This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
5
Allan King offers sharp satire on urban irritants from postage stamps to television practices. Cynthia Lowry notes the show mocks hippies gurus sitar players and Minnelli speech while remaining bright and devastating.
Washington AP Sen Philip Hart failed to gain entry to a White House ceremony where Johnson signed the civil rights bill. A front row chair was reserved for him but a gate guard had no Hart on the admission list. McCarthy Daughter Describes Him As Dynamic Yet Gentle.
Schools in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport close for Easter vacation reopening April 22. A small fire on Portland Street caused about 1000 dollars damage in Eval Robinson’s cellar. The daughter of a Minnesota Democratic presidential hopeful visits college students. Mrs John F Kennedy and children return to Palm Beach for the first time since Christmas 1963 mourning the president’s assassination.
Saco Fire Station hosts meeting of the Firemen's Wives with prizes won by Mrs. Nancy Buzzell and Mrs. Erma Le Blanc. President Mrs. Jeanne McInnis presided as reports were read by Mrs. Ricker and LeBlanc. Lorraine Mercier won a poster contest. refreshments by Mrs. Yvette Rondeau. Next gathering set for 7 30 p m April 25 at the fire station. Carol Stackpole among attendees.
In Hanoi officials insist peace talks hinge on ending U S bombing of North Vietnam. North Vietnamese leaders say they want peace but refuse surrender and will not negotiate while bombing continues. Diplomats report Johnson’s messaging gestures meet wary reception amid ongoing air and ground bombardments.
The FBI issues and then withdraws a pickup bulletin for Eric Starve Galt of Birmingham in the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination investigation. A car traced to Galt is impounded in Atlanta and President Johnson signs an open housing bill amid post assassination violence.
Members of Congress recessed for Easter use the break to gauge voter sentiment on current issues while religious communities mark Passover and Easter in Jerusalem.
The Beatitudes appear in the Sermon on the Mount as teachings of Jesus. They open blessings for the poor in spirit meek and those who mourn and promise comfort and reward in the kingdom of heaven.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.