Teens reject sex focus in movies says survey
A youth survey across states finds teens arguing that modern films are too sexual and moralizing when present. They criticize lack of plot and violence, with many calling for fewer restrictions. Most still attend films monthly, often with dates, and prefer comedies and adventures over avant-garde or foreign titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Saundra Sorenson
Bismarck
N.D
Walt Disney
Cynthia Veltman
Portland
Ore
Carthusville
Danny Merideth III
Mason - Dixon Line
Gas fumes puzzle for 1966 hardtop car
A reader reports gasoline odor inside a new 1966 hardtop despite dealer and independent checks showing no leaks. Possible causes include a loose overflow pipe connection at the filler neck or a loose gas gauge sending unit. diagnosis requires inspecting the car.
Codfish Diet Report Uncovers Varied Prey Remains
Researchers note codfish feed on many unknown fish and invertebrates, revealing a wide range of stomach contents. The finding highlights the opportunistic feeding behavior of cod in marine ecosystems.
Rail network by 1880 spans all settled U S
By 1880 the United States had 93 671 miles of railroads linking all settled regions, reflecting rapid expansion of the national transportation grid and economic integration across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The Heart Rests Between Beats
A reflective line notes the human heart rests between beats so it can function, suggesting a daily workload of about 15 hours of active rhythm in a poetic meditation on life and vitality.
Ironing Trick for Ink Marks on Fabric
If you search an article while ironing, dampen the fabric first, sprinkle cornstarch on the spot, and rub it in. Let the fabric dry completely to remove residue and prevent staining the surface.
Driver Ed Course On At OOBHS
Old Orchard Beach High School seniors planted six trees on the campus as part of a school project. After the planting, they were dismissed. The Future Homemakers of America will host a cooking school in the home economics classroom with Ruth Warren from Central Maine Power Co. leading the session on May 1. Eleven members including Nancy Larivière, Sue L Heureux, Novella Briggs, Marion Gamash, Betty Gordon, Joan Guay, and Rebecca Barker will attend the F H A state convention, accompanied by Mrs. Eugene Gordon and Mrs. Sandra Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach High School
F.H.A
Ruth Warren
Central Maine Power Co
F.h.a.tate
Nancy Lariviere
Sue L'Heureux
Novella Briggs
Marion Gamash
Betty Gordon
Joan Guay
Rebecca Barker
Eugene Gordon
Sandra Lord
Majorettes Practice for Memorial Day Parade
The group rehearses for the Memorial Day parade with participants Miriam Leonard Deborah White Nancy St Michel Linda Court Claire Cyr and Joyce Croteau preparing for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Leonard
Deborah White
Nancy St. Michel
Lynda Court
Claire Cyr
Joyce Croteau
Senior picture session with Jackson ring studio visit
Juniors met photographers from Jackson and ring studios to discuss senior pictures. They answered students questions and explained options for portraits and yearbook photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson and
Ring Studios
Summer Driver Education Course Begins Under Bernard Neveux
The summer Driver Education course has been started under the auspices of Bernard Neveux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Neveux
Silver tea attendees listed at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Pamela McLeod Susan Duhamel Patricia Presley and Deborah White attended a silver tea at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Massachusetts on April 25 with Arthur Dickson accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Massachusetts
Pamela McLeod
Susan Duhamel
Patriricia Presley
Deborah White
Arthur Dickson
Step Up Day At SAH Highlights Secretarial Week
National Secretarial Week observed at St. Andre's High School from April 22 to 26 with the theme Better Secretaries Mean Better Business. Displays listed graduates and their fields, a film Right at Your Typewriter screened, Paul Dargis spoke on employer expectations, and business classes debated insurance and banking topics under guidance of Sisters Lina Carpentier and Mary Rose Francoeur. Linda Nadeau, Business Club president, introduced speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie D’ambroise
St. Andre’s High School
Paul Dargis
Biddeford
Lina Carpentier
Mary Rose Francoeur
Linda Nadeau
Business Club
Honor Roll Plaque Presented by P.F.T.A. Auxiliary
St. Andre's High received an Honor Roll plaque from the 1966-67 P.F.T.A. Auxiliary. Students on the roll maintained an 85 percent average in a subject for the last report card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andre's High
P.F.T.A
Lecture by Dr. Howard Eves at University of Maine Port land
Three carloads of math students with Sister Theresa Boucher and Sister Claire Cloutier attended a lecture at the University of Maine in Portland on April 25. The talk titled The Book and the Beacon was given by Dr. Howard Eves, UMaine mathematics professor and Carter Award winner. He is a University of Virginia alumnus with a Harvard master’s and a PhD from Oregon State, and has taught 11 National Science Foundations Institutes for high school math teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Boucher
Claire Cloutier
University of Maine
Portland
Howard Eves
Eves
University of Virginia
Harvard
Oregon State University
National Science Foundations
Elections Agenda At Biddeford High School Described
