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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1965
Page
2
Phillippe House of 34 Union St Riddeford is listed as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.
Two bicycles are held at the Saco police station while officers verify ownership. A red bike without plates was found behind Con's Sunoco on Elm Street, and a red white Monarch bike was found behind Foran's Blacksmith Shop on Water Street. Police also reported an unlocked Canal Bank door discovered during a routine Main Street check.
Two young women were found dead in a weeded area near Austin after a long search. Police reported no shoes or personal belongings, one ring and earrings, and no clear signs of a struggle. The investigation followed earlier clues including clothing in a roadside ditch and a dusty yellow car found near the university.
Members of the Holy Name Society of St Mary’s Parish will meet at Cosgrove Funeral Home in Biddeford at 7 p.m. tomorrow to say prayers for Cornelius Riley.
In Americus Georgia more than 100 state troopers and city police with riot guns stood by as Negro leaders planned further demonstrations after a slaying. Funeral services were held for 21 year old white victim Andrew Whatley Jr. Two Negroes face murder charges. Benjamin Clarke of the SCLC led the last march to the courthouse. Willie Bolden urged boycotts of merchants. King was to speak Monday as mayor weighs response to biracial committee talks.
Captain Charlie Wright of Western New Mexico University, a 5-19 sophomore from Richmond Indiana, set five school marks by making 177 field goals on 452 attempts 169 free throws on 198 attempts and totaling 523 points in the season. The Mustangs also set a new school scoring record while under Coach Joe Palmer as they averaged 87.2 points per game in a 12-27 season.
James F. Donohue profiles Steve Putnam of Scituate Massachusetts, president of the New England UFO Study Group. He carries sampling gear and defends scientific inquiry while suggesting aliens may monitor Earth from another dimension. The piece also notes the Southern Courier’s launch by student journalists and civil rights coverage in Alabama.
The weather for Maine calls for fair and cool conditions tonight with low temperatures in the 40s or low 50s. Sunday will bring increasing cloudiness and not quite as warm temperatures.
July tides list high low times for morning and evening sessions with dates 31 and 1 showing 1:37 and 2:13 AM 7:57 and 8:14 PM. August tide times show morning and evening readings for days 1 2 with 2:31 3:07 AM PM and 7:41 9:12 PM.
Local parishes list Monday meetings for High School Religion classes at St. Martha's Kennebunkport and varied Sunday evening services. Activities include Episcopal Young Churchmen in Biddeford and Saco, Confraternity CCD for Grades 1-8 at St. Mary's Wells Beach, and multiple youth fellowships across Biddeford Wells Goodwins Mills Kennebunk Lower Village and surrounding towns.
The Salvation Army holds its 83rd camp meetings at the Camp Grounds August 6 to 16 with daily Bible study at 10 am and evening services at 7 30 pm led by Rev. Sidney Cox and Col. Wesley Rich. The Hamilton Temple Band and soloists perform with Hollywood duo Peggy and Bill Coburn headlining August 9 to 15.
A series of birth notices lists Angela Marie Martin, Keith Conrad Pomerleau, Robyn Marie Landry, and Carrie Allen born in late July to families in Saco Biddeford and Biddeford. Maureen Elizabeth Biggar is noted as born July 28 in New York Hospital to Attorney Robert Biggar Jr. and wife, with Meagher grandparents named.
Edward Heath, 49, becomes leader of the Conservative party vowing to topple Prime Minister Harold Wilson and the Labour government. Heath’s father predicted he would become prime minister as he assumes party leadership amid a slim parliamentary majority.
The era sees more than eight million recreational boats in use, signaling boating as the fastest growing leisure activity among affluent Americans in the sixties.
The article notes Luther King Jr is planned to visit the city Monday night amid surrounding civil rights tensions. Bogalusa police face federal orders to curb trouble or risk jail time and fines up to 100 per day.
Officers of the Association of Maine Councils of the Union St Jean Baptiste finalized plans for a pilgrimage to St Francis College Biddeford on August 29. The day opens with an 11 30 a m mass in the college gymnasium celebrated by Rev Clarence LapLante O F M and includes a 2 p m conference by Rev Fernand Porter O F M of Quebec City followed by rosary and benediction at the grotto.
A grass fire on the Boston and Maine tracks near State Street Biddeford was put out by Biddeford firefighters using a booster line. The blaze began shortly before noon. A sprinkler alarm at 3:52 p.m. led firemen to Deering Lumber Co. on Elm Street with no blaze found. Central Maine Power Co. workers were on the line, officials said.
Augusta Maine Col Lawrence E Webster assistant adjutant general says no information from Washington about Maine units being included in the National Guard buildup. The statement was issued Thursday.
Henry A. Magnuson, 37, appointed news director for WGAN radio and TV. Magnuson, former WCSH journalist, is a Salem Mass native with a Missouri journalism degree and serves as Maine Republican party public relations director.
The National Park Service begins a long term project to restore Independence Hall and 25 historic buildings across over six city blocks after ten years of research and millions of documents. The work could span up to twenty years. Saskatchewan was first explored in 1691.
A reader asks how to handle lack of parental affection and misleading love from boys. Williams advises focusing on family bonds, showing affection at home, and warning against seeking love from peers for immediate kicks, promising gradual improvement at home.
Federal judge in Bogalusa orders city safety officials to stop civil rights violence or face jail and fines. The injunction requires protection for demonstrators and outlines daily penalties until compliance is shown, amid clashes with civil rights pickets near Cross Roads Mississippi.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lowe and their three sons burned Friday. Owner estimates the loss between 6000 and 8000 dollars. No injuries were reported in the five room one story house.
Patrolman Robert B. Cousins was cleared of criminal negligence in the July 17 death of Alvin E. Curran after Cumberland County Atty Earl J Wahl said his review found no improper driving. Curran, 52, of Portland, ran in front of the patrol car.
President Johnson's call for more manpower to meet Vietnam danger spurred a surge at the Portland Army recruiting station. Twenty four men and one woman from central and southern Maine signed up on Friday, far above the station's prior July average of three per day.
The Kennebec Valley Art Association will open its sixth Maine State Art Festival in the State Office Building on Monday. Fifty Maine resident artists will display works this summer event.
National and American League leaders are listed with top totals for batting averages runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs, stolen bases, and pitching wins and strikeouts. Notable figures include Clemente Rose Mays Oliva Killebrew Horton Aparicio Campaneris and Koufax among others.
In Hillsboro Ohio Mrs John E MacBrian Jr a former WAVE becomes the first woman to lead the American Legion post in its 47 year history. Her appointment marks a milestone for the organization and community.
A booster line was used by Saco firemen yesterday when they were called to Main Street to wash down gasoline spilled onto the road surface.
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