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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Ruth Masters Rickover Buried at Arlington

Ruth Masters Rickover 69 wife of Vice Admiral Hyman G Rickover chief of the Navy's nuclear propulsion division died last Thursday. She was buried in Arlington National Cemetery in a private family funeral. The couple married Oct. 8 1932 in Litchfield Connecticut and she is survived by her husband and their son Robert an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York City.

Washington Navy Ruth Masters Rickover Hyman G. Rickover

English Ex King Now At Windsor Funeral Monday

The body of the Duke of Windsor was flown from Paris to Benson Air Base and moved by hearse to Windsor Castle. He died at 77 in Paris and will lie in state Friday and Saturday at St George’s Chapel before a Monday funeral at Frogmore Cemetery in the castle park.

Windsor England Duke of Windsor Windsor Castle Royal Air Force Benson Air Base Oxford Paris Catafalque Benson Henry VIII Albert Memorial St. George's Chapel Laws Duke Frogmore Castle Park Duke of Kent Queen Victoria

Saco Street Workers Reject Union

The 18 eligible voters in the Saco Street Department split 9 to 9 on forming a union, failing to elect a bargaining agent as required by law. Election overseen by Raymond Webster with observers Everett Forester Richard Murray and Charles Sherburne.

Saco Street Department Raymond Webster Department of Labor and Industry Everett Forester Richard Murray Charles Sherburne American Federation of State Sherburne

Funeral homes and contact numbers listed for Saco area

The text lists funeral homes in Saco Maine including Den Nett t and Craig at 365 Main and Emond s Funeral Home at 284 5511 and Wayn Gross Funeral Service at 35 Spring St with phone numbers 282 and 284 5611. Frank X Emond and J P Conroy referenced.

Dennett & Craig Bere Eas Saco Maine Tel Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Biddeford

Portland Weather Outlook Tonight and Friday

Rain likely with a few thundershowers tonight near Portland. Lows in the 50s. Showers likely north and east portions and mostly cloudy. A chance of showers southwest portion Friday with highs in the upper 60s to 70s.

Portland

Choir Rehearsals Set Across Local Churches Next Week

Senior Choirs at Saco United Baptist Church rehearse tomorrow night at 7 30 in a room. Ogunquit Baptist Church hosts Youth Fellowship on Thursday at 7 30 for Junior and Senior High. Biddeford Foss Street United Methodist Church holds junior and senior choirs tomorrow at 6 30 and 7 30. Saco United Methodist Church Youth Choir meets Friday at 3 15 near School and Middle streets.

Saco United Baptist Church Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Biddeford Foss Street United Methodist Church Saco United Methodist Church School and Middle Streets Saco

Eastern Star Meeting Plans and Canadian Night

The Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meets tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall Biddeford with Past Matrons and Patrons night. Ada Howard and Shirley Bissell lead refreshments and entertainment. A special Saturday meeting at 7 30 p.m. features Canadian Night with visiting members and Francis Smith in charge of refreshments.

Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Ada Howard Shirley Bissell Canada Francis Smith

Saco Student Receives Medical Assistant Pin

Fourteen Westbrook College medical assistant program seniors were honored in a pinning ceremony. Denise Cartier, daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Cartier of 382 Ferry Road Saco, received a medical assistant pin and red rose.

Portland Westbrook College Denise Cartier Philip Cartier Ferry Road Saco

Portsmouth Shipyard and Pease Base Seek $4.75 Million Upgrade

Rep. Louis Wyman told the House Armed Services Committee that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Pease Air Force Base require 4.75 million dollars for modernization. Pease needs 800 thousand for bachelor officers quarters and a ground support shop, while the shipyard seeks 2.3 million to replace enlisted men's quarters and 1.61 million for a new steam generator replacing two 30 year old boilers.

Washington Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Pease Air Force Base Louis Wyman R-N.h House Armed Services Committee Wyman Pease

Unwanted Items May Be Wanted By Someone Else

A community notice urges residents to donate or recycle unwanted items rather than discard them. Local organizers highlight curbside reuse drives and nearby charity pickups to clear clutter while helping those in need.

High School Diplomas Awarded at Tri City Adult Education

The third annual commencement at John McSweeney Gymnasium Old Orchard Beach High School awarded diplomas to 74 adults from Tri City Adult Education programs directed by John Simpson in Biddeford and Raymond Cote in Saco. Diplomas were presented by Andrew Frechette and Howard Cushman with invocation by Rev. Gerald E. Burtt and benediction by Brig. Gen. George Baggs.

