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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1967
Page
5
A reader asks if teens may invite friends into a home and Elinor Williams notes parents own the house and set rules while teens live there. A follow up shares a 13 year old’s horse dream, detailing costs, upkeep, insurance, and college impact, urging practical finances over horse purchases.
AP News Analyst James Marlow argues that urban riots and the Vietnam War confound U.S. policy with no clear solutions. He notes mayoral and congressional efforts yield little, while Johnson expands bombing and troop levels. The piece draws parallels to Diem era woes and questions self determination in South Vietnam.
Miss Arland Mary Tate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Tate of 10 Goodale Ave, Saco, will wed Timothy A. Coleman on September 5. A bridal shower hosted by Miss Louise A. Whitten at Saco Grange Hall featured a white wedding bell centerpiece and fern with floral decorations.
Washington plans outline a three step process for governors to obtain federal troops to quell riots. Atty Gen Ramsey Clark requires written requests, cites serious violence, and asks locals to show local police and guards cannot cope. He notes Romney misunderstood must be written, though emergency cases may bypass.
WATERVILLE AP Colby College announced increases for the 1968 69 year with tuition up 350 to 2100 and board and room rising to 600 and 400 respectively. President Robert E Strider cited higher personal services costs and said the hike was unavoidable.
A brief note highlights the reach of want ads across regions listing popular categories and services. It suggests readers consult local newspaper classifieds for best exposure and timing to maximize responses.
Police said burglars hit a restaurant safe on the 52nd floor of the Prudential tower in Boston and fled with 14500 dollars in cash and 1500 dollars in checks.
AP reports 180 Jehovahs Witnesses were baptized in a University of Oregon swimming pool in an hour-long mass ceremony. The event saw converts enter water in small groups, joining the church in Eugene Oregon. The piece also covers a Maine robbery tale, a Stowe home restoration note, a Rockefeller fundraiser in Maine, and Emory Law seeking legal aid for the poor.
Norman R. Rossignol, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph L Rossignol of 383 Granite St Biddeford, promoted in service. An Amarillo AFB Texas honors graduate, he trained as aircraft mechanic technician and is assigned to the KC135 jet refueling tankers with the 42nd Organizational Maintenance Squadron, 42nd Bombardment Wing SAC at Lori AFB Limestone. He graduated from St Letis High School in 1966.
Painchaud's Band presents its final Biddeford concert in a City of Biddeford sponsored event at Memorial Field May Street at 7 30 p m directed by Adelard J Gendron. Program includes The Peter Schmoll Overture Weber Cakewalk for Band Madden and Palomar Pearsons. A second concert is set for City Square on