Senior FTA members in Biddeford highlight April 23 events with teaching demonstrations at Kennedy Emery and B.I.H.S. speakers at Co op supper funds a scholarship. VICA plans elections, group displays, and trophies while portland Sanford South Portland and Biddeford schools compete for awards. Cadet flights noted with Col Thurlow. May voter polls set for student council and class officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.T.A
Biddeford
Kennedy School
Jetta Antonakas
Deidre Berry
Gail Dansereau
John Farley
Mark Harriman
Kathy Kiklis
Cynthia Povravelis
Bernie Bennett
B.I.H.S
Joan Jariz
Mitch Martel
Emery School
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
VICA
B.H.S
Pala
Portlan High
Sanford High
South Portland High
Biddeford High
Maine Tech School Hosts Meeting on New Math Program
Mrs. Kenneth Bissell head of the mathematics department and Harold Pinansky guidance director attended a meeting at Southern Maine Vocational Technical School South Portland to discuss establishing a new math program at BHS for technical school candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Bissell
Harold Pinansky
Southern Maine Vocational Technical School
South Portland
B.H.S
Pinan Sky Meets Masons Union On Apprenticeship Program
Last Tuesday Harold Pinan Sky met with the Biddeford Sace area Masons Union at St. John's Hall to discuss the union's apprenticeship program for high school graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Pinansky
Biddeford Sace Area
Masons’ Union
St. John's Hall
The Olympian BHS yearbook Completed and Arrival Near
The Olympian yearbook for BHS is finished and set to arrive around June 3. The publication marks a milestone for students and staff, with distribution expected shortly after the run of final pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.H.S
Sophomore Class Chooses Reen Stone Rings
The sophomores select a reen stone for their class rings. This year’s Sophomore Class members become the first to purchase rings under a standardized five year plan.
Yorkshire student visits US school facilities better than England
Tony Nicholson a college student from Yorkshire England spent April 11 at B.HLS talking with students and teachers. He found the school facilities better here than those in England. On return to England in about three weeks he will start teaching English at the high school level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Nicholson
Yorkshire
England
B.hls
Tony
Morse Code Class Planned for A F J R O T C Cadets
Sgt Hans Naumann aims to start a unit class on international Morse Code for A F J R O T C cadets. He will teach cadets the techniques of sending and receiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Naumann
A.f.j.r.0.t.c
ROTC Seeks Air Force Film Library Titles
ROTC has received the Air Force Film Library film High Flight from St. Louis Ohio with plane sound effects and narration. ROTC aims to build its own film library and seeks to obtain another title Mode Rocketry for inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.O.T.C
Air Force Film Library
St. Louis
Ohio
M. R.O.T.C
B and C Flights Visit Topsham Air Force Base
Today B and C Flights conducted a field trip to Topsham Air Force Base in Brunswick. The outing offered cadets exposure to base operations and aerospace facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham Air Force Base
Brunswick
ROTC Holds First Summer Uniform Parade Outside School
For the first time this year ROTC units conducted formation and inspection in summer uniforms. The event occurred outside the school, marking a departure from indoor practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.O.T.C
Keith Doyon Heads to Dayton Visit to Air Force Museum
Keith Doyon departed Thursday for Walter E. Stebbins High School in Dayton Ohio. He plans stops with the A F J R O T C units and sight of the Air Force Museum during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Doyon
Walter E. Stebbins
Dayton
Ohio
A.F.J.R.O.T.C
Air Force Museum
Art Class views Air Force on Canvas film at exhibit
Thursday the Art Class viewed a film titled Air Force on Canvas. Paintings of the planes shown are hanging in the Air Force Museum in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Air Force Museum
Washington
ROTC Cadet Promotions Announced Last Friday
Promotions announced in the A F J R O T C units name Brian Bergeron promoted to cadet technical sergeant and Steven Pepin to cadet staff sergeant. A list of cadets promoted to cadet sergeants includes Richard Boissoneault Roland Beaudoin Donald Bilodeau Ronald Boucher David Crocker Alan Emerson Stanley Evans David Fifield Michael Hallezu Roger Frechette Albert Neault Roland Lemelin Steven Macomber Edward Pruneau David Ross and James Gagne. Also promoted to cadet airmen first class are Ronald Huot Roy Lucier Francis Mackell James Merrill William Shea Michael Swanton and Robert Wester and to cadet airmen Douglas Campbell David Cote Paul Lachance Paul McCarthy Richard Millette Norman St Pierre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.F.J.R.O.T.C
Brian Bergeron
Steven Pepin
A.F.J. R.O.T.C
Richard Boissoneault
Roland Beaudoin
Donald Bilodeau
Ronald Boucher
David Crocker
Alan Emerson
Stanley Evans
David Fifield
Michael Hallezu
Roger Frechette
Albert Neault
Roland Lemelin
Steven Macomber
Edward Pruneau
David Ross
James Gagne
Ronald Huot
Roy Lucier
Francis Mackell
James Merril
William Shea
Michael Swanton
Robert Wester
Douglasampbell
David Cote
Paul Lachance
Paul McCarthy
Richard Millette
Norman St. Pierre
Student Council Plans Fashion Show and Step-up Day
April 25 meeting discussed a fashion show held today with dress up day. Three girls per class chosen as models and two as judges. Judy Pinette chaired the affair. Step-up Day planned with tentative May 9 date and a May dance. Two committees announced for student service on April 26.
