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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1969

Page

3

Network Dispatches and TV Notes From NBC and CBS

NBC pits Bonanza against CBS drift as ratings show mixed results and trade talks loom. NBC offers The Ship That Wouldnt Die about Franklin carrier bombing with dramatic film, while Pinter People on Experiment in Television explores Harold Pinter and sketches with cartoons. Portrait of Petula profiles Miss Clark’s European US shoot with Andy Williams.

NBC Harold Pinter Pinter London Petula Miss Clark Europe United States Andy Williams

Smothers Brothers Ending May Not Be Written Yet

CBS-TV ended its plans for the Smothers Brothers comedy hour for next season citing breach of contract. Tommy Smothers denies the breach and accuses network censorship, while Dick Smothers says they would litigate to protect artistic integrity but Tom favors negotiating with other networks.

Smothers CBS New York Tom

Water mains to be flushed in Biddeford and Saco

Beginning Sunday night April 6th at 10 30 PM and for the next three weeks the Biddeford and Saco Water Company will flush its mains and hydrants.

Biddeford and Saco Water Company

Health Plan Benefits Will Be Explained

Frank C. Long of Medi care Health Insurance Part B speaks at 1 p.m. at the Saco Adult Center meeting in AMVETS Hall Saco. Long will explain health plan benefits and answer questions. introduced by Dr. Harold Stevens. He retired from the U.S. Army and joined the position in 1966, with field work for doctors, hospitals and other providers. The center, held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly, is open to all interested.

Frank C. Long Medicare Health Insurance Union Mutual Life Insurance Co Portland Saco Adult Center Amvets Hall Spring Street Saco Margaret Stevens Long Harold Stevens U.S. Army Federal Medical Insurance Lester Black

Woman delivers keynote at 1944 GOP convention

In a factual prompt from a 1944 era quiz, Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce gave the keynote address at the Republican National Convention. The item recalls a question about Mormon designation and Nevada as the driest state with 8.8 inches annual rainfall.

Clare Boothe Luce Saycee Union Nevada Newspaper Enterprise Assn

August Wedding Planned for Miss Carol Ladakakos and John Xanthopoulos

Miss Carol Ladakakos and John Xanthopoulos announce their engagement in a Kinney Shores, Saco home. Ladakakos, a math teacher in East Hampton, is a University of New Hampshire alumna and Phi Mu Epsilon member. Xanthopoulos, a Hartford native and Queen's College graduate, studies nuclear technology at Hartford State Technical College.

Carol Ladakakos John Xanthopoulos Stylianos Xanthopoulos Hartford Conn George Louis Ladakakos Kinney Shores Saco Ladakakos Old Orchard Beach High School University of New Hampshire Phi Mu Epsilon East Hampton C. K. Burns Istanbul Turkey Hartford (Conn Queen's College New York Hartford State Technical College Loring Studios

Coming Meeting Adds Coffee and Lunch

The gathering will provide coffee with box lunch at noon. The group is led by Mrs Mildred Letellier with members Mrs Lillian Macomber Mrs Hazel Small and Mrs Ruth Brown. Card games will finish the day’s activities.

Mildred Letellier Lillian Macomber Hazel Small Ruth Brown

Coming Events In Kennebunk Area Listed

Kennebunk area activities listed by the Chamber of Commerce monthly calendar. Highlights include April 7 guest days and officers night at Webhannet Woman’s Club and Olive Rebekah lodge, SPEBSQSA rehearsal, April 8 directors meeting, Evening Alliance annual meeting, Saco Valley Bates Alumni dinner, and April 9 Women’s Alliance luncheon. Also noted are health council, Ladies Night at First Congregational Parish, 50-Plus Club, Surfside 8s Square Dance Club events, Yankee Belle Chorus rehearsal, teenage dance at Kennebunk Y Center, and rummage sale at Christac enne’s church.

Kennebunk Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Webhannet Woman’s Olive Rebekah Webhannet Chamber Main Street Evening Alliance First Congregational Parish Unitarian Saco Valley Bates Sea Spray Motor Women’s Alliance Kennebunkport Health Council Health Council Town Hall First Congregational Parish Unitarian Fred Rosen Boston Children’s Hospital Russia Kennebunk Area Webhannet Woman's Clubhouse Fletcher Street Surfside 8'S Golf Brook Lodge Sinnott Rd Arundel Cal Yankee Belle Chorus Olymipan Club Kennebunkport Kennebunk’s Y Center Goff Brook Lodge Sinnott Road Surfside 8'S Square Dance Club Christacenne Women’s Fellowship of the Church

Muskie vows continuing national political tours

Washington AP reports Senator Edmund S. Muskie says he does not crave the presidency but has no plan to stop the nationwide tours that define his campaign activity. He insists the effort remains focused on gathering public views and maintaining momentum.

Washington Edmund S. Muskie

Muskie Reflects on Presidential Ambition and Campus Reach

Senator Muskie, active across nearly 30 states in recent months, faces questions about a possible 1972 presidential bid. He defends his public appearances as necessary, acknowledges media interest, and notes shifting but persistent student opposition to the Vietnam War.

White House Maine Democrat Muskie

Muskie urges calm and private talks to end Vietnam war

Muskie says new administration should give time for quiet discussion and negotiation on Vietnam and urban problems. He notes results may take time and stresses focused, constructive campus awareness and involvement in the process.

Muskie Vietnam Seund

There Are 92 Classifieds In Want Ads

A short notice highlights the abundance of classified ads offering goods services and opportunities. It invites readers to explore the 92 listings for bargains employment and notices.

Ladies Night Dinner Set by Saco Business Men’s Assn

Plans are complete for the annual Ladies Night Dinner of the Saco Business Men's Association at the Parish House of Saco Trinity Episcopal Church tomorrow night. About 75 members and guests will attend the 7 p.m. event with Samuel Michael, new director of the Biddeford Economic Improvement Commission, as speaker.

Saco Business Men’s Association Saco Trinity Episcopal Church Thomas Moore Robert Fenderson Christopher Perkins Samuel Michael Economic Improvement Commission Biddeford Arthur Huot Robert Butler Peter Danton Saco Association

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Joanne J. Petit Donald G. Eon Leo Paul Eon Westmore Ave John B. Petit Wentworth St Miss Petit St. Louis High School Components Inc New England Marement Corp Smothers Brothers AP Television Cbs-Tv Raymond O. Audio Insurance Agency Elm St Patricia Oliver Edward Tellier Roland Tellier Ralph C. Oliver Clark’s Court Miss Oliver St. Louis Regional High School Westland Shoe Corp Maine Oil & Heating Equipment Dealers Association Designers Originals Garland Jean Betts
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