Deaths Kenneth E. F. Armstrong 59 Saco resident
Kenneth E F Armstrong 59 of 25 Ocean Park Road Saco died at home after a long illness Born February 2 1913 in Saco he was a Thornton Academy graduate 1932 and longtime inspector for Saco Lowell Shops and Maremont Corp Surviving wife Hazel two sons Emerson and Edward two daughters Peggy Pantalakos Sally Price four grandchildren Funeral from Most Holy Trinity Church Saco tomorrow at 9 a m with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call today 2 4 and 7 9 p m at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth E. F. Armstrong
Ocean Park Road
Saco
Emerson Oscar and
Agnes (Thompson) Armstrong
Thornton Academy
Saco Lowell
Maremont Corporation
Most Holy Trinity Church
Hazel (Lynch) Armstrong
Emerson
Edward
Peggy Panteleakos
Sally Price
Old Orchard Beach
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Dennett and Craig
Damase Pelletier 83 of Biddeford Dies After Illness
Damase Pelletier 83 of 27 Pike St Biddeford died yesterday after a long illness in a local hospital. Born Westbrook Sept 24 1888 to Josue and Leonie Charland Pelletier he was a self employed carpenter. Survived by son Robert of Crystal Lake Conn four daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral 9 tomorrow Sacred Heart Meriden with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
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Damase Pelletier
Pike St
Biddeford
Westbrook
Josue
Leonie
Charland) Pelletier
Pelletier
Aurea (Lapointe) Pelletier
Robert
Crystal Lake
Conn
Willie Brulette
Harry Olsen
Meriden
Albert Giantonio
Michael Mancini
New Britain
Exina Larrivee
Auburn
Yvonne Lemay
Lewiston
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Estate sale at 59 West Cutts Street Biddeford
Eight room and bath property owned by the Philip Mathieu heirs estate has been purchased by Mr and Mrs Joseph A G Martel U S Air Force from Madrid Spain. Sale arranged through Armand J Mercier Realtor 41 Thornton Ave Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Cutts St
Biddeford
Bath
Philip Mathieu
Joseph A.G. Martel
U.S. Air Force
Madrid
Spain
Armand J. Mercier
Thornton Ave
Saco
Conservation groups oppose marsh fill in Maine
Conservationists and protectionist groups argued against a proposed marsh fill in Maine, saying the state has little marsh habitat left for wildlife and that the project would create the largest fill in recent history.
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Maine
Laird Calls for Scrapping Moscow Accord If U.S. Weapons Not Funded
The report notes Melvin R. Laird insists the Moscow accords should be scrapped if Congress halts U.S. weapons development citing more Soviet missiles and submarines under the pact. Nixon seeks Trident speedup, warns of U.S. inferiority by late 1970s. An amendment to end U.S. Indochina war by Sept. 1 was defeated after brief debate. Mikva’s bid to bar bombing North Vietnamese dams and dikes was rejected by voice vote.
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Tary Melvin R. Laird
Congress
Nixon
U.S
Michael J. Harrington
D Mass
Abner J. Mikva
D-Ill
Nixon declares California a major disaster after Sacramento flood
Flood relief debate blocked an objection from Sen. Montoya while five states Maryland Virginia New York Pennsylvania and Florida faced Agnes flood damage. White House said extra relief could aid recovery from other disasters including Rapid City South Dakota and Sacramento County levee breach prompted the California disaster declaration by President Nixon.
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Joseph Montoya
Dn.m
White House
Agnes
Maryland
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
Florida
Rapi City
S.C
Nixon
California
Sacramento
Weather roundup for Portland area forecast
Tonight fair with fog lowering along the east, lows in the 50s. Thursday mostly sunny in the south, partly cloudy in the north, highs in the 60s and 70s.
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Portland
June Tides and Times Noted in Almanac Data
Almanac style tide table lists daily high and low tides with morning and evening values for June. Specific zones show tides around 5:28 to 6:16 in late month and late spring patterns with multiple daily points.
Community church notes Friday youth and prayer events
Royal Rangers and Missionettes hold a Friday service for ages 12 to 17 at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach. Full Gospel Assembly hosts an evangelistic service Friday at 7 30 p m in Biddeford American Legion Hall. Pioneer Girls meet Friday at 6 30 p m at Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills. Ladies Prayer meeting Friday at 10 a m at Lyman Baptist parsonage Goodwins Mills.
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Royal Rangers and Missionettes
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Full Gospel Assembly
American Legion Hall
Elm St
Biddeford
Pioneer Girls
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Ministry School and Development Class at Saco Kingdom Hall
On Fridays at 7:30 p m the Ministry School is held at 107 Main St Saco followed by the Ministry Development Class at 8:35 p m in the same building.
