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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1972

Page

2

Death of Wentworth Colleges Head H. Russell Beatty

Dr. H Russell Beatty 66 retiring president of Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston died Tuesday night at University Hospital Boston A funeral at 11 am Saturday Pilgrim Congregational Church Harwichport Mass He led Wentworth from 1953 to 1971 and oversaw the founding of Wentworth College in 1970 He leaves widow Alice and a son Lt Col Robert Beatty born Eastport Maine educated at University of Maine and NYU

Harwichport Mass Pilgrim Congregational Church H. Russell Beatty Brooklyn N.Y School of Engineering Eastport Maine University of Maine New York University Alice Robert Beatty

Sino Japanese Summit Ends With Diplomatic Breakthrough

Peking AP Premier Chou En-lai and Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka concluded the fourth summit round with apparent agreement to establish diplomatic relations. A joint communique will be signed Friday in the Great Hall of the People by Tanaka and Masayoshi Qohira for Japan, Chou signing for China. Mao Tse-tung gave public blessing after the meeting.

Peking Chou En-lai Kakuei Tanaka Japan Great Hall of the People Tanaka Masayo

Love 3s and 4 Deg US PoOF by Los Angeles Freney

A brief item notes a trio of three point plays and a four degree play by the Los Angeles team Freney in a referenced bout. The text lacks clear names, dates, or locations beyond the city.

Los Angeles Freney

Horse Access To Beaches Considered in Kennebunk

Selectmen discussed allowing horses on Kennebunk beaches with a public hearing set for Oct 10. The proposal would permit equine access from Sept 15 to May 15, a compromise to avoid year‑round beach activity.

Kennebunk Robert Muir Goodies Beach Selectmen Kennebunke Muir Yesteryear New England

Portland Weather Clears With Mild Night Skies

Clear tonight across Portland with lows in the 30s north and around 40s south. Increasing cloudiness Friday brings a chance of showers mainly west, with highs in the 50s north to near 60 south.

Portland

Personal Notice for Rene W. Binette

Rene W. Binette of 9 Harrison Avenue Biddeford is listed as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Biddeford.

Rene W. Binette Harrison Ave Biddeford Webber Hospital

Federal aid bill shapes states budget and city finances

Revenue figures show first year federal aid totaling 1.7678 billion to states and 3.5361 billion to local governments. A Senate House conference committee approved a compromise allowing states to choose distribution formulas and imposing strings on city spending in public safety environment transportation recreation and services. The bill also contemplates optional state income tax collection in agreement with the federal government.

Nixon Senate House

Fishman Store Robbery Under Biddeford Police Review

Biddeford police report the M H Fishman Store on Main Street was robbed last night of merchandise including food cigarettes stamps clothing suitcases and books. Entry was gained by breaking a plate glass window on Franklin Street and the break is under investigation. No value yet set until inventory is completed.

M.H. Fishman Main Street Biddeford Robert Devon

Funeral Directors Advertised in Saco Classifieds

Funeral service listings for Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St. in Saco. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main, Saco. Emond's Funeral Home at 284. Franks X Emond and J P Conroy are named contacts and numbers 284 5611 or 282 appear in the ad.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Maine Emond Frank X, Emond J. P. Conroy Biddeford

Our Lady of Victory Circle Meets Sunday in Biddeford

Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Fremont Club located on Alfred Street in Biddeford.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford

Kennebunk FBLA Elects Officers for 1972-63 Year

The Kennebunk Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America elected Roberta Brown as president Karen Hatch as vice president Dianne Dobson as secretary Elizabeth LeBarge as treasurer for the 1972 63 school year. The group planned a homecoming float emblem ceremony and induction of new members for October.

