Deaths Nellie B. Petit
Nellie B. Petit 67 of Lyman died Oct 13 in a Sanford nursing home after a long illness. Born Biddeford June 25, 1906 she worked at York Mfg Co Saco before retiring. Survived by husband Jean B. Petit Jr named daughters and sons in Biddeford Strausbourne Florida New Orleans areas and many grandchildren. Mass Monday 8:30 am at St Joseph Church Biddeford with burial Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. ||
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Nellie B. Petit
Alfred Road
Sanford
Biddeford
George and Mary (Gendron) Baker
Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley
American Legion
York County
Jean B. Petit
Lionel
Beatrice) Tellier
Henry
Arline) Chabot
Anita St. Onge
Melville
Pauline) Thompson
New Orleans
Florence Sawyer
Mary Esther
Fla
Thomas
Luciane) Turner
Plattsburg
N.Y
Arthur Petit
Strausboune
Germany
Raymond Petit
Florida
Jean B. Petit, Jr
Needles, Clasr
Doris Rube
Springfield
Mass
George R. Lariviere
Sebago
Philli Lariviere
Sac
Smoke Bomb Found After Tele Booth Fire Report
Firefighters investigated a reported blaze at a tele booth at West Grand and Temple avenues in Old Orchard Beach but found only a smoke bomb, according to fire officials.
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West Grand
Temple Avenues
Police chiefs complete two week supervision course
Two area police chiefs from Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach finished an 80 hour supervision and management program at the Maine Law Enforcement Academy in Waterville. The course was conducted under instructors from Northwestern University and focused on various aspects of police supervision.
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Timent Supervision
Maine Law Enforcement Academy
Waterville
Harry Courtois - Biddeford
Richard Lamb
Old Orchard Beach
Northwestern University
Drug Seminar Attended by Saco Police Drug Officer
Saco Police Captain Richard Nason attended a drugs seminar at the Shawmut Inn in Kennebunkport this week. Nason serves as the department’s drug officer.
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Richard Nason
Shawmut Inn
Kennebunkport
Nason
Plice Department
Kennebankport Club Night at Legion Home Saturday
The Kennebankport club will host Boy and Girl State Night at the Legion Home this Saturday. A supper starts at 6 30 p.m. followed by a business meeting at 8 p.m. Local members are invited to attend.
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Kennebankport
Kenne Legion
Priscilla Kadlee Hospitalized in Lewiston
Priscilla A. Kadlee of 162 Lisbon Street Lisbon Falls formerly of Old Orchard Beach is a surgical patient at St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston.
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Priscilla A. Kadlee
Lisbon St
Lisbon Falls
Old Orchard Beach
St. Mary's Hospital
Here
Funeral Home Listings for Emond Conroy and Shumway Gross
Funeral directors Emond and Conroy based at 284 5511 and 282 1813 list services. Shumway and Gross Funeral Service at 385 Spring Street Saco provides another local option with contact 284 5611.
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Emond & Conroy Funeral Home
Frank X. Emond
J.P Conroy
Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring S&j
Saco
Weather and Flood Toll Across Midwest States
The Associated Press reports floods across five Midwest states forcing thousands from homes. At least eight dead, including one in Kansas and seven in Oklahoma, with 35 missing in Enid where Boggy Creek searches continue. Enid suffered five confirmed deaths as responders comb the flood zone.
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Eskimos Face Cultural Strain Amid Western Influence
Quevillon warns that western contact during winter isolation fosters psychological withdrawal among western Eskimos and may erode traditional arts and aging and youth bonds. He criticizes government aid for dampening initiative while noting a remaining core of culture and art. Quevillon plans a February trip from Montreal to Lake Harbor, Baffin Island.
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Saudi King Faisal Meets Kissinger and Takes Command
King Faisal met 65 minutes with Secretary of State Kissinger in Washington on Friday. The White House would not comment on the meeting. Reports claim Faisal has personally assumed command of Saudi Arabia’s army and toured the armed forces after they were placed on alert. Unconfirmed Beirut reports claim units were sent to Syria to aid fights there.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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White House
al Anwar
Beirut
Faisal
Syria
LaFountain Launches Vigorous Campaign with Behind the Scenes Team
LaFountain vows a vigorous campaign fueled by youthful energy and senior experience. Dr. Joseph Kenneally of Biddeford is named state campaign chairman. State Rep. Barry Hobbins of Saco joins as campaign aide. David Despres of Old Orchard Beach handles press relations and pay. The last Biddeford candidate for governor was former mayor Louis B Lausier in 1948.
