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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1976

Page

2

Wells-Robert J. Gough Sr. obituary and local youth festival

Robert J. Gough Sr., 59, of the Post Road, died in Boston after a lengthy illness. World War II veteran and former pharmaceutical and auto sales worker. survived by widow Anetta and six children, with services Friday at Angell Funeral Home, Kennebunk. Also notes Old Orchard Beach Youth Music Festival Celebration IV at Salvation Army Center with multiple Salvation Army youth groups and special guests.

Wells Robert J. Gough Sr Post Road Boston Mass Medford James H Hazel (Richerson) Gough Melrose Wells Chrysler-Plymouth McKesson and Robbins Co Anetta Gough Robert J. Gough Jr Kirksville James Gough Memphis Martin Gough Thomas Bonnie Lee) Carson Charlotte N.C Elizabeth Gough Winchester Angell Funeral Home Dane St Kennebunk Ocean View Cemetery Funeral Home Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Center Church Street

Kerry cited for Maine legislature campaign by Catholic Press

John Kerry of East Grand Avenue is noted by the Catholic Press Association for an impressive campaign on issues facing Maine's 107th legislature. Kerry, a local realtor and former Legislative Research Director for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, seeks the District 117 state house seat.

Old Orchard Beach John Kerry East Grand Avenue Catholic Press Association Maine The National Association Kerry Portland

Altrusans Receive Charter At Biddeford Saco Dinner

Altrusa Club of Biddeford Saco received its charter at a dinner at Josephs by the Sea Old Orchard Beach. Dorothy Meredith presented the charter and Judith Cadorette accepted it. Special guests included Portland Altrusa Club members.

Altrusa Club Biddeford-Saco Joseph's By the Sea Old Orchard Beach Dorothy Meredith Hills Beach Biddeford Judith Cadorette Portland Altrusa International Inc Mrseredith Anita Violette Frances Beach Portland Club Pauline Berry Dorothy Reay Doris Fuller Vivien Hickey Madeleine Davenport Sara- Jane Poli Margaret Welch Madeliene Davenport Maj Beverly Watson

Saco Fire Crews Tackle Car Fire on Route 1

The Saco fire department responded Wednesday at 5 39 p m to a car fire under the hood of a Brown Pontiac on Route 1. No damage estimate was set by officials.

Saco Brown Pontiac Route 1

City of Biddeford CETA jobs show fringe benefits

A Wednesday Journal item on 10 CETA positions for Biddeford notes fringe benefits such as retirement workers compensation health insurance and social security. Excluding benefits the salaries are about $1000 lower according to the city personnel department spokesman.

Biddeford

Card of Thanks for well wishes after hospital stay

I thank everyone for the many cards and good wishes received during my recent hospital stay. Your thoughtfulness brought me comfort and strength during this time.

The Haanital Elks, Masons Firemen Arthur R. Oldread Ruth Parker

Congressman's aide claim on Miss Ray sparks ethics inquiry

Supporters of Rep. Wayne L. Hays gather samples to prove Elizabeth Ray performed office work for her $14 000 salary and deny she was paid for sex. A federal grand jury reportedly hears testimony on Ray’s position, while ethics push for a House review and Justice Department inquiry continues.

Washington Wayne L. Hays Elizabeth Ray Associated Press Hays Miss Ray Ohio Democrat Washington Post Grand Jury Hays Committee Justice Department John J. Flynt D-Ga House Ethics Committee Flynt Department Congress Ethics Committee Battistella Mills Arkansas Tidal Basin House

Elizabeth Ray details affair with Rep Wayne Hays

Elizabeth Ray describes her relationship with Rep Wayne Hays as not loving and coercive. She says she needed the job and that rules were imposed to keep quiet while he claimed he had connections to end relationships.

Hays’ Committee Hays Wilbur Mills D-Ark Fanne Fox Miss Ray

Foxe backs Hays amid mistress salary claim

Westport social figure Fanne Foxe says the $14 000 government salary claim for Rep Wayne Hays mistress likely won’t derail his career. She references Mills and Arkansas voters, notes the affair’s publicity was similar for Mills, and questions the probe’s focus on payments.

Westport Hays D-Ohio Mills Arkansas Battistella House Ways and Means Committee

Biddeford candidate targets average citizen in race

Biddeford District 115 candidate Scott Cochrane markets his campaign to the average taxpaying, working American who bears unpaid bills. At 22 he owns a local rental business and works part time while pursuing a college degree. He has prior city-election experience and active community roles and faces multiple Democratic challengers.

Hays House Ut Hays London NATO Brussels Scott Cochrane Biddeford Cochrane University Services Crestwood Drive Biddeford High School University of Maine At Portland- Gorham

Hallowell Firm Wins Federal Defense Contract

Ridgeway Electronics Inc of Hallowell has won a $38,606 Defense Department contract to manufacture electronic training equipment for the Army. U.S. Rep. David F. Emery announced the award.

Augusta Maine Hallowell Federal Defense Department Army U.S David F. Emery Ridgeway Electronics Inc

Deadline for candidates to file June primary notices

The Biddeford-Saco Journal sets noon Wednesday June 2 as the deadline for candidates to submit formal candidacy announcements with a black and white photo for the June 8 primary ballot. Late submissions will not be published. Inquiries go to the city editor and photo shoots arranged through the photography department.

Biddeford-Saco Journal Journal

Biddeford Cow Shot Dead. Police Probe Arson Connection?

A dairy cow belonging to Robert Cote on Pool Road was shot in the right front shoulder with a hunting arrow last Sunday and had to be killed. Police investigate and suggest possible link to a prior cow shooting on Montain Road. The barn swallow is noted as a summer visitor to the United States and Canada, wintering in South America.

Biddeford Robert Cote Pool Road Montain Road United States Canada South America

Mrs. George Perkins Patient at Webber Hospital

Mrs. George Perkins of 74 Beach Street Saco is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

George Perkins Beach St Saco Webber Hospital

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Robert Gough Sr Salvation Army Plans Festival Salvation Army Carl Carvell Arthur Anderson Martha Fleming Stella Harrington Pat Mountain Jr George Gilligan Linda Kyle Hartwell Fleming Northern New England James Watson John M. Kerry Catholic Press Beachman Albert Laflamme Jesus Mom Dad Dennett & Craig Main Street Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Altrusans Ule HoSpital Armand Painchand Rosanna G. Gagnon Elm St St. Joseph’s Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery Sansoucy-Blais Funeral Home Stone St Miss Ford Columbus Ohio Fanne Foxe Conn Miss Foxe Virginia Ray North Carolina Monroe J. Mizel Marius Order of Eagles St. Mary Church Ronald Caron Lucien Dutremble Raoul Gregoire Norman Laverriere J.P. Marcel Lizotte E. Raymond Noiseux Peter Truman Hallowell Firm Rivstaveway Shorty Lady Seiko Philip H. Gross, SR Gary Gross Spring ST Biddeford, Saco Seiko Quartz SEIKO Youland’s Jewelry
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