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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
5
A collection of reader letters about Mother's Day conflicts and the strain between mothers and daughters. Topics include choosing to honor a mother-in-law on Mother's Day, a young mother feeling unacknowledged by her own mother, and a grandmother seeking a sentimental remembrance from her daughter.
The piece critiques legislators in Augusta for fear or confusion over a $100,000 mental health facility heating overhaul and a $101,700 lock upgrade at Maine State Prison. It questions funding needs and proposed heating options while urging lawmakers to reclaim fiscal control and explain retirement benefit exemptions.
Caribou Maine State Sen Elmer H Violette Democratic candidate for Maine s 2nd District says he favors the 20 percent Social Security benefits increase under consideration in Congress He spoke to the Maine Com-
John H. Browning, 67, died at a Presque Isle hospital from head injuries after falling about 12 feet through a scuttle hole into a basement concrete floor at a potato storage house. Workers found him at 7 am and he died six hours later.
The Indians of Peru created elaborate textiles as early as 4000 B C, indicating advanced weaving skill long before European contact. The finding highlights early urban culture and skilled artisan traditions in pre-Columbian Peru.
The Diocese of Portland released its Third Annual Financial Report with a letter from Bishop Peter L. Gerety stating it reflects parish and diocesan finances, including revenues and expenditures for 142 parishes and the Diocesan Office. Parishes posted higher revenue by 586,106 while expenditures rose 450,812. school costs reached 2,486,586, up 91,127 from 1970.
Hart ford Connecticut. Mr and Mrs Zephrren Dube celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at St Ann Church and St Ann's Hall with children grandchildren and great grandchildren in attendance. The couple wed July 25 in Maine and have 11 daughters one son. Guests include Mr and Mrs C R Violette and Mr and Mrs Paul Marchand of Biddeford Maine. The National Geographic Society notes about ancient languages.
Richard E Tremblay formerly of Biddeford has been named director of the Northern New England Region for Prudential Insurance. He joined in 1958 and rose to sales manager in 1962, regional supervisor in 1969, and manager of the Lowell district. He is married to Corrine Bouchard of Biddeford with two children Jeanne and Christopher.
Frederick N. Clark Jr. urged a regional compact among New England states to streamline snowmobile laws. Speaking at the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators meeting in Bretton Woods New Hampshire he noted snowmobile numbers rose from 7 600 in 1968 to 36 527 and predicted further growth. Proposals include a maximum noise limit large license plates and financial responsibility for accidents.
Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco plans its annual summer fair for Saturday July 29 with tables on the church grounds at Cleveland and Main. In bad weather stalls move to the parish house. George Normandeau cooks Bar-B-Que beef while crabmeat luncheon runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Co chairs include Brian Pennell and John Hill Jr. and Mrs. Willis Hall chairs the luncheon.
The 559 mile Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway links New York City with Albany Syracuse Rochester and Buffalo creating the world’s largest toll expressway network.
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