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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1968
Page
5
Music experts contend the marimba originated not from American Indian or Spanish roots but echoes the African limba in tone and name. They suggest a Negro slave from Africa crafted the first instrument using gourds as sounding boxes.
Henry P Ross Co Inc announces Richard E Joyal as food service director for the institutional department. Joyal, a seasoned institutional sales executive, will oversee Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. He lives in South Portland with his wife and three children.
Two prominent nuclear physicists warn America's long time lead in high energy physics is in jeopardy due to gains by the Soviet Union and Western Europe. They cite cheaper machines and an entirely new curling ring concept as foreign designs. The AP report also notes a Civil Service Commission update showing minority employment rising by 70,700 to 390,842 since June 1966, a small percentage increase but a notable gain.
In New York the Lawyers Club honored Peter Tambini who served in roles from page to maitre d hotel for 62 years. At a luncheon wit h Harold Medina Whitney North Seymour Sr and Milton Bergerman, a quick board vote confirmed his retirement, with Tambini returning home to Brooklyn as a longtime member.
F Edward Lund resigns as Kenyon College president effective June 31, citing wish to return to teaching history. He has led Kenyon since 1957 and will depart at year end.
Elliot D. Moorman, an 18-year-old freshman from Newark, becomes the first Black student to be elected class president in Princeton University's 221-year history. The announcement came Wednesday as he was chosen to lead next fall's sophomore class.
A historical note explains that the expression not worth a continental traces to Continental Congress paper currency issued to fund the American Revolution. The text highlights how these notes became a benchmark of devalued money and a figure of speech.
AP reports seismic signals from Semipalatinsk suggest a low level underground nuclear test by the Soviet Union. In China, Li Ta one of the party founders died in 1966 after prolonged mistreatment by backers of Tao Chu. The Na han Chanpao Canton paper claims Mao Tse-tung ignored pleas to save him and later said Li Ta was no longer useful. Li Ta was president of Wuhan University at the time.
Wednesday the Atomic Energy Commission announced that an AEC spokesman emphasized underground tests do not violate the limited nuclear test ban treaty.
Nelson Rockefeller says he has not yet committed to jogging or running for the Republican nomination. He comments on his current political status and future plans amid speculation about a White House bid.
Seven West African governments signed a pact to lower trade barriers and aim for a common market. Liberia, Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea, Mali, Upper Volta and Gambia endorsed the agreement and invited Da homey, Niger, Ivory Coast and Togo to join, under Guinean President Sekou Toure’s urging.
In Paris the anti Gaul lists fell eight votes short of toppling Premier Pompidou's government in a censure bid tied to blocking commercial advertising on the government television network. Socialists Communists and Centrists mustered 236 of the 244 votes needed to adopt the motion prompted by Pompidou's proposal to permit TV commerce without Parliament.
Plans for a food sale were discussed by the South Biddeford Aid at a meeting held yesterday at Mrs. Margaret Linscott’s home in Biddeford Pool. Co hosts were Mrs. Dorothy Audie and Mrs. Lena Peck. The sale is set for Saturday May 4 from 10 30 a m to 2 p m at Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford.
Saco Little League announces tryouts this weekend at Little League Park. On Saturday at 1 p m for 9 and 11 year olds, and on Sunday at 1 30 p m for 10 and 12 year olds. Boys must provide a birth certificate as required by the league official.
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