Funeral services held for Duke of Windsor in Windsor
Britain’s royal family mourned former King Edward VIII at a Windsor Castle funeral with Queen Elizabeth II beside the duchess who accompanied him into exile. Attended by Prime Minister Edward Heath and other officials, the ceremony included Last Post and private interment on the castle grounds.
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Windsor
England
Britain
Duke of Windsor
Windsor Castle
Elizabeth II
Edward VII
St. George’s Chapel
Paris
Buckingham Palace
Canterbury
Royal Mausoleum
Castle
Launcelot Fleming
Michael Ramsey
York
Donald Coggan
Ramsey
Cosmo Lang
Edward
Wallis Warfield
Spencer Simpson
BBC
Bucking
Ham Palace
Prince Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David
Edward VIII
Court
Church of England
Card of Thanks From the Dumont Family
We extend sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for aid and sympathy during our recent sorrow. Mrs. Alain Dumont and family.
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Alain Dumont
Mrs Jeannette Brunelle Rites Planned In Biddeford
Mrs Jeannette Brunelle 63 of 2 Lasell Street Portland died after brief illness. Born Jan 3 1909 in Biddeford she lived here 35 years. Survived by sister Rita Binette Biddeford brothers Albert Pontbriant Biddeford and William J Pontbriant Sr. Saco. Funeral 8:30 am from St Joseph Church Biddeford with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call Sansoucy Blais Biddeford today.
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Portland
Jeannette B. Brunelle
Lasell St
Biddeford
Algenor
Flora (Mercier) Pontbriant
St. Joseph School
St. Patrick Church
Romeo
Rita) Binette
Albert Pontbriant
William J. Pontbriant Sr
Saco
St. Joseph Church
St. Joseph Cemetery
Sansoucy-Blais
Stone St
Mrs. Yvonne Larochelle Dies at 76 in Biddeford
Mrs. Yvonne Larochelle 76 of 70 High St Biddeford died Saturday after a long illness at a Biddeford hospital. Born December 7 1895 in Biddeford she was survived by her husband Alfred four daughters three sons two brothers four sisters and many grandchildren. Services from St Andre Church at 9 30 a m tomorrow with interment in St Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call today at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford.
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Yvonne Larochelle
High St
Biddeford
Noe
Marie
Neault) Bergeron
Larochelle
St. Andre Church
Alfred
Andre
Pauline) Laliberte
Wilfrid
Theresa) Arbour
Albert
Carmen) Murray
Hugh
Jeannette) Cullinan
Old Orchard Beach
Robert
Saco
Roland
Old ‘Orchard Beach
Normand
Camp Ellis
Louis Bergeron
Kennebunk
Paul Bergeron
Aline ‘Gosselin
Lucinda King
Fernande Demers
Theresa Ouellette
Hartford
Conn
St. Joseph Cemetery
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Obituary Notice for Lorenzo J. Roy of Biddeford
Lorenzo J. Roy 48 of 12 Laurier St Biddeford died after a brief illness in a local hospital. Born Jan 13 1924 he was a World War II Coast Guard veteran and long time Maremont Corp employee. Survived by his widow Bridget two daughters a sister a brother and mother. Funeral services Wednesday at 8:30 am from Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home with interment in St Joseph Cemetery. Visitation tonight 7 to 9 pm and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
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Lorenzo J. Roy
Laurier St
Biddeford
Honore and
Lucianna (Laurer) Roy
Biddeford High School
Maremont Corp
Coast Guard
Sansoucy-Blais
Stone St
St. Joseph
Philadelphia lawyer Bernard Lemisch dies at 75
Bernard L. Lemisch a Philadelphia criminal trial lawyer who once represented Al Capone died Saturday at age 75. He earned a reputation in high profile cases and contributed to local legal circles through decades of service in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Bernard L. Lemisch
al Capone
Portland Forecast Clears Tonight With Mild Lows
The Portland area stays clear tonight with lows near 40 to the south and near 40 north. Mostly sunny Tuesday with highs in the 60s across the region.
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Portland
Rancourt Attacks Saco Opponent In Mayoral Clash
Saco businessman and Democratic mayoral candidate George Rancourt accused Berton Braley of ignoring urgent citizen needs and taking voters for granted. He vowed to campaign until polls close and pressed for tax reform, economic development, senior programs, stronger policing, and drug abuse reduction in Southern Maine.
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George Rancourt
Saco
Rancourt
U.S
Kyros
Hathaway
Maine
Saco J
Braley Urges Wide Voter Turnout In Saco Mayor Race
Republican Berton K. Braley urged all voters in Saco to participate in the Ward 4 mayoral vote. He called for high turnout to influence taxes, open meetings, traffic, drug education, housing, planning, industrial growth, and unemployment solutions, stressing fresh leadership.
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Berton K. Braley
Saco
Ward 4
Braley
York County
DAV Chapter Meeting and Scout and Choir Schedule
The Biddeford Saco Chapter Disabled American Veterans meets tonight at 7 30 at the DAV Hall Bradbury Street Biddeford. Saco Boy Scout Troop 341 meets tomorrow at 7 pm in the vestry of United Baptist Church Main Street Saco. The Youth Choir of the Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman rehearses Wednesday at p m.
