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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1972

Page

2

Deaths AP Writer Bill Lowell Dead At 84

William E. Bill Lowell AP writer and former AP executive died in a San Diego hospital at 84. He retired from AP in 1951 and later served on the Senate Judiciary Committee internal securities subcommittee until 1965 before returning to San Diego. Survivors include his widow Helen son Steve Lowell daughter Mrs Reed D. Smith and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

San Diego Calif William E Bill” Lowell Associated Press Lowell Internal Securities Subcommittee Senate Judiciary Committee Auburn Maine Far West University of Oregon Halfway Ore Boise Statesman Pendleton Tribune Spokane Helena, Mont Denver Rocky Mountain Salt Lake City Washington, D.C Rocky Mountain States Helen Steve Lowell Seattle Reed D. Smith Santa Ana

Nina L. Walker Dies at 85 in Kennebunk

Nina L. Walker 85 a Kennebunk resident for 35 years died at Biddeford hospital Born Naples May 17 1887 daughter of Charles and Lizzie Littlefield Surviving nieces and nephews Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday Angel Funeral Home Kennebunk Rev F E Lamar Robinson officiating Interment Oak Grove Cemetery Friends may call 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. tomorrow

Kennebunk Nina L. Walker Main St Biddeford Spital Naples Charles Lizzie (Wheeler) Littlefield American Legion Auxiliary Frank W. Walker Angel Funeral Home Dane St Lamar Robinson Christ Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral services for Rev. Percy C. Clark in Billerica

Rev. Percy C. Clark 87, resident of Massachusetts Florida and Ocean Park, dies in St Petersburg Florida. Funeral Saturday at 1 p m at North Billerica Baptist Church. Survived by eight children and widow Katherine Ferguson Clark. Memorial fund set at Ocean Park temple. Calling hours Friday 7 to 9 p m Perry Funeral Home Billerica.

Billerica Mass Percy C. Clark Massachusetts Florida Ocean Park North Billerica Baptist Church Canada Messianic Lodge Wells Orange Lodge Canadian League St. Petersburg Fla Katherine Ferguson Clark Daughers Dora Minko Lunenburg Annabelle Chandier Ruth Claflin Miami Robert Missouri Angis Perry Funeral Home Ocean Erk

St Joseph Guild to Offer Prayers for Mrs Peloquin

Members of St Joseph Guild meet tonight at 7 30 at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford to offer prayers for Mrs Blanche A Peloquin mother of a member The note adds that Quebec is the largest province in Canada with 594860 square miles

St. Joseph Guild Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford Blanche A. Peloquin Quebec Province Canada

Weather Outlook for Portland Area Tonight and Friday

Portland area forecast shows occasional light snow north and freezing drizzle or rain east with possible drizzle southwest, lows ranging from near 10F in the north to low 30s in the south. Friday brings mostly cloudy skies north with a chance of rain or drizzle elsewhere and highs from the 20s north to near 40 south.

Portland

Youth Fellowship Rooms Open Each Thursday at Ogunquit Church

Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road opens Youth Fellowship rooms every Thursday at 7 30 for Junior and Senior High youths. Choir rehearsals at Bid geford Foss Street United Methodist Church set for tomorrow with junior choir at 6 30 and senior choir at 7 30 p m.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Bidgeford Foss Street United Methodist Church

Paul R Boisvert Returns Home From Hospital Stay

Paul R Boisvert of 365 Main St Biddeford has returned home after a surgical stay at Webber Hospital.

Paul R. Boisvert Main St Biddeford Webber Hospital

Travel Warning For All New England In Weather Outbreak

The National Weather Service issued travel warnings for New England as snow and freezing rain created dangerous driving. In Mansfield mass two people died in a Route 106 crash involving three cars and a trailer truck. A chain reaction crash on Interstate 91 near Easthampton left four miles of backup with no serious injuries. Boston area commuter traffic slowed and MBTA service faced ice on third rails and delays on several lines.

Associated National Weather Service New England Mansfield Mass Easthampton Weather Service Boston Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Quincy Center Andrew Square Harvard Square Ashmont Everett Forest Hills

Nixon on Vietnam talks stalls due to Hanoi positions

Vietnamese officials state North Vietnam refuses to recognize South Vietnam as a separate state. Hanoi maintains a single nation and that the demilitarized zone is temporary under the 1954 Geneva Agreements. Foreign Minister Tran Van Lam declined comment on Haig's visit, noting remaining differences between Saigon and Washington.

