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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
11
About 80 Negroes and whites were arrested in Guthrie Oklahoma after a late night street fight tied to the %9er Day celebration. Police used fire hoses and state troopers to restore order at a dance hall area where racial tensions flared following a rodeo show. One man was injured. Police say the incident was not a race riot though both sides participated.
Yale edged Harvard 20-6 in New Haven as 14 senior Eli players bowed out with a win. It marked Yale’s first triumph over Harvard since joining the varsity ranks, and Harvard graduates 18 in June.
President Johnson pressed hard to avert a strike by the railroads, keeping sides at the White House through April 9 to seal an agreement that postponed action to April 25. His hands-on approach, labor at Wirtz’s side, and outside mediators illustrate a relentless, aggressive political style guiding the settlement.
A Lancaster Kentucky AP report notes at a physical education class a youngster suggests the method for obtaining good posture: keep the cows off it and let it grow.
Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs, top teenage attraction, will perform at the Saco Armory on Saturday April 25 with two one hour shows from 7 to 8 and 10 to 11 p.m. Dancing runs 7 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds benefit Maine Elks charities. The tour is led by Gilmer with guitarists Stanley Lark and Douglas Roberts and drummer George Tomsco. The group’s hitSugar Shack sold one million copies in 1962 and current hit Ain't Gonna Tell Nobody.
An Indian missionary banquet and program by the Women’s Society of Christian Service of Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford last night merged with a business meeting and officer election. Guests included Ladies Guild members from South Biddeford. the evening featured Indian dishes, Hindustani grace, a fashion show, a fable, songs, prayer, and a report of missions work. Officers chosen included June Poirier as president and Kal eel as vice president. A spring youth fellowship bean supper was announced for May 9. A post-event program titled Christ and Brahmin followed with discussion on Christian Hindu connections. Driving safety notes closed the report.
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