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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1975

Page

2

Obituary of Mabel Small 84 Bridgton resident

Mrs Mabel Small 84 of Kansas Road Bridgton died Thursday at home after a brief illness widow of J Clifford Small She resided with her daughter Estella Knight and leaves a daughter three grandchildren six great grandchildren and a niece Funeral services are Saturday at 10 30 a m at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev Edwin Carter officiating and burial at Evergreen Cemetery Alfred Maine

Bridgton Mabel Small Kansas Road J. Clifford Small Lyman Winfield Lillian (Roberts) Haynes Small Thornton Academy Saco Alfred Lynn Mass Estella Knight Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Edwin Carter Advent Christian Church Evergreen Cemetery

Turkey May Open U S Bases

Secretary Kissinger expressed strong hope that the Turkish government will reopen U S military bases in Turkey soon after six weeks of negotiations on a new defense pact. He noted possible resolution of remaining differences and planned to brief ambassadors in Europe in London. He also voiced optimism for revived talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.

Brussels Belgium Henry A. Hoped Tur Kissinger Ihsan Sabri Chaglayangil North Atlantic Treaty Organization U.S Ankara Congress Turkey Cyprus Ford Administration William Macomber London Europe Chaglavangil Washington

Card of Thanks and Bereavement Notices

Eva Brunelle thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers and gifts during hospital stay thanks to Dr Viger St Joseph Parish priests and the nurses. Family of the Late Jack Palmitessa thanks relatives friends and neighbors for aid sympathy floral tributes mass cards and funeral transportation.

Webber Hospital Viger St. Joseph Parish Eva Brunelle Jack Palmitessa

Funeral Notices for Shumway and Gross at Saco area

Funeral service details list Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco with contact numbers 284 5611 and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine 282 0562 for arrangements.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford

Hearst Defense Goes On Record With Fear Of Death Claim

Patricia Hearst's lawyers outline a coercion defense based on fear for her life to explain participation in a 1974 bank robbery. Hearst provided handwriting samples and hair for possible comparison, as prosecutors pressed for evidence linking alleged coercion to crime.

San Francisco Patricia Hearst San Mateo County Miss Hearst Symbionese Liberation Army F. Lee Bailey U.S. District Court Oliver J. Carter Albert Johnson Bailey

Rent Subsidy Bid Gets Endorsement

The Rev. Robert Howes of South Church Housing Corp. urged Kennebunkport selectmen for rental subsidies to support five elderly apartments, noting HUD funds were exhausted last year and a new HUD application is planned for next year. The board unanimously endorsed pursuing subsidies while denying town funding. A two year survey suggested at least 21 low income elderly units are needed, a figure Howes believes was underestimated.

Kennebunkport Robert Howes South Church Housing Corp Selectmen South Congregational Church The Housing Corporation HUD Howes Ir. Howes Elmont Tyndale Tyndale Abbott Pendergast Charles Sullivan Stedman Seavey Mr. Howes

Firemen Busy In Biddeford

The Biddeford fire department handled 114 calls in November including 42 fire and smoke incidents and 72 ambulance dispatches. Ambulance runs split into illness 55 injuries seven transfers four and other totals. Permits issued by the fire prevention bureau covered burning brush and slash 24 burning leaves 25 camp fires three and other items.

Biddeford Saco Fire Prevention Bureau

Baby Clinic Set at Beach

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The United Community Health Services will sponsor a well-baby and preschool clinic at 1 p.m. at the Town Hall. Physicals will be given to babies and immunizations offered include DPT oral polio measles rubella DPT boosters and oral polio boosters and tine tests.

Old Orchard Beach United Community Health Services, Inc

S A C O Plans Holiday Party

Members of S A C O met at Trinity parish hall in Saco for a business session led by President Walter Peterson. Plans were announced for a December 17 Christmas party with gift gifts and a 1 p m blood screening by United Community Health Services.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco Odd Fellows S.A.C.O Saco Adult Citizens Organization Trinity Episcopal Church Clevelandtreet Walter Peterson Esther Ricker United Community Health Services

Marshall May Seek Jury Trial In Public Meeting Case

James Marshall may request a jury trial after his attorney, Portland lawyer Robert Cohen, reviews the complaints. The case continues to a Saco District Court hearing set for January 26 at 1 p.m. The arrest followed his refusal to leave a council meeting after being ordered out.

Old Orchard Beach James Marshall Portland Robert Cohen Marshall Superior Court Saco District Court Thomas Lee Sr Richard Marshall Alfred Brune Stooges Lee John Marshall Adam Chelate Capt Guy Fontaine Seuf- Post Office

IRA Gunmen Free Woman Hostage in London Siege

Irish gunmen released 53 year old Sheila Matthews held with her husband in a London apartment after nearly six days. Police say they refused safe conduct to Dublin and remain trapped with her husband, John, 54, a postal inspector. Matthews walked to an adjoining balcony in drizzle before being aided to safety. Police expect a further resolution as negotiations continue with the gunmen who have used listening devices to gauge the hostage situation.

London Sheila Matthews John Scotland Yard Dublin Ncces Ross McWhirter Matthews Ms. Matthews Portman Arms Tavern University College Hospital

Weather report for Portland with December tides

Tonight is fair in the north with variable cloudiness in the south and a chance of flurries along the coast. Lows range from zero to ten below north to the teens in the south. Saturday brings fair to the north and east with variable clouds and a chance of flurries in the southwest. highs in the teens to the low 30s along the south.

Portland

Weather Elsewhere Marine Forecast Eastport to Merrimack

High pressure moves across northern Maine as a weak low crosses Long Island. Easterly winds 10 to 15 knots tonight rising to 15 to 25 knots Saturday. Clouds increase with a chance of light snow off the New Hampshire coast by evening. West of Rockland variable clouds with a chance of flurries tonight and Saturday. Visibility up to five miles drop to 1 to 3 miles in possible snow.

Eastport Merrimack River Maine Long Island New Hampshire Rockland

Philadelphia editor stabbed to death as three men charged

Philadelphia AP three men Salvatore Soli Steven Malono and Isa is Felix Melendez charged with murder attempted murder conspiracy and three counts of robbery in the death of John S Knight 3rd editor at the Philadelphia Daily News. F B I asked to join the case as interstate flight warrants issued. Knight a Knight Ridder veteran and Harvard graduate was killed in his Center City apartment during a burglary.

Biddeford Philadelphia John S. Knight Joseph Golden Isais Felix’’ Melendez Edward Quinn Knight Philadelphia Daily News Empire Center City Knight Ma Golden Rosemary McKinnon John McKinnon Harvard Detroit Free Press Columbus

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