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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1975

Page

2

Feminist Urges Vigilance at International Conference

Betty Friedan, addressing delegates in Mexico City, argues the women's movement has made progress but requires continued vigilance. She warns men will not cede influence willingly and cites a rise in women’s professional school enrollment from 2–3 percent to about 30 percent as evidence of gains.

Mexico City Betty Friedan Feminist Progress National Organization of Women Ms. Friedan Britain Iran United Nations Shirley Summerskill Ashraf Pahlevi U.N Kurt Waldheim U.N. Institute On Asia and the Pacific International Institute of Research and Information For

Mobster Giancana slain in apparent inside job

Investigators theorize mob leaders feared Sam Giancana would talk before a federal grand jury and CIA probes. Giancana, 65, was shot multiple times in a Houston home kitchen after returning from Texas. Police noted a trusted associate likely carried out the hit as a door was found ajar and cash was found nearby.

Oak Park Ill Sam Momo Giancana al Capone Chicago Mexico Houston Tex Michael E. DeBakey Steve Schiller Chicago Crime Commission Vincent Inserra FBI Organized Anthony J. Battaglia

Giancana death not tied to CIA, Church says

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Frank Church said he gives no credence to any link between the CIA and mobster Sam Giancana’s death. He noted the panel may extend witness protection if needed and emphasized Giancana was about to testify before the committee.

CIA Giancana Castro Church Chicago Peter F. Vaira Justice Department Mexico Vaira Lewiston Idaho Senate Intelligence Committee Central Intelligence Agency Sam Giancana Frank Church Church Underworld Fidel Castro

Biddeford High Band Plans Sunday Parade Activities

Paul Phelan director of the Biddeford High School Band said the band will meet Sunday at 9 45 a m at the high school to accompany the St Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance group to Mass at St Andre Church Biddeford. They will then go to Portland for the annual American Legion Parade. The Biddeford Fire Department reported two false alarms Friday night amid a recent flare of such calls.

Paul Phelan Biddeford Levy of St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance St. Andre Church Phelan Portland American Legion

Sun Study Satellite Blasts Into Space From Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral launch sent a satellite into orbit to study the sun and its impact on weather and communications on Earth aboard a Delta rocket.

Cape Canaveral Fla Earth

Local Funeral Directors Listed for Saco and Biddeford

A列rea funeral homes listing addresses and phone numbers, including Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St in Saco, Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St, Saco, Emond and Conroy at 72 Hill St Biddeford with John P. Conroy Jr. as director, Sansoucy Blais at Stone St Biddeford, and R Martel as director.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford Sansoucy — Blais Stone St R. Martel

St Jean Baptiste Society Plans Biddeford Observance

Members of the Society of St Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance met at the hall on Main and Elm to arrange a Sunday morning gathering for the feast of St Jean Baptiste. They will march to St Andre Church for the 11 o clock Mass with the Biddeford High School Band, then dine at the hall. New member Richard Dutremble was enrolled. officers reported illness names.

Society of St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance Main Elm Streets Biddeford St. Andre Church St. Jean Baptiste Francois Maillette Lionel St. Ours Paul Deschambeault Lucien Loranger Jean P. Rheaume Roland Boutin Richard D. Dutremble

Jaycee Wives Plan Activities in Saco Meeting

Members of the Saco Jaycee Wives met at Casco Bank for a business session outlining upcoming events. President Mrs. Karen Dumais announced 12 awards from the recent install banquet and Pride in America Flags available locally.

Saco Jaycee Casco Bank Saco Karen Dumais Pride In America Dumais Jean Trottier Nini Waycott Human Relations Bureau Biddeford la Rock Becky Bean Gerri Albert Joyce Arsenault Cheryl Demmons Priscilla Gross Pris Fradette Joan Majewski

Fyodorova eyes US visit for mother after marriage

Russian actress Victoria Fyodorova says she hopes to invite her Moscow mother to the United States as a guest to meet her American husband, airline pilot Fred Polly of Stamford. She spoke at a news conference after marrying Polly earlier this month.

Santana Fla Victoria Fyodorova Moscow America Fred Polly Stamford Conn Miss Fyodorova Jackson R. Tate Orange Park U.S Fyodorova Zoya Fyodorova Tate Soviet Union Joseph Stalin Siberia United States Victoria Polly Pan American World Airways

Ocean Park Summer Worship Services Planned

Non denominational worship begins a summer series at The Temple Temple Avenue on Sunday and runs through August 31. Richard F. Burns says services start at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School in Jordan Memorial Hall. Beach Vespers at 4:30 p.m. and evening services at 7:30 p.m. Guest preachers will present throughout the summer.

Ocean Park Temple Temple Avenue Acpi Richard F. Burns Assembly Ocean Park Association Jordan Memorial Hall Beach Uest

Speech Therapy Offered In Biddeford Summer Program

Roger Raymond director of Special Services says Biddeford schools will run a six week summer speech therapy program for special needs youngsters. Funded by Public Law 93 380 Part B federal money, the plan has state approval and will cover salaries for a qualified therapist and a York County Counseling Services speech and hearing unit consultant at Emery School under Linda Brown.

Roger Raymond Biddeford Raymond State Department Emery School Linda Brown York County Counseling Services Speech and Hearing Unit

Firemen's Unit Plans Schedule at Camp Ellis

Members of the Auxiliary of Camp Ellis Volunteer Fire Department met at the fire station for a business meeting. President Ruth Stackpole led routine reports. Plans include a cookout at Camp Ellis Beach next Thursday at 7 p m a public bean supper on July 26 and a garage sale on Aug 16. Luke Godbout and Ken Cooper from Saco Fire Department spoke on ambulance duties and equipment. Awards were given to Theresa Pendleton Cindy Emerson and Rose Danis. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Camp Ellis Ruth Stackpole Camp Ellis Beach Uest Luke Godbout Ken Cooper Saco Fire Department Theresa Pendleton Cindy Emerson Rose Danis

Portland Weather Summary a Pleasant Weekend Outlook

Portland forecasts mostly sunny Sunday with fair tonight. Lows in the 50s and highs in the 80s. Maine zones expect mostly clear skies, gentle winds, near zero to ten percent Sunday rain chances.

Portland Maine

Fire damages Kennebunk apartment in Village Bazaar blaze

Firefighters contained a Friday evening fire at Coopers Corner in the Village Bazaar building Kennebunkport injuring no one. A gas stove leak sparked the blaze tearing through an upstairs apartment causing about 10000 dollars in damage and killing a pet cat. Fire Chief Charles Brown and assistants helped evacuate residents and isolate the fire to one unit. One man Michael Harlow suffered minor injuries and remained hospitalized later.

Kennebunk Coopers Corner Michael Harlow Richard Roy Lower Village Washington Hose Co Harlow Herbert Baum Jr Roy Kennebunkport Charles Brown

Church to Receive Charter for Nazarene in Saco

The Saco-Biddeford Church of the Nazarene will receive a charter membership from the Maine District during ceremonies on June 22 at Faith Chapel in Saco at 2:30 p.m. Rev J E Shankel Maine District Superintendent will be present to say at the ceremonies. The Rev Lance Bird invites the public to attend.

Saco-Biddeford Church of the Nazarene Maine Faith Chapel Cleveland St Saco J. E. Shankel Ev. Lance Bird

Closing Notice Now Required for Home Buyers

Washington AP report explains new Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act rules mandating lenders offer buyers at least a 12 day advance estimate of closing costs. The law aims to disclose fees such as origination, escrow, title searches, and discount points, with buyer discretion over final negotiations.

Washington

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