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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1976

Page

3

Nomadic women linked to elderly thefts across New England

Police logs show bands of gypsy women preying on seniors in Connecticut Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts. In Pawtucket Rhode Island and West Hartford Connecticut three or more women allegedly entered homes under false pretenses and stole valuables. Authorities say the suspects work in caravans and use aliases. many are illiterate and avoid courts by posting bonds.

Cleser New England Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts Pawtucket R.I West Hartford Conn Newark United States Middle Europe Whia U.S America Anthony Duffy Roger A. Lanoue Duffy Manghisi Mnghisi Ies

Halloween gangs terrorize Vermont with pranks and arson

In northern Vermont, Halloween vandals splashed cars with paint and eggs, deflated tires, and broke windows. A four alarm fire destroyed the Roger St. Haire dairy barn in Williston, possibly set by vandals celebrating Halloween. Similar mischief occurred in Franklin and Chittenden counties with haystacks, tires on fire, and tomato throwing. Authorities noted about a dozen reports of vandalized cars and deflated tires across Winooski and Morrisville as well.

Williston UPI Vermont Roger St. Haire Howard Franklin Chittenden St. Albans Winooski Vergennes Lamoille County Gardner Manosh Morrisville

Special services planned in Goodwins Mills church

The Advent Christian Church of Goodwins Mills will host special services led by Rev. Raymond Bowden, director of the Alton Bay Campmeeting Association, with events Friday and Saturday November 5 and 6 at 7 30 p m and Sunday November 7 at 9 45 a m and 7 p m.

Goodwins Mills Raymond Bowden Alton Bay

Robertson urges less regulation in Mass senate bid

Republican Michael Robertson challenging U S Senator Edward Kennedy in Massachusetts calls for reduced government oversight of business and condemns court ordered school busing in a Sunday televised debate in New Bedford. Kennedy praises Secretary of State Hon our for mediating Rhodesia settlement efforts.

Michael Robertson U.S Edward Kennedy New Bedford Mass Kennedy Honour Rhodesia

Kennedy and Drinan Challenged Over Constituency Service

In separate televised debates in Massachusetts, Senator Edward Kennedy and Representative Robert F. Drinan defend their records amid Republican attacks that they serve distant constituencies. Kennedy faces a modest challenge as Drinan battles a tougher race, with opponents blaming Kennedy for defense-cut issues and urging focus on local district needs. Drinan counters by portraying himself as a house-focused Democrat while highlighting national issues and a commitment to the district.

Boston UPI Massachusetts Edward Mennedy Robert F. Drinan Washington Kennedy Drinan Senate Michael Robertson Wtev-Tv Newford Robertson Sen. Kennedy Arthur Mason Securities and Exchange Commission Mason Brookline Newton Fitchburg Gardner Jimmy Carter Carter United States Senate Conrae GOP America Vietnam House of Representatives

New Hampshire Campaign Ends in Weather Driven Hope and Fear

The New Hampshire race widens across residency, governor, Congress, and legislature as voters weigh weather and turnout. Meldrim Thomson faces Harry V. Spanos while James Cleveland battles J Joseph Grandmaison for the 2nd District. Norman D Amours appears set for the 1st District run. Executives look to four of five Council seats with Dudley Dudley and Vesta Roy contending for the Third District seat.

Concord N.H UPI New Hampshire James C. Cleveland New London J. Joseph Grandmaison Nashua Grandmaison Cleveland Republican Congressional Committee Washington Norman D'Amours D-N.h John Adams Exeter Adams Executive Council Dudley Dudley Durham Republcan Vesta Roy Salem

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