Deaths Waveland E. King 73 of Saco
Waveland E. King 73 died in a Biddeford hospital after a lengthy illness. Born March 2, 1901 in Saco, he worked 21 years at Pepperell Manufacturing Co., Biddeford, retiring in 1968. Survived by widow Agnes Biggar King, two brothers, a sister, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call today 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.
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Waveland E. King
Boom Road
Saco
Biddeford
Edwin J
Lucy ( Ladd) King
Pepperell Manufacturing Co
United Baptist ‘Church
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Agnes (Biggar) King
Irvin C. ,King
Carroll Tripp
Ocean Park
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Friends
Obituary: Robert F. Gooch of Ocean Park dies at 54
Robert F. Gooch 54 of Colby Avenue Ocean Park died after a brief illness in a Biddeford hospital. Born in Winthrop Massachusetts he was the son of Frederick L. and Genevieve Gooch. He worked in Boston then retired to Ocean Park and last at Cascade Inn Saco. Surviving: stepmother Muriel Gooch stepbrother Raymond Googins step sister Mrs. Charles Prunier an aunt and several cousins. Funeral conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Plaisted officiating and Laurel Hill Cemetery as interment. Friends may call tonight 7 to 8 at the funeral home.
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Ocean Park
Robert F. Gooch
Colby Avenue
Biddeford
Winthrop
Mass
Frederick L. and
Genevieve (MecClennen) Gooch
Boston
Cascade Inn
Saco
Muriel “Gooch
Raymond Googins
Falmouth
Charles Prunier
Oxford
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Robert Plaisted
United Methodist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Lena Lamb of Biddeford Dies at Home
Mrs Lena Lamb of 606 Elm Street Biddeford died Monday morning at her home Passes arranged by Raymond G Boldue and Sons Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford awaiting funeral details
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Lena Lamb
Elm St
Biddeford
Raymond G. Boldue
Jet Crash Claims Seven Lives in Venezuela
An Avensa D nine jet crashed four minutes after takeoff from Maturin bound for Caracas killing 77 aboard including two Americans named Paul Rice and William Richard. No survivors. authorities expect difficulty identifying victims due to severe burns. An explosion occurred on board and officials opened an investigation into the cause.
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Caracas
Vénezuela
Maturin
Avensa
Paul Rice
William Richard
Airline. Co
Sanctuary Choir To Sing In Saco Christmas Eve Mass
The Sanctuary Choir of Most Holy Trinity Church Saco directed by Rev John J Walsh will perform at the 9 p.m. Christmas Eve services and repeat Biblical Psalms at the 10 a.m. Christmas Day Mass.
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John J. Walsh
C.S.C
Most Holy Trinity Church
Main Street
Saco
Maine recount and governor’s sign-off sparks legal battle
Emery Curtis accuses the outgoing governor of delaying signing the election certificate after a pre election visit by health lobbyists. He warns of lost votes and court action while noting a new governor may sign before January 14. Maine Common Cause and the Maine Women’s Political Caucus urge a speedy recount to preserve representation.
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Maine
National Health Federation
Emery
Kyrés
Washington
Muskie
House
Kyros
Barbara McGough
Falmouth
Journal
Joseph Sewall
Old Town
Michael Pearson
Perason
Sewall
Portland Weather Outlook Snow Likely North
Occasional light snow likely in the north with a chance of light snow or rain in the south tonight. Lows mostly in the 20s. Tuesday brings light snow likely in the north and showers or flurries in the south with highs in the 20s north to the 30s south.
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Portland
Wallace Faces Physical and Political Hurdles in 1976 Bid
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace weighs a fourth presidential run in 1976. Analysts note possible gains from proportional delegate rules and a strong grass roots base, but fear a split and a likely November defeat. His paralysis and wheelchair use complicate campaigning as plans hinge on Democratic choice and possible party strategy.
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Washington
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
George McGovern
Snowy Sunday Spurs thirteen Biddeford Traffic Accidents
No serious injuries reported as 13 crashes occurred in Biddeford amid snow. Four crashes on Alfred Street near Bacon Birch and Main, three on Water Street near Maine and Clifford, nine involve two vehicles, four involve a single vehicle, and a Thornton Avenue collision involved a car and a city snow plow. Six cars in Biddeford Textile parking lot spray painted Friday night into Saturday morning and are under investigation.
