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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Ernest Fallows

Ernest M. Fallows of Cambridge Massachusetts died March 11 in a local hospital. A former Waterboro summer resident born June 14 1913 in Providence Rhode Island he worked as an engineer for Raytheon and was retired. Survivors include his widow Adelle and brother Richard S. Fallows. Private funeral services are arranged by Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco.

Ede Gag Ernest M. Fallows Cambridge Mass Waterboro Fallows Providence Ernest Martha (Marshall) Fallows Rhode Island Raytheon Corp Massachusetts Adelle (Herring) Fallows Richard S. Fallows Newton Shumway Gross Funeral Home Spring St Saco

Obituary: Earl Goode Sr. of Old Orchard Beach dies at 72

Earl Goode Sr. 72 of 12 Prospect St Old Orchard Beach died in a Biddeford hospital in March. Born April 4 1901 in Orono he lived 32 years in this community and worked for Saco Lowell Shops retiring in 1958. He is survived by his widow two sons two daughters brothers a sister 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services at St Margaret Church Thursday at 10 am with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Visiting hours at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco tonight 7 9 and Wednesday 2 4 and 7 9.

Orono William Flora (DeGrass) Goode Houston St. Margaret Church Saco- Lowell Maryann Clement) Goode Robert Earl Jr Meriden Conn Edward Josephine) Brann James Marchitto New Haven Leonard Bucksport Henry Cushman Bangor Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Police Chief Job At Beach Draws Many Seekers

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Public Safety Commission plans to advertise for police chief applicants this week though several applications are already in. State Trooper Richard Lamb of Saco has applied and many expect him to be named after tests interviews and a physical exam. Present Chief Jean Paul Lacroix said last month he would step down due to ill health but may stay with the department in another role.

Old Orchard Beach Public Safety Commission Richard Lamb Saco Jean Paul Lacroix

One-Year Delay In Salary Raises Killed By House

The House defeated a bill to remove the one year delay for county official salary increases. A majority committee report urged passage so raises would take effect immediately rather than in January. The report moves to the Senate for consideration. a rejection could lead to further action. Rep. Carl Sheltra led the 11 to 1 favorable vote. York County officials seek raises in this year’s budget.

Asso Augusta House Senate Carl Sheltra D-Biddeford York County

Boston man charged in second murder in eight slayings

A Middlesex County grand jury in Cambridge charges a Boston man with a second murder linked to a string of eight killings of young women in the Boston area since last summer.

Kicker Cambridge, Mass Middlesex County Boston

Whispering Advertising Wants Ads in Maine Listings

Classified notice outlines contact for Dennett and Craig in Saco Maine offering ad services with address 365 Main Street and phone number 282.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel

Portland Weather Outlook Turns Cloudy with Cool Lows

Clear tonight with teens in the north and 20s in the south. A fair day gives way to increasing cloudiness on Wednesday with highs in the 30s to 40s from north to south.

Portland

March Tide Timings Noted In Almanac Snippet

The OCR fragment lists high and low tide times for March with AM and PM indicators. It specifies observations for the 13th and 14th, showing morning and evening tides.

Divorce bill faces committee opposition over irreconcilable differences

In Augusta the Judiciary Committee took up a bill to add irreconcilable differences as a ground for divorce. Several members feared it would raise divorce rates, while sponsor Sen Wakine G. Tanous said he would oppose if it increased splits. Tanous noted couples often plead cruel and abusive treatment with one side contesting it.

Augusta AP) —_ Committee Judiciary Committee Sen Wakine G. Tanous R-East Millinocket Tanous

Past Matrons of Annette Chapter Meet in Saco

Past Matrons of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at 12 Ferry Road Saco. A recipe swap follows the business meeting. Our Lady of Fatima Circle meets tonight at 7 30 at St Jean Hall Biddeford. United Methodist Women plan their monthly meeting Wednesday at 7 30 in the church vestry Biddeford.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Wesley Seaward Ferry Road Our Lady of Fatima Circle St. Jean Hall Jefferson Street Biddeford United Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church Foss Street

Kennebunk Town Meeting Discusses Relocation and Dump Rules

Town officials debated immediate street relocation needs and a new dump picking ordinance. West Kennebunk road upgrades, storm drain placements, and plowing of unaccepted streets drew protests, while recreation funding and Chamber publicity allocations passed.

Safety Officer Rene Lachance of Biddeford Fire Dept

Rene Lachance, 29, driver on Engine 6 and two year callman, is a five year department member who attended local schools. He says firemen gain satisfaction from their work and the department has improved with new prevention methods and equipment. He notes regular advanced pump and hydraulics classes and has completed 48 hours of such training.

