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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Elizabeth Gaulin 71 Biddeford resident

Mrs Elizabeth C Gaulin age 71 of 56 State St Biddeford died unexpectedly at home She was born January 19 1901 in Saco Daughter of John and Ann Bright She worked 20 years at the Saco Lowell Shops retiring in 1963 Survived by widower Arthur E Gaulin two daughters Barbara Stevens and Joan Lambert a son Edward F Gaulin a brother Edward F Bright and nine grandchildren Funeral from St Joseph Church Monday at 8 30 a m Interment in St Joseph Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home open for visitation today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m

Elizabeth C. Gaulin State St Biddeford Saco John and Ann (Mullen) Bright St. Joseph Church Saco Lowell Arthur E. Gaulin Donald

Kirke L Simpson AP pioneer and Pulitzer winner dies at 90

Kirke L Simpson aged 90, a longtime AP journalist and the first AP by-line holder for a World War I Unknown Soldier burial story, died Friday in Los Gatos, California. He coined the phrase smoke-filled room in coverage predicting Warren G Harding's 1920 nomination.

Los Gatos Calif Kirke L. Simpson Associated Press Simpson Warren G. Harding

Elderly Income and Poultry Topics Dominate Maine Primaries

Democratic candidate Carson backs a guaranteed minimum elderly income of 200 dollars per month with automatic cost of living raises, aiming to replace Old Age Assistance. Opponent Kyros criticizes Maine poultry inspection changes as discriminatory, warning it could hurt broiler markets.

Carson Kyros Maine

Airlines protest spurs international response to hijacking

World leaders consider actions under the 1970 Hague Convention as pilot work stoppage disrupts air travel. U N Secretary General Waldheim voiced disappointment at noncompliant states while Yugoslavia's Lazar Mojsov urged a formal Security Council stance. Pilot protests receive backing from global airport worker groups International Federation of Transit Workers and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

U.N Kurt Waldheim Federation Security Council Lazar Mojsov U.S Italy Britain International Federation of Transit Workers International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

Miss Susan Tingley Named to Grasten's List at Westbrooke

Miss Susan Tingley of 12 Reserve Circle Saco daughter of Mr and Mrs Hanford Tingley has been named to Grasten's list at Westbrooke after completing her freshman year. She is majoring in medical technology and is on Dean's List.

Portland Susan Tingley Hanford Tingley Reserve Circle Saco Grasten Westbrooke Tingley

Funeral Homes Named in Saco Area

Funeral directors Doennett and Emond's Funeral Home and Shumway and Gross Funeral Service are listed with addresses in Saco Maine. Contact numbers 284-5511 and 284-5611 are provided for service inquiries and arrangements.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring &T Saco

Portland Weather Forecast Summary

Clear tonight with lows in the 40s to low 50s. Mostly sunny day ahead with highs in the 60s to mid 60s. Light winds and dry conditions expected across the region.

Portland Anay

Youth Fellowship and Church Groups Schedule Monday Events

Multiple Methodist and Baptist youth groups across Saco Goodwins Mills Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells Beach and Old Orchard Beach plan meetings tomorrow with times ranging from 5 30 p m to 7 p m The Advent Christian and Confraternity of Christian Doctrine activities also noted at local churches.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of The Saco United Methodist Church Goodwins Mills Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lyman Baptist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society

Mrs Paquette and Mrs Hussey Return Home from Webber Hospital

Mrs. Theresa Paquette of 153 Beach Street Saco has returned home from Webber Hospital in Biddeford where she was a medical patient. Mrs Allan Hussey of Biddeford Pool has returned home from Webber Hospital where she was a surgical patient.

Theresa Paquette Beach St Saco Webber Hospital Biddeford Allan Hussey Biddeford Pool

Policemen Considering Unionization in Biddeford

Biddeford Police Department may unionize after a meeting by officers seeking collective bargaining to gain salary raises. Officials cite tight finances and retirement implications as reasons, with initiators' names kept confidential.

