Deaths Ward reports Alfred J. Labelle of Spencer Mass
Alfred J. Labelle 52 of Spencer Mass and former Saco resident died November 22. Funeral held November 28 in Worcester. Born Biddeford son of Ernest and Belzemire Labelle. WWII Army veteran and longtime driver for Philip L. Buxton Inc. in Worcester. Survived by widow Pauline Lefebvre Labelle, four sons Roger Nelson Alfred J. Labelle Jr. and Paul, four daughters Nancy Carpenter Theresa Staniklas Mary J. Labelle Cecelia Labelle, six stepsons, many grandchildren, other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline B. (Lefebvre) Labelle
Spencer
Roger
Nelson
Alfred J. Labele Jr
Paul Labelle
Worcester
George
Nancy) Carpenter
Paul
Theresa) Staniklas
Mary J
Cecelia Labelle
Robert
Reynald
Arthur Dupuis
Gerard Dupuis
Est Hartford
Conmn
Raymond
Eugene Dupuis
Biddeford
Ra&aire
Emile Lebelle
Joseph Lebelle
Arthur Labelle
East Hartford
Conn
Anita Davis
Worchester
Alma Boucher dies after long illness in Biddeford
Alma Boucher 73 formerly of Green Sree Biddeford died in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness. Born October 1 1900 in Biddeford she was a St Joseph Church communicant and worked for Bates Mig Co Saco. Survived by son Roland and four daughters, two brothers, 22 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mass Saturday 10:30 a.m. St Joseph Church. interment in St Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call Boduc Funeral Home Biddeford tonight and Friday evenings.
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Rose Alma Boucher
Green Sree
Biddeford
Jean B
Delvina
Sylvain) Cloutier
St. Joseph Church
Boucher
Bates Mig. Co
Saco
Roland Boucher
Rose Eva Tobie
Aurore Adams
Anita Underwood
Therese Nuellette
Jacksonville
Fia
Alfred
Armand Cloutier
At &. Joseph
S&. Joseph
Boduc Funeral Home
Atfred &J
Edward Thibodeau obituary and family rites announced
Edward C Thibodeau 72 a lifelong farmer and former Notre Dame Hospital employee died. He is survived by his widow Eva Dupuis Thibodeau son Charlies Richard Thibodeau two brothers two sisters and three grandchildren. Mass will be at St Andre Church Biddeford with interment at St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Emond and Conroy Funeral Home set visitation tonight and Friday.
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Edward C. Thibodeau
St. Celestine
Calixte
Delia (Bergeron) Thibodeau
Notre Dame Hospital
Biddeford
St. Andre Church
Luke E. Hart
Concelebrated Mass in Biddeford for Diana Roussele
Members of St. Joseph Choir will attend a concelebrated Mass tonight at 7 at St. Joseph Church in Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs. Diana Roussele.
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St. Joseph Choir
St. Joseph Church
Biddeford
Diana Roussele
Funeral Directors Emond and Conroy Firm Details
Emond and Conroy Funeral Home run by Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy lists contact numbers 254 5511 and 282 as well as Shumway and Gross Funeral Service at 385 Spring Street Saco with phone 284 5611.
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Emond & Conroy Funeral Home
Frank X. Emond
J.P Conroy
Shumway and
Gross Funera
Spring St
Saco
Shumway - Gross
Philip H. Gross
Gary Gross
Weather forecast for Portland area
The forecast calls for clear to fair conditions in Portland with south winds and variable cloudiness. A chance of a few snow flurries is noted in the north tonight and Friday with overnight lows in the 20s and Friday highs in the 30s to near 40 along the coast.
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Portland
Marine Forecast Eastport to Merrimack River
Eastport to Merrimack River small craft advisory in effect. Westerly winds 20 to 25 knots gusting, diminishing tonight and Friday. Chance of brief snow flurries tonight, fair Friday. Visibility over 5 miles, briefly lower in snow. Seas 2 to 4 feet, offshore 4 feet tonight.
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Eastport
Merrimack River
Unclear Time Log Fragments From November Entry
Fragmentary OCR lines show times and durations without clear context November entries include repeated numbers and odd formatting. No identifiable people places or events are present to anchor a proper summary.
Mild Winter May Alleviate Energy Crisis
Washington AP notes a warmer than normal winter is forecast for most of the Midwest and South with tossups for the East Coast and Central Plains. The National Weather Service says there is a 60 percent chance the outlook will be correct, influencing heating fuel demand between five percent lower and five percent higher depending on winter severity.
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Washington
National Weather Service
Midwest
South
Northeast
United States
Great Plains
Rockies
the Weather Service
Robert R. Dickson
Dickson
Fire at Taiye department store in southwest Japan
Firefighters and helicopters rescued survivors from the Taiye department store roof as ladders reached upper floors. A woman with a child on her back descended a rope to a ladder. The store, usually closed on Thursdays, was open for year end shoppers. police had not yet determined the cause and the death toll was unknown.
