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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

3

Francis Lederer fires up violin of blame in LA dismissals

Actor Francis Lederer, 61, says he has not shed tears over his dismissal from the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Commission by Mayor Sam Yorty. Lederer says his ethics proposal triggered months of controversy, and Yorty notes Lederer was a primary cause of the commission upheaval. In Canoga Park, Lederer quipped that Gilbert and Sullivan should have written an opera about the mess.

Associated Press Los Angeles Francis Lederer Sam Yorty Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Commission Canoga Park

Postmaster Tennie Adkins plans retirement shaded by Congress

In Redwine Kentucky post office, with 22 Morgan County families served, post mistress Tennie Adkins planned to retire and travel to Ohio today but Congress delayed the closure of about 350 small post offices including hers. She noted the delay affects her plans and future quitting date. Budd y Rich files for bankruptcy in Las Vegas listing debts of 328250.79 and assets of 11100 including taxes owed and various expenses. The case follows a divorce suit filed by his wife Marie after 16 years of marriage.

Redwine Tennie Adkins Congress Las Vegas Nev Buddy Rich Rich Marie

Farrar Newberry Dies at 81 Former Woodmen Leader

Farrar Newberry, 81, longtime president of the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society for 12 years until his 1955 retirement, died Wednesday in Arkadelphia. He also served as president of the University of Omaha Board of Regents.

Arkadelphia Ark Farrar Newberry Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society Newberry University of Omaha Board of Regents

Mexico City Travel Guide for Games Visitors and Transit Options

The article details transport options to Mexico City from U S cities, rail and bus services to the capital, tourist cards and auto permits, and tips on fares and routes. It covers first and second class rail and air fares, currency, and warnings about customs, insurance, and safety. It also describes local transportation like peseros taxis, radiocabs, and cab fares, plus advice on clothing, weather, and packing for visitors.

Transportes del Norte Matamoros Tres Estrellas de Oro Tijuana Mexico City U.S Nuevo Laredo Nogales Mexicali Ciudad Juarez U. Mexico Tarvel Mexico Acapulco Paseo de la Reforma Juarez Street Reforma Zocalo Government Square Juarez

The Pet You Want May Be Listed In Want Ads

A community page notes pets available for adoption or sale appear in section 47 of the want ads. Readers are urged to check the listings for dogs cats birds and other companions, with varying ages and prices.

Applications To Elks Lodge Are Accepted for 35 Newcomers

Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks held a September initiation at the Portland Road hall with Exalted Ruler Paul Reay in charge. Twenty one new applications were added to prior acceptances. Arthur Lambert George Rancourt and James Murphy appeared on the ailine list as part of the meeting. The lodge voted to join the Child's Safety Council Program.

Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks Portland Road Saco Paul Reay Arthur Lambert George Rancourt James Murphy John Foss Child's Safety Council Lodge

Eminent Domain Proceedings Involving Danis Parcel

The federal government initiated eminent domain action to acquire the Danis parcel in Biddeford. Tax assessor records value the property at 13,680 with land 3,420 and buildings 10,260, owned by Arthur G. Danis of Lowell Massachusetts. Internal revenue stamps on deeds are set at 1.10 per thousand, and the sum involved is 14,000.

Trumans Biddeford Arthur G. Danis Lowell Mass Internal Revenue Danas

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