Old Orchard Beach Tri-City John McSweeney John Simpson Biddeford Raymond Cote Saco Gerald E. Burtt Trinity Episcopal Church Andrew Frechette Howard Cushman Robert Ho Augusta George Baggs Salvation Army Corps of Andre L. Angers Doris T. Angers Rosalie Marie ‘Menard Bean Jeannine Beaudoin Jeanne E. A. Belanger Madeleine Berry Cheryl Darlene’ Bourque Jeanne Bouthot Ronald Joseph Bouthot Lucille Burnham Old Orchard Beach High School

Braley Outlines Revenue Sharing Plan For Saco

Berton K. Braley Republican candidate for mayor of Saco pledges a more responsive city government focused on local business needs. He cites inflation and budget cuts, supports state and federal revenue sharing, and proposes regular meetings with business leaders and the Saco Businessmen's Association to boost jobs and tax relief.

Berton K. Braley Saco Braley State of Maine Congress Washington Biddeford Saco Businessmen’s Association

More Industries For Park Rancourt

George Rancourt pledges as mayoral candidate to push state and federal help for Saco Industrial Park. He vows to urge the Governor and the Department of Economic Development to assist with roads lights power and speculative buildings to attract new industry.

George Rancourt Saco Rancourt United States Department of Labor Maine Department of Economic Development Saco Area Keefe D.E.D

I R A Leaders Arrested In Dublin

Dublin authorities arrested three leaders of the Irish Republican Army Provisional wing. Joe Cahill once led Provisional operations in Northern Ireland and Rory O Brady headed Sinn Fein. They were held under offenses against the state laws for up to 48 hours.

Dublin Irish Republic Irish Republican Army Provisional Joe Cahill Northern Ireland Rory O’brady Sinn Fein

Beers and cash stolen in Biddeford tavern break

Doc's Tavern on Franklin Street was burglarized last night with about $7 in cash taken along with six cases of beer and chips. Entry reportedly gained through a back door and the case is under investigation.

Doc Franklin Street Biddeford

Pole mishap disrupts traffic. car damage listed

Police said a pole crash disrupted service and was not restored until 9 30. Ames received a summons for operating a vehicle after suspension. The car is registered to Linda J Feeteau of Biddeford. Damage to the car listed at 500 dollars.

Ames Aeater Linda J. Feeteau Biddeford

Kennebunkport Hearing Expected Ruling by Saturday

The Kennebunkport Selectmen will rule on the Brook Controversy by Saturday. Chairman David Walley and Ivan Wildes will decide with Lester Wildes recovering from surgery, amid an emotional hearing about pilings, rip rap, and navigability near S Brook and The Captain's Landing.

Cecil B. Munson Kennebunkport Brook Kennebunkport Selectment David Walley Ivan Wildes Lester Wildes Webber Hospital Biddeford Walley Wildes Bruce Robertson Dick S Brook Atty Roger Elliot Saco Westhoff Robertson-Dick Army Corps of Engineers Elliot Corps of Engineers Kennebunk Selectman Vincent Mason James McMahon Eugene Berky Selectmen Maine Kennebunk Selectmen John Bradford Army Engineers Freeland Smith Kennepunk David Emmons John D. Doherty Kennebunk Jeffrey Aumuller Bruce Aumuller Bruce Robertson-Dick

Firefighters Put Out Furnace Fire at Trailer Home

Old Orchard Beach firemen responded to a furnace fire in a house trailer on 6 Mayflower Drive. Engine 2 and Tanks 2 and 3 were deployed to extinguish the blaze.

Old Orchard Beach Mayflower Drive

Long-Sought Gang Busted in Germany

In Frankfurt Germany police using an armored car blasted the hideout of the Red Army Faction capturing its leading members sought for a wave of bombings across West Germany including against U S Army bases and police stations.

Frankfurt Germany West Germany Red Army

Baker Freed After 17 Months In Prison

Bobby Baker, former secretary to the U S Senate Democratic majority, was released today from a minimum security prison near Lewisburg Pennsylvania. He thanked reporters and said he was happy to be free after 17 months behind bars. A private car picked him up before 8 a m and brought him to the gate where he spoke briefly.

Lewisburg Bobby Baker U.S. Senate Baker Here

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