North Vietnam South Vietnam Hanoi North Tran van Lam Haig Saigon Washington

Knights of Columbus to say prayers for Mrs Peloquin

Luke E Hart Council will meet at 7 tonight at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Arthur Peloquin wife of a member.

Luke E. Hart

Brezhnev Delivers Long Address On Vietnam War, China

In Moscow Brezhnev links Soviet U.S. relations to ending the Vietnam war and denounces the North Vietnamese bombing. He attacks China’s policy, cites 168 million ton grain harvest and a costly grain import, during the Soviet Union’s 50th anniversary celebration. Fidel Castro attends.

Moscow Leonid L. Brezhnev Vietnam Soviet Communist Party North Vietnam Brezhnev Soviet Union Kremlin Palace of Congresses Nixon Truong Chinh China U.S.S.R Peking Fidel Castro

Nixon Kissinger Rift Rumors Surface in Florida

Reports persist that President Nixon has tightened control over Henry Kissinger amid Vietnam peace talks. White House denies discord, citing unity on policy. Kissinger calls claims mischievous, while observers note public reports show increased tension.

Key Biscayne, Fla White House Nixon Henry A. Kissinger Vietnam Kissinger Ronald L. Ziegler Bayfront Florida Alexander M. Haig Jr Saigon Haig Nguyen van Thieu U.S Thieu Ziegler Washington Harvard Biscayne

New Instrument Approach Lets Biddeford Land in Poor Weather

John Bell of York Aviation says Biddeford Municipal Airport gains an FAA developed instrument approach allowing landings in conditions with cloud base of 400 feet and visibility at least one mile. Flights will be directed by Portland Approach Control from the Portland Jetport tower.

John Bell York Aviation Biddeford Federal Aviation Administration Bell Kennebunk Portland Portland Jetport

Interior plans buyout of private parcels for park expansion

A noted statement suggests the Department of Interior will acquire all private parcels for the park. It implies a sweeping government buyout affecting landowners and local stakeholders.

Department of Interior

The Perfect Christmas Gift Coat and Jacket Sale

Matson's, Inc. at 175 Maine Street Biddeford invites charge accounts for suede and leather coats and jackets as holiday buyers shop late night hours through Christmas.

Matson’s, Inc Maine Street Biddeford

Truman receives amino acid therapy in life fight

Kansas City AP reports former president Harry S. Truman, 88, remains in serious condition at Research Hospital. Doctors began a new amino acid treatment and cut protein from feeding to reduce blood urea nitrogen, hoping to lessen kidney failure risks while monitoring potential coma.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Truman Research Hospital Wallace Graham John Dreves

Scenic condo plan eyed for Point Arunde area

A developer defends a 24 unit condominium project at Point Arunde noting no wetlands or environmental code violations. He cites scenic integration with the area, tree plantings, and local residents buying units priced 35 000 to 45 000, with projected town revenue over 20 000 annually for potential town projects.

Point Arundeland Massachusetts Kennebunkport Kenneburk

Society Buys Old Mansion In Newport

Newport Preservation Society buys the Breakers, a 77 year old Newport mansion, for 365000 dollars. The purchase raises the society's collection of mansions to eight for exhibit purposes.

Newport R.I Breakers Newport Preservation Society

Beware Of The Flim Flam Men In Biddeford

Biddeford police warn merchants about a quick change artist preying on cashiers. Albert Elwell urged merchants in the Biddeford area to train staff to recognize customers asking for odd or devious change.

Biddeford Albert Elwell

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Bill’ Lowell Walter Wilcox Dorothy B. Tarbox Memoriam Roger Pete” Plummer Madeline Karen, Pam Chet Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Emond Inera Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy Baby TM Reg US Pat OF Los Angeles Maremont Corp Sue Caouette Pauline Dumas Jack Mercier Janie Coffin Judy Laverriere Dave Low Ell T and T Broadcasting Co Wide Radio Phil Dumont Debbie Grenier Cathy McLoy Gary Dixon WIDE Charter Claire Chouinard Joann Laroche Art Nadeau United States Norwood Ellis Beach Red Barn Farm Newtown Road Chas. Buxton York County Savings Bank F.D Best Philip A. Gross, Sr Mrs Gary D. Gross
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