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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1972

Page

3

Guest Officers Night Observed At Meeting

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Guest Officers Night was observed at the meeting of Min i waneca Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West Grand Avenue. Mrs Gwenn Sexton grand chaplain of the Grand Chapter of Quebec was guest and was presented and honored. Officers from Miniwaneca Chapter and guests from Adah Fadette and Annette chapters filled stations for conferring degrees on two candidates with refreshments to follow.

Old Orchard Beach Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West Grand Avenue Gwenn Sexton Grand Chapter Quebec Adah Biddeford Esther Black Black Gertrude Wight Sexton Minivanca Edward Collins Miniwaneca Marion Dorr Ross Apgar Fadette York Beryl Bilderback Aurora Kennebunkport Virginia Shein Beacon Light North Berwick Marshal Pauline Kumery Annette Saco Dawna Maguire Ruth Charlotte Anderson Union Goodwins Mills Martha Theresa Tripp Phyllis Sargent Edward Sargent Janice Staples Joseph Coralie Lothrop Leonard Anna Douglass Viola O'Connor Dean Speed

Biddeford Saco Chamber Outing Set for June 20

The 20th annual Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce outing will be held Tuesday June 20 at the Biddeford Saco Country Club. A 1 p.m. sports program directed by Harry M. Wooster and Roy P. MacNaughton includes a hole in one contest. A chicken barbecue at 6 p.m. Neatly lists committee members and ticket outlets.

Biddeford Saco Roland Sylvester Richard A. Maoore Richard Beote John J. Larson Wooster Arthur J. Larson Lawrence J. Lamb Oscar Paradis Dave Twomey Joseph S. Audie Wendell

Bay State Girl Killed In Accident

Denise A. Keough twenty of Arlington Massachusetts was killed in a Route 9 crash in Washington County. Robert P. Rallo twenty two of Potsdam New York the driver was treated for minor injuries. The car went out of control and struck a guard rail throwing both occupants from the vehicle. The crash occurred at 7 35 p m in Township 31 along The Airline highway through the Eastern Maine wilderness between Bangor and Calais.

Calais Denise A. Keough Arlington Mass Washington County Robert P. Rallo Potsdam N.Y Calais Hospital Township Maine Bangor

Women push for fairer Maine delegation at Democratic Miami convention

Marilyn Anderson Richards of South Windham leads NOW in demanding female representation at the Miami national Democratic delegation. She proposes elevating four elected alternates to delegates, cites the $500 travel minimum, and urges party funding of at least $200 for those unable to pay. She also plans testimony on a challenge to abortion plank and on lack of encouragement for women at local caucuses. Richards, now visiting in Kennebunkport, heads a movement with about 50 NOW members.

Kennebunkport Marilyn Anderson-Richards South Windham Maine Miami Ms. Richards National Organization For Women (Now NOW Democratic Party Louis Jalbert Dlewiston Portland Jalbert Dale C. Goodwin

Turbotrain Reverts to Regular Service Plan

Turbotrain disassembled at Dulles International Airport and moved to Manassas Va for overhaul. The three car unit will gain two more cars, boosting capacity from 144 to 240. The train will be rebuilt in Providence R I and sent to New York for service replacement on the Boston line.

Myrtle Lodge Hosts Visiting Officers Night

Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Kennebunk hosts visiting Maine officers Edward Baker and others. Officers from several lodges filled chairs, followed by a fish chowder dinner prepared by Mike Keefe and Russell Carruth. Entertainment set for June 9 with Wesley Leech Merle Romprey and Richard Leech. Nicholas Inniss won the attendance award but was absent.

KENNEBUNK — _ Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Poset Maine Edward Baker Arthur Bowie Jr Otis Collapy George Cook Edward Glover Charles Matthews Fred Barstow Earl Stimson Lucius Goddard Roger Snow Bruce

Ellsberg Case Seeks Dismissal Over Routine Leaks

Los Angeles AP report says Ellsberg and Russo argue leaks of Pentagon Papers are routine by officials with no prosecutions, as pretrial motions challenge charges of conspiracy theft of government property and Espionage Act violation. Judge Byrne took the request under submission.

Los Angeles Pentagon Daniel Ellsberg Anthony Russo Ellsberg Russo Rand Corp Defense Department Vietnam U.S. District Court Matt Byrne

City Council Endorses Rock Concert at Rotary Park Biddeford

Biddeford City Council backs a Youth Promoting Youth rock concert set for June 18 at Rotary Park with Mayor Gilbert R. Boucher pledging full support. The session also approved road repairs funding, lighting upgrades for the industrial park, a junk yard permit, and bids for two new dump trucks.

Biddeford Rotary Park Gilbert R. Boucher Robert L. Belair Gerard Roy Bruce Hermann Bedell's Saco Weirs Arundel Hermann

Petition Alleges Nuisance In Saco On Laurel Street

Saco city council accepted a petition from Laurel Street residents alleging a nuisance at 64 Laurel St by Hector Beaulieu. The matter was referred to the ordinance committee for study, while other actions included finalizing a $3.3 million budget and paving bids.

Saco City Laurel Street Hector Beaulieu Laurel St Beaulieu Robert Cassette PIR, Boston Co Middle Street Cty Dudley Roever Council Jenkins Road Roever Ature Paul Carter Police and Fire Commission Cassette Carter Gerard Cassette Victualer Ben’s Pizza Funtown Vic Whit’s Beach Street Everett Forester American Federation of State

Ford Delays 1973 Cars Over Antipollution Rules

Ford Motor Co announces a one week postponement of introducing the 1973 passenger cars due to government antipollution regulations. Introduction dates for 1973 trucks are delayed two weeks, with Ford extending the 1972 model production in North America.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Ford Henry Ford II Lee Iacocca Auto Company North America

Slowness of a New York commuter train vs South Vietnamese relief column

The line contrasts two sluggish entities the author sees as emblematic of bureaucratic delay. It juxtaposes a New York commuter train with a South Vietnamese relief column to critique stagnation in aid efforts and public administration.

New York

Need A Second Car Shop Want Ads Section 11

A brief item notes a second car shop seeking advertising space in section 11 of the want ads. No further details on location or contact appear in the accessible text.

Retired Editor Nay Elected President of Church

George Nay retired associate editor of The Herald of Christian Science was elected president of The Mother Church The First Church of Christ Scientist. Arthur P Worth became chairman of The Christian Science Board of Directors. Nay urged members to maintain spiritual inspiration against routine while a new Christian Science center in Boston to be completed late this year and occupied by winter.

Boston George Nay Herald of Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Arthur P. Worth Christian Science Board of Directors Nay Chicago The Herald Christian Science Center

ID Cards Processed at Kennebunk State Liquor Store

Maine State Liquor Commission representatives will be at the Kennebunk store tomorrow from 10 30 a m to 4 p m to process Adult Identification Card applications. Applicants must bring three documents with date of birth and pay a $1 fee for the card.

Kennebunk Maine State Liquor Commission Kennebunk State Liquor Store

Local Vendor Plans Booth At Lithal Conventions

A friend aims to profit by renting a booth at lithal conventions to sell bi vests. He expects substantial earnings from this venture.

Lithal

Massachusetts court clears 27.6 percent auto no fault rebate

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld a 27.6 percent rebate on compulsory bodily injury premiums for 1971. The ruling endorses the Insurance Commissioner’s order to reserve 35 percent of 1971 premium income and links the 1972 rate cut to excess profits from 1971 as part of rate making.

Boston Massachusetts Supreme Court John G. Ryan Massachusetts Ryan

Concorde Won’t Fly In U S Volpe States

Transportation Secretary John Volpe said the British French Concorde is noisy and dirty and unlikely to fly over the United States or land at coastal cities. He added the FAA would not permit entry unless noise and pollution standards are met. He also criticized Congress for killing the U S SST program before a prototype was built.

Los Angeles John Volpe United States Volpe Federal Aviation Administration Transportation Congress

Postal Hikes Approved By Rate Commission

The Postal Rate Commission approved about 1.5 billion dollars in increased mail rates, making 8 cent letters and 11 cent air letters permanent unless the Postal Service Board of Governors rejects the plan. Critics say magazines and second class mailers will suffer as temporary higher rates for publishers are cut. The four Governors can approve modify or permit the changes under protest. postcards benefit moving from 7 to 6 cents.

Washington Postal Rate Commission Postal Service Board of Governors Commission Board of Governors Congress Postal Service New York Andrew Heiskell Time, Inc Time Life Rate Commission

Maine Records 80th Fatality A Six Year Old Girl

Franklin state police report a six year old girl, Melanie Swan, struck and killed by a car on Route 182 in front of her home. The child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harris Swan, darted into traffic. driver had no chance to avoid impact.

Franklin Maine Melanie Swan Route Harris Swan

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