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Biddeford
Barry Hobbins
Dsaco
Maine
David Despres
Old Orchard Beach
Jordan Boosts Home Front as War Escalates
Jordan moves reservists and civil defense forces into action and beefs up antiaircraft defenses around key sites. Amman airport is closed tonight after a brief period of normal operation since Wednesday. The public once felt Jordan would avoid escalation, awaiting today’s official statement amidst heightened tensions.
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Jordan
the & Ting
Ford Nominated by Nixon for Vice President
Nixon names House Republican leader Ford 60 of Grand Rapids to succeed Agnew. Public reaction mixed from Atlanta to Boise while Grand Rapids residents express surprise and pride in the pick. GOP leaders praise the move as healing party rifts and foresee swift congressional approval.
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Inauguration Sees Peron Urge Unity for Argentina Rebuild
President Juan D. Peron appeals to Argentines to unite and stabilize a troubled country after taking the presidential sash at his inauguration. He pleaded for reconstruction as he appeared in a lieutenant general’s uniform and addressed thousands amid violence and chaos.
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Ward Announces Candidacy for Ward 4 Alderman
James S. Ward III declares run for Alderman of Ward 4 in Saco. Native and longtime resident, he resides at 654 Ferry with his wife and serves in radio advertising at WIDE. He highlights recreation, environment, beaches, and navigable waters as key ward concerns.
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Gannon Seeks Ward 4 Council Seat In Saco
A Raymond Gannon of 267 Ferry Road Saco runs as a GOP candidate for Ward 4 councilman. He previously worked as an assessor for the City and was employed by Cole Layer and Trumble Company from 1967 to June 1973.
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Saco
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Discount Chain Store To Open Locally Monday
King's Department Stores, one of the nation's oldest self-service chains with over 100 stores, will open a new unit in Biddeford at 435 Elm St at 10 a.m. The 70,600 square foot store is a complete self service unit with 127 departments and aims to offer greater value through upgraded merchandising and presentation.
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Biddeford
Elm St
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Sprinaield Mass
Subdivision Plan Near Windy Point Lane in Saco
Atty Theodore Gaulin said he would submit a preliminary subdivision plan for Greenacres Construction Co. The proposal covers 16 to 18 housing lots off Ferry Road near Windy Point Lane. The planning board will review and visit the site before final approval.
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Theodore Gaulin
Biddeford
Saco Planning Board
Greenacres Construction Co
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Tea
Membes
Maine taverns no longer restricted to men by state ruling
The Maine attorney general's office ruled that licensed taverns cannot operate for men only. Assistant Attorney General John Kendrick said the old law making taverns stand up drinking facilities for men is invalid because taverns are public accommodations that discriminate against women.
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Maine
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John Kendrick
Ford says 1970 contributions were within the law
In a February 1971 AP interview Ford claimed he stayed within legal bounds handling 11 500 in 1970 campaign funds not reported to Congress. He said funds came from bankers stockbrokers a labor union fund doctors and an oilman and that 12 233 was later returned to pay post election debts.
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Agnew Prepares TV Address Amid Criminal Probe
Former Vice President Spiro Agnew plans a nationwide television address Monday night after Nixon named Gerald Ford as successor. Agnew faces a felony tax evasion charge with a $10,000 fine and three years probation. other kickback and corruption accusations remain denied by Agnew.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Nixon
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Soviet airlift to Syria Egypt faces Israeli disruption
Soviet transport planes have delivered at least 1000 tons of weapons and ammunition to Syria and Egypt since midweek, but Israeli air attacks threaten the airlift. Some planes reportedly turned back as Syrian fields were too damaged to land while others continued supply by sea.
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Syria
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Senior Citizens Tax Refund Information In Maine
If you were 62 or older in 1972 you may qualify for a property tax or rent refund from the State. The final filing date is October 15, 1973. For information call toll free 1 800 482 7415 or write to the Maine Committee on Aging State House Augusta Maine 04330.
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Maine
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