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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
5
Earl Warren Jr son of the retired chief justice says his former wife will be granted custody of their four children so he withdraws a contempt of court citation request. The appeal on the custody order may take weeks to resolve and the former spouse seeks to overturn that order.
Harold L. Adams Jr. a 50 year old Wilton resident, was found dead on Colby Miller Road after a vehicle struck him and fled. Police indicated he was near a parked pickup when struck, initially labeling it a possible homicide before confirming a fatal hit and run. An unidentified woman alerted Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
The article notes a 2,400 horsepower fire engine operated by New York City capable of pumping 10 570 gallons of water per minute. It also states Russia suffered the most casualties in both World Wars.
The Liberty Song appears in the Boston Gazette July 18 1768 and is widely cited as America's first patriotic song. It reflects colonial unity and calls for resistance to British rule with rousing verse and civic praise.
Officers of the Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles held installation ceremonies at the home on Birch Street Biddeford attended by about 150 members and guests. Arthur Rizas was installed as president for a fifth term with Herve Frechette as vice president Lucien Martel conductor Ray Paquin chaplain Fred Deschambeault treasurer Fred Benoit inside guard Emile M outside guard and Paul Martel Legrand Freeman as trustees. A buffet followed the ceremonies and dancing was held.
Michael H. Rube of 14 Dyer Street Saco earned an A B in nursing from Boston College at the annual commencement. About 2 700 graduates received degrees in the largest class in the school's history. U S Senator Adlai Stevenson received an honorary Doctor of Laws and gave the commencement address.
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