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Kingdom Hall
Jehovah's Witnesses
Main St
Saco
Ministry School
Ministry Development
Board to Convene Special Meeting at Knights of Columbus Hall
Members of the Board of Directors of the Christopher Association will hold a special meeting tonight at 7 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall Pool Street Biddeford An Italian supper sponsored by The School Around Us in Arundel will be served on Friday at the Community House in Kennebunkport Serving hours will be from 5 30 to 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christopher Association
Knights of Columbus Hall
Pool Street
Biddeford
Arundel
Kennebunkport
Firemen Respond To False Alarm At Nursing Home
Eight firefighters from Engine 2 Engine 1 and Tank 2 rushed to Lemelin's Nursing Home on Union Avenue yesterday after a false alarm, according to a fire department spokesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Lemelin
Union Avenue
Fire Department
Fund containers stolen from Funtown in Saco
Saco police reported a theft of a Jimmy Fund collection can from a counter at Funtown U S A. The can vanished between 3 30 and 8 p m Tuesday according to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Funtown
U.S.A
Lawmaker prefers MSI control over refinery lease
A lawmaker favored MSI ownership of the refinery over a Magnum Northern lease. The question focused on sugar beet growth viability locally, with Wahlsing the only party showing renewal interest. Roderick C. O'Conner of MIBA said Magnum Northern has not assumed lease due to unmet terms.
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MSI
Magnum Northern
Wahlsing
Roderick C. O'Conner
MIBA
Chichester Controversy Over Race and News Notes
The text references funeral directors in Saco Maine and Emond's Funeral Home. It mentions RAF remarks about Chichester quitting the contest and possibly seeking a northward route. The Observer of London sponsors the race and notes Chichester's illness and defiance of medical advice to race, with remarks of strong public interest in his progress.
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RAF
Observer Newspaper
London
Chichester
Chicheseer
Sais
3Humway
Neral Service
Spring St
Wallace Indicted for Murder in Child’s Death
Milton I. Wallace, 33, of Freeport, indicted for the murder of John Nason, eight, whose body was found stuffed under a bed in Wallace's apartment after a nine day disappearance. Autopsy cites suffocation. Wallace, a bachelor, is held without bail.
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Portland
Milton I. Wallace
Freeport
John Nason
Wallace
Selectmen Deny Bulkhead Permit for Kennebunk Beach
Kennebunk officials rejected Kenneth Ritchie’s plan to build a bulkhead on Great Hill Road citing ecological harm to marshlands and storm risk to nearby homes. Agencies including Threshold of Maine Project and the Wetlands Board opposed the project.
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Kennebunk
Kenneth Ritchie
Great Hill Road
Kennebunk Beach
Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Ritchie
Threshold of Maine Project
Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries
Wetlands Control Board
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Kennebunk Conservation Commission
Men Change Flat Tire Struck By Car in Methuen
Two men who stopped to help a woman motorist on Interstate 495 were killed when a car struck them as they walked to their vehicle. Leslie J. Martin of Salem, New Hampshire, was arrested about an hour later on two counts of leaving the scene of an accident after causing personal injury. Victims were Douglas Blanchette, 22, of Methuen and James Barker, 26, of Lawrence. The crash occurred in the southbound lane near Massachusetts 213 exit. Martin’s car was found against a utility pole on Hampshire Street in Methuen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methuen
Mass
Interstate 495
Leslie J. Martin
Salem
N.H
Douglas Blanchette
James Barker
Lawrence
Bon Secours Hospital
Massachusetts 213
Martin
Hampshire Street
No Parking Ordinance Approved for Beach Area
Kennebunk selectmen approved a temporary no parking order along Beach Avenue and Beach Street to the Sea Spray Hotel curbing. The ban remains until the sea wall and road surface repair after the February storm are finished. The Army Corps of Engineers will survey the area and work is expected to begin late summer.
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Kennebunk
Beach Avenue
Beach Street
Sea Spray Hotel
Eugene Berky
Army Corps of Engineers
Biddeford Board Discusses Budget Awaiting City Council Action
Superintendent Andrew C. Frechette said the Biddeford School Board met in executive session last night to discuss the budget. No action was taken and the board awaits the City Council decision at the upcoming Monday meeting.
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Andrew CC. _ Frechette
Biddeford
Board of Education
Planks Outlined In Platform Draft
Democratic Platform Committee proposes key planks for the 1972 convention. Vietnam calls for immediate withdrawal if not ended before the next administration. Busing supports desegregation via court-backed school transportation. Tax reform would repeal most tax preferences by 1974 76. Wage and price controls to be ended with a fair stabilization method. Abolition of the draft urged. Amnesty promised for conscientious objectors. Middle East aid to Israel paired with direct negotiations for a permanent settlement.
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Washington
Democratic Platform Committee
Vietnam
U.S
Indochina
Supreme Court
Mills Mansfield
Nixon
America
Middle East
Israel
Couple Not High On Flying Will Receive Cash Instead
Peru Indiana AP Lowell Elliott and his wife refuse to fly prompting American Airlines to discuss a cash reward for returning the $500000 ransom found by Elliott in a soybean field. FBI and state police continued search for the skyjacker and parachute as Fay offered a trip and a monetary gift contingent on a New York meeting.
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Peru
Ind
Lowell Elliott
American Airlines
S.P. Fay
Indianapolis
Elliott
St. Louis
Toronto
FBI
Indiana
Fay
Hawaii
Airlines
New York
Honor Roll At Thornton Is Released At Thornton Academy
The Thornton Academy list from Saco shows multiple honors tiers by term. Names across Fourth Quarter Semester and Year include Corriveau Lapointe Parker Compagna Strout Bean Clark Hoyt Janson Whittier and many others.