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Biddeford- Saco
DAV Hall
Bradbury Street
Biddeford
Saco
United Baptist Church
Main Street
Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church
Lyman
Veterans groups schedule meetings and events in York County
The York County Barracks of Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary meet tonight at 7 30 at St John’s Hall Maine and Elm streets Owen Davis Post American Legion will install officers tomorrow at 8 at the post home Beach Street Saco Refreshments served The Webber Hospital Nursing Association banquet is tomorrow at Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport at 6 30 p m with a business meeting to follow
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York County Barracks of
Auxiliary
St. John’s Hall
Maine and
Elm Streets
Biddeford
Owen Davis
American Legion
Beach Street
Saco
Webber Hospital Nursing Association
Shawmut Inn
Kennebunkport
Pilot Dies In Fiery Jet Crash At Transpo 72
Maj. Joe Howard, 322, of Ahoskie North Carolina, veteran of 322 combat missions including 69 over North Vietnam, died when his Phantom II jet of the Thunderbirds crashed during an exit maneuver at 500 to 700 feet over Dulles International Airport. The $2.5 million aircraft exploded in a- fiery fireball as a parachute appeared moments before impact. An Air Force board will investigate the crash cause.
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Washington
Air Force
Thunderbirds
Dulles International Airport
Virginia
Maj
Joe Howard
Ahoskie
N.C
Southeast Asia
North Vietnam
Howard
Maple Street Bee Swarm Invades Biddeford Area
Biddeford police reported thousands of bees swarmed Maple Street yesterday after a resident alerted authorities. Officers found no immediate remedy while bees remained in the area and would depart on their own.
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Maple Street
Biddeford
House Fire Causes $5,000 Damage in Old Orchard Beach
A house at 20 Old Orchard Ave owned by George Freeman sustained about $5,000 damage. Fire Chief Thomas Smith said the origin is undetermined. Engines 1 2 and Tanks 2 3 fought the blaze on Saturday. a flooded oil burner drew firefighters to 42 Washington Ave yesterday with Engine 2 and four men responding.
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Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Ave
George Freeman
Thomas Smith
Smith
Washington Ave
Two-Car Collision Sends Four to Local Hospital in Saco
A Saturday crash at North and Elm streets in Saco sent four people to Webber Hospital. Drivers James S. Ward and Roland L. Labelle, plus passengers Mrs. Roland Frazier and Linda Labelle, were treated but not seriously injured. Police estimated damage at $500 to each car.
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Webber Hospital
Saco
James S. Ward
Roland L. Labelle
Marblehead Lane
Biddeford
North
Elm Streets
Ward
Labelle
Roland Frazier
Linda Labelle
Biddeford City Council Sets 1972 Budget Night Meeting
The Biddeford City Council meets at 7:30 in City Building chambers to canvass the 1972 city budget. City clerk Pauline Berry notes the main agenda item is the budget discussion and approval.
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Biddeford
City Council
Pauline Berry
Accident at Webber Hospital Entrance In Biddeford
Police report a two car collision at the Webber Hospital entrance in Biddeford yesterday. Andre Labelle 35 and Diane H. Caron 18 were the drivers, both uninjured. Damage estimates were not available. Labelle was pulling out of the hospital entrance when the crash occurred.
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Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Andre Labelle
May St
Diane H. Caron
Dartmouth St
Labelle
Willy on Detente and Eastern Europe Policy
Willy Brandt said detente with Eastern Europe could not mean a split with the United States. He noted Bonn’s treaty with Moscow and a forthcoming pact with Czechoslovakia, stressing that security remains prioritized while pursuing reduced tensions.
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Europe
United States
Brandt
Moscow
Warsaw
Czechoslovakia
Bonn
Voters Go To Polls In Special Mayoral Election
Tomorrow voters will choose between George Rancourt the Democratic nominee and Berton Braley the Republican candidate. Polls open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in multiple city locations including Young School Fairfield School Recreation Center behind the fire station and GAR Hall behind City Hall.
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George Rancourt
Saco
Sace
Berton Braley
Young School
Fairfield School
GAR
Saco City Hall
Saco City Council Meeting Tonight to Hear Budget and Nuisance Petitions
The Saco City Council will meet in the council chambers at 7 30 pm. The agenda includes the second reading of the budget the reading of primary election warrants an appointment to the Police and Fire Commission to replace Paul Carter whose term expired awarding the Middle Street project contract and accepting a Laurel Street residents petition alleging a neighborhood nuisance.
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Saco City
Police and Fire Commission
Paul Carter
Middle Street
Laurel Street
Hearing Not Held Today in York County Case
A pre-trial hearing in the AFSCME suit against Old Orchard Beach town council and the council’s counter claim was postponed due to a crowded docket. Lawyers Stephen Lunenblick and Robert York held private negotiations as required by a temporary restraining order. No reschedule date set.
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Alfred
York County
American Federation of State
Old Orchard Beach
Union
William McCarthy
Stephen Lunenblick
Atty
Robert York
McCarthy
Justice McCarthy
Lack Of Discord In Jury Revealed
San Jose, California AP report shows Angela Davis acquittal came with minimal jury discord. Forewoman Mary Timothy said all-white jury voted nine to three on first ballot with no conviction votes. Davis wept as verdict announced after a 13 week trial and 13 hours of deliberation.
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Calif
Angela Davis
Mary Timothy
Miss Davis
Marin County
Angela
Louis Franco
America
Franco
Albert Harris Jr
Friends
Associated Press
California
Timothy
Ruchell Magee
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Emerson
York County Savings Bank
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Peter N. Kyros
Gene Palmer
Democratic City Committee
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Yvette Mimieux
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Phil Masse
Jeanne Thurber
Dick Bouffard
Andy Scontras
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