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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1972

Page

3

Libyan Leader Walks Out As Envoys Leave Speech

Libyan leader Muammar Kadafi kept speaking in Tripoli on the two year anniversary of Wheelus leave while British Ambassador Peter Tripp and U S Ambassador Joseph Palmer walked out. Kadafi accused Britain and the United States of wrongs and pledged support to the IRA and to African Americans. He claimed British collusion with Zionists and Iran and said Libya would aid the IRA and blacks in the United States.

Beirut Libya Irish Republican Army Britain United States Muammar Kadafi Tripoli U.S Wheelus Air Force Base Egypt Middle East Peter Tripp Kadafi Palestine Iran Persian Gulf Arabian Gulf Northern Ireland U. S Joseph Palmer Israel

Campaign Workers to Meet at Saco Candidate Home

Barry J. Hobbins the Democratic candidate for the State House announces a campaign workers meeting tonight at 8 at his residence 14 Promenade Ave Saco. Attendees invited to aid in his June 19 primary bid.

Barry J. Hobbins Saco House of Representatives Promenade Ave

Doctors From China May Visit

A team of doctors from mainland China may visit the United States to exchange medical and scientific knowledge. Provost E Grey Dimond of the University of Missouri Medical School said tacit approval was given for the invitation, with no firm date yet set. The group is said to cover broad aspects of Chinese medicine, not acupuncture alone. An earlier invitation to demonstrate acupuncture at the American Medical Association meeting in San Francisco faced government delays.

New York China United States University of Missouri Medical School E. Grey Dimond New York Times Dimond Paul Dudley White Boston Victor Side Samuel Rosen New York City Diamond American Medical Association San Francisco Wesley W. Hall

Doctor Says Structures Must Change

Portland AP three day symposium on blindness hears Dr. Alex Rosen of NYU argue prejudice toward the blind is countered by changing structures first not attitudes. He notes the Army adopted integration as policy and that prejudiced individuals join integrated settings once patterns are accepted.

Portland Alex ‘Rosen

Wells SBA Loan Office to Close June 17

Wells disaster loan office will close at 5 p m June 17. SBA staff transfer to Augusta office at 40 Western Ave. Applicants with ongoing or new applications should file in Augusta. 278 applications filed for 11 727 071 and 45 loans totaling 188 905 disbursed to date.

Wells Sba Loan Office Augusta Milton G. Wheeler Small Business Administration

Kangaroos Tower Over Men Weighing Up to 200 Pounds

Descriptive note explains kangaroos balance on a tripod of tail and hind legs and can reach weights around two hundred pounds, with height dominating many men in the region.

Unwanted Items May Be Wanted By Someone Else

A local notice urges residents to donate or sell unused belongings to help others. Community groups collect furniture, clothing, and household goods for redistribution to families in need, with pickup dates posted by the charity.

Astronaut Becomes Bug Breeder In California Venture

M. Scott Carpenter, second American to orbit Earth, launches Integrated Biological Control Corp. in a cow shed to breed about 2 billion trichogramma wasps. He aims to use them to curb crop-destroying pests and argues against reliance on DDT and chemical insecticides.

Santa Paula Calif M. Scott Carpenter Earth Integrated Biological Control Corp Carpenter

U S Delegate Returns to Paris in Push for Viet Nam Talks

Ambassador William J Porter, returning from Washington, says the United States may end its five week boycott of the Vietnam peace talks. Porter says Nixon is keen on a negotiated settlement and the proposals offered provide a basis for discussion.

Paris U.S Washington United States William J. Porter Orly Nixon Vietnam Porter

Ocean Park Extension Group to Hold Final Meeting Tomorrow

The Extension Group of Ocean Park meets tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in Porter Hall Temple Avenue. Members are asked to bring sandwiches.

Ocean Park Porter Hall Temple Avenue

Johnson Declines Attendance at Democratic National Convention

The Associated Press reports former President Lyndon B. Johnson will not attend the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach. DNC Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien confirmed Johnson declined the invitation and will not be present. Former President Truman and former Speaker McCormack are honorary convention chairmen. Evel Knievel arrives at Lakewood Park after a practice mishap. he cannot jump the planned 13-car stunt due to a back injury. Ann Mead, McGovern’s daughter, is released from California Hospital after giving birth to Kevin, her father's third grandchild, observed at the hospital.