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Judy Pinette
Ing
Committee Structures Named In Local Organization
A governance note details a committee under Jeanne Provencher and an activities committee under JoAnne Landry, outlining roles within the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Provencher
JoAnne Landry
Student body views film at Central Theater Biddeford
On April 26 the student body attended a movie screening titled Question 7 at the Central Theater in Biddeford, presented by C.A.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Theater
Biddeford
C.A.M
Pool School Field Day To Be May 26
Marie Joseph Academy students return for the last semester after an Easter break. Juniors vie for Student Council president and juniors and sophomores seek vice president posts for next year, nominations filed with president Susan Lemieux of Lewiston. Elections will be held Thursday by secret ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Joseph Academy
Susan Lemieux
Lewiston
Carol Petit
St. Louis High School
Six Apostolic School Students Attend Augusta Retreat
Six members of the Apostolic School of Anne Marie Rivier joined Sister Noella Boucher for a weekend retreat at the Oblate Retreat House in Augusta. The Vatican II vocation theme included instructions, meditation, and recollection with a Sunday panel on religious life featuring novitiates from diocesan women’s communities. Attendees included Therese Boucher Gardner Mass Doris Fournier Lewiston Bernadette Goddu Holyoke Susan Le Mieux Lewiston Veronica Monty Burlington Annete Rioux Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostolic School
Anne-Marie Rivier
Noella Boucher
Oblate
Augusta
Diocese of
Portland
Therese Boucher
Gardner
Mass
Doris Fournier
Lewiston
Bernadette Goddu
Holyoke
Susan Lemieux
Veronica Monty
Burlington
Annette Rioux
Sophomores Return From Break With Class Ring Deposit
The Biddeford Saco Journal reports that sophomores returned from Easter vacation with a deposit on their class rings to be received in September as juniors. Present juniors prepare for college boards at Biddeford High School on May 4. Saturday efforts aim to make this year’s Class Night the best ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Biddeford High School
S. L. H. S. Sophs Plan Boston Trip And Awards
St Louis High School student council plans a Boston trip in the third week of May visiting Arnold Arboretum and Museum of Comparative Zoology with Sister Claire Lambert and Brother Earl King. The same period, the bowling league season closes with April 22 banquet at St John’s Hall Biddeford awarding trophies to Girls and Boys teams and naming high scorers and rolloffs.
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Boston
Arnold Arboretum
Museum of Comparative Zoology
Claire Lambert
Earl King
St. John’s Hall
Biddeford
Edgar St. Pierre
Maurice Huot
Wrensis
Con
Field Day Costumes and Drill Team Practice Ahead of May 26
Juniors and seniors are preparing field day costumes while the drill team trains daily for the big event on May 26.