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Biddeford
Alfred Street
Bacon, Birch
Main
Water Street
Maine
Clifford
Thornton Avenue
SACO
Steven Goodwin
Henry Thibodeau
New County Road
Goodwin
Thibodeau
Anthony Fargnoli
Seaside Avenue c
Larry Dutremble
Lawrence Johnson
Baltimore
Alban
Dubois
Dutremble
Johnson
Elm Street
Dennis Letourneau
Bryant Damboise
Fort Kent
Letourneau
Damboise
Dudley Tyson
Kennebunk
Leola Moody
Tyson
Moody
Rene A. Fecteau
Central Maine Power Co
Portland
IRS' Wheeler Dies Funeral in Augusta
Whitney L. Wheeler IRS district director dies at 67 after illness. Funeral set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. at South Parish Congregation Church Augusta. Survived by widow Virginia daughter Elizabeth Mitchell Las Cruces NM and stepson Walter Drinkwater Spruce Head. He served 40 years with the IRS and led the state district since 1952.
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Augusta
Whitney L. Wheeler
Internal Revenue Service District
Whitney
Augusta General Hospital
IRS
Wheeler
Virginia
Elizabeth Mitchell
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Walter Drinkwater
Spruce Head
South Parish Congregation
Oven Fire Extinguished at Ridgewood Circle Home
Central fire station volunteers quickly put out an oven fire at 7 30 this morning at the Mrs Grabrial Duguay residence 1 Ridgewood Circle Kennebunk no injuries or property damage reported
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Kennebunk — Central Fire Station
Grabrial Duguay
Ridgewood Circle
Christmas Reflections On Humility Hope And World Change
A thoughtful meditation on the Christmas season stressing humility awe and service. The piece contrasts modern confidence with the season’s renewal of goodwill and shared ideals, invoking Dickens and the essential spiritual message of giving and fellowship.
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Iman
Scooge
Charles Dickens
Vandals Loot Pinball Machines At Saco Recreation Center
Police report a Saturday night break in at the Saco Recreation Center on Common Street with two pinball machines smashed and a window entry. An unspecified amount of money was stolen and 60 feet of rink barrier were knocked down.
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Saco Recreation Center
Common Street
Saco
Biddeford Voters Favor Hiring City Manager
The November advisory charter change referendum in Biddeford shows 34.6 percent of 2,050 suggestions favored hiring a city manager or administrator. The results flag other reform options including council makeup, budget direction, and a potential finance officer, with plans to form a study committee after the new year.
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Biddeford
Michael Bergeron
Bergeron
Council
Death ends argument at Boston lounge in waterfront shooting
Two men were killed and a third wounded at the My Place lounge on Commercial Street after an apparent argument. Anthony Joya, owner, and former boxer Paul Raymond died. Angelo Joya was treated at Massachusetts General Hospital for a gunshot wound in the groin and listed in fair condition. The brothers lived in the North End. Raymond resided in Somerville. Police say an argument preceded the violence.
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Boston
Anthony Joya
My Place
Paul Raymond
Joya
Angelo
Massachusetts General Hospital
North End
Raymond
Somerville
Beach Chief Charges Arson In Pier Fires
OLD ORCHARD BEACH An arsonist set two concession stands on the pier ablaze early this morning and tried to ignite a third. The two gutted stands, each worth about 4000 dollars, are owned by The Duffy Corp. Firefighters fought the flames from 12 02 to 1 55 am as State Fire Inspector Lawrence Dolby investigated. A fourth attempted blaze occurred last week.
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Old Orchard Beach
Thomas Smith
Duffy Corp
Lawrence Dolby
Christmas Eve Free Meals Offered by Brandon Restaurateur
Brandon owner Larry DeThury, who hates spending Christmas Eve alone, will host free meals for anyone who would otherwise be alone. He invites help from volunteers and will personally prepare and serve turkey or fish with companionship. DeThury says the meals are for goodwill, not profit.
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Brandon, S.D
Brandon
Larry DeThury
Sioux Falls
DeThury
Cancer Group Seeks Action On Cigarettes
The National Cancer Advisory Board urged President Ford to appeal to tobacco companies for voluntary tar and nicotine reductions. It also proposed a federal agency set maximum levels to be steadily lowered, responding to Ford’s Oct. 23 request for scientific evidence to justify regulation.
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Washington
Ford
National Cancer Advisory Board
Congress
Corsican Historian Documents 28000 Murders in Feud
A Corsican historian reports a 30 year family feud with 28,000 murders attributed to vengeance. The claim highlights a long running cycle of violence across generations.
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Hill St
Emery Curtis
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Stan Biddeford
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Chatham
Nantucket
Pittsfield
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Montpelier
Newport
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Greenville
Rumford
Public Safety
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Gallimaufry
VFW
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Robert Descoteaux
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John Ewing
By Christopher Couch
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Camp Ellis Beach
Nett & Craig
Robert Pate
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