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Taiye
Olice
Japan
Funeral services for Violette Binette announced
Funeral notices announce Violette Binette of 1 Lemieux Street Biddeford. Services will be held at St Josephs Church Biddeford Friday at 8 30 A M. Friends may call at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home 72 Hill Street today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P M.
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Binette
Violette
Lemieux St
Biddeford
St. Joseph's Church
Emond & Conroy Funeral Home
Hill St
Kennebunkport plans trimmed Skipper Joes subdivision
New plan by New England North Properties reduces the Skipper Joes project to six lots from 26 and proposes donating 9.47 of 13.5 acres to the Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve. Public access, emergency access, and coastal shoreline concerns led to board reservations, with final hearings possible within 90 days.
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Verre Kennebunkport Devilopers
New England North Properties Inc
U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife Service
Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve
Philip R. Boston
Federal
William Leonard
Boston
John Downing
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
Planning Board
Robert Williams
Wallace Reid
Tvo
Route 9
Downing
Leonardi
Williams
Reid
Collision on Scammon Street injures passenger Lund
Saco police report a collision Wednesday at 4 30 p m on Scammon Street between cars driven by Wendell B Lund 57 of Saco and James F Comber of 22 Wood Ave Saco A passenger Leonora A Lund was taken to Webber Hospital where she was treated and released A separate fire call by Saco Fire Department Engines 1 and 2 and Ladder 1 reported smoke from a roof due to a faulty furnace at a house owned by Joseph LePaulene on Lina Avenue the fire occurred Wednesday at 11 12 a m
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Saco
Joseph LePaulene
Lina Avenue
Biddeford Teens Involved In Saco Main Street Crash
A 1972 Datsun driven by Bruce D Wilson 28 of Wadlin Road Biddeford collided with a 1966 Ford Mustang driven by James A Ferguson 17 of 9 Westmore Ave Biddeford on Main Street in Saco Wednesday at 8 p.m. Ferguson was treated and released at Webber Hospital.
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Bruce D. Wilson
Wadlin Road
Biddeford
James A. Ferguson
Westmore Ave
Main Street
Saco
Ferguson
Webber Hospital
Wheel theft reported in Saco Chevrolet wagon
Saco police investigate the theft of a wheel from a 1985 Chevrolet station wagon owned by Francis Mc Donald on Ocean Park Road. The wheel was taken during the night Wednesday, with Officer Raymond Lacroix leading the inquiry.
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Saco
Francis McDonald
Ocean Park Road
Raymond Lacroix
Collision leads to arrest for operating under influence
Police report a November 24 collision at 2 45 PM at Ocean Park and Smithwheel roads involving Stephen M Ange 18 of 42 Fairfield St Saco and Leonard Merrill 41 of 71 Portland Ave This community. Merrill was later arrested for operating under the influence according to officials.
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Old Orchard Beach
Ocean Park
Smithwheel Roads
Bytephen M. Ange
Fairfield St
Saco
Leonard Merrill
Portland Ave
Merri!t
Fire safety check at Old Orchard Beach schools
Fire Chief and deputy conducted a morning safety inspection at all Old Orchard Beach schools on Wednesday, reviewing evacuation plans, alarm systems, and compliance with fire codes across the district.
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Old Orchard Beach
Oil Burner Fire Responded At Ocean Avenue Call
Oil burner blaze at 97 Ocean Ave drew Engine 2 and two men to a 3 pm Wednesday dispatch from non fire department officials. Firefighters assessed the scene and controlled the fire, with no injuries reported.
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Old Orchard Beach
Ocean Ave
Saco Chief announces winter parking ban start date
Saco Police Chief Alfred Cote says the winter parking ban starts December 1 for all streets from midnight to 6 a.m. Cars will be tagged starting December 1 and towed during snow storms.
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Saco
Alfred Cote
Car Fire Report at North and Vernon Streets
A car owned by Bob Martin of 8 Elm St. Saco caught fire at 7 17 p m Wednesday at the North and Vernon streets intersection. Engine 1 and five firefighters responded to the scene.
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Saco
Bob Martin
Elm St
North
Vernon Streets
Skylab Gets Okay To Resume Maneuvers
Skylab 3 astronauts Carr Pogue and Gibson received approval to resume orbital maneuvers after fixing a control problem. They had halted adjustments Tuesday due to higher than expected fuel use but will resume Friday to support earth surveys Kohoutek comet viewing and star field photography.
