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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1975

Page

2

Four Killed Scores Hurt In Wall Street Bombing

In New York City the blast at a Wall Street site killed four people and wounded at least 42. A Puerto Rican nationalist group claimed responsibility for the powerful fragmentation bomb that shook a skyscraper and Fraunces Tavern, amid a crowded financial district.

Wall Street New York Tavern Financial District Anglers and Tarpon Club Associated Press FALN Fuerzas Armadas de Liberacion Nacional Puertoriquena Armed Forces of CIA Puerto Rico Mayaquez

Iwo Jima Veteran To Receive Bronze Star Medal

Philadelphia reports former Marine Sgt. John Smoyak, leader of a World War II Iwo Jima mission, will receive the Bronze Star for heroism despite a later cancer battle and unemployment. The ceremony at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard follows a 30 year delay in official recognition.

Philadelphia John ‘Smokey’ Smoyak Iwo Jima Smoyak U.S James L 4Th Marine Corps District Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Tom Weiner Deptford N.J

Nominee Must Cut Bank Ties

Portland AP A Farmington banker must sever his banking ties to avoid conflict of interest as Finance and Administration commissioner. The state Supreme Court issued an opinion Friday ordering John D. Robinson to end ties with First National Bank of Farmington. Governor Longley had named him to the post and later withdrew the nomination pending review. Robinson agreed to step down as bank president to serve but sought to remain as consultant and director. the governor said he would accept the court decision.

Portland Farmington State Supreme Court John D. Robinson First National Bank of Robinson James B. Longley

Bennett Funeral Arrangements Updated

Funeral service for Mrs. Bessie Bennett moved to Monday at 11 am at St. Margaret's Church. Calling hours held Sunday 7 to 9 p m at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Edouard Neault Judge St Biddeford Oscar Ernestine Goudreau Neault Pepperell Manufacturing Co St. Andre Church Fremont Club Senior Citizens Club St. Joseph Cemetery Emond-Conroy Funeral Home Hill St Bessie Bennett St. Margaret's Church Old Orchard Beach

Funeral Homes List Serves Saco Biddeford Area

Local funeral directors operate in the Saco and Biddeford area with offices at 35 Spring St in Saco and 72 Hill St in Biddeford. Agencies include Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street, Emond & Conroy and Sansoucy Blais with contact numbers 284 5511 282 1818 and 283 3653.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford John P. Conroy Jr Sansoucy — Blais Stone St R. Martel

St Francis College fund drives and lectures feature sex topics

St Francis College hosts fund drives for Bicentennial programs with events slated including a bean supper, a dance, and a spaghetti supper at local venues. Dr Libby discusses evolving views on marriage and potential shifts toward more options and fewer children in a coming sexual revolution.

St. Francis College Roger W Libby Libby Biddeford High School Steve White BHS

Biddeford Saco Journal Front Page Tax Notices

The Biddeford Saco Journal notes its daily publication schedule and Maine location with standard subscription rates and AP republication rights. It lists the Associated Press as the exclusive source for local news and dispatches, and cites national advertising representatives in New York City.

Biddeford

Dexter on Jaycee Ballot in TOYM nomination

Members of the Saco Jaycees met at Casco Bank in Saco for a business meeting. Officials announced John Dexter city administrator of Saco received top honors from the State Jaycees for the Ten Outstanding Young Men Award and will be voted on at the TOYM convention in Waterville. The group discussed a Biddeford prevention program and Little League ads and will offer Pride in America flags with a local fee. Istanbul in Turkey was Constantinople until 1930.

Saco Jaycee Casco Bank Saco John Dexter Ten Jaycees Dexter TOYM Waterville Biddeford

Portland Weather: Rain Ending With Windy Skies

Rain ends tonight in Portland with cloudy and windy conditions. Lows drop to the 30s and a chance of flurries remains in the north as highs stay in the 30s.

Portland

Tax Revenue Billions Support Social Security Booster

A government advisory panel says $7 billion in income tax revenue should help finance Social Security. Without this subsidy or higher payroll taxes the system could face a $3 to $4 billion deficit in 1976. About half of the $7 billion would cover an 82 percent benefit increase. The council may urge Congress to let Social Security draw from the general treasury instead of raising payroll taxes.

Washington Social Security Advisory Council Social Security Congress General Treasury

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