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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1968

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Johnson Wondering If Hano Has Peace Talks Site

Washington and Paris reports detail President Johnson saying the United States is in contact with North Vietnam on choosing a site for Vietnam peace talks. U Thant suggested Phnom Penh Warsaw Paris or Geneva as possible venues while Hanoi rejected Geneva and Paris remains undecided. U.S. and North Vietnamese officials pursue preliminary contacts amid mixed signals and propaganda.

Washington Johnson United States North Vietnam Vietnam Hanoi White House U.S Vientiane Laos William Sullivan le van Hien The Washington Post Warsaw Post Communist Party Nhan Dan Phnom Penh U.N U Thant Paris Geneva Cambodia Georges Gorse

Youth Oppor tunities push aims to curb outmigration

About 25 local leaders met in Biddeford to discuss Youth Opportunities United YOU a group to find year round jobs for teens in Maine James Schoenthaler chairman of the Maine Employment Commission outlined goals noting Maine loses about four thousand people each year to outmigration Employers will be asked to hire more students and show them career ladders In Maine 9 500 employers with four or more workers will be contacted and 14 state employment offices will screen and match jobs to applicants Some unions may have to adjust rules to allow teens into certain positions

Peg Hendrick St. Joseph's Hall Biddeford YOU Roger Sherman Maremont Corp James Schoenthaler Maine Employment Commission State Maine Edward C. Scalick Arco, Inc Schoenthaler

Salazar Begins 40th Year in Portugal's Estado Novo

Antonio de Oliveira Salazar marks his 40th year as head of Portugal's Estado Novo, a regime built on a corporatist state. The aging leader, a bachelor who abstains from alcohol and smoking, governs through a loyal military and secret police, with little chance of a successor.

Lisbon Portugal Antonio de Oliveira Salazar Salazar Angola Mozambique

Marriage proposal as a prop position aimed at nerve loss

A humorous take questions whether a marriage proposal can be treated as a staged move that falters when faced with real commitment, implying nerves or doubt undermining the intended gesture and outcome.

Beal Receives Probation After Drug Charge

Richard F Beal 23 of Saco Maine was placed on one year probation for possession of marijuana. He was arrested Feb 27 in his Cambridge apartment. Beal led a Portland Maine demonstration and refused induction. Maine draft officials cleared him due to bail. Induction center would seek a waiver. Beal plans to refuse again if drafted.

Cambridge Mass Richard F. Beal Saco Maine Beal Portland Selective Service Ter George Hanusek Kennebunk Hanusek U. S. Army Hampton

St Francis College names Pierce director of college relations

James L. Pierce named the first Director of College Relations at St Francis College by president Dr Richard J Spath. He will lead alumni activities parent programs media relations and public relations. Pierce is a St Francis alumnus class of 1966 and previously assisted the development director. He is a North Arlington, New Jersey native living in Biddeford.

James L. Pierce St. Francis College Richard J. Spath Pierce American Alumni Council Dartmouth College American Col

National picture: Humphrey pursues farm labor coalition

Vice President Humphrey moves to build a nationwide farm labor coalition, while McCarthy dominates Pennsylvania’s presidential primary on the Democratic side. Vietnam police chief warns of defying U S guidance over funding, and no fills fly after a third crash as the U S Command withholds comment. Tornadoes kill 11 in Ohio and Kentucky amid broader political and social shifts. Dublin budget raises taxes and prices, boosting pensions and a new $240 wedding deduction, with beer and fuel costs rising.

Humphrey Minnesota Eugene J. McCarthy Pennsylvania Vietnam South Vietnam U.S North Vietnam Dublin Ireland Charles Haughey Britain

McCarthy Wins Easy in Pennsylvania Primary

Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy led the Democratic slate on the Pennsylvania presidential preference ballot with about one third of voters turning out. He held an 8 to 1 lead over Robert F. Kennedy and roughly 10 to 1 over Hubert Humphrey in statewide returns. On the GOP side Nixon led write ins, and the only major statewide race was Democratic U.S. Senate incumbent Joseph S. Clark defeating John Dent.

Philadelphia Eugene J. McCarthy Pennsylvania McCarthy Robert F. Kennedy New York Hubert H. Humphrey Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller Kennedy Humphrey President Johnson George C. Wallace Alabama Nixon Rockefeller Ronald Reagan California Wallace Johnson Raymond P. Shafer U.S. Senate Joseph S. Clark John Dent Vietnam Clark

In The Cities Negro Policemen Are Being Sought

In major cities with large nonwhite populations slow progress continues in increasing Negro police officers. Chicago and Philadelphia show higher shares, while Washington D C aims for 21 percent with 612 of 2924 officers. Officials cite federal competition and image issues as obstacles.

New York Chicago Philadelphia Associated Press Washington Boyd T. Willard Washington Department Johnson Commission On Civil Disorders

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