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Skylab
Kohoutek
Ex White House Aide Indicted Lied To Jury
Washington AP Dwight L Chapin former White House aide indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts of lying to a Watergate grand jury. He allegedly lied about Donald Segretti activities on April 11 1973. Each count carries up to five years and a ten thousand dollar fine.
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Washington
White House
Dwight L. Chapin
Watergate
Chapin
Donald H. Segretti
Grand Wy
Milk Price Hike: Eight Cents a Gallon in Maine
Augusta AP Maine-Commission announces eight cent rise in per gallon milk price effective Saturday. New minimums lift retail gallon to 1.60 while half-gallons rise to 0.08 and quarts to 0.04. Commission cites higher producer costs and federal authorization for the statewide increase.
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Augusta
Maine — Commission
House Fire Breaks Out on Buxton Road
Firefighters from Saco and North Saco battled a late morning house blaze on Buxton Road near Louden Road. Heavy smoke from a bed fire in the two story frame home owned by Francis Guay hampered initial efforts. central station units from Saco and North Saco responded with equipment.
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Saco
North Saco
Buxton Road
Louden Road
Francis Guay
Central Station
Ford nomination clears House Judiciary Committee
The House Judiciary Committee approved Gerald R. Ford as vice president 29 to 8. The committee’s eight no votes came from Democrats opposing Ford’s conservative civil rights record. action by the full House is expected next week, with Senate already approving earlier.
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Washington
Gerald R. Ford
House Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
House Committee
Ford
BEP Hearings On Oil Refinery Resume Today
Augusta RP reports a new round of hearings begins on Pittston Co. plan to build a 350 million refinery and superport in Eastport Washington County. Pittston's energy VP A F Koulakis testified about crude oil supply and anticipated Arab production shifts by 1975 or 1976.
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Augusta
Pittston Co
Eastport
Washington County
He E Board of Environmental Protection
Pittston
A.F. Koulakis
Energy Development
Koulakis
Godspell film dispute spurs $10000 suit against schools
Portland woman sues the city and school superintendent in Superior Court claiming her 14 year old son Edwin was taken to see the movie Godspell despite her religious objections and that the school did not arrange an alternative. She seeks damages for alleged mental anguish from the incident.
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Portland
Lillian Jensen
Edwin
Jack Junior High
Garnache May Still Serve On Committee
The Journal reports GOP mayoralty candidate George Garnache could not serve on the Republican City Committee due to same ward as another at large candidate. He says the charter allows two ward residents. this error may grant Garnache and Leonard Levasseur seats on their party committees.
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The
Journal
George Garnache
Biddeford
Republican City Committee
Leonard Levasseur
Democratic City Committee
Garnache
Levasseur
York County residents join State Senator Richardson's campaign team
Several York County residents were named to State Senator Harry Richardson's Executive Committee to shape policy and advise his gubernatorial bid. Appointees include Richard Stillings of South Berwick, John Harvey of Saco, Peter Dennett of Eliot, Lena Durgin of Kittery, Ralph Cressey of North Berwick, Robert Beckett of Eliot, and William Rogers of Kennebunk.
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York County
Harry Richardson
Cumberland Republican
Richard Stillings
South Berwick
John Harvey
Saco
Peter Dennett
Eliot Board of Selectmen
Lena Durign
Kittery
Ralph Cressey
North Berwick
Robert Beckett
Eliot
William Rogers
Kennebunk
Charter Sub-Committee Submits Draft Charter in Kennebunkport
At a Kennebunkport meeting the five member charter sub-committee presented a proposed charter to the full commission. The panel approvedArticles three with debate on road commissioner selection and selectmen terms. A public safety commission proposal remained unresolved as the group plans to reconvene Tuesday to aim for town meeting presentation.
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Conservation Commission
Sterling Dowell
Downing
Alice Wheeler
Kennebunkport
Charter Commission
John Cleary
Maine Municipal Association
Ron Colby
Board of
Selectmen
Public Safety Commission
David Walley
Freeland Smith
Communications Committee
Margh
Red Cross Needs No More Clothing After Biddeford Fire
Following a large response to the clothing plea for the Biddeford fire victims of November 23, the Red Cross announced no further clothing donations are needed. Executive Administrator Mrs. William Marston thanked contributors including Biddeford-Sacocs and Pepperell Manufacturing, while noting financial aid and household items are still welcome.
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Red Cross
Biddeford
William Marston
York County
Main St
Saco
Marston
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Pittsfield
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Rumford
ANADA
Montrea
By Peter Kingsle
Public Safety
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BEP
Godspell
Mrs. Violette Binette
OLR
Neault & Marcotte
Candiate
Biddeford, Saco
Bulva Accuquartz
Accuquartz
Youland’s Jewelry Store
Restaurant & Supper Club
Alfred ST
Steve Gendron
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