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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
2
Funeral services for John P Meehan of 399 Main Street Biddeford will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday with a requiem high mass at St Marys Church Biddeford. Friends may call Cos Eve Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow.
Members of York County Bar racks Veterans of World War I will gather at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford Friday at 3 p.m. to pay respects to John P Meehan a member.
A double birthday party honoring Daniel Viger and James Travers Jr. was held at Den 1, Cub Scout Pack 305, sponsored by Troop One Building Association. Den Mother Mrs Ruth Travers hosted at Elm Street Biddeford with Mrs Monique Viger assisting.
A Daily Mail poll of 1,803 voters shows 79 percent endorse the government's anti immigration legislation while 15 percent oppose and 6 percent have no opinion. Byelec dates not set yet but expected in April.
Statewide pistol permits climbed from 250 in 1966 to 522 in 1967 while rifle and shotgun identification cards slightly declined in Newark and statewide. Police Director Dominick Spina said he deplores any arming and blamed racists and extremists for threats, criticizing federal and local prosecutors for weak lines against incitement. He also faulted reports by national and state civil disorder commissions for fueling white militant bitterness and racial schisms.
William Davis of The Guardian warns of a global threat from currency weakness. Samuel Brittan of the Financial Times questions US willingness to defend gold reserves. Britain's February trade deficit of 168 million dollars strains the pound, with pressuring forecasts tied to Chancellor Jenkins's next budget.
A telephone and address snippet lists EMOND'S Funeral Home at 365 Main Street with 282-0562 and SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street with 284-5611 in Saco Maine. Names Frank X. Emond J P Conroy and Philip H Gross Sr appear as directors or contacts.
New York AP reports Standard Prudential United Corp will acquire Eastland Shoe Corp Westland Shoe Corp and Northland Shoe Corp in Maine. Eastland based in Freeport with plants in Fryeburg and Biddeford employs about 1100 and last year sales over 12 million dollars. Jonas B Klein Eastland president and Bert Wolfson Westland president will head the three subsidiaries after the merger with plants remaining autonomous and operating as before.
Frank Hunia, operator at Joe's Donut Shop 52 Alfred St Biddeford says remodeling will start Monday with new floors a glass display case and more seating to speed service. Front of building may be remodeled and free coffee will be served all day on reopening March 25.
The FBI Uniform Crime Reports indicate an 21 percent rise in murder and non negligent manslaughter in nine New England cities from 1966 to 1967, with overall violent crime up 15 percent and property crimes up 16 percent nationally. The data note reporting changes for several cities and highlight city by city shifts, including Boston, Providence, Bridgeport, Waterbury and New Haven.
Herman Cohen states he did not threaten thunder at the town meeting nor demand removal of his road from the limited-user class. The remarks address local zoning and road classification during the gathered discussion.
Mrs. Ruby Packard of 94 Middle St Saco is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland Miss Louise Morin of 13 Pool St Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford Glenn Chagnon son of Mr and Mrs Norman Chagnon of 9 Wildwood Drive Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Seaman Apprentice Roger R Descoteaux USN son of Mr and Mrs Armand J Descoteaux of 56 South St Biddeford is serving aboard the Seventh Fleet destroyer USS Epperson in the Western Pacific Engineman Second Class Conrad A Cote USN son of Mr and Mrs Robert A Cote of 415 Pool Road Biddeford is serving on the staff of the Atlantic Fleet Amphibious Force Commander aboard the amphibious command ship USS Pocono in the Caribbean
Friday events at Kingdom Hall Saco Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach and others list weekly ministry school development class royal rangers missionettes service pioneer girls and ladies prayer meetings in Goodwins Mills Lyman Baptist parsonage and St Monica's with class sessions for catechism grades 4 5 6 8 and after school timing adjustments
The State Department says no final decision on the Pueblo letter's authenticity. President Johnson signs a five year Export-Import Bank extension with $13.5 billion in guarantees and raises credit to $3.5 billion while restricting weapons deals and trade with Communist nations. House approves $375,000 for UnAmerican Activities Committee and NTSB pins the Marseille crash of 1967 on a defective propeller. RFK notes New Hampshire vote signals Democratic worry and contemplates a White House bid.