St Andre's School Visits Academy in Biddeford
Eighth grade students and their teachers from St. Andre's School in Biddeford visited the academy and spoke with students on April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andre’s School
Biddeford
East Greenwich Student Accepted at Rivier College
Miss Celina Verrier of East Greenwich Rhode Island has been accepted at Rivier College in Nashua New Hampshire where she will pursue a liberal arts course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celina Verrier
East Greenwich
R.I
Rivier College
Nashua
N.H
Maine speech festival honors students at Orono
Several students attended a speech festival at the University of Maine in Orono on April 20 with events in poetry drama and informative speaking. Participants included Jane Levesque Agasta Carol Boisvert Saco Rene Brisebois South Hadley Falls Mass Helene Fortier Biddeford and Darlene Quenneville Holyoke Mass. All received certificates for their achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maine
Orono
Jane Levesque
Agasta
Carol Boisvert
Saco
Rene Brisebois
South Hadley Falls
Mass
Helene Fortier
Biddeford
Darlene Quenneville
Holyoke
Profs Are Getting Bigger Pay Checks
A study by John Caffrey of the American Council on Education reports growing pay for university staff. Full professors in public schools can reach up to 32 000 dollars, private up to 40 000. Assistant professors max 18 000 public and 18 800 private. Associate professors max 19 600 public and 21 100 private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caffrey
Commission On Academic Affairs
The
American Council On Education
Etiquette Quiz for Teens Warns on Dating Decorum
A teen etiquette quiz offers guidance on curfews, declining last minute date changes, handling spiked punch, and handling a no-call after a date. It emphasizes respectful behavior, self control, and thoughtful responses to common teen situations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Jim
Joan
Jack
Seniors Pick Kennedy In Sample Poll At Thornton Academy
Donna Tripp reports on a student presidential primary at Thornton Academy where A. A. seniors in political science and government read Time or Newsweek. Kennedy led with 36 votes, Nixon 21, McCarthy 19, Johnson 16, Rockefeller 6, others 1 or none. Voters favored all out military action in Vietnam and higher education spending to address the urban crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A
Kennedy
Jubitt Rean
Donna Tripp
Thornton Academy
Newsweek
Robert F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Eugene J. McCarthy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Vietnam
Junior varsity cheering tryouts mark Linnell Gym event
April 23 Linnell Gym hosted JV tryouts selecting the next year squad led by Captain Deborah Harriman and Co Captain Julie Welch. Regulars named include Suzanne Cote Elizabeth Hewes Linda Larochelle Patricia Martin Mary Whelan and Diane Huot with a substitute. Varsity leaders chosen last week are captain Essie Pendleton and co captain Jill Chadbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnell Gymnasium
J.V
Deborah Harriman
Julie Welch
Suzanne Cote
Elizabeth Hewes
Linda Larochelle
Patricia Martin
Mary Whelan
Diane Huot
Essie Pendleton
Jill Chadbourne
Newtown High Visits Thornton for Exchange Band Concert
On April 27 Newtown High School of Newtown Connecticut visited Thornton for an exchange band concert. A dance the night before gave students from both schools a chance to become acquainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown High School
Newtown
Connecticut
Thornton
Tri-High Concert Albums Distributed to TA Students
During the week of April 22, Tri-High distributed concert albums to TA students who had earned them. The album contains selections from the March 16 Thornton Academy concert, highlighting performances by noted performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-High
Thornton Acade
St Louis High Yearbook Marks First 1968 Edition
Students roam the halls on April 11 signing the long awaited first volume of the 1968 Eagle. The edition features faculty and senior portraits along with underclassmen images in a comprehensive yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis High
Psycho Ceramic Freak Out Dance At April 16
The Student Council sponsored a Psycho Ceramic Freak Out dance on April 16 with Dickie and the Ebb Tides providing entertainment for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie and the Ebb Tides
A Salute To Teenagers Presented By St Louis Band
Dave Astor led a St Louis High School Band produced a program titled A Salute To Teenagers on April 20 with live entertainment all evening. Astor and his crew performed for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Dave Astor
Measurements for 1970 class rings taken on April 24
The article notes that measurements for the 1970 class rings were taken on April 24. This brief item records a scheduling detail and confirms the date of the measurement activity without additional context or names.
Theseus and the brave student seek their own path
Muriel Lawrence counsels a 19 year old college dropout to trust his instinct to discover knowledge, using Theseus and Columbus as examples. She argues a disengaged father often proves unworthy and urges accepting teachers as imperfect yet capable, while valuing self discovery and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Lawrence
Theseus
Athens
Columbus
Genoa
Student Council forms committee to study constitution
Members of the Student Council have appointed a committee to study the constitution. Revisions of certain parts are planned. Many of Australia's 70,000 Aborigines still live in the Stone Age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Rio Grande River Bubbles From Springs In Colorado Peaks
A Colorado river source feeds the Rio Grande with bubbling springs high in the San Juan mountains. The steady flow hints at groundwater activity contributing to the headwaters in the scenic southwestern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande River
San Juan Mountains
Colorado
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