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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1967
Page
8
Pam Meacham Dennis Meacham and Alan Ross form the trio The Children of Rain while juggling college and music. They aim for New York exposure after a WHN disc jockey features their gong harmonics on Saturday nights and a listening from a recording company.
The Nazis under Hitler ordered the extermination of a large portion of the world Gypsy population, with estimates of about 20 percent killed in concentration camps across eastern Europe, as cited by the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
St Louis High School Girls Student Council will host a car wash in the school yard on April 15 from 7 30 a m to 6 p m with a 99 cent per car donation to sponsor delegates to Dirigo Girls State.
The compact page lists crossword clues across many numbers and categories. It mixes abbreviations foreign terms German words names and simple definitions including animals plants and common nouns. It presents a list style puzzle prompt without specific answers or grid layout.
The World Almanac traces monsoon terms from the Arabic mausim meaning a time. Initially it described winds over the Arabian Sea shifting six months northeast and six months southwest. The term later applied to similar winds globally, with in India the southwest monsoon linked to the rains it brings.
The Southern Regional District Spear Speaking Contest was held April 3 at Cape Elizabeth High School. Winners include Marcia Ridge and James Ross who advance to Gardiner High School finals. Thornton Academy staff assisted. Other items note Biddeford High shop sign project, term grades, library book shipments, and ROTC visits from Air University officials.
OCBHS organizers report FHA members and mothers celebrated FHA week with a film showing The Turned Out Generation led by Mrs Sandra Lord. Neva Mahar and others were chosen for the State FHA Convention at Waterville High April 29.
Tomorrow Catholic Action Variety Show at St Andre's Parish Hall features Mu Alpha Theta host volleyball games on April 14. Seniors prepare for Step Up Day April 12 while election results name Paula Martel as Student Council president and Priscille Dube as vice president.
A Genue magazine survey finds teen girls struggle to dress well on limited budgets. Many complain prices are high and choices lacking, with indecision on fit and style. Money guides store selection and shapes what they buy.
David M. Allen of Biddeford Maine earned Dean's List honors at Williams College for the first semester of 1966 67 with a grade average of B or better. Among Williams students 396 of 1198 were on the list about 33.05 percent, a figure similar to prior years.
Mel Ott drew more bases on balls than any other player in National League history, a testament to his patient style and longevity. The record highlighted Ott’s career as one of baseball’s premier hitters and on base threats.
A reader asks why disc brakes haven’t been made mandatory with 1968 safety standards. The reply notes discs fade less than drums but a good drum system remains efficient for all-around use.
A reader asks why new cars with gas pedal linkage faults reach dealers and if factories miss defects. The column explains inspectors spot check parts and surveys reasons why dangerous flaws slip through before sale.
Miss Junior Miss contestants cite clever themes as key to teen party success over lavish food. Gloria Weiss hosted a Basketball Blowout after a game with pizza orders filed on restaurant order blanks. Deborah Mary Luben staged a Deadline Delight dinner using newsprint decor and invitations. Vicki Frederick organized a bowling party ending with a bowling ball cake. Most events used pickup refreshments and simple favors like ham roll ups and potato salad.
Army Pvt Nelson R. Ouellette 20 son of Mr and Mrs Augustin J Ouellette 5 Raymond St Biddeford Maine completed an eight week administration course at Ft Dix N J on March 24 He trained in preparation of military records Army filing system typing and office machine operations Also note: one large red jellyfish can reach seven feet in diameter ten tentacles five feet long and weigh up to half a ton.
An inspector uncovers a flaw and 999 parts may already be in use as cars are sold. A foreman notes excess parts and the plant may recall or repair many vehicles. A 100000 car recall does not imply all are defective, but aims to catch all potential defects.
After surveying 1,147 teens, more than half say parents give the strongest guidance on college choices while only a quarter trust school counselors. Teens cite parental involvement as influential because education is paid for and life decisions are personal.
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