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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1973

Page

4

Weather outlook for Portland Maine showers and wind

The Portland area records 1.53 inches of rain with power outages across Cape Elizabeth Westbrook Pownal Gorham and Falmouth. Strong winds gusting to 46 mph capsize boats and trigger gale warnings from Rockland to Merrimack River with seas rough and visibilities low in rain and fog.

Portland Maine National Weather Service Cape Elizabeth Westbrook Pownal Gorham Falmouth Coast Guard Pee Rockland Merrimack River

October tides record of daylight times

Readable lines show tides and daylight times for October with dates and high low times. The data lists October 30 and 31 with morning and afternoon high and low tides, indicating a brief nautical time record from a newspaper table.

Temperatures Across New England Reported in Several States

A weather snapshot shows Boston 54 Chatham 58 Nantucket 6 Pittsfield 48 New Bedford 56 Worcester 51 Providence 58 Hartford 58 Concord 49 Burlington 49 Montpelier 47 Newport 51 Bangor 4 Eastport 50 Portland 49 Montreal 51 Quebec 46.

Boston Chatham Nantucket Pittsfield New Bedford Worcester E Island Providence Connecticut Hartford NEW Hampshire Concord T. Washington Vermont Burlington Montpelier Newport Maine Bangor Caribou Eastport Greenville Ortland Rumford Canadian Montreal Ebec

Fire Rescue Squadron Aids Grounded Boat Off Timber Island

Officer Sullivan alerted a new Fire Rescue Squadron to a 16 foot Boston Whaler grounded off Timber Island. Squadron leader Martin Kingsbury and family recovered the vessel and towed it ashore after loosening the anchor. the craft belongs to Francis Stanley of York Beach.

Goose Rocks Robert Sullivan Timber Island Martin Kingsbury Kingsbury Wilma Williams Scott Kingsbury Young Kingsbury Sullivan Francis Stanley York Beach

Fires and accidents stir Saco area brief weekend report

Beach blaze near Old Orchard Beach. Firemen responded to three fires Saturday including at the town dump at 10 a.m. Salvation Army Hall at 3 40 p.m. and woods off Ross Road at 6 08 p.m. Two automobile crashes occurred Sunday on Flag Pond Road and Middle Street with losses cited.

Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Hall Church Street Ross Road Saco Drew W. Scammon Paul R. Sherman Hearn Road Flag Pond Scammon Sherman Isabelle M. King Mechanic St David Milliard Middle St Middle Street

Open Campus Policy Discussion At Old Orchard Beach High

A meeting of parents is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Loranger School cafeteria to discuss the Old Orchard Beach High School open campus policy. Officials anticipate strong parental turnout.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School Loranger School

Card of Thanks notices from several families

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from families including Gerard Lambert Helen Tarbox Wilbur Fairfield Edmond Lemieux Marie Lemieux and Aurora Paulin for kindness, flowers and support during bereavements. Funeral services for Marie Jeanne of 138 Pike St Biddeford are planned from St Andre's Church with prior calling hours at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Biddeford.

Dr. Viger Webber Spiral Edmond Lemieux Marie Lemieux Aurora Paulin Israel Lemieux Roy Marie Jeanne Pike St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Emond and Conroy Hill St Bidden Aoe

Funeral directors contact listings for Saco Maine

Funeral directors in Saco Maine are listed with firm names and addresses including Dennett and Craig 365 Main Street phone 2820562 Emond and Conroy Frank X Emond J P Conroy 2845511 and 2821813 Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring Street Saco 2845611

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring &J

Rear end collision on Main Street in Saco injures Daisy Leavitt

Saco police report a rear hit on a car driven by Daisy Leavitt 56 of Kennebunk while stopped for a train on Main Street at 16 41 p m Monday. The other vehicle was driven by Scott A Cochrane 20 of Biddeford.

Daisy Leavitt Kennebunk Main Street Saco Scott A. Cochrane Hebert St Biddeford William Randall Kennebunkport Roberta J. Douglas Eliot Elm and North Streets Randall Douglas

Dolby Seeks Ward 5 Seat To Improve Local Government

Dolby, a former Journal photographer and state fire inspector, runs in Ward 5 to bring honest, objective representation to the city council. He cites community obligation and broad municipal service, including Civil Defense and veteran firemen roles. His son in law, Bruce Taylor, is a Republican candidate for Ward 2.

Dolby Journal Saco-Lowell Reay Brothers Printing York Couny Law Enforcement Association Saco Bruce Taylor

Union St. Jean de Baptiste Members Plan Prayer Night

Members of Union St. Jean de Baptiste Council Notre Dame in Saco will gather at Cote's Funeral Home at 87 James St. tonight at 7 to say prayers for Henry J. Gilbert a member.

Union St. Jean de Baptiste Council Notre Dame Saco Cote’s James St Henry J. Gilbert

Liberal Government Wins Landslide In Quebec

Quebec Liberal government secures a landslide victory with 199 of 110 seats leading in two more. Parti Quebecois gains momentum but falls short, while Union Nationale is wiped out. Bourassa hails federalism win amid separatist pressure as Trudeau lauds the Liberal surge nationwide.

Quebec Montreal Liberal Robert Bourassa Pierre Elliott Trudeau Liberal Party Liberals Parti Quebecois Social Creditistes Union Nationale Socia L Creditiste Bourassaene Levesque Enrassa Federaanes Ithe

Libby to Hold Three Posts at SAD 71 in Year

Truman Libby will serve as athletic director, consolidated school assistant principal, and science teacher for the rest of the year. The board approved a part time assistant at about 2.33 dollars per hour to help with duties like field marking.

