach Germany George Anna Ripcoe Amaskeg Manchester N.H Lawrence Mass Nellie Foley) Ripcoe Ambrose Marguerite) Kelley Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk St. Martha’s Church Stephen Mulkern St. Mary Cemetery

Saco Teen Faces Accident Charge After Hit and Run

Saco 17 year old Mike Brennick of Ross Road is charged by police with leaving the scene after his vehicle struck Vincent E. Gallo 25 a Marine on leave from Portsmouth NH cleaning a windshield. Gallo received treatment at Webber Hospital and was released. Brennick faces 10th District Court in Saco next week.

Mike T. Brennick Ross Road Saco Vincent E. Gallo Portsmouth N.H Brennick Gallo Webber Hospital 10Th District Court

Saco Teen Injured In Auto Accident

On Route 1 in Saco a two car crash injured John E. Chadbourne 18 of 194 Beach St Saco who was released. The other driver Germaine Gould 57 of Oak Ridge Road Biddeford rear ended the Chadbourne vehicle as it pulled from a driveway around 11 p.m. per Saco police.

Route 1 Saco John E. Chadbourne Beach St Webber Hospital Germaine Gould Oak Ridge Road Biddeford

Funeral Notice for Frank X. Emond at Emond's Home

Frank X. Emond funeral service announced by Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 with J. P. Conroy listed. Service details not specified in fragment.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Weather Report for Portland Area Snow North Rain South

Rain and snow forecast with snow likely in the north and rain in the south tonight. Lows in the teens north and in the 30s south. Snow may change to freezing rain or rain in the north with rain further south Sunday. Highs near 30 north and in the 30s south.

Portland

Motherless pygmy sperm whale saved by Ocean World team

In Fort Lauderdale a four to eight month old pygmy sperm whale stranded on a beach is being cared for by Ocean World trainers led by Ken Engies. The 200 pound infant, a rare find with no other pygmy sperm whales in captivity, is fed with a butter protein cream mixture as life guards monitor its condition.

Fort Lauderdale Fila Ocean World Ken Engies Engles

City Dog Licenses Now Available in Biddeford

Biddeford City Clerk Mrs. Pauline Berry announced dog licenses are now available at the City Clerk's office. All dogs six months or older must be licensed by January 1, 1973, with proof of rabies vaccination. Kennels and pet shops must license, and rates are 1.50 dollars for male and 1.50 dollars for female dogs. a spaying certificate is required.

Pauline Berry Biddeford Berry

Truman’s Condition Worsens Amid Conflicting Statements

Mrs. Truman faced reporters twice in two hours denying an exaggerated Graham quote about her father’s health. She then said Graham described his condition as extremely precarious, but later that nothing had changed. Truman remains hospitalized for lung congestion and related illnesses, with Friday’s report noting he seems more reactive.

Daniel Graham Truman

Pentagon Papers Trial to Start Over With New Jury

The judge in the Pentagon Papers case plans a mistrial and will dismiss the current jury. U S district Judge Matt Byrne cited a Court of Appeals warning as grounds to reset with a new panel for defendants Ellsberg and Russo. The defense says a fresh jury may improve fairness and avoid double jeopardy issues.

Los Angeles U.S. District Court Matt Byrne U H Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals San Francisco Byrne Daniel Ellsberg Anthony Russo Ellsberg Rand Corp Russo Cision Elisberg Court of Appeals H. Peter Young

CAB Orders Discount Air Fares Review and Discover America Extension

The Civil Aeronautics Board rules youth and family air fares unjustly discriminatory but delays canceling them pending hearings on normal fare reductions. It extends Discover America discounts for 18 months while implementing a new policy to govern future promos and require termination within 18 months unless they generate net traffic.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board Discover-America

Missing Coed Gillispie Receives Five Calls

The family of 22 year old Damaris Synge Gillispie, a Boston University student who vanished nine days ago, received five calls from a man claiming knowledge of her whereabouts. The latest callers, described as nervous, identified items Gillispie wears and personal effects. Cambridge police offered no comment, saying only they have information she is alive.

Boston (Ap Damaris Synge Gillispie Boston University Gillispie Bedford N.Y Jazz Workshop Boylston Street

Apollo astronauts aboard America and Challenger

The crew awoke to a well adjusted space environment as Cernan Schmitt and Evans discussed heat and liquids in microgravity. Cernan complained of digestive gas while Schmitt delighted in rediscovering a peanut butter sandwich from childhood and recalled mayonnaise and lettuce on his.

Cernan Schmitt Evans America Challenger

Beach Police Nab Fugitive At Motel

Old Orchard Beach police arrested Leon Bolduc 37 at the Beaurivage Motel on fugitive from justice charges. He is wanted in Keene New Hampshire on various drug charges after a tip from Keene police teletype.

Old Orchard Beach Leon Bolduc Beaurivage East Grand Avenue Bolduc Keene, N.H Keene

Ski Conditions From New England Areas Report

Boston A P ski bulletin lists conditions for New England areas with snow depth and surface types. Maine Mt Abram Lost Valley Sugarloaf River Mt and more report varying base depths and surfaces. New Hampshire Cannon Mt Crotched Mt Soon Mt Pats Peak Sunapee Temple Mt Tenney Waterville Valley Wildcat and Wilderness not operating.

Boston New England Opeators Maine Mt. Abram Lost Valley Mt. Sunapee Upper Flower Temple Mt Ld. Tenney Mt G. Waterville Valley Wildcat

Interior Secretary Caught Between Indian Groups

Interior Secretary Rogers C Morton faces dueling requests from NTCA and NCAI as they seek changes to BIA policy. NTCA presses for returning tribal chairman influence, while NCAI seeks open talks and an Indian commission. Over 100 unrecognized East Coast tribes plan actions as 250000 of about 800000 Indians lack federal eligibility.

Washington Rogers C Morton National Indian National Tribal Chairman’s Association National Congress of American Indians NTCA NCAI The Counry American Indian Movement Bureau of Indian Affairs BIA Louis R. Bruce Jr John C. Crow Harrison Loesch

Military Base Closings Proposed in Budget Cut Plan

Outgoing Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird will recommend closing some bases next year to reduce waste without harming readiness. He is reviewing service proposals and will forward recommendations to the White House amid earlier budget-cut talks. Navy seeks coast shipyard reductions. Army foresees minor depot eliminations.

Washington Melvin R. Laird Laird White House Pentagon David Packard Navy Army

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