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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1969

Page

2

Deaths of Dr Richard P Muller in Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport death notice for 90 year old Dr Richard P Muller a former New York City dentist who died at Goose Rocks Beach He was born June 16 1819 in Germany survived by son Richard P Muller Jr and daughter Elizabeth Muller with three grandchildren Funeral services planned for Tuesday at Van Emburgh Mortuary Ridgewood NJ Local arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk.

Kennebunkport Richard P. Muller New York City Goose Rocks Beach Muller Waldwick N.J Germany Richard P. Muller Jr Elizabeth Muller South Salem N.Y van Emburgh Mortuary Ridgewood Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk

Damas Bouchard 78 Dies After Long Illness in Arundel

Damas Tom Bouchard 78 of Log Cabin Road Arundel died at a local nursing home after a long illness. Born Kingman Sept 15 1890 son of Damas Bouchard he worked in logging. Survived by widow Alice of Biddeford four sons Leonard Raymond Patrick all of Biddeford and George of New York City three daughters Doris Antoine Irene Bergeron Noella LePage all of Biddeford 13 grandchildren. Requiem high mass 9 am Saturday at St Martha's Kennebunkport Rev William Kelly celebrant Interment Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St tonight 7 to 9.

Kennebunk Damas Tom) Bouchard Arundel Kingman Damas Bouchard Alice Bouchard Biddeford Leonard Raymond Patrick George New York City

Mrs Anna Vogt Dies at 81 in Kennebunk

Mrs Anna B Vogt 81 of High Street Kennebunk died early today in a Brunswick nursing home after a long illness. Widow of Charles Vogt formerly of Hoboken N J born April 20 1888 in Hoboken daughter of William and Fredericka Gundermann survived by daughter Lucille Vievis of Kennebunk sister Elsie O Donahue of Hoboken two grandchildren and two great grandchildren funeral Monday at 2 pm Bibber Memorial Chapel Sumner Street with Rev Fred Holmberg officiating interment in Hope Cemetery friends may call chapel Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Kennebunk Anna B. Vogt High Street Brunswick Charles Vogt Hoboken N.J William and Fredericka Gundermann Lucille M. Vievis Elsie O’donahue

Damel Rochambeau to Attend Rites for Rose Pruneau

Damel Rochambeau will meet at 7 tonight at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs Rose A Pruneau mother of a member in the community.

Rochambeau Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St Biddeford Rose A. Pruneau

Everest climber debunks Himalayan snowman myth

An Associated Press report quotes a vacationing mountaineer dismissing the abominable snowman of the Himalayas as a myth. He notes that after sharing the claim, someone will likely investigate and find him next week.

Associated Press Siram Hillary Everest Himalayas

Israel Seeks Fron 50 Mirage V Planes From France

Prime Minister Golda Meir said Israel needs 50 Mirage V fighter bombers purchased from France but not delivered, calling them vital for security amid arms shipments to the Arab world. President Pompidou signals France will maintain the embargo, initially ordered by De Gaulle.

Paris Golda Meir France Meir Georges Pompidou Srael Charles de Gaulle

Funeral Directors List for Saco Maine In City Notices

Funeral directors listed for Saco Maine include FUNERAL DIRECTORS RUnwAY at 35 Spring Street with Philip H Gross Sr as director. Additional providers DENNETT & CRAIG at 365 Main Street and EMOND'S Funeral Home at 244 address. Frank X Emond and J P Conroy associated.

Spring Street Saco Philip H Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Emond Frank X. Emond J. P Conroy

Obituary for Sarah Belle Johnson 81 Biddeford

Sarah Belle Johnson, 81, of 87 Guinea Road Biddeford, died July 16. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 P M at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford. Calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Arrangements by Philip H Gross Sr director.

New England Moves to End Racial Property Clauses

Gov Fran cis W Sargent signed a law striking down all restrictive covenants in real estate sales prohibiting non whites from buying property. The ruling aims to allow any race to purchase property without race based restrictions. Northeast Airlines announced a 72 percent cargo rate hike to start Aug 9 with a minimum fee of $1 per 100 pounds.

