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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1967
Page
2
Maine State Highway Commission approves a Kennebunkport directional sign at the Log Cabin Road and U S Route 1 intersection in Arundel after past accidents. A southbound escape lane on Route 1 at the junction is cited as reducing hazards enabling the sign.
U S intelligence estimates 35 000 to 40 000 Communist troops in the demilitarized zone area as Stratofortress bombers strike staging and gun positions near Con Thien. Navy ships pound southern North Vietnam while air and Marine units target artillery sites just north of the DMZ. Forecasters warn of another typhoon possible in Tonkin Gulf by next Thursday. The MIG kill total is revised to 89 after official review, with four probables confirmed as actual kills.
The Ford strike entered its 44th day with 160,000 workers idled in 25 states after union telegrams to Ford locals said little progress on key money issues but some gains in other areas. The UAW plans a pattern-setting contract to push Chrysler and GM.
Funeral home listings include Emonds on Us 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy, Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco with Philip H. Gross Sr as director, and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine dial 282 0562.
The family of the late Josephine Chambers expresses gratitude to Notre Dame Hospital staff for kindness and to Our Lady of Victory Circle friends and neighbors for spiritual and floral bouquets cards and sympathy. Signed James Owens and family.
Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen Auxiliary announces a children’s Halloween party at 6 30 p m October 31 at the Camp Ellis Fire Station. The session included officer reports by Mrs Ruth Stackpole and Mrs Lillian Gagnon. A public baked bean supper is set for Saturday 5 7 p m at the station and next week’s refreshment committee will include Mrs Morris and Mrs Stackpole.
The Kennebunk Free Library trustees report higher circulation across all departments after summer programs. Story hour by Mrs. Savage drew young readers, aided by a motion picture projector loan from Christ Church and film loans from the state library. A memorial resolution honored the late Joseph T. Cole. Named committees include Chester D. Cram Jr., Sidney Crawford, and Mrs. Orrin Tibbetts for nominating. Stanley James, Mrs. Nelson Hall, and A. W. Lawrence for the budget committee.
York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty met at Mrs. Germaine Grant's Saco home to accept the resignation of Secretary Charlene Farnham and appoint Florence Gagne to replace her. Two new members took obligations. Florence Lewis to handle initiations. Gilbert Lavoie elected historian. Donations of 5 to National Jewish Hospital birthday card project and 5 to Mrs. Bartlett’s travels approved.
Carl Yastrzemski praised his new contract as a personal thrill after years in the second division. He led the American League with a .326 batting average and 121 RBIs, tied for home runs at 44, and captured the AL batting title and triple crown. The deal makes him the second highest Red Sox earner after Ted Williams.
Antonio Grenier of 165 Elm Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Raymond D Couture of 25 Orchard Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Marine Reserve Sgt Ernest Cope son of Mrs Harriet Cope of Solana Beach California and husband of Barbara A Brewster of Ogunquit is serving with the First Marine Aircraft Wing in the Republic of Vietnam.
A car wash sponsored by Explorer Post 310 in Saco will run tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Shaw's Supermarket parking lot at Saco Valley Shopping Center. Proceeds go to buy tents and equipment for the post.
The Boys' Fellowship of the Lyman Baptist Church will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church. Good wins Mills.
A Delta Alpha Class meeting at Mrs. George Noiles home in Kennebunk drew 12 members. A donation to Pineland Hospital was approved. The next meeting is set for November 14 at Mrs. Roy Evans’ home. Several members and visitors are listed.
Carl Yastrzemski sparked Boston with four hits in the final regular season game to tie the pennant, driving in key runs as the Red Sox beat Minnesota 5-3. He then hit three home runs and four runs batted in during the seven game World Series against St Louis.
Fair tonight followed by increasing clouds and a cool regime with lows 35 to 40. Saturday sees considerable cloudiness with brief showers and little change in temperature.
The Weather Bureau forecasts a five day period from Saturday to Wednesday with temperatures near seasonal norms. Daytime highs range from the low 50s north to the low 60s south and nighttime lows from the low 30s north to the low 40s south. Cooler Sunday and cooler Wednesday with a warmer Monday and Tuesday and total precipitation around a quarter to a half inch, mainly from showers Saturday night and Tuesday.
Defense officials would not confirm troop numbers or deployment plans as four battalions of the 2nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg were reported alerted. Across the country protests escalated with a Brooklyn College melee, a Stop the Draft Week threat in Oakland, and Madison faculty backing Chancellor Sewell amid campus unrest. The National Mobilization Committee authorized civil disobedience within limits while a New York City war support rally and Battery Park vigil were planned. At Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos protesters burned antiwar literature, and Reed College students chained themselves to a Selective Service entrance in Portland.
Old Orchard Beach reports the Thursday Club of Biddeford sponsored a tea at the La Branche sisters Adelaide Road home. Eloi Lacroix and Earle Towle led the ways and means effort with helpers on committees. 75 members and guests signed the guest book as tea guests enjoyed floral decor and silver service.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved rate reductions for Central Maine Power and Bangor Hydro Electric to take effect November 1. CMP cuts total 470000 dollars, added to a 200000 dollar prior reduction. Bangor Hydro cuts total 289000 dollars, added to a 211000 dollar prior cut. About 200000 residential customers are expected to benefit.
Andreliunas calls for a joint river authority with harbor master to set anti pollution standards for river facilities. Federal rules require buildings along the river to include pollution controls and eventual holding tanks for boats. Mayors Doyle and Lemire say local funds will be ready when the project begins, else federal will delay.
Four Biddeford men charged with illegal bookmaking had arraignments adjourned to Oct 26 in 10th District Court Saco. Others faced traffic violations and liquor charges after raids, with numerous defendants fined or given bail bonds.
U S B52s raid the demilitarized zone area twice more while Typhoon Carla curtails raids. Defense officials airlift troops from California to counter antiwar demonstrations threatening to siege the Pentagon.
Saco police investigate a bicycle theft report from Mark Varney of 103 Beach St. He said the bike was at his garage the night before and missing Thursday morning. The second line about University of Missouri microfilm is unrelated.
The new St. Andre’s Parish Council met in Biddeford with Rev. Charles E. Rivard presiding. Officers named include President William A. Sutton Vice President Emile A. Lamontagne and Secretary Mrs Wilfrid J Fortier.
A vehicle carrying four St Francis College students overturned on Pool Road Biddeford near College Road at about 1 a.m. The passengers Thomas Mallory John McAuliffe and Ralph Monaro were treated and released for minor injuries. The driver Brendan McAloan of Walther Mass is hospitalized at Webber Hospital.
Title I funds will hire eight teacher aides in Saco schools starting Nov. 1. Assistant Superintendent Howard Cushman announced applications are available at the superintendent’s office in city hall. Aides will handle clerical tasks line and playground supervision and lunch money collection to free teachers for instruction.
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