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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
3
Federal agents planned to investigate a late night bombing of a six family residence owned by Portland Police Det. Thomas P Joyce. The blast shattered steps on a rear porch, broke windows on all three floors and damaged nearby cars. No injuries were reported.
Bruce C. Carlson of The Voluntary Action Center says York County should see rapid expansion in the coming months. VAC aims to start a county wide voluntary service group, expand aging and transportation efforts, support FISH programs, and roll out new drug and health services plus a volunteer recognition program in October. Carlson stresses volunteers are the lifeblood and invites interested residents to contact him at the Court House Annex in Alfred, Maine.
The Maine Municipal Association Law Enforcement Council will hold a basic police school at Kennebunk High School on Saturday June 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 19 to 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Topics include law search and seizure drug issues public relations and arrest procedures. Kennebunkport Chief Sherman Bonney says the training is essential for proper daily performance and OSS.
Kennebunkport meeting led by Barbara Smart discusses boating rules on the Kennebunk River. About 40 attendees, including Sea Explorers, push to limit water skiing to lower basin and restrict speeds to reduce river bank erosion and noise. Atty. Bruce Bergen presents a 244-name petition. Army Corps surveys debated. plan to erect enforcement signs and tighten regulations.
Stevens and Chiefs Bonney call for widespread attendance at a York County police training clinic arguing it strengthens officers personal judgment and legal knowledge while saving municipalities money through free continuing public service programs. They criticize apathy and urge all officers to participate. The piece also notes explanations behind biblical terms the Joshua tree and Hexameron.
Biddeford Mayor Gilbert R. Boucher discussed the National Mayors Conference in Washington D C and endorsed revenue sharing. He cited Maine senators Smith and Muskie as favorable and noted Hathaway opposed, Kyros hedged, and amendments could jeopardize the year’s plan. Revenue sharing could bring about 250000 for Biddeford and 19.8 to 24 million for Maine overall.
A highway collision on Maine Route 4 killed Harwood L. Childs and his wife Willa W. Childs of Princeton New Jersey and their relative Aetha L. Childs of Claremont New Hampshire. The sedan entered from a parking lot and was struck broadside by a southbound van driven by Raymond Thomas 28 of Lewiston. The three were pronounced dead at the scene. Thomas was reportedly uninjured.
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