Associated Press Boston Francis W. Sargent Boston Northeast Airlines Douglas A. Davis Northeast Tarriff Civil Aeronautics Board Express Florida

FAA reports 2230 near misses and 68 killed in mid-air crashes

The FAA released a report listing 2230 near collisions last year with 1128 classified hazardous. It noted a minimum estimate of four hazardous near misses per reported incident. About 100000 passengers rode large transport aircraft and 5000 crew in non scheduled flights amid 52.3 million flight operations. Fifty five mid air crashes killed 68 people.

Associated Press Washington Federal Aviation Administration FAA United States

Hart Proposes Tax Reform With Shelter For Low Income Families

Senator Philip A. Hart introduces a revenue reform bill aiming to aid low and middle income families with a tax shelter and broad savings. The plan estimates a 6.7 billion dollar break for eligible households and 17 billion from closing loopholes favoring the wealthy, with varying maximum savings by income and caps on capital gains, mineral depletion, investment tax credit, and depreciation rules.

Washington Philip A. Hart Michigan Democrat

Administration desegregation push signals new effort

Secretary Robert H. Finch said the 1969-70 school guidelines remain in force and there will be no renegotiation of agreed plans or concessions except for compelling reasons. He denounced any federal role in curbing campus disorders and said the burden rests with campus authorities.

Washington Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Robert H. Finch Finch Atty John N. Mitchell Congressional

Senate faces deadline on defense bill with Safeguard funds

Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield warns the Senate may rush to finish action on the military procurement authorization bill containing Safeguard funds before the August 13 recess. The issue centers on whether the chamber can complete debate and final passage in time.

Mike Mansfield Senate

Senators Tydings push on contract overrun reporting

A bill by Sen. Joseph D. Tydings and 23 co sponsors would require the controller general to file quarterly Congress reports on government contracts that exceed original price by 10 percent or 100000 dollars and trigger reporting when overruns persist beyond six months.

Joseph D. Tydings D-Md Controller General Congress

Brown divorce filing details insurmountable marital problems

Velma Warren Brown, wife of James Brown, has filed for divorce in Superior Court in Augusta. The two, married in 1953 and separated in 1964, share four children and cited insurmountable marital problems as the basis for the petition filed Thursday.

Augusta Velma Warren Brown James Brown

Local Biddeford Patients At Webber Hospital

Arthur Fontaine of 356 Main Street Biddeford and Mrs Helene M Beaudoin of 23 Westland Avenue Biddeford are listed as medical patients at Webber Hospital.

Arthur Fontaine Main St Biddeford Webber Hospital Helene M. Beaudoin Westland Ave

Apollo 11 Moon Landing Holiday Briefing

SPACE CENTER Houston AP The Apollo 11 mission presses toward a Saturday rendezvous with the moon as three astronauts plan to deploy a television camera during approach to the lunar surface. Essential trades will operate. many public and some private workers will have a holiday to mark the event.

Wives Await Apollo 11 Astronauts as Sons Enjoy Peace

The AP reports the three Apollo 11 astronauts wives remain calm while their husbands pursue critical tasks. Their children, meanwhile, shift focus to ordinary activities and daily routines as the mission unfolds.

Ambush on Saigon Highway Fails to Stop Supply Convoy

An American supply convoy was ambushed north of Saigon for the second time in three days but the truck crew fought through to the destination, the U.S. Command reported.

Saigon U.S. Command

Senate GOP fines 43 votes against tax reform surtax change

Washington AP report notes Senate Republican leaders say all 43 GOP votes have been counted against any tax reform amendments to the surtax extension now before the Senate.

Washington Senate

Opponents Seek Secret Session Over Safeguard Debate

Washington AP reports opponents of the Safeguard missile defense plan plan another secret session to resume what some senators call the Battle of the Charts, hoping to delay early Senate action on the issue.

Washington Senate

House panel drafts tighter oil tax legislation

The Ways and Means Committee has begun drafting tighter tax measures for the oil industry. The move targets special advantages in the current internal revenue code.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee

Apollo 11 Moon Landing Coverage Continues

Columbia reports outline status of ship crew and operations as Eagle nears Sea of Tranquillity landing at 4 19 p m EDT. Armstrong and Aldrin schedule 2 21 a m Monday first step with rest period optional. Telecast from weightless craft exceeds schedule with 35 minutes live view and plans for further transmissions. The crew’s aboard activities include cabin tour and star chart display as world watches with Soviet press noting the event.