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Thornton
Thornton Academy
Saco
Diane Corriveau
Joanne Lapointe
Irene Parker
Jeanne Lapointe
Patricia Compagna
Michael Strout
Jeanne Clark
Ellarene Ellis
Gary Hoyt
Ken Janson
David Whittier
Deborah Bean
Debbie Bedell
Cynthia Belliveau
Joyce Birkemose
Dorthea Bjerglund
Denise Boucher
Patricia Boutet
Michele Casavant
Robin Chandler
Mary Colpitts
Debra Cunningham
Catherine Cushman
Stanley Danforth
Susan Doucette
Elaine Doyle
Nancy Emerson
James Fortney
Susan Frappier
Marcia Harris
Melissa Bodwell
Doreen Henderson
David Hill
Robert Hinkley
Rachel Huot
Peter
Carlene Danis
Elizabeth Mazeiko
Deborah Potter
Vicki Schaffer
Stephanie Tito
Suzanne Thivierge
Judith Anderson
Jed Blow
Cathi Buchanan
Louise Cliche
William Dow
Brian Haley
Deborah Hjort
Barbara Husser
Jerice Knox
Dave Lennox
Toni Panteleakos
Catherine Salvas
Nancy Smith
Pearl Turcotte
Susan Whittier
Dawn Withee
Fred Blow
Joe Gerardi
Diane Langley
Mar
Nancy 93 Smith
Kathleen Stewart
Diane Wilbur
Barbara Harrington
Stephen McNabb
Diane Rutter
Mary Philbrick
Kathleen Bissell
Deborah Blunt
Ruth Blunt
Sheila Donahue
Rosemarie Guay
Linda Johnson
Jane Linscott
Cynthia McIntyre
John Morrison
Dan ‘Patnaude
Mary
Mary _— Philbrick, Catherine Roberge and Joseph Dentico. Semester: Ruth Blunt
Stephen Dupuis
Patricia Ouellette
Margaret Waters
Albert Cook
Cathy Koster
Susan Kany
Stanley Scontras
Winifred Chisholm
Debra Dupuis
Joyce Haley
Alfred Letellier
Deborah Perham
Vincent Philbrick
Elizabeth Proctor
Anne Marie Putney
Allen Sicard
Cynthia Buck
Lauren Chenard
Pauline Choroszy
Brian Dallaire
Lynne Euson
Ellen Ganthier
Vita Gerardi
Jonathan Goss
Diana Grant
Margaret Hanusek
Mary Ann Jortberg
Debbie Ketchum
Priscilla Labbe
Kathryn Monder
Catherine Morrison
Martha Nason
Pamela Nason
Janice Pendleton
Cheryl Peters
Wendy Peterson
Anthony Serpico
Lynn Toussaint
Christine Waters
Bonnie Weiler
Pauline
Kenneth Small Elected President of Chamber
Kenneth G Small district president was elected president of the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce at a meeting of directors held last night at the Cascades. Officers elected include First Vice President E Raymond Noiseux Second Vice President Donald Handel and Treasurer Wayne B Hutchins. The meeting featured reports by committee chairmen and attendance by city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Kenneth G. Small
Central Maine
Power Company
Richard A. Moore
Biddeford
Saco
Chamber of Commerce
Cascades
E. Raymond Noiseux
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Donald Handel
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Wayne B. Hutchins
Biddeford Savings Bank
Clayton W. Cartmill
Wendell B. Lund
John
Raymond Allie
Berton V. Mahaney
Paul E. Beaupre
K. Braley
James Draggins
Roy
MacNaughton
McGovern Faces California Credentials Challenge
Washington supporters mobilize to counter a California credentials challenge seen as the last major threat to Sen. George McGovern’s bid for the nomination. The outcome could shape the final path to the party’s presidential race.
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Washington
George McGovern
California
George Durfee Vacuum Supplies Service Ad
George Durfee offers vacuum bags filters hoses and repair parts for all makes models. All work guaranteed with free pickup and delivery. After 5 p.m. call 282 5500.
Spencer Trask Resigns to Take Kennebunk High Post
Spencer Trask resigns from Biddeford School Department to become assistant principal at Kennebunk High School. He has taught science and led the science department at Biddeford High and was elected to the SAD 71 post Monday night by the board. SIMLA India. Pakistan harden stance ahead of peace talks between Gandhi and Bhutto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Spencer Trask
Ferry Beach
Saco
Biddeford
Kennebunk High School
Trask
Biddeford High School
SAD 71
Simla
India
Pakistan
Indira Gandhi
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
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Dennett & Craig
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Raco
Selectmen
Athens
Greece
Kenneth Small
Chamber
Maurice J. &. Roux
Harry M. Wooster
Handel
Credit Bureau
Michael Nanos
Small
Roux
Cartmill
Oaentantracardina Tha
George Durfee
Hans Christian Anderson
York County Savings Bank
Siddeford, Maine
Tember F.dilc
Pitts Gide
Butler’s Budget Dress Dept
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