Biddeford Rene Lachance Lachance

Three Young Men Arrested in Stennis Shooting Case

Three men Tyrone Marshall 19 John S Marshall 21 and Derick Holloway 18 all from Northeast Washington were held under 100000 bonds charged with armed robbery and violating a federal law for attacking a member of Congress in the Jan 30 shooting of Senator John C Stennis 71. Stennis remains hospitalized after surgery and recovery progresses.

Washington (Ap John C. Stennis Tyrone Marshall John S. Marshall Derick Holloway Washington District of Columbia FBI U.S Stennis Senate Armed Services Committee L. Patrick Gray III Tyrone Mar

College Names Two Trustees to St Francis College Board

Harold M. Ridlon of Limerick and Richard W. Carbonneau of Lewiston were named to the St. Francis College board of trustees. Announcement came from Board Chairman Harold D. Carroll and President Dr. Robert L. Horn. Ridlon, Bowdoin College alum and former United States Corp. executive, has long been active in local affairs. Carbonneau, Lewiston native and George Washington University alum, leads the Maine Commission on Drug Abuse and holds multiple public service roles.

St. Francis College Board of Harold M. Ridlon Limerick Richard W. Carbonneau Lewiston Atty Harold D. Carroll Robert L. Horn Pool Road Biddeford Ridlon Saco Thornton Academy Bowdoin College Bowdoin Model Cities Pitt- Southeastern University Iburgh Penn U.S. Army USS Car Harvard Business School American Iron and Steel Institute New York Washington, D.C Bonneau US Army 379Th Fort Meade Medical Service Corps Maine Commission On Drug Abuse Correctional Association Developmental Disabilities Reserve Officers Association Department of Mental Boy Scouts Health and Corrections Carof St. Patrick Model Cities Task Force

School Survey Reveals Parental Attitudes Toward Teachers and Involvement

The survey shows 6 percent very well know teachers, 46 percent slightly, and 18 percent well. Forty percent feel very welcome to visit, while 40 percent report no welcome. Sixty take part in helping in schools or on a community committee. Fifty six percent say progress reports are uncertain, and 80 percent say schools are not fully utilized after hours. Seventeen percent deem discipline most necessary with 24 percent uncertain.

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Site committee to meet for new police and fire facility

The town's site selection and building committee will meet for the first time in two months to discuss a proposed $200,000 bond for a combined police and fire complex. Town Manager Louis Savelas says funds may be available if civil defense facilities and regional needs are addressed.

Old Orchard Beach Louis Savelas Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency Civil Defense

Longest Held POW To Be Released Friday

The United States announces Friday releases of 32 prisoners from Hanoi Gia Lam Airport. Maj Floyd Thompson, captured March 26 1964 in Quang Tri Province, will be freed after 3 277 days as a POW, the longest for an American. Also slated for return are civilian diplomat Philip Manhard, Sgt Alfonso Riate, Pvt Frederick Elbert Jr, and others including Ridgeway, Branch, Kushner, and Alvarez the first airman shot down.

Saigon Viet ‘Cong U.S Hanoi Gia Lam Vietnam Maj Floyd Thompson Quang Tri Province Demilitarized Zone Thompson Navy Everett Alvarez North Vietnam Philip Manhard U.S. State Department Manhard Hue McLean Pfe Ronald L. Ridgeway Khe Sanh Ridgeway United States Milda A. Ridgeway Houston Michael Patrick Branch Highland Radio Pentagon Pvt Frederick Lewis Elbert Jr U.S. Marine Corps

Nixon Budget Hearing Set for Augusta Maine

Maine congressional delegation will hold a public hearing in Augusta next Monday to explore the impact of President Nixon's proposed budget on Maine. Sen. Edmund Muskie says officials at local, county, and state levels will testify, with Gov. Curtis and lawmakers present.

Washington Maine Augusta Nixon Edmund S. Muskie Muskie Kenneth M. Curtis Islature William D. Hathaway William S. Cohen R Peter N Kyros

GED Exam Set for Biddeford Adults at High School

Biddeford Adult Education announces a three day GED exam at Biddeford High School March 27 28 29 from 6 to 9 30 PM. Robert Hodge coordinates the test head proctor. Applicants 20 years old or older must contact the Adult Education Office for information and an application.

Biddeford City Hall Biddeford High School

Union Delays Spark Riots at Ageo Station Near Tokyo

About 10 000 commuters angered by union slowdowns stoned trains and occupied Ageo station near Tokyo. Riot police arrested seven passengers as melee disrupted service to Tokyo and Ueno terminals for hours. Two rioters and three railway officials were hospitalized amid the unrest.

Tokyo Ageo

Brazil Supreme Court upholds topless beach ban ruling

Beatriz Sidou reports Brazil's Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Malu, a 24 year old mother, seeking topless access at Rio de Janeiro's Ipanema Beach. The court did not overturn a lower court decision restricting topless bathing citing morality concerns.

Brasilia Brazil Beatriz Sidou Supreme Court Rio Ipanema

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