Kennebunkport Consolidated Truman Libby Arthur Hedberg Libby Hedberg Frances Taylor Taylor Theodore Towze

Hedberg Denies SAD 71 Finances Amid Moratorium Rumors

Kennebunkport SAD 71 Superintendent Arthur Hedberg told board that the district is in good financial shape despite rumors of a budget moratorium. He explained the yearend reconciliation period is normal and not a freeze, noting about 30 percent of the $1,882,306 budget remains.

Kennebunkport Arthur Hedberg SAD 71 Hedberg

Biddeford Public Health names Lucille Guertin RN staff nurse

Lucille Guertin RN former Old Orchard Beach nurse appointed fulltime staff at Biddeford Public Health Nursing. She replaces Ellen O Leary who resigned earlier this year. Announcement made by Miss Jean MacNally during October board meeting.

Lucille Guertin Old Orchard Beach Town Biddeford Pblic Health Nursing Agency St. Mary's ‘Hospital School Biddeford Miss MacNally

Planning Board OKs Reduction of Subdivision Lots

Kennebunk planning board grants Lloyd Robinson permission to shrink a 53 lot subdivision to 49 by enlarging adjacent lots. HUD rules apply to 50 or more lots. board will aid zoning commission in refining cluster housing terms and other zoning code additions. Town counsel Roger Eliot remains involved with gravel pit ordinance.

Kennebunk Planning Board Lloyd Robinson Los Zoning Review Commission John Walker Roger Eliot

Portland Trucking Firm Hit With 24-Count Charge

U S Attorney Peter Mills filed a 24 count indictment against Paul V Adams Trucking Inc of Sanford alleging the company allowed drivers to work beyond legal time limits.

Portland U.S Peter Mills Paul V. Adams Trucking Inc Sanford

Queen Opens Parliament Emphasizing British US Ties

Queen Elizabeth II, in fogbound London, opens Parliament wearing the imperial crown to unveil laws targeting pollution, pornography, and sex discrimination. The speech, drafted by Edward Heath's cabinet, stresses strong British American relations and continued support for the North Atlantic alliance.

London United States Edward Heath House of Lords House of Commons Europe Middle East Heath Nixon Britain Northern Ireland

Mobile Home Defects and Local Referendum Highlights

Mitchell cites warranty coverage for obvious defects in mobile homes while MSHA offers possible action against manufacturers for certified homes. The meeting also covered referendums on garbage rules and farm animal care, plus discussions with mayoral and council candidates and national issues including Europe and U S relations.

Mitchell MSHA Blue Haven Tenants Association William MacKilligan Harold P. Waight School Board Rod Potter Public Authority of Maine James Wilkinson Ward 3 van Psomiades O'Neil LeBlanc Rep Hobbins Peter Danton

Searles Proposes Broad City and Ward Improvements

Searles calls for a permanent street program citywide starting in his ward and expansion outward. He urges attracting new industry to Saco to create jobs for current residents and future generations. He emphasizes better communication across city boards and with residents and notes his background in co schools and real estate. He has three children.

Searles Orover Saco Joos Biddeford’s Council Planning Board Heo Saco ¢Ould Jack Libby

School Subsidy Bill Explained Airport By PETER KINGSLEY

SAD 71 board learned how LD 1994 aims to equalize education funding and possible pre July 1 1974 construction bonding. Crockett Tyndale outlined state local share shifts, millage impacts and eligibility for 100 percent reimbursement on transportation and special education. The panel stressed possible changes and audience concerns while approving a $13000 bookkeeping machine to manage new budgeting demands.

Peter Kingsley Iter Kennebunkport State Board of Education SAD Arthur Hedberg Keith Crockett Crockett Elmont Tyndale Donnybrook Rep Tyndale Crocket State Education Department Education Department Sandy Brook Supt Hedberg

Egypt to trade 7000 Arab prisoners via Red Cross

Al Ahram reported Egypt will hand over a prisoner list to the International Red Cross in response to a U N cease fire, seeking Israel troop withdrawals from positions at the canal’s cease fire line. An Israeli delegation met Elan officers to discuss prisoners with no immediate comment from Israel.

Cairo al Ahram Egypt U.N Kurt Waldheim International Red Cross Israel Waldheim Aharon Yair Elan West Bank Canal

Len Gruening speaks in Brunswick on Maine public power push

Former Alaska governor Len Gruening, ex-editor of the defunct Portland Evening News, spoke at Bowdoin College as Public Power Authority advocates welcomed him at the airport. Pam Jay of Amherst, Mass., volunteers with PAM in Portland urging Maine to approve public power to lower regional rates.

Tennessee Gruening Alaska Portland Evening News Maine Public Power Authority PAM Bowdoin College Brunswick Mary Najarian Anne Boudreau Portland Pamela Pam” Jay Amherst Mass New England Massachusetts

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Goose Rocks Beach Squad Portland Road Goosefare Hill Lincoln Street Main St Hannaford Brothers Gerard Lambert Helen E. Tarbox Carol Bundy Arnold Ballard Wilbur F. Fairfield Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P Conroy Rene Levesque Peter Kingsley Public Health Martin Rielly Trenchet Roland Allard Magerses J. Philip Masse Saco Phn Masse Oks Reduction North Atlantic Alliance United States of America Lillian Hobson Martin’s Foods Len Gruening Hibouy RTE. 1 Dancing
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