Eagle Moon Armstrong Aldrin Charlesworth Thursda Earth Collins North America Alaska United States Canada Mexico Central America Charlie Marine Duke Lzvestia

Welch to tackle challenging role in next film

Hollywood reports Raquel Welch, noted for her voluptuous image, will face a demanding part in her forthcoming movie, signaling a shift toward more serious acting responsibilities for the British actress.

Hollywood Raquel Welch

Portland Weather Report Says Colder Nights Ahead

A brief forecast notes a cool spell for Portland with much cooler tonight and Saturday. Lows drop to 55 to 60 degrees, bringing a chill for outdoor plans.

Portland

Weather forecast for northern New England and Massachusetts

The Weather Bureau projects a five day outlook for northern New England, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Daytime highs will reach the mid 70s to mid 80s with nights from the upper 50s to mid 60s. Cooler Saturday and Sunday, warming again Tuesday and Wednesday. Rainfall total about a quarter to a half inch with showers likely Monday or Tuesday. TASB and July 18

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Maine Briefs: Drowning and Motorcycle Fatalities

North Anson report states 14 year old Steven V Small drowned while swimming with family in the Carrabassett River as his older brother Ronald failed to rescue him. Steven was the son of Henry and Mrs. Small of North Anson. In Berwick a 16 year old Brian C Blair from Beverly Mass died after his motorcycle hit two trees on Hubbard Road near the Little River Bridge. Dr Charles Kinghorn said he suffered head injuries and a severe neck fracture.

Associated Press North Anson (Ap Steven V. Small Carrabassett River Somerset County Sheriff's Department Steven Ronald Henry Small North Anson Berwick (Ap Brian C. Blair Beverly Mass Ubbard Road Little River Bridge Charles Kinghorn Kittery Blair

Saco Firefighters Check Smoke Scare

Saco firemen were called to James Owen’s Front Street home Thursday after a resident smelled smoke from the attic. No fire was found. investigators blamed heat and an overloaded electrical circuit for the scare.

Saco James Owen Front Street

Gore Vidal Classic Gets Twentieth Century Fox Film Adaptation

Twentieth Century Fox announced Miss Welch will portray the title role in Myra Breckinridge, adaptation of Gore Vidal novel. The story centers on Myron who undergoes a sex operation and emerges as the beautiful temptress Myra, challenging gender norms.

Twentieth Century-Fox Miss Welch Gore Vidal Myra Breckinridge Myron Myra

Methodists Fix Sunday Service Time at United Church

In OLD ORCHARD BEACH the parish council of the United Methodist Church on Washington Avenue voted to restore Sunday worship to 10 a.m. for the summer. Pastor Rev. William Malpass leads the congregation.

Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church Washington Avenue William Malpass

DAY Forget Me Not Day Proclaimed At Beach

Town Manager Leon F Jones proclaims tomorrow Day Forget Me Not Day in Old Orchard Beach. DAV volunteers will hand out forget me not flowers to donors, with all funds aiding disabled veterans programs including Togus support and an ecard program.

Old Orchard Beach Leon F. Jones Disab Carmel E. Comeau Jones Maine DAV Veterans Administration Hospital Togus WTVH U.S Vietnam Philip Jekins Stted Old Orchard Beach Pier

Elm limb blocks Guinea Road causing outages in Biddeford

A large Elm branch fell across Guinea Road in Biddeford on Thursday night at about 9 15 damaging power and telephone lines and a transformer near the home of Mr and Mrs Raoul Boucher 264 i Road.

Guinea Road Biddeford Raoul Boucher I Road

A Maine man eyes moon land sales and long life

At 90 life, a Maine man claims Old Orchard climate and moderation fuel his health. He envisions selling moon real estate and recalls Beach amusements with few fights, noting his lifelong abstinence from drunkenness and a calm pier scene.

Old Orchard Maine

Heyerdahl to repair voyage damage and seek Bridgetown

Heyerdahl plans repairs after week of 18 foot waves and rigs a steering sail with two oars. The journey ends in Bridgetown Barbados about 625 miles away at minimum speed of 25 miles daily, potentially three more weeks. He aims to prove Egyptians could sail papyrus craft to the New World 5,000 years ago after leaving Morocco May 25.

