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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1972

Page

12

Senate Housing Bill Squelched by House Rules

The House Rules Committee killed the $10.5 billion omnibus housing bill by a 9-5 vote, blocking it from floor consideration. The measure would fund HUD programs for two years and provide $400 million to subsidize city transit operations, drawing fire from civil rights and conservative critics. The panel, aiming to adjourn by Oct, may pursue a stopgap to maintain current housing funding.

Washington House Rules Committee House Congress Department of Housing and Urban Development House Banking Committee Sabri

Fishermen Hear Lobster Industry Plight Tonight

In Kennebunk at 7 30 p m a hearing is set for Fishermen and residents from Kittery to Scarborough. Cyrus Hamlin, appointed to the Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Interim Study Committee, invites all to discuss the lobster industry's problems for fact finding and possible legislative action.

Kennebunk Cyrus Hamlin Maine Sea and Kennebunk Town Hall Kittery Scarborough

Biddeford Apartments Change Hands in Local Sale

The three apartment building at 31 St. Mary's St Biddeford owned by Anthony Simononok of 50 Oak St Saco sold to Mr and Mrs Fernand Fecteau of 14 Jellison's Court Biddeford. The Fecteaus plan to occupy the first floor. Gilberte Real Estate Agency handled the negotiation with offices at 292 Main St Saco and 305 Main St Biddeford and Donald J Roy acted as selling broker.

St. Mary’s St Biddeford Anthony Simononok Oak St Saco Fernand Fecteau Jellison

Council Chagnon Elects Officers at Biddeford Hall

Council Chagnon of Union St. Jean Baptiste met at Adams Street hall and elected officers led by Gerard Parent as president Leo Chretien as vice president Richard Scharbonneau as secretary Bernard Chretien as treasurer Norman Laverriere honorary president Eugene Bertrand Idean Raoul Roy as assistant secretary Richard Martel master of ceremonies Richard Paradis inside guard Ralph Petit director of juvenile division Norman Laflamme assistant director of juvenile division Installations will occur November 19 at Adams Street hall Henry Piette reported the treasurer's report Retiring president Norman Naverriere and retiring treasurer Henry Piette were thanked for service A port pie supper followed the meeting

Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptist Adams Street Biddeford Gerard Parent Leo Chretien Richard Scharbonneau Bernard Chretien Norman Laverriere Eugene Bertrand Idean Raoul Roy Richard Martel Richard Paradis Ralph Petit Norman Laflamme Henry Piette Norman Naverriere Richard Charbonneau Richard Palardis

Methodist Women Officers Installed in Biddeford Church

United Methodist Women of the Biddeford church installed officers led by Rev. Robert Rand at the Foss Street vestry. Sylvia Searles became president with Louise Merryman as vice president and Dorothy Bunting as secretary. Several program and committee posts were announced and life memberships given. A lobster supper for 27 members and two guests followed. The Southern District meet was announced for Sanford on Oct 16 and rummage sale for Oct 13.

United Methodist Women United Methodist Church Foss Street Biddeford Robert Rand Sylvia Searles Louise Merryman Dorothy Bunting June Poirier Ida Michie Gladys Goodwin Missionary Education Cathleen Pate Ada Howard Christian Social Concern Anne Spencer Sunshine Esther Marr Beatrice Kaleel Catherine Curtis Searles United Methodist Sanford Maude Moore Gladys Schwartz Spencer Schwartz Bernice Wiggin Marion Hutchin

Churchill Funeral Draws Record TV Viewers Worldwide

An estimated 350 million people watched the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in London on January 30 1965, the event attracting the largest TV audience to date.

Sir Winston Churchill London

Murphy Addresses PTA Reception at Fairfield School

The Saco Parent Teacher Association held its annual reception at Fairfield School with guest speaker John Murphy from Hingham Massachusetts stressing home and school cooperation to build positive self images in children and urging more oral work in class.

Saco Parent ‘Teacher's Association Fairfield School John Murphy Hingham, Mass PTA Bradley Leach Burns School William Ingalls

Demos Committeewoman to Speak at County Meeting

Nancy Chandler Democratic National Committeewoman will headline a countywide Volunteers for McGovern gathering. Frank Wood, York County McGovern coordinator, says workshops on canvassing fundraising and voter registration will follow. The meeting starts at 7 30 in the courthouse building.

Alfred Nancy Chandler McGovern Frank Wood Sanford York County

Firemen Respond To Burner In Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach firemen were called to 40 Eleventh Street last night for a flooded oil burner. Richard Sevigny lived in the structure owned by John St Michael, a fire department spokesman said.

Old Orchard Beach Eleventh St Fire Department Richard Sevigny John St. Michael

Car Bike Collision at Saco Crossing

Saco police report a morning crash at Elm Street and Thornton Avenue involving a car driven by Lee K. Roberts 20 of Drews Mills Road Arundel and a bicycle driven by Robert Ouellette 20 of 41 Wildwood Drive Saco. Ouellette was treated and released at Webber Hospital.

Saco Elm Street Thornton Avenue Lee K. Roberts Drews Mills Road Arundel Robert Ouellette Wildwood Drive Ouellette Webber Hospital

Tel Aviv Bomb Threat Caller Detained Near Embassy

Police in Tel Aviv detained a 23 year old Jaffa man after a bomb threat call to the American Embassy. The caller claimed affiliation with the Black September guerrilla group and indicated a bomb in the building. Officials traced the call and arrested him at a public telephone booth.

Tel Aviv Black September

Ants Found Worldwide Except Poles

Ants are the most numerous insects and inhabit almost every region worldwide except areas near the North and South Poles. These resilient colonies adapt to varied habitats from deserts to rainforests and urban settings.

World Poles

Moving may worsen mood for many American women

U S. women report stress from relocation and misattribute mood problems to finances or marital issues. Yale researchers note moving compounds stress for mid level professionals and their spouses as about 40 million Americans move annually.

New Haven Dr. Weissman Yale Alumni Magazine U.S America

Kennebunk Rotary backs transport for three Waban students

Murray Cott briefed Kennebunk Rotary on three exceptional children at Waban Vocational School lacking transport. Parents cover part of the cost. Rotary boards to fund the remainder through year end after noting a larger federal grant expected after January 1.

Kennebunk Waban Vocational Kennebunk Rotary Club Murray Cott

Saco Republicans plan Braley Gagnon candidacies

Bryce Milne chaired the first Saco Republican City Committee meeting after Harold Applin’s resignation. The group backed Burton Braley for State Representative and Thomas Gagnon for State Senator. Mayor Braley stated he remains mayor if elected and urged absentee ballot needs, with Ernest Whitten coordinating. A rummage sale is slated Oct. 14 at Republican Headquarters on Main Street.

Bryce Milne Saco Ernest Whitten Boom Road Braley Main

Chiang Kai-shek Indisposed. Not Attending Teachers' Day Luncheon

President Chiang Kai-shek is recuperating from a slight indisposition and will not officiate the Nationalist Teachers' Day luncheon. His wife read a message of regards to 870 model teachers at the event in Taipei. Officials said he is recovering from a cold at his Shih-Lin residence ahead of his 85th birthday on October 31.

Taipei Chiang Kai-shek China Confucius Veterans General Hospital

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