Death Notices Angelina Lacroix 80 Biddeford resident
Angelina D. Lacroix 80 of 1842 Chapel St Biddeford died yesterday after a brief illness. Born May 18 1892 in St Fortunat Quebec she was daughter of Madore and Rosalie Labrecque. Survived by daughter Doris Landry three sisters a grandson and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre Church Biddeford tomorrow at 10:30 with interment at St Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
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Angelina D. Lacroix
Chapel St
Biddeford
St. Fortunat
Quebec
Madore
Rosalie (Martin) Labrecque
St. Andre Church
Leonel
Doris) Landry
Alfred Lajoie
Adeline Lavigne
Olivine Charron
Lowell
Mass
St. Joseph Cemetery
Mrs Ricker Dies. Funeral Arrangements Pending
Mrs Arthur Ricker also known as Marie Ange Ricker of 21 Hut chins Street Saco died early this morning at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cote Funeral Home 87 Jamse Street Saco.
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Arthur
Marie Ange) Ricker
Hutchins St
Saco
Cote Funeral Home
Jamse St
Maine war cannon move sparks debate over urban renewal
The Stolen cannon from a Maine war museum is under inventory as the hall is razed for Urban Renewal. Hamlin says trustees agreed to truck the cannon to his home for safekeeping after burglaries, while a young inventory helper was not told of the decision. The search for a new home continues.
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War Museum
Maine
Hamlin
Nelson Defends Legal Services Amid Senate Clash
The Legal Services Corporation funding faced a 56 to 34 defeat with Thursday’s vote and a 46 to 37 tally earlier, as Sen Gaylord Nelson defended changes aimed at addressing Nixon veto complaints. Conservative Republicans argued the program harbors abuse and political activity by young lawyers, urging no cure for its shortcomings.
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Legal Services Corporation
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Chang
Nixon
Wallace to Leave Hospital En Route to DNC
Gov George Wallace plans to leave Holy Cross Hospital Friday on an Air Force ambulance provided by President Nixon. He will stop in Montgomery Alabama for a speech before continuing to the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach, with Lt. Gov Jere Beasley acting in his absence.
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Silver Spring
George Wallace
Holy Cross Hospital
Miami Beach
Montomery
Ala
Wallace
Nixon
Montgomery
Darnley Field
Albania
Billy Joe Camp
Alabama
Jere Beasley
Laurel
Card of Thanks from the Sevigny Family
We thank friends and relatives for sympathy expressions extended and for cards tributes and flowers during our bereavement. Family of the late Albert Sevigny.
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Albert Sevigny
Portland Weather Tonight and Saturday Outlook
Weather report for Portland shows fair conditions tonight with a chance of showers in the southeast and rain or drizzle likely in the west. Overnight low temperatures in the 50s. Occasional rain or drizzle likely Saturday with highs in the 60s to mid 70s.
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Portland
Extended School Year Under Study in SAD 71
The SAD 71 board approved a $1,000 research grant for an Extended School Year study led by John Anagnostas with members Richard Littlefield David Upton and Frances Taylor. The group will travel to Vermont Aug 10 11 and will invite Dr George J. Thomas and William Colson to speak before the board.
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SAD 71
John Anagnostas
Kennebunk
Richard Littlefield
David Upton
Frances Taylor
Anagnostas
Gs Althnauah Sernamenl
David Sutter
Littlefield
Vermont
George J. Thomas
Board of Innovative Educational Studies
New York State
William Colson
Prince William County
Virginia
Fourth of July holiday plans amid weekday celebration
Maine and national offices observe the Fourth on Tuesday with many closures and altered services. Police and forest officials warn of heavy traffic and camper limits to protect backcountry areas. fireworks, parades, and bonfires face restrictions and some traditional events are canceled due to the split holiday weekend.
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Great Britain
National Archives
Washington
Maine
Maine Highway Safety Committee
Richard Hamlin
Maine Highway Safety
Parker F. Hennessey
Maine State Police
White Mountain National Forest
Robert Tyrrel
Superior Court
Alfred
Saco
Sanford
Kittery
Employment Security Division
Biddeford
Main Street
Alfred Street
Old Orchard Beach
Wells Beach
Wells Corner
Kennebunkport
Memorial Park
Painchand
Biddeford Pool
Ralph Goldthwaite
York County
Richard Dutremble
July meeting canceled for Fourth of July weekend
The Our Lady of Victory Circle in Biddeford cancels its July gathering due to the holiday weekend. The next circle meeting is not specified. AMVETS Post Merton Ira Staples will hold a Monday meeting at 8 p.m. at the post home on Alfred Street. Acting commander Ralph Gregoire asks all members to attend.
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Our Lady of Victory Circle
Biddeford
Merton
Ira Staples Amvets
Post
Alfred Street
Ralph Gregoire
Lawrence Carrier Seeks Care At Webber Hospital
Lawrence Carrier of 102 Green Street Biddeford is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.
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Lawrence Carrier
Green St
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Boston Man Held In County Jail
Donald McKay, 18, of Boston Massachusetts is in York County jail Alfred to answer charges of not paying a Maine Turnpike toll leaving the scene and carrying a concealed weapon identified as a stiletto knife. The weapon charge followed his custody arrest after a toll avoidance probe linked his car to a Biddeford exit crash. Police report the vehicle was found on Pool Road and McKay was arrested shortly after.
