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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Louis E Charland 63 Biddeford resident

Louis E Charland 63 of 4a Pike St Biddeford died July 21 in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. Born October 21 1909 in St Francois Xavier de Brompton Quebec he was the son of John and Claire Pelletier Charland. He lived here 36 years was a panter and member of St Andre Church Council Chagnon Union St Jean Baptist. Survived by widow Fernande Parenteau Charland two sons John of Ville Lorain Montreal and Jacques of Biddeford two daughters Jeanne Amato of Fort Knox KY and Doris Jaworski of Fortheld NJ ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mass Tuesday 9 am at St Andre Church with interment in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call Emond and Conroy Funeral Home today 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

St. Francois Xavier de Brompton Que John Claire (Pelletier) Charland St. Andre Church Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptist Fernande Parenteau Charland John Charland Ville Lorraine Montreal Jacques Charland Biddeford John L Jeanne) Amato Fort Knox Doris) Jaworski Fortheld St. Joseph Cemetery Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Hill St

Ex-Women's Labor Bureau Head Frieda Miller Dies

New York AP reports Frieda Miller eight three, former director of the Women's Bureau of the US Department of Labor from 1944 to 1953, died Saturday at age 83. An economics teacher, trade unionist, and longtime labor delegate, her career began in 1916.

New York Frieda Miller Women's Bureau US Department of Labor

Rights dispute over a tee shirt design case

A brief item reports a legal dispute involving ownership and use of a tee shirt design. Plaintiffs claim rights to a specific emblem and seek injunctive relief. The article notes court involvement and potential settlement discussions between the parties.

Portland Weather Outlook Clear Tonight and Sunny Tuesday

Portland forecast calls for clear skies tonight with a low in the mid 40s to 50s. Tuesday should be sunny with highs in the upper 70s to around 80.

Portland

Marine Forecast Eastport to Merrimack River

Variable winds 5 to 10 knots tonight and onshore 5 to 10 knots Tuesday. Fair weather with visibility over five miles through Tuesday.

Eastport Merrimack River

Eugene E. Houde Rites Held After Biddeford Resident Dies

Eugene E Houde 88 a Biddeford resident died July 22 after a long illness at a local hospital. Born August 21 1890 he served in World War I and worked at Pepperell Manufacturing for over 50 years. Survived by son Paul and two daughters Pauline and Georgette Houde, siblings Adelard Adelbert and Aurore, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Mass at St Andre Church Biddeford with current and prior visitations at the Home 72 Hill Street. Burial in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford with services to follow.

Eugene E. Houde Granite St. Biddeford Biddeford Edmond and Emma Re) Houde St. Joseph School U.S. Army Pepperell Mfg. Co St. Andre Church York County Joseph Cemetery Emond and Conroy Hill St. Biddeford

Weekend Traffic Death Toll Hits Five in Maine

Five Maine residents died in weekend crashes raising the 1973 highway toll to 111. Events include 19 month old Holly Benson killed when backed over in Waterville, Kenneth Moore 24 riding in a Windsor car crash, Dorothy Condon 36 in Troy embankment crash, Brian Jordan 19 in New Gloucester, and Kevin Moore 16 in North Windham.

Associated Press Maine Waterville Holly Benson Setin Hospital Kenneth E Moore Winthrop Windsor Dorothy Condon Troy Dixmont New Gloucester Brian K. Jordan Bald Hill Raymond Kevin Moore North Windham Plain 4

Mariner 9 Sends Vast Mars Data From Orbit

More than 50 million data items have been radioed back to Earth by Mariner 9, marking the first spacecraft to orbit Mars and transmit a vast stream of images and measurements.

Earth Mariner 9 Mars

Funeral Directors in Saco Maine Listed with Contacts

Funeral service firms in Saco Maine are listed with addresses and phone numbers. Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring Street and J Saco at 284-5611, Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street with Tesl. 282 0562, Emond and Conroy Funeral Home run by Frank X Emond and J P Conroy with 284-5511 and 282-1818.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tesl Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P. Conroy

Hot Night Brings 21 Arrests In OOB

Old Orchard Beach police report 21 arrests after a warm evening described by Chief Richard Lamb as overactive drinkers. Names withheld until Aug. 2 court appearances. Arrests occurred across town with no injuries or property damage reported. most stemmed from telephone complaints and were deemed unrelated.

Old Orchard Beach Richard Lamb Warren Morgan

Seven Arrested Through Mutual Aid Agreement

Saco Police aided by Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach police under a new mutual aid pact arrested seven men after a disturbance at Funtown on Route 1 Sunday night. Suspects include Dewain Andrews 21 Michael Dunham 21 Thomas Bergeron 24 of Sanford and James Nichols 24 of Freeport all charged with interfering with a police officer. Also charged were Robert Cantin 27 Sanford Scott Brooks 25 Sanford and David Gagne 19 Springvale with resisting arrest escaping custody. They face Saco District Court on Thursday. Gagne allegedly escaped from the station via a restroom window before later surrendering.

Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Funtown Springvale-Sanford Dewain Andrews Michael Dunham Thomas E. Bergeron Sanford James H Nichols Freeport

Goose Rocks Beach Fire Fair Draws Crowd Despite Rain

Fairgoers attended the Goose Rocks Beach Fire Company's annual event as rain soaked crowds. Firemen praised volunteers, offering antique engine rides, sponge games, an auction of odd items, pony rides, a baseball throw, and a fortune tent while raising funds for a new firehouse land, rescue gear, and a rear fire escape.

Goose Rocks Beach John Ritchie Richard Oliver Hilda Hag Goose Rocks Beach Fire Company

Juveniles Nabbed in Old Orchard Beach Garage Break

Three youths were arrested early Sunday morning in Old Orchard Beach after a break at Lands Garage. One of two cars involved was stopped. a second car fled the scene with unknown occupants. A paper dispenser was reported missing by the garage owner.

Old Orchard Beach Land's Garage

Boat thefts and barn break-in probe in Saco marina

Saco police investigated weekend thefts at Marston's Marina with two boat owners reporting items stolen including a $450 tape deck and tackle box from Ron Boutet of Pine Ridge Road and a $75 stereo deck from Arnold Martineau of Keene New Hampshire. Officers also probe a barn break-in at Dr. Warren Hill's Watson Hill Road property and the theft of an outboard motor.

Saco Thefe Marston Ron Boutet Pine Ridge Road Arnold Martineau Keene N.H Warren Hill Watson Hill Road

Doll Houses Sold From Maine Barn Share Craft Boom

Portland seller Folsom offers unfinished doll houses sold as kits or complete pieces. Catalogs describe birch plywood and pine details with hinged doors and room layouts from three to five rooms and even a three story town house. Orders come from coast to coast as Christmas demand rises and a helper assists packing. He aims to meet holiday orders despite busy hours and lingering worries about fulfillment.

Portland St Folsom Holl House Maine Hingham

Watergate testimony details 1972 break in and key figures

Testimony describes a $300000 budgeted political intelligence system run by the reelection committee with links to Jeb Magruder and Haldeman. Strachan says he knew little beyond Magruder’s details and reports to Haldeman. Dean and Ehrlichman, slated to testify, face immunity as investigations proceed.

Watergate Jeb Stuart Magruder Strachan Magruder Haldeman John W. Dean III White House Dean Senate

Biddeford relights completes three phase street program

Central Maine Power District Manager Kenneth G Small presented the last incandescent light removed from a Pool Street pole to Mayor Gilbert Boucher and Councilman Robert Belair who chairs the street lighting committee. Since May 1972 the relighting began replacing 1 005 incandescent lights with 999 mercury lamps across the city.

Biddeford Pool Street Gilbert Boucher Robert Belair Central Maine Power District Kenneth G. Small CMP Edward Flaherty Christopher ‘Ouch

Khadafy Resignation Backed Amid Libyan Rally Crackdown

Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy faced pressure as thousands gathered in Benghazi to urge him to stay in office amid tension with Egypt over a proposed union. The cabinet reportedly resigned alongside Khadafy, while Sadat signaled continued leadership.

Benghazi Libya Muammar Khadafy Egypt Khadafy The Egyp Ghazi Revolutionary Command Council Cairo Anwar Sadat

Weather Forces Balloon Flight Postponement

TRENTON AP A Bob Sparks recreation director at a Pennsylvania resort hotel plans a solo Atlantic balloon flight that could take five days. The launch from Bar Harbor airport was postponed due to abnormal weather across Bar Harbor North Atlantic and European coast. Skeletal details describe an 80 foot helium balloon and a 506 pound aluminum gondola as conditions improve.

Trenton Bob Sparks Sparks Tion Pennsylvania Poconos Atlantic Vincent Cardone New York University Bar Harbor North Atlantic Mark Semich

Man Is Charged In Auto Deaths In Florida Case

In Tampa Florida two young sisters Roxanne Caton 13 and Robyn Caton 5 were struck and killed by a car in a deliberate hit and run. Raymond Alwyn McMahon 31 surrendered to police in Baxley and faces two counts of first degree murder. Curtis Caton 12 was injured.

Tampa Fila Baxley Raymond Alwyn McMahon Appling J. B ‘Red’ Carter McMahon Florida Roxanne Caton Robyn Caton Curtis Caton

Corporals Rise in State Police Ranks in Maine Ceremony

In Waterville, sixty state troopers and detectives will be promoted to the new rank of corporal at a Maine Criminal Justice Academy ceremony. The corporal rating, created within the Maine Department of Public Safety, sits between troopers and sergeants. The 60 new corporals will stay in their current posts but take on limited supervisory duties.

Waterville Maine Criminal Justice Academy Maine Department of Public Safety

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