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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1968
Page
7
HAL BOYLE recalls memory as a master magician shaping a vanished world and comforting the living. He paints scenes from midcentury life, from kitchen bread aromas to neighborhood bonds, Prohibition porch sipping, and postwar events, contrasting fond nostalgia with historic moments.
The Associated Press notes key events on this date across history. Highlights include the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Napoleon's dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806, Bolivia’s independence in 1825, U.S. peace mediation in 1914, troops in Denver in 1920, and the start of the Africa campaign in 1940.
Salem N H AP Dick Johnson 39 public relations consultant at Wonderland Dog Track in Revere Mass has been named by Rockingham Park General Manager Lou Smith as chief assistant in operations of the New Hampshire Trotting and Breeding Association Johnson assumes duties this week adding to his duties at Rockingham Park and Wonderland Dog Track
Boston Beacons meet Atlanta Chiefs at Fenway Park with all seats on sale for 1 dollar to spur local pro soccer interest. Roof boxes excluded from the sale.
Bridgewater residents will swim at Bridgewater State College pool to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund. Groups of 10 or more may swim for one hour from 4 p m Wednesday through Thursday, with all participants and spectators asked to contribute to the cancer research fundraiser.
Jane Blalock of Portsmouth shot a three over par 77 to hold a two stroke lead at the New Hampshire Women’s Golf Tournament at Cochecho County Club in Dover. Joanne Avard of Nashua sits second at 79, with Kate Guest of Hanover at 81.
Red Idol finished second in the Maplewood Purse but took the $5,000 prize through a strong drive by jockey Mike Hole at Rockingham Park before a crowd of 12,039 in Salem New Hampshire.
Britannica notes women could neither participate nor spectate at the first ancient Greek Olympics as athletes competed nude, reflecting strict gender rules of the era.
Holland's famous wooden shoes called klompen keep feet dry in wet fields. The sturdy footwear, traditional to Dutch craftsmanship, shields workers from soggy conditions and muddy ground. The item highlights a practical regional craft enduring in rural labor.
Boston AP reports initial results from Massachusetts lock your car campaign show substantial drops in car thefts in medium sized cities and towns. John J Buckley of the New England Citizens Crime Commission noted thefts in larger cities like Boston and Worcester continued to rise.
Kingsport police received a call reporting vicious dogs on Sequoyah Drive. Patrolman Wolf was dispatched to the scene to investigate and handle the situation.
A newly formed nonprofit theater, Theatre 1969, plans to offer Broadway tickets and present repertory led by Edward Albee and Richard Barr. It will begin its season September 30 with top ticket prices at five dollars and fifty cents.
Cairo reports the Egyptian government endorses a British plan for a 207 mile oil pipeline from Suez to Alexandria. The line would carry at least 500000 tons of crude oil yearly and be in operation before the end of 1970.
In Sydney AP reports 63 countries opened a 22nd World Medical Association conference with a new death definition. Sir Leonard Mallen, 65, urged clarity for organ transplant work and questioned when organs may be taken and the value of prolonging life.
Rescue workers said they had virtually abandoned hopes of finding more survivors after 179 bodies were recovered from the apartment building collapse caused by Friday’s earthquake in Manila. About 100 people were believed still trapped in the rubble.
In Kinshasa Congo Brazzaville confirms two officers who ousted and then returned Massamba Debat to power. Capt Marion Ngouabi is named commander in chief and Luis Goma chief of staff authority reported by Radio Brazzaville.
Seoul AP reports two South Korean soldiers were killed during a clash with North Korean forces, elevating the border toll to three South Koreans and nine North Koreans plus one American. State Department actions were noted.
The report accuses North Korea of wanton and provocative acts in violation of the Korean armistice agreement and states they are viewed with serious concern.
The warders of the British Yeomen of the Guard are chosen from retired army sergeants and warrant officers with distinguished records and each Beefeater wears a long row of medals.
During World War II most Louvre masterpieces were evacuated for safekeeping. Since war’s end the museum has gradually restored security and returned items to display as part of rebuilding its collections.
U S Air Force Staff Sgt Paul H Jordan from West Scarborough Maine received the Bronze Star Medal at Tan Son Nhut AB Vietnam for meritorious service during operations against Viet Cong forces. A Deering High School graduate he is in Pacific Air Forces and married to Dorothy M Johnston of Biddeford Maine.
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