Robert met Kennedy last Saturday night as fears rose that Johnson renomination could hurt Democrats. Gov. William Guy of North Dakota attributed the assessment to him, but Guy denied it. He said the topic of dumping Johnson was never raised. Iowa Gov. Harold Hughes and Warren Hearnes aide denied a Kennedy meeting was political, while Missouri Gov. Warren Hearnes aide said none urged Kennedy to run. Kansas Gov. Robert Docking said none of the four urged Kennedy to run.
Fair and cold tonight with lows from 5 above to 5 below in the north and 5 to 15 degrees in the south. Friday will be fair and not so cold.
Justice William S. Silsby revoked the probation of two youths in York County Superior Court. Gary J. Bridges and Glenn A. Tufts, both 18, had suspended sentences to South Windham Correctional Institution on Jan 18 and two-year probation. Bridges faced violations including drinking and improper association. Tufts was charged with curfew and unauthorized automobile use. Bridges admitted drinking on March 8.
Slippery road conditions caused three separate crashes on Saco streets since Wednesday. Edward Walsh Jr. of Burlington Vermont skidded on North Street and hit Glen Hanson of Saco. John Paul of Biddeford backed from Pepperell Square and struck Alexander Hadiars of Saco. Thomas Knox of Saco was rear ended on North Street by Roy Sherwood of Biddeford, who said he skidded while trying to stop.
Biddeford police investigate a break in at I. Zatlin's & Sons Inc 542 Elm St. Owner Joseph Zaitlin reports $1,500 in damage to files and safes from attempts to break in. He notes no money was taken and cabinets are left open at night to prevent further harm.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH A First Degree ritual was hosted for Reny Remillard Joseph Sevigny Dollard Simard and Donald Tousignant at Rev. James J. Mullen Council Knights of Columbus on Union Avenue. Grand Knight William Southwick led the ceremony with guests including Lionel Ayotte Albert Carrier John Farley Roland Petit and George Dumais. The meeting also covered a communion breakfast set for April 21 with Jerome LePelletier as speaker and plans for a community blood bank. A nominating committee named a slate of officers and a special First Degree program is planned for Sunday at 7 p.m.
US Marines clash with North Vietnamese forces six miles north of Dong Ha as counts rise from ongoing fighting. casualties include 35 enemy and 30 more killed, Leathernack killed, 33 wounded, with 305 enemy and 39 government troops killed overall. Civilians in Hue suffer heavy toll amid four weeks of combat, while Mekong Delta task force reports casualties and suspected enemy, and Skyhawks raid Haiphong Hanoi with 94 missions flown.
Morse, star of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway, chosen to lead ABC's That Life series next season. The musical comedies will feature recurring characters facing family-life crises, created by a The Honeymooners writer. Morse’s playful persona contrasted with Winters who showcased a range from fashion designer for geriatrics to a South American dictator during the show.
Washington reports conflict over Johnsons proposed income tax increase as House Ways and Means Committee weighs inflation risks and a possible U S manpower buildup in Vietnam The debate centers on revenue needs for military and allied equipment while lawmakers weigh economic versus war tax arguments and election year accountability.
New York AP reports Wednesday featured farewells and introductions on three networks. The Avengers ends its era with Emma Peel and John Steed, Diana Rigg returning later as Tara King. Linda Thorsen debuts as Tara King in next season, as ABC schedules the show. Ed McMahon debuts as NBC Music Hall host with vaudeville acts, while Robert Morse guest stars on CBS Jonathan Winters.
President Johnson faces waning Democratic support as advisers plan a major overhaul away from the Hanoi is watching approach. McCarthy volunteers and donations surge beyond expectations while Kennedy edges toward a presidential bid. Nixon stores up campaign strength for a possible clash. The piece also notes Vietnam war tensions, foreign aid debates, and rising crime and economic jitters shaping 1968 politics.
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