Page One Bridgetown Barbados Heyerdah New World Morocco

El Salvador and Honduras agree on provisional cease-fire

El Salvador and Honduras have agreed again to a provisional cease-fire in Latin America's first war in 34 years, raising optimism that fighting may halt soon.

el Salvador Honduras Latin America

Honduras and El Salvador War Flares as Cease-Fire Fails

A tentative cease-fire collapsed as Salvadoran forces press western and southern fronts in Honduras. OAS mediation continues in Tegucigalpa and San Salvador, with observers planned and talks aimed at a negotiated settlement. Around 1,000 deaths reported by informants amid mass Salvadoran displacement and alleged abuses.

Associated Press el Salvador Honduras Tegucigalpa Cohocotepeque Organization of American States Francisco Jose Guerrero FEI OAS Galacio Long Plaza Washington OAS Council Holguin San Salvador el Amatillo Fl Salvador

Subsidy Brings Hope To Biddeford Teachers

Biddeford city council approved a state school subsidy worth about 5 000 to 6 000 dollars more for the public school system. Teachers hope the funds ease deadlock with the city while council weighs capital improvements and potential bond issues. Mayor Lemire and councilmen anticipate a public hearing on August 4 and discuss a possible over 1 million bond. Kennebunk Water District plans to raise water rents and hydrant charges, sparking district concerns.

Biddeford Philip Masse Vigny Leo Lemire Sevigny Kennebunk Emile la

Plante Denies Charges In Tax Rate Delay Dispute

Chief Tax Assessor Jerome Plante called charges he delayed the tax rate politically motivated. Town Council Chairman Aldelbert Jakeman alleged a $62 daily interest cost from the delay. Plante blamed the council for not hiring a full time assessor and for not setting the budget before June 16. He said the town’s $600,000 tax anticipation loan incurred $1,848 in interest over 30 days.

Old Orchard Beach Jerome Plante Aldelbert Jakeman Plante Jakeman

Plante Says Town Budget Dues Hand Tied Until Spending Plans Set

Plante contends the council already borrowed funds before the appropriation was fixed and states his hands are tied until the town’s spending plans are clarified. He emphasizes the need to know what the town will allocate before acting.

Moon Day Observed With Limited Closures in Biddeford Saco

Moon Day in Biddeford Saco will be a regular business day except Beaupre's Electric on Alfred Street. Town offices and Kennebunk post office will observe Day of Participation. post office will follow holiday schedule. All school department offices closed. Journal to publish Monday.

Ford Saco Beaupre’s Electric Alfred Street Biddeford Kennebunk Biddeford-Saco

FCC approves transfer of WCME stations to WCME Inc

In Brunswick Maine the FCC approved transferring licenses for WCME and WCME FM from Central Maine Broadcasting System Inc to WCME Inc for 232000 dollars. The action was announced on Thursday and completes the sale.

Washington Brunswick Maine Federal Communications Commission FCC WCME Wcmefm Central Maine Broadcasting System, Inc Wcme, Inc

Harney Signs on for Hospital Open at Indian Ridge

Paul Harney of Pleasant Valley Country Club becomes the first pro to enter the $40,000 Hospital Open set for August 12 to 17 at Indian Ridge Country Club in Andover. The event benefits the Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Boston and nine other community hospitals.

Andover Mass Paul Harney Pleasant Valley Country Club Indian Ridge Country Club Children’s Hospital Medical Center Boston

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Richard Muller Joseph Garriepy THE Columbia A.M. P Edmund Cashen Dia Christ Church Dane Street Ernest Morris Ernest Morris Jr Neil Townsend Kelly Kennebunk, Veeeey Sego Lake Harold Rider Nadine South , Conn Michael Tranci Sea Road Webber - Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary New Civic Center Kennebunk Lower Village Marion Bedard Richard Bedard Columseein Olive Rebekah Lodge Monda Methodists Guinea Saco United Baptist Church Donald Lester Mittee B. Jakeman Thornton Academy James Carol Boutet) Black Robert Couture Edward Simen Sky James Black Armand Cynthia Pendleton Lemay Glenn Ruth McGovern Chadbourne Carolyn’s Cape Elizabeth
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