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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1975

Page

2

Ernest A. LaPointe obituary aged 75 Biddeford

Ernest A. LaPointe 75 of 44 Pool St Biddeford died Saturday evening after a long illness born February 13 1900 in St. Sebastian Quebec son of Marcel and Marie LaPointe served in World War I and belonged to the American Legion World War I Barracks and Union St. Jean Baptiste survivors include widow Andrea two daughters Dorothy Beck and Diane Goozie four brothers Alphonse Emile Henri Paul four sisters Clarice Vermette Adrienne Larochelle Bernadette Murrell Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andre Biddeford Tuesday 9 am interment St. Joseph Cemetery calling hours today 2-4 and 7-9 Emond and Conroy Funeral Home.

Ernest A. LaPointe Pool St Biddeford St. Sebastian Que Marcel and Marie (Therrien) LaPointe LaPointe United States Army American Legion Post Union St. Jean Baptiste Ape Saco-Lowell Iddeford Naval Shipyard Kittery St. Andre Church Andrea Pelletier) LaPointe Clifford Dorothy) Beck Corus Christi Texas Oseph Diane) Goozie Saco Alphonse LaPointe Sanford Emile LaPointe Hartford St. Joseph Cemetery Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Hill St

Moose Trampling Moose Tracked in Burlington Vermont

A two year old wild moose wandered into Burlington on Sunday trampling gardens and a dog. About 1000 spectators cheered as the moose was tranquilized twice and then released to a rural area in northwestern Vermont. Fish and Game Warden Dick Hislop suggested a possible central nervous system disease affecting the animal.

Burlington Vermont Fish and Game Dick Hislop

SAD 71 Board Meets Tonight in Kennebunkport

The SAD 71 board will meet at 7 30 p m at Consolidated School to discuss building committee reports teacher contract negotiations future Kennebunk High School report SAT scores and the affirmative action plan. A drainage ditch discussion at Consolidated School and a letter from the Department of Educational and Cultural Services on Elementary School renovations will be read.

Kennebunkport School Consolidated School Kennebunk High School Arthur Hedberg Department of Educational and Cultural Services

Lost Siamese kitten near Alfred and Graham streets

Blue point female Siamese kitten missing in the Alfred and Graham streets area. Reward offered. Call 284 4150.

Blue Point Alfred and Graham Streets

Funeral homes and paper details in Biddeford Saco Journal

Listings show local funeral homes in Saco Biddeford and offices in Biddeford Maine. It notes funeral directors and contact numbers, then identifies Biddeford Saco Journal as the daily paper with AP affiliation and subscription rates. It lists advertising reps in New York City.

Biddeford

Gunmen Hold 7 Hostages In Spaghetti House

In Knightsbridge London three gunmen seized seven restaurant workers in a 10 by 12 foot basement storeroom at the Spaghetti House. One hostage escaped with the money and police surrounded the building as negotiators sought a peaceful end. The hostages included seven managers and deputy managers from the chain.

Spaghetti House London Knightsbridge Roberto Duecci Mario Manca Ducci Robert Mark Ee Eee Mario Roscelli Enrico Mainini Gino Bruno Berni Renato Nasta Pasqual Garicola Giovanni Sorano Alfredo Olivelli

Postmaster Would Close 12 000 Rural Post Offices

Washington reports Postmaster General Bailor argues Congress and unions block efficiency gains. Proposals to close 12 000 rural offices and to redesign delivery routes aim to save about 100 million dollars annually without harming service, despite opposition and impending arbitration. The Ko komo plan faces a strike threat from the National Association of Letter Carriers. Bailor backs broader reassignments of employees to improve efficiency.

Washington Congress Benjamin F. Bailor Bailor Capitol Hill House General Accounting Office GAO Postal Service National Association of Letter Carriers

Strikes keep Boston schools closed amid regional walkouts

The Associated Press reports that more than a quarter million pupils lack an effective system as teacher strikes persist in Boston into a second week and spread to six states. Ohio districts threaten action while Brecksville bus drivers win a 9 percent raise, and Williamsville negotiates a 16 percent salary hike for teachers.

Associated Press Boston New York Illinois Pennsylvania Delaware Massachusetts Indiana Ohio Brecksville Cleveland Williamsville N.Y Buffalo

Vandals Unsettle Kennebunk and Surrounding Areas Weekend

Police records show about 20 vandalism instances over the weekend in Kennebunk and nearby towns. Paul LaBranche reported his car at 102 Ferry Road sprayed with black paint on Saturday night. In Old Orchard Beach a crash damaged a hydrant and a car, with $300 and $1,600 in losses. A hit and run on Main Street, Saco caused $300 damage to Elizabeth Hascall's vehicle. Two people were hospitalized after a crash near Old Orchard Road. Kathy Curtis and Lauren Chartier were treated and listed as doing fine. Norman G. Boucher was the driver.

Kennebunk Frank Stevens Paul LaBranche Saco LaBranche Ferry Road Old Orchard Beach Daniel Cassidy East Grand Avenue Accient Elizabeth Hascall Main Webber Hospital Old Orchard Road Kathy Curtis Lyman Lauren Chartier Massachusetts Norman G. Boucher

Weather Outlook Eastport to Merrimack River

High pressure moves off the coast just south of New England tonight. Winds from the southwest five to 15 knots late tonight and Tuesday. Fair skies with visibility over five miles. Seas one to three feet tonight. Maine zonal forecast shows clear through Tuesday with daytime highs near 70 and tonight’s lows in the 40s. Gentle variable winds tonight with near zero precipitation tonight and 10 percent Tuesday.

Eastport Merrimack River Pennsylvania New England Maine West Coastal

Tucson ends police and fire strike with pay raise

Nearly 800 officers and firefighters return to work after a four hour council debate approves a contract raising pay. Mayor Murphy decries the settlement as Tucson's darkest hour while police and fire leaders praise the outcome and begin back on the job with immediate and future increases.

Tucson, Ariz Wey Lewis Murphy Tucson Police Firemen’s Association Larry Brooks Fraternal Order of Police Peter Jorgensen Murphy Barbara Weymann

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