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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1973

Page

3

Ellsberg to Testify in Los Angeles Grand Jury Probe

Dan iel Ellsberg appears in court as a witness before a Los Angeles County grand jury probing a Watergate linked break in at Fielding's psychiatrist office. Other expected witnesses include E Howard Hunt Bernard Barker Eugenio Martinez and Felipe DeDiego who have immunity. The DA hopes former White House officials may testify voluntarily including Ehrlichman Colson Krogh and Young.

Ellsberg Los Angeles Daniel Ellsberg Washington Pentagon Papers Anthony J John D. Ehrlichman Charles W. Colson White House Egil Krogh David Young Krogh Hunt F Ellsberg Atric

Senate Considers Fuel Distribution Plan and Restrictions

The Senate anticipated a vote on a bill directing the Nixon administration to draft a nationwide gas and oil distribution plan. A related resolution urged states to cut speed limits to 55 mph or 10 mph below limit to conserve fuel. The Senate also adopted an 80 0 amendment targeting antitrust prosecutions.

Washington Senate Nixon Congress Henry Jackson Dash Justice Department Hubert Humphrey Dminn

Fun With Foods Is Summer Program In York County

The Extension Service sponsors a second year of Fun with Foods a York County summer program teaching nutrition to children ages 7 to 14 through games field trips and recreation. Aides Susan Abbott Frank Wood Carol Keiman and Terry Foy will operate in seven areas including Kittery South Berwick York Lebanon Limerick Biddeford and Old Orchard for one week each aiming to foster interest in nutrition and 4H clubs. The program builds on the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and served over 250 youngsters countywide last year.

Alfred Extension Service York County Offea Susan Abbott Frank Wood Carol Keiman Terry Foy Sanford Kittery South Berwick York Lebanon Limerick Biddeford Old Orchard

Burrows of Earleville attends Gorham reunion

Mrs. Lewis Burrows of Earleville Maryland was a guest of relatives in Old Orchard Beach for a class reunion at Gorham. Betty Cote of Saco returned home from Webber Hospital where she was a patient.

Old Orchard Beach Lewis” Burrows Earleville U. of M Gorham Betty Cote Thornton Avenue Saco Webber Hospital

Community group meetings scheduled in Biddeford and Saco

Owen-Davis Post American Legion meets tonight at 8 at the post home Beach Street Saco. Biddeford area groups hold several gatherings Wednesday including the Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary at Pool Street hall and the United Methodist Women at Foss Street Church.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion Post Beach Street Saco Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Pool Street Hall Biddefore United Methodist Women Foss Street Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Thornton Street Biddeford Guild of St. Francis College Novellon Decary Hall Pool Road

Joanne Hunia Wins Gold Key at Thomas College

Gold Key Awards were presented at Thomas College in Waterville on May 31 by president John L. Thomas Jr. Joanne F. Hunia of Ocean Park Road Saco received the honor for outstanding character academics and extracurricular effort.

Waterville Thomas College John L. Thomas Jr Joanne F. Hunia Frank C. Hunia Ocean Park Road Saco

Campfire Girls Tour Boston Science Museum and Planetarium

Members of the Campfire Girls joined Lyman and Dayton Girl Scouts for a visit to the Museum of Science and the Planetarium in Boston on Saturday. Local attendees included Mrs. Patricia Levesque Letti LeMay Karen Davis and Kim.

Old Orchard Beach Lyman and

Survivor Testifies He Warned Comet Skipper Before Sinking

Providence AP report details Al fred Charron of Plainville Massachusetts stating he warned owner Captain William Jackson as the 48 foot chartered Comet began sinking off Rhode Island May 19. He and ten other survivors endured hours in 49 degree water. hull rot and prior inspection certificate revocation are noted.

Providence Marine Board of Inquiry Alfred Charron Plainville Mass William Jackson Charron Rhode Island Coast Guard Jackson Ralph Nickerson

Skylab set for two man space walk to free jammed panel

Skylab astronauts studied preparations for a two man space walk to free a jammed solar panel. If successful, electricity on the station would nearly double. Mission control advised Wednesday morning activity and safety was deemed normal. Commander Conrad would select who goes outside with Kerwin assisting. Weitz remains inside to radio procedures. Schweickart noted possible delays but Friday could work. Earth resources and solar astronomy tasks planned during the 28 day mission with possible extension unlikely.

Space Center, Houston Skylab Mission Control Space Agency Charles “Pete Conrad Jr William C. Schneider Conrad Joseph K. Kerwin Paul J. Weitz Kerwin Schneider Pete Russell Schweickart Weitz Schweickart Nevada New Mexico Texas Gulf of Mexico

Spain Watches End Of Greek Monarchy

Madrid AP reports Spain follows the Greek monarchy crisis with interest as Constantine steps down. Prince Juan Carlos, Franco’s designated successor, stays loyal and publicly supportive while Greek events spark questions about Spain’s own future constitutional path.

Spain Madrid Greece Constantine Juan Carlos de Borbon Francisco Franco Franco Sofia Juan Carlos Rome Zarzuela Palace Italy Alfonso XIII George Papadopoulos

Biddeford School Board Special Session Tonight

The Biddeford School Board will meet at 7 p.m. in a special session with the Citizens Evaluation Committee. They will discuss plans to alleviate crowding in the public schools and consider candidates for the high school principal position.

Biddeford Citizens Evaluation Committee

Pompidou Cancels Public Ceremonial Appearances

Paris President Georges Pompidou will skip all ceremonial events for the next weeks, according to the Elysee Palace. Rumors of serious illness swirl as newspapers seek an official statement to quell speculation about his health.

Paris Georges Pompidou Elysee Palace Pompidou

Ralph Neff Jr to Enter University of Bridgeport

Ralph Neff Jr the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Neff of 9 Calef Ave Saco will enter the University of Bridgeport Connecticut in September. He is a Thornton Academy senior and will major in physical education. The university is a private coeducational school with six colleges and about 8000 students.

Ralph R. Neff Jr Ralph Neff Calef Ave Saco University of Bridgeport Connecticut Thornton Academy

Kennebunk Band Plans Appreciation Concert Thursday

The Kennebunk High School Band will perform an Appreciation Concert in the parking lot of the Kennebunk Shoppers' Village Thursday at 7 30 p m. The event thanks residents of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport for supplying new uniforms.

Kennebunk High School Kennebunk Shoppers’ Village Kennebunk Kennebunkport

Charter Panel Holds Open Meeting in Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport Charter Commission held an open discussion Monday night with members and speakers from town government forms. After reviewing ideas, the panel plans to begin drafting a town charter at the June 18 meeting.

Kennebunkport Charter Commission Commission

Ewing Graduates In Boston Sunday

John M. Ewing, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd N Ewing of Biddeford Maine, graduates from Franklin Institute of Boston at John Hancock Hall with a Certificate of Proficiency in Applied and Industrial Photography.

Boston Franklin Institute of Boston John Hancock Hall John M. Ewing Ewing Floyd N. Ewing Memorial Drive Biddeford

Halyards Defined as Sail Handling Lines

Halyards are the lines used to hoist and lower sails on a vessel, enabling control of sail height and tension. They run from the masthead to the deck or boom and are essential for adjusting sail area and performance.

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