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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1972

Page

10

A L Auxiliary Post Honors Young People

The Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit of the Biddeford American Legion Auxiliary admitted six new members at a meeting on Elm Street. Guests for Boys and Girls State included Doris Poirier, Katherine Miniutti, Judith Perreault, and Mark Malesnik. A banquet for past presidents and post commanders is set for Oct 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post, American Legion and Auxiliary Post Elm Street Biddeford Doris Poirier Judith Perreault Marc Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Dorothy Vachon Suzanne Gagne Violette Poirier Cecile Bouffard Helen Boisvert Laurette Daigle Katherine Miniutti Mark Malesnik Auxiliary Noella Joncas Alma Pelletier York Alfred

Tiny Turtle Truant Is Ex Sacoite Ex Sacoite

A Brookline Massachusetts woman and former Saco resident, Rosemary Aaron later Mrs William Nitkin, gained national attention for returning a box turtle to North Carolina. She paid 9 70 shipping to send the animal home and the North Carolina Wildlife official praised her humane act as the turtle was released in Pamlico Sound.

Brookline Mass Saco William Nitkin North Carolina Rosemary Aaron Alvin Aaron Aaron Cutts Ave Thornton Academy Nitkin Massachusetts C. J. Overton The North Carolina Wildlife Commission

Saco Council Sets 23-Item Agenda For Tonight Meeting

The Saco city council will meet at 7 30 in the council chambers. City Clerk Joan LaMontagne announced the agenda includes acceptance of the planning board subdivision standards and potential extra help for tallying November general election ballots among 23 items.

Saco Joan LaMontagne Planning Board

Notre Dame Auxiliary to Hear Gilbert L Domingue Guest Speaker

Gilbert L Domingue ACSW administrator director of St. Andre's Home will address the first fall meeting of the Notre Dame Unit Auxiliary of the Webber Hospital Association tomorrow night. He earned a B A from Providence College and a Master of Social Work from Boston College in 1961 and has held roles in child mental health services and family education programs. He is licensed by the New Jersey Board of Marriage Counselor Examiners and is a member of several social work organizations. He is married with two children and resides in Saco.

Notre Dame Webber Hospital Association Gilbert L. Domingue ACSW St. Andre’s Pool Street Biddeford Domingue Providence College Providence R.J Boston College Child and Family Mental Health Services Lewiston Child Guidance Center Mercer County Trenton N.J Children’s Unit New Jersey Board of Marriage Counselor Examiners National Association of Social Workers Academy of Certified Social Workers Maine Social Welfare Conference Henrietta Dumont Gilda Danielle Saco

Legal Aid Sought for York County Planning Boards

The Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission may obtain federal funds to provide legal assistance to York County planning boards. An attorney would be retained as needed through SMAPC to screen and route issues, avoiding duplication. A planning meeting October 10 at 7:30 in the courthouse will discuss land use mapping and shorelands zoning and legal aid.

Alfred York County Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission Commission Arthur Lougee

Newport News ammo deemed unsafe docks offshore

A US Navy spokesman said ammunition aboard the cruiser Newport News is unsafe and the ship will not dock at Subic Bay after its arrival in the Philippines. The vessel will be parked offshore until special crews deactivate the ammunition. The ship, headed for the Philippines after a turret explosion near Vietnam that killed 19 sailors, carries 1,300 crew. The blast is under investigation.

Manila Us.navy Newport News Subic Bay Philippines Subic Vietnam 7Th Fleet Saigon

George Durfee Vacuum Supplies And Service Ad

George Durfee Vacuum Supplies and Service offers repair parts for all makes and models. Bags filters hoses and replacement parts available with guaranteed work and free pickup and delivery after 5 p.m. Call 282 5500.

George Durfee

Gun Found in River Linked to Bath Slaying

Police say a gun recovered from the Androscoggin River near the Brunswick Topsham area is linked to the slaying of Bath service station manager Harry L. Cressey, 47. Two divers, including a Sagadahoc deputy, retrieved the weapon as Joseph Ryder, 29, of Morganville, New Jersey, faces murder charges.

Brunswick Androscoggin Bath Charles Bruton Harry L. Cressey Topsham Sagadahoc Bruton Cressey Coast Guard Joseph Ryder Morganville N.J

Hathaway Raps Tax Wasting Corporations

Congressman William D. Hathaway spoke in Castine arguing welfare is not the main drain on federal funds. He said subsidies favor the rich and oil programs and tax breaks drain the treasury, urging tax reform and a transparent over the counter subsidy system.

Castine William D. Hathaway Democratic Valley Hathaway Treasury U.S. Senate

Low Lobster Prices Climb Hinted By Lobstermen

Boston AP reports lobster prices, once a two year low at about 1.20 per pound due to oversupply and red tide fears, may rise as storms and colder waters increase catches. Lobstermen expect season end will reduce supply. restaurants previously added surcharges during shortages.

Boston Robert Barlow The Lobstermen’s Association Barlow

McGovern Wife Criticizes Nixon On Meet the Press

Mrs. Eleanor McGovern, wife of presidential candidate George McGovern, calls the Nixon administration the most corrupt in recent history citing the Watergate break in. She says freedoms are at risk and predicts McGovern will win despite poll gaps and promises a public Vietnam plan.

Washington Eleanor McGovern Democratic National George McGovern Watergate White House

Archibald MacLeish Puts J.B. Parable on Stage in 1958

Archibald MacLeish's poetic drama J.B. published in 1958 reimagines the Job story as a contemporary parable exploring suffering and faith in modern times.

Archibald MacLeish J.B Job

Abzug Chosen to Succeed Ryan in 20th District

New York AP report says Rep. Bella Abzug was picked by Democratic county committeemen to replace the late Rep. William F. Ryan as the party’s candidate for Congress. Abzug, 52, defeated Priscilla Ryan, widow of the congressman, 553 to 327 after Ryan’s death from cancer.

New York Bella Abzug William F. Ryan 20Th Abzu Priscilla Ryan Fof Abzug Ryan

Jupiter dwarfs Earth in size and mass, giant among planets

The planet Jupiter is more than 1,000 times the size of the Earth and exceeds the combined mass of all the other planets.

Jupiter Earth

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