Associated Press Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Miami Beach Lawrence F. O’brien ABC Johnson Harry S. Truman House John W. McCormack Atlanta Evel Knievel Lakewood Park Racetrack Knievel Los Angeles Ann Mead George McGovern South Dakota Kevin California Hospital Medical Center

Nixon daughter participates in Ozark Riverways dedication

Tricia Nixon helped dedicate Missouri's Ozark National Scenic Riverways as part of the national parks system. About 1,000 visitors gathered for the ceremony with Mrs. Cox praising the site as a chance to renew values and reconnect with nature. Elsewhere Harold Wilson visited Romania, welcomed by officials led by Manea Manescu.

van Buren, Mo Nixon Tricia Missouri Ozark National Scenic United States’ National Parks System Cox Vienna Austria Harold Wilson Labor Party Romania Agerpres Manea Manescu Romanian Communist Party

Write-in Vote Defined When Candidate Name Is Absent

A write-in vote is cast for a candidate whose name does not appear on the ballot. Voters may choose any eligible individual, and the count is tracked separately from listed candidates.

Father asks mother about second coat during toddler feeding

The father tells the mother that the toddler wants more applesauce and playfully questions whether to offer a second coat. The moment shows a domestic exchange with light humor and caregiving context.

Biddeford High Students Probe Elderly Housing Needs

Under teacher Richard Wise, 20 sophomores conducted surveys, spoke with elderly residents, and consulted HUD to address Biddeford’s aging housing issue. Their report Young Eyes See Old's Problem urges federally funded public housing, city education on programs, and visits to existing facilities to preserve elder dignity and independence.

Billy Pilgrim Kurt Vonnegut Silarhouse- Five Biddeford Billy Biddeford High School Richard Wise Senior Citizen’s Club Reg. i Director of Housing and Urban Development HUD Portland Sanford Vonnegut

Community events schedule for Kennebunk area

Wednesday activities include Kennebunk High School Class Night at 8 p.m. Sparkettes meet at 4 p.m. at Park Street School gym. Thursday events feature the high school Class of 1972 graduation at 8 p.m. Rotary Club lunch at Glen Mor. Plus Fifty-Plus Club and Bridge at local clubs. Friday Southernaires from Lenoir perform at 7:30 p.m. Advent Christian Church. Saturday Seashore Trolley Museum rides 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. continues to Sept. 10.

Kennebunk High School Sparkettes Park Street Rotary Club Glen-Mor Webhannet Fletcher Street Webhannet Woman’s Club Kennebunkport Consolidated School Southernaires Lenoir N.C Consolidated Hool Advent Christian Church Seashore Trolley Museum Kennebunkport

Fresh Air children to visit Kennebunk area this summer

The Fresh Air Fund will place 54 children with 46 area host families for two or four week vacations. Hosts in Kennebunk and surrounding towns include the Feeney, Ridlon, Robertson, King, Dowd, Stevens, McBride, Pierpont, Reagan, Harrison, York, Adams, Calderwood, Clough, Goodson, Yorker, Brooks, Burr, and Holbrook families. Additional hosts are listed in Biddeford Saco Sanford Springvale Alfred Wells Ogunquit and other towns with transport and lodging provided by the Fund. The annual Mother's Banquet is set for July 20 at 7 p.m. at the Wonderbar Steak House in Biddeford.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Town Hall Kennebunk Rotary Club David Holbrook Alex Burr III Shirley Feeney Fresh Air Fund New York City Seaboard Kennebunkport Gary Ridlon Ronald Robertson James King Robert Dowd Frank Stevens Brian McBride Ralph Pierpont Thomas Reagan J.frank Harrison John York Bruce Adams Daniel Calderwood Larry Clough Alton Goodson John Yorker Warren Brooks Alex Burr Biddeford Saco Roger Bertrand Gordon Cole Edmund Fearon William Johnson Albert Daigle Sanford and Springvale William Nobert James Langlais David Leopold Paul McKenney Roger Payeur Richard Earle Robert LaChance Albert Dion Alfred Robert Ahern Lester Meyeroff Gray Robert Melavagno Green Martin Vachon Emery Mills Bruce Coburn York Albion Goodrich Wonderbar Steak House

Cape Cod Home Saco Sold to Biddeford Couple

A six room Cape Cod residence at 47 Hill Street Saco with a one car garage and large yard, owned by John Janson of Dyer Street Saco, sold to Mr and Mrs Ernest Menard of 14 Oaks Street Biddeford. The sale was handled by Gilberte Real Estate Agency Saco and Biddeford and broker Shirley G Bartlett.

Cape Cod Bath Hill St Saco John Janson Dyer Street Ernest Menard Oaks St Biddeford Gilberte

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