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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1975
Page
2
Philip Read, coordinator for the Fifth Annual Saco Sidewalk Art Festival, says 86 artists will display work in downtown Saco from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Saturday July 5 under the Saco Businessmen's Association sponsorship. Cash prizes of 100 50 and 25 will be awarded based on judged criteria.
Obituary notices for Blanche Dubois 58 formerly of Biddeford who died in a Sanford hospital after a long illness. Survived by two sons David and Charles and two daughters Patricia Lasker and Norma Dubois. Burial at Oak Dale Cemetery Sanford. Also notices for Mrs Drusilla L. Cronin 89 formerly of York Harbor and Boston who died in a Saco nursing home. Survived by two sons Daniel Cronin and Wakefield Cronin. Private funeral at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk. Subsequent brief obituary for Phyllis D. Nield 56 Biddeford who died after a brief illness. arrangements by Sansoucy-Blais Funeral Home with photos shown at Casco Bank parking lot. News notes on an art festival in Saco with local and out-of-state artists, street displays, and a Best of Show vote. A theft at Biddeford-Saco Country Club of $254 cash. a car break-in on Seaside Avenue with $85 value stolen including cards. A child, Richard Bruce III, age 2, was struck by a backing car on Crescent Street Biddeford. treated and released. A wallet theft and request for its return. Public safety note from Kennebunkport Police Chief urging bicyclists to follow traffic rules amid summer traffic.
Dennett and Craig operate at 365 Main Street in Saco Maine with telephone contact 282 662 serving local clients with professional services and community presence.
Senator Hathaway cosponsors a resolution urging President Ford to halt shipments of uranium enrichment and reprocessing equipment to non nuclear weapon states. It names Latin American, Middle East, and Asian nations and calls for safeguards to prevent plutonium diversion to military uses. The piece notes the St Bartholomew Massacre context for religious conflict.
Top officers of the United Church of Christ disclosed salaries at a news conference during the synod opening. President Dr. Robert V. Moss earns 34,100 and Secretary Rev. Joseph E. Evans 25,400, housing included, with Treasurer Charles H. Lockyear at 28,000 and no housing allowance. The synod runs through Tuesday as debates cover transnational business, world food crisis, military justice, rights of homosexuals, and chaplaincy. About 6,000 delegates gathered for Sunday worship with attendees from Minnesota and nearby states arriving by chartered buses.
Senator George S. McGovern, after losing the 1972 presidential race, says he is weighing a 1976 bid. In a letter sent to under 50 key supporters, he lists three options including running, endorsing a liberal candidate, or issuing a statement of unacceptable candidates, but adds he does not intend to run at present.
President Ford signs a bill extending unemployment compensation to 65 weeks from 52 and adding 39 weeks for workers not covered by state unemployment plans. About 250,000 would lose payments if not extended. The signing kicks off a busy week with Moynihan sworn in as ambassador to the UN and a new White House pool set to open. Ford will travel to Cincinnati for an environmental control lab dedication and attend a Republican fundraising dinner in Cleveland.
The General Services Administration seeks bids for 500000 ounces of gold in a second auction to curb imports and keep dollars in the U.S. economy. The sale offers bars as small as 250 ounces, with a market-based minimum price, and reflects modified terms after the January auction.
The FBI has no positive identifications for the 16 persons sought in the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation shootings that killed FBI agents Ronald Williams and Jack Coler. Over 150 agents comb the rugged hills for those believed involved, including Teddy Pourier arrested earlier and Herman Thunder Hawk found near Murdo. Remaining suspects Robert Horse and James Eagle are at large.
Only 22 U S government officials remain in Laos as Communist Pathet Lao demonstrators harass Americans. About 20 embassy staff were flown out quietly after youths and police seized the embassy support facility housing area and Information Service offices. Marines guard strength dwindled to three. The State Department awaits next steps while Pathet Lao claims desire to stay diplomatically with the United States and seek aid.
Portland clear tonight with highs Tuesday expected mainly in the 70s and overnight lows in the 40s to low 50s. June tides show daylight saving time with listed high and low times. July tides mirror similar schedule across AM and PM columns. Weather elsewhere not specified.
The Professional Standards Advisory Commission recommends an internship prior to or after certification for Maine teachers. The plan would add a fifth year to the current four year degree path, replacing the existing 10 week student teaching period with extended field practice.
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