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Donald McKay
Boston
Mass
York County
Alfred
10Th District
Saco
Maine
Massachusetts
McKay
Biddeford
Pool Road
Youth Charged With Stabbing Of Brother
Old Orchard Beach police report a juvenile was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with a Friday stabbing of his brother, also a juvenile. Biddeford police notified local authorities of the incident.
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Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford
Plumbing And Planning Laws Are Discussed In Kennebunk
In Kennebunk the Maine health official Earl C. Tibbetts met with selectmen in Lower Town Hall to discuss plumbing and planning laws and new subdivision statutes. The meeting called by building inspector Robert Slowik highlighted agency responsibilities and septic tank concerns while planning for local ordinances and future zoning talk. A follow up meeting was set for July 6 to continue the discussion.
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Kennebunk
Earl C. Tibbetts
Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Lower Town Hall
Robert Slowik
Planning Board
Conservation Commission
Apppeals Board
James Miller
Theappeals Board
Fred Seely
Juvenile Charged After Knife Wound Incident
A patient with a serious knife wound was admitted to Webber Hospital last Friday. Officer John Tilton investigated and the juvenile was charged. The injured youth was later transferred to Maine Medical Center where his condition is stable.
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Webber Hospital
John Tilton
Maine Medical Center
Rizas Elected State Conductor at Eagle Convention
Arthur Rizas, president of the Biddeford Saco Erie F O E, won the State Conductor post at the Eagle State Convention in Rumford. Delegates LeGrand Freeman Herve Frechette and Lional Dery attended along with officers’ election installation a banquet and ball highlight the event.
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Arthur Rizas
Biddeford-Saco Erie
Order of Eagles
Eagle
Rumford
LeGrand Freeman
Herve Frechette
Lional Dery
Gan Dy Dancers Named Section Men On Railroad Roadbed
In railroad usage gan dy dancers are identified as section men responsible for the roadbed. They perform track inspection and maintenance to ensure safe railway operation and compliance with line standards.
Fog Comes On Little Horses Feet Collision Alleges Fog
A vehicle driven by Conrad A. Rioux of 161 River Road struck a loose horse on River Road in foggy conditions. Rioux swerved to avoid three horses, hit a fourth unseen horse, causing damage to the car though the animal was not seriously hurt, Biddeford police said.
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Conrad A. Rioux
River Road
Biddeford
Rioux
Debate over Social Security increase splits Republicans and Nixon
The House backs a 5 percent boost while Rep. Mills favors 20 percent funded by payroll tax hikes. Nixon warns 20 percent could raise inflation and endanger the trust fund. Church amendment details show higher earnings bases and tax rates with mixed long term effects. Estimates project rises in monthly benefits and tax burdens for workers and employers.
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Congress
Social Securitike
House
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Nixon
Church
Officials oppose Supreme Court ruling on capital punishment
Public officials and law officers react strongly to the Supreme Court's decision barring capital punishment as it is now imposed. The debate centers on legality and methods, with officials warning of potential legal challenges and security concerns.
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Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
28 Inmates Have New Lease On Life
The Supreme Court struck down capital punishment as practiced, freeing 28 New England inmates from death rows in Massachusetts Walpole and Walden, with 600 nationwide released. Some inmates, like Ralph Pisa, face possible life sentences on appeal and claim innocence.
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New England
Supreme Court
Ralph A. Pisa
Massachusetts
Wale
Pisa
Walpole
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Government Files Ordered Protective Suit for Passamaquoddy
Federal government files a court ordered protective suit for Passamaquoddy Indians and appeals that order. U S Attorney Peter Mills filed a land claim suit against Maine in federal court. Judge Gignoux ordered federal action to prevent irreparable injury to the tribe before the July 18 statute of limitations. The Passamaquoddy seek damages of 150 million dollars for claimed land takings.
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Portland
Maine
Gignoux
Passamaquoddies Seek Federal Status In 1794 Treaty Suit
Tribal leaders press to convert state wards to federal Indians and to remove sovereign immunity barriers. The government asks stay of action while courts rule on federal protection eligibility. Northwest Airlines pilots strike halts service at the nation’s seventh largest carrier as July Fourth weekend begins.
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Abayence
Minneapolis, Minn
Northwest Airlines
Youth gets life for Jan. 31 murder in Maine
In Skowhegan Maine Superior Court Justice James L Reid sentences 18 year old Michael Stackpole of St Albans to life for the murder of 10 year old Roxanne Gilkey whose body was found Jan 31 in a wooded area near Skowhegan Stackpole plans to appeal his conviction The victim Roxanne Gilkey was Stackpoles second cousin and had been snowmobiling with him prior to the crime
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Skowhegan
Superior Court
James L. Reid
St. Albans
Michael Stackpole
Maine
Thomaston
George Perkins
Roxanne Gilkey
Somerset
Roxanne
Stackpole
Indian Pakistani Negotiator Hospitalized During Talks
Indian and Pakistani officials delayed peace discussions as D P Dhar, chief Indian negotiator, was hospitalized with heart palpitations at Simla. Helicopters ferried heart specialists to the Himalayan hill station to treat Dhar while talks with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Bhutto were suspended.
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Simla
India
Indira Gandhi
D.P. Dhar
Mrs. Gandhi
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
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