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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1972

Page

5

Kennebunk High Holds Class of 1972 Commencement

Kennebunk High School honored the Class of 1972 at Memorial Field with Rev. Stephen Mulkern delivering the invocation and Rev. Fred B. Holmberg as guest speaker. Principal Robert Perkins presented awards and Supt. John Seekins Jr. handed diplomas amid extensive scholarship recognitions for students including Sloan Hutchins, Susan Miller, Paula Gardner, Jere True, and Angela LaVopa.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Memorial Field Here Stephen Mulkern St. Monica Church Fred B. Holmberg Angela LaVopa Robert H. Perkins John S. Seekins Jr Clifford T. Geiger St. David Arch Greer Baum Sloan Hutchins Kennebunkport Teachers Club Vickis Smillie VFW Karen Maling Lower Village Mothers Club Marjorie Grant Cora B. Littlefield Paula Gardner 1 .B.L.A Susan Miller Harry E. Small Robert V Perkins Edward GC Graham Scott Going Alonzo Towne Gary Lowmaster Colby College Esther Smith Olympian Club Pamela Nunan American Legion Service Vickie Smilie Davis Alton Clark Jill Fournier Independent Service Club Linda Towne Webhannet Club Ocean National Bank Jere True Boyd Phillips Webber Hospital Norman Lambert Sprague Electric Company Pamela Drew Arundel Robert Eldridge Richard Emerson David Emmons Mark Emmons Steven Fessenden James Fisher John Fiske Raymond Francoeur Walter Gardner Raymond Garnett Joyce Gilford Robert Gills Donna Goodwin Debra ‘Gosselin Paul Gregoire Stillman Griffin Linda Gallans Daniel Hamilton Sara Hamilton Stephanie Hamilton Keith Hanson John Harrison

Youthful backers shake up McGovern bid and party

The article analyzes how 18 to 24 year olds, a core McGovern coalition, push for immediate Vietnam end and liberal reforms. Establishment Democrats fear losing control while McGovern risks alienating youthful supporters if he moderates. The piece notes 40 percent of Humphrey backers might vote for Nixon instead.

Page Four George McGovern McGovern Hubert Humphrey Nixon Pey

Porteous Predicts Kyros Will Not Be Re-Elected

Portland Maine campaign scene with Porteous, a Bowdoin graduate and head of Porteous Mitchell Braun Co., asserting Kyros faces defeat. He promotes light industry, tourism and fishing as keys to Maine's economy and outlines tax, education, and health care positions while attacking Kyros's record.

Porteous Kyros Portland L. Robert Porteous Jr Ed. Muskie Maine Peter N. Kyros Clifton H. Young Pemaquid Everett B. Carson Bowdoin Connecticut Cumberland Porteous, Mitchell & Braun Co Congress Street Canada States Kennedy America South

Premium Medicare Premium Rates Rise July First

The basic Medicare premium will rise from $5.60 to $5.80 per month starting July 1. John Wright, social security district manager in Biddeford, notes the small increase reflects years with larger rises. Medicare helps seniors cover doctor bills and other medical costs, funded by premiums shared with the Federal Government.

Medicare Price Commission Wright Social Security U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare John Wright Biddeford

Primary contest heats up with Caron Jr and Berry clash

In a crowded political scene clerk of courts June 5 names Edward Caron Jr as a primary rival to Mrs Berry. The piece notes the busy field and hints at local intrigue while skipping details due to space limits.

Clerk of Courts Dufresne Edward Caron Jr Berry Old Orchard Beach

No Distribution of Food Scheduled Monday in Biddeford

Biddeford welfare director Rita Nadeau announced there will be no surplus food distribution on Monday due to election day. Commodities will be distributed Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.

Biddeford Rita Nadeau

Oldest Son of Brit Crown Holds Prince of Wales Title

The eldest son of a British sovereign has borne the title Prince of Wales since Edward III’s reign in the 14th century.

Prince of Wales Edward III

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