Kennebunk Future Business Leaders of America Roberta Brown Karen Hatch Dianne Dobson Elizabeth LeBarge F.B.L.A Homemakers of America Linda Camaine Charlene Stevens Terry Welch Mary Jewett Linda Stetson Judy Nast Debra Stevens F.H.A Arthur Seales Chamberlain Ridgerest Betty Crocker Kennebunk High School Joan Bibber Home Economics Department

Biddeford Fire Crews Respond to Two False Alarms

Biddeford firefighters answered two false alarms early this morning. The first came from box 6411 Fortunes Rocks at 1 a.m. The second was from West Street Trailer Park box shortly after 1 a.m.

Biddeford Fortunes Rocks West Street

Agnew cites Republican complacency on eve of vote

Vice President Agnew, returning from a nine state tour, warned Republicans against complacency as the November 7 election nears. He said buildup of interest is needed and that he is unsure if the election will be close. He departs Friday for Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana.

Page One Crease Agnew Washington Florida Mississippi Louisiana McGovern Federal Housing Administration New York Times Ripon Society Nixon American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research Shriver

Woman Found Dead in Biddeford Apartment

Rose H. Lehoux was found dead in her apartment over the Mayflower Restaurant on Alfred Street in Biddeford by a friend. York County Medical Examiner Dr. Michael M Paguadda attributed death to natural causes after she apparently fell and struck her head.

Rose H. Lehoux Mayflower Alfred Street Biddeford York County Michael M.P. Paguadda Old Orchard Beach

POWs Return from Hanoi Quietly with Antiwar Escorts

The four Vietnam POWs arrived in Moscow with antiwar activists and a plan for civilian air travel back to the United States. They declined a medevac plane and met U S diplomats while their families and supporters joined discussions at Aeroflot. The scene followed a tense airport gathering and included calls to relatives in the United States.

U.S Dubs Peking Moscow United States Copenhagen America Gartley Aeroflot Coffin Dubsh Behavoir Medivac David Dellinger Cora Weiss Cochairmen Committee of North Vietnam Richard Falk Gerald Greenville Maine Minnie Dunedin Fla Hanoi Charles Kirsten Tampa

Birthday Party at Saco Adult Center Highlights September List

The Saco Adult Center at Trinity Church hosted a noon birthday celebration for September honorees including Mildred Letellier and Marjorie Fogg. Speaker Jacques Millette discussed state tax or rent assistance for low income seniors, with Oct. 15 filing deadline in Augusta.

Saco Florida Labbe Fogg Jacques Millette Biddeford Martha Beaudoin Saco Social Group Senior Citizen Club Pool St Augusta Hester Hooper Saco Valley White Mountains Emily Keithley Elvira Lord Elm Street Harriet Fogg Ruth Warren Central Maine Power Company Maitha Albrecht Geneva Guilbert Rose Dyer Alice Robinson Mary Nason Beaudoin Catherine Lennox Margaret Aiken Lillian O’brien Adult Center

Peace rumors deny in Paris talks amid haggling

North Vietnam envoy Thuy calls rumors of an imminent settlement unfounded as Paris peace talks resume for their 161st meeting. Viet Cong deputy Nguyen Thi Binh says rumors aim to mislead and cites continued bombing and U S opposition to South Vietnamese demands. Ambassador Porter condemns North Vietnamese propaganda over prisoner releases and outlines five objections to the prisoner repatriation process.

Paris Vietinam Xuan Thuy Vietnam Jwar Thuy Henry Kissinger Viet Cong Nguyen Thi Binh Nguyen van Thieu U.S William J Porter Porter North Vietnam

Biddeford CATV Suit Taken Under Advisement

The City of Biddeford seeks dismissal of a $1 million CATV contract suit by LVO Cable T V Inc claiming loss of franchise rights due to nonperformance. Judge Glassman in York County Superior Court took the matter under advisement after August bids for a new exclusive franchise and prior notices of readiness to develop a CATV system.

Biddeford Harry P. Glassman York County LVO Cable T.V. Inc Tulas Okla LVO Maren Fcc T.V

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