Biddeford

Hearings Begin On Rate Hike Being Sought

In Augusta AP reports testimony starts Monday on a 19 percent interstate revenue increase sought by New England Telephone. If approved by the Public Utilities Commission the move would add 9.9 million to the company's funds. The direct case opens Monday with cross examination, followed by public testimony on Tuesday.

Augusta New England Telephone Public Utilities Commission PUC John G. Feehan Telephone Company

Agnes strengthens toward hurricane as it nears Florida

Agnes, with sustained winds near 55 mph and gusts to 70, lingered over the Yucatan Peninsula then moved over open water toward the Caribbean and the Florida area. At 6 a.m. today its center lay about 475 miles southwest of Miami as forecasters warned of possible changes in course amid weak steering currents. The storm has already battered Yucatan and western Cuba with heavy rain and strong winds, while reports say four men drowned on the Isle of Pines when a boat capsized during the downpour. Air service between Havana and the island was suspended. The bit about Jacob’s name appears as a separate note.

Agnes Yucatan Peninsula Miami Hope Yucatan Cuba Radio Havana Isle of Pines Havana

Sister Charlene Leaves Biddeford Saco Health Drive

A local health volunteer, Sister Charlene, plans departure from Biddeford Saco area reducing weekly pediatric care. Dr. Maurie Ross originated the program and will be honored at a June 21 meeting seeking a weekly health clinic and pediatric nurse expansion for needy children.

Page One Children’s Center Biddeford Charlene Maurice Ross Sac Healthmobile Saco St. Birch St Biddeford-Saco

Area Home Broken Into in Biddeford

The home of George E. Lamoureux at 260 South St Biddeford was broken into yesterday afternoon. Police say a Remington shaver valued at 50, a Kodak camera worth 140, and about 15 in change were stolen. The bedroom den and living rooms were ransacked with entry through a cellar window and exit via the front door. Investigating police report details.

George E. Lamoureux South St. Biddeford Biddeford

Boston Herald Traveler to Cease as Separate Paper

Harold E. Clancy announces the sale of the Boston Herald Traveler to Hearst Corp will finish Sunday with edition of that day marking its end as an independent paper. Hearst to acquire plant, name, assets and goodwill and merge with Record American.

Boston Harold E. Clancy Boston Herald Traveler Hearst Corp Clancy Herald Traveler Corp New York Boston Recorderican Sunday Advertiser Herald Traveler Record American Hearst

Program In Saco Begins On Monday

Saco's Neighborhood Youth Corps starts Monday with Thornton Academy and Burns School students invited to report at 7:00 a.m. in Room 16 Main Building. Directors Farrington and Curtis will outline the remedial program and trips. enrollees get job assignments at 7:30 a.m. Immediate supervisors should attend at 7:30 for indoctrination and transport to work sites.

Saco Thornton Academy Burns School William F. Farrington Philip B. Curtis Youth Corps Farrington

Burial Honors Great Dane Found Drowned in Presumpscot Estuary

A Great Dane drownings case in Maine drew about 30 people to a pet cemetery in Saco for a solemn service. The dog was found on a mud flat in Falmouth tied with rope to auto parts. police seek the killer as state agents investigate.

Presumscot Pet Haben Saco Leon Jeffers Falmouth William McDonald Clyde F. LeClair LeClair

Police Return Fire Kill Strong Man in Avon Shooting

A man who wounded his ex wife and killed her brother was slain by state troopers in Strong after a gunfire exchange started when officers confronted Frank C. Rollins at his trailer home. The ex wife Frances Rollins was in critical condition. her brother Frank Knowles died.

AVON Frances K. Rollins Franklin County Sheriff's Department Frank C. Rollins Frank Knowles Mt. Blue Road Rollins Fit Strong Here P.L. Pert Pert Farmington Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston

Wallace to Have Major Surgery

Alabama Governor George C. Wallace will undergo major surgery in Silver Spring to remove a bullet from his spinal canal. If recovery goes well, he plans to attend the Democratic National Convention in Miami. He has been hospitalized since May 15 after being shot in Laurel, Maryland while campaigning.

Silver Spring Alabama George C. Wallace Miami Billy Joe Camp Wallace Laurel

Second Car Shop Wants Ads in Section 11

Local classifieds note a second car service shop seeks ad space in Section 11 to showcase used vehicles and repair specials. Details on contact and pricing unavailable in the fragment.

Beach Man Sentenced In Biddeford Court Dramas Danton

Four area men faced charges for breaking and entering at Doc's Tavern in Biddeford. Rumery and Wentworth faced Marine Corps detainer after being absent without leave. Ackerman had his charge reduced to illegal entry and received 10 days in Alfred county jail. One defendant exonerated. several fines or dismissals noted.

10Th District Court Saco Nicholas Danton Jeffery Rumery Hillcrest Ave Old Orchard Beach William Wentworth Main St Biddeford USS. Marine Corps Rumery Wentworth Marine Corps Wesley Ackerman Spring St David A. Smalley Boston Mass Michael E. Martel Kenneth Demers Sanford William H. Carvell Michael B. Cullen Alfred J. Labelle Spencer Mass David B. Harris Dyer St Paul A. Boudreau King St

Man charged with assault on brother in Berwick

Thomas Palumbo Jr., 28, of Dover New Hampshire, was arrested early today on a charge of assaulting his brother Ralph with intent to kill. Police say shots were fired at his brother's home around 4 30 a m. No injuries reported. Palumbo also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and held in York County jail awaiting District Court.

Berwick Thomas Palumbo Jr Dover N.H Ralph Thomas Palumbo York County Alfred

Coming Events in Maine Arts and Church Activities

Tomorrow Maine Arts and Crafts Open House and Tea 2 to 4 30 p.m. at Brick Store Museum Kennebunk. Monday Vacation Bible School 9 to 11 30 a.m. Advent Christian Church through June 23. Kennebunk SPEBSQSA rehearsal 7 30 p.m. Kennebunkport Community House Temple Street. TOPS Maine 69 Kennebunk Baptist Church weigh in 6 30 p.m. meeting 7 p.m. Biddeford Saco DAV chapter meeting 7 30 p.m. at DAV Hall Bradbury Street Biddeford.

Brick Store Kennebunk Advent Christian Church Kennebunkport Temple Street Tops Maine Kennebunk Baptist Church

Kennebunk Hear Public Hearing on Bulkhead Permit

Maine town officials announce a public hearing in Kennebunk to consider issuing or denying a permit for Kenneth M Ritche to build a bulkhead and partially replace eroded land after the February 1972 storm. The meeting is June 27 1972 at 7:00 PM at the construction site Map 59 Lot 21 and 31, then adjourn to Lower Town Hall for discussion.

State of Maine Kennebunk Kenneth M. Ritchie Lower Town Hall County of York Vincent I. Mason Heber A. Smith, JR Fred B. Holmberg James K. McMahon Frederick W

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Airlines Doennett & Cnhlg Tides High A. M Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christ’s Ambassadors South Congregational Church Kennepostport Advent Christian Chwins Mills Methodist Home Dee Later Baptist Church Maine Hardware Sheehan Brothers Joseph Left John Right Murphy’s Music Store Jacob Clifford Irving Howard Hughes U. S Edith Irvings Tories Vawen Norman Lambert Fern Avenue Russell D. Lavoie Daggett’s Lobster Pier Road Cape Porpoise Nathanial Smart David Johnson Webser Bruce W. Blow Smithwheel Road Frank J. Venskus Rumford Beric A. Deane Chelsea Norman Simpson Reynold Bergeron Center St Lorraine M. Labbe Bradbury St Arthur Stackpole Fairfield St Saio Leanor B. Wiggin Westbrook David A. Carchin Wakefield John L. Kish West Buxton Wilfred F. Putnam West Roxbury Maine Turnpike Dennis R. Day Blackwood N.J Peter L. Morse North St Robert Boothby West Kennebunk Glenn C. Ramsdell Ogunquit Michael T. Brennan Ronald J. Morin Eliot Edmund H. O’brien Legals Frank E. Stevens Action Hiram V Pauline C. Berry
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