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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1975

Page

2

Service Academies Opened To Women

The Senate approved an amendment requiring the U S military academies to admit women, signaling expanded opportunities for female cadets. If enacted, classes begin July 1976 with provisions for Air Force and other academies. Advisors noted living quarters and curriculum adjustments to accommodate female cadets.

Washington Therese Marshik Air Force Academy Senate U.S. Milita Academy West Point N. Y Naval Academy Annapolis Colorado Springs Colo Ford U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point N.Y Coast Guard Academy

Obituary notices for Blyden Kahn Colt and Picasso

Obituaries report Larry Blyden 49, Tony Award winner and TV host, died after an auto accident. Also noted are Herman Kahn Yale librarian, John Drew Colt and Zilpha Franklin federal information chief, Alvin Hansen Keynesian economist, Paulo Picasso, Margaret Cantara of Kennebunk, and funeral arrangements in Biddeford.

Larry Blyden New York Forum Herman Kahn New Haven, Conn Yale University Library Franklin Delano Roosevelt John Drew Colt Zilpha Franklin Washington Zilpha Carruthers Franklin Federal Security Agency Alexandria Alvin H. Hansen John Maynard Keynes Harvard University Paulo Picasso Paris

Pool Auxiliary Plans Dance for Biddeford Pool

Members of the Biddeford Pool Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary met for a business session and to promote events. They announced the third annual Fourth of July dance on July 3 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at St Francis College Gymnasium with music by Sound A Bouts and reservations via Jeanette Roux. A July 12 food sale at 4 p.m. at the fire station was planned, with Molly Brady as chair and team helpers. The next meeting is September 9 at the fire station.

Ae of Biddeford Pool St. Francis College Jeanette Roux Molly Brady Peg Swanton Laura McKenney Mary Thurston Rosemary Martin Kathy Goldthwaite Er Brady

Card of Thanks for Medical Care and Kindness

Pauline Pinard expresses gratitude to Dr. Houle and Dr. Hickey and Webber Hospital staff for good care. She also thanks relatives and friends for flowers gifts cards and visits. Sincerely Pauline Pinard.

Houle Hickey Webber Hospital Pauline Pinard

Funeral Directors Emond and Conroy Biddeford Listing

The notice lists funeral homes in Biddeford with contact numbers. Emond Conroy Funeral Home at 72 Hill Street is directed by John P. Conroy Jr. Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home on Stone Street is directed by R. Martel.

Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford Sansoucy — Blais Stone St R. Martel

Gospel Group Sings In OOB On Saturday

The Forerunners, a gospel trio from Laconia, will perform at Faith Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. Clive Meidahl invites the public to attend this concert at the Atlantic Avenue and Third Street venue.

Old Orchard Beach Laconia Faith Tabernacle Atlantic Avenue Third Street Clive Meidahl

BPD Issues Warning on Minibike Runway Riding

Biddeford Police Department warns against minibike use on the municipal airport runway after complaints. Chief Adelbert Morin says the behavior endangers others and violators will be prosecuted.

Biddeford Adelbert Morin

School Board Meets Sunday

The Biddeford School Board will meet Sunday morning at 9 in the superintendent of schools office on Maplewood Avenue. Items include a philosophy of athletics a summer speech program for educable mentally handicapped the summer repair program contracts for teachers and administrators and a letter from Waterhouse Field trustees.

Biddeford Superintendent of Schools Maplewood Avenue Waterhouse Field Trustees

Gospel Road screening at Village Baptist Church

Kennebunkport hosts a Sunday 7 p.m. film showing of The Gospel Road. Conceived by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, the production portrays the life of Jesus Christ in a realistic, meaningful presentation at Village Baptist Church.

Kennebunkport the Village Baptist Church Johnny Cash June Carter Cash Jesus Christ

Fire damages roof at Pine Street takeout stand

Public safety report says firefighters responded Thursday to a fryer fire at a 3 Pine Street takeout stand, damaging the building’s roof. Car crash victim Michael Lund from Old Orchard Beach was treated and released after his vehicle struck a pole near Brigg’s. Two streakers at Shopper’s Village Route 1 in Kennebunk were reportedly picked up by a getaway car as rain fell. The E and L Club of the United Methodist Church Saco will hold a spring banquet at Henri’s Restaurant Wells Monday at 6 30 p.m.

Biddeford Pine Street Old Orchard Kennebunk E and L The United Methodist Church Saco Henri Wells

Schools Like Prisons Says Stanford Psychologists

Two California psychologists from Stanford University compare American high schools to prisons. They describe teachers with absolute authority, regimentation, fixed schedules, dress codes, and architectural drabness designed for surveillance. They argue the system prioritizes order over creativity and labels students by ability groups, leaving many inconspicuous, compliant.

Chicago California Craig Haney Philip G. Zimbardo Stanford University Psychology Today Cee Haney Zimbardo Stu

Illiteracy crisis prompts broad Adult Education review

Washington report details surveys showing 86 million cannot compute car mileage and millions more struggle with ads, pay stubs, or Social Security deductions. GAO urges reforms to the 1966 Adult Education Act, noting limited impact and recommending higher priority for achieving at least an eighth grade level and removing diploma barriers.

Washington U.S. Office of Education United States Congress General Accounting Office Congressional GAO

Laxative Tips Featured By Miss America Contestant

Haverhill Iowa AP Jean Bollhoefer 26 year old farmer s daughter offers inside tips for Miss America bathing suit prep laxatives to flatten tummy petroleum jelly on teeth to shine padding for judges She values personality over looks and criticizes stock auction style contests She placed in Miss Iowa 1972 and 1974 and speaks on interviews vs looks and the contest s focus on interviews over appearance

Haverhill Iowa Jean Bollhoefer Atlantic City Bollhoefer Iowa State University

Onassis Will Revealed in Athens Court Filing

The will names Christina as principal heir and sets aside 250000 dollars annually for Jacqueline. Christina receives major shares in Victory Carriers and Olympic Airways with plans to fund a welfare foundation in Liechtenstein. Alexander Onassis Foundation to aid his memory. Jackie’s children receive smaller annuities and Onassis sisters and cousins receive specified sums. The document, dated 1974, may have amendments.

Athens Greece Aristotle Onassis Christina Jacqueline Onassis Acropolis Telios Papadimitriou Paris Christina Onassis Alexander Alexander Onassis Vaduz Liechtenstein Victory Carriers Shipping Company Olympic Airways Jackie Caroline John Kennedy Scorpios

Judge rules cool not shield for flag mutilation in New Hampshire

U S District Court Judge Hugh Bownes upholds Walter Royal's 1973 flag mutilation conviction, ruling that desire to be cool does not grant First Amendment protection for unprotected conduct. Royal wore a jacket with a sewn upside down flag and faces a $300 fine and four months in jail.

Concord N.H U.S. District Court Hugh Bownes Walter Royal Portsmouth Royal Bownes

Kennebunkport Seeks Administrative Isolant Post

The town office has 25 applications for the newly created administrative isolatant position. The deadline is end of business Monday. Selectmen will interview top candidates after review. Voters approved 6900 in federal revenue sharing for seven months through Dec 31. Salary pro-rated to March annual town meeting. The assistant will help run town affairs.

Kennebunkport

Kennebunk High School Graduation Set Sunday

About 145 seniors will receive diplomas at Kennebunk High School Sunday starting at 3 p.m. on the front lawn. If rain, ceremonies move to the gym. Commencement speaker is Rev. David H. Goodwillie of Kennebunk Unitarian Church.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Rev David H. Goodwillie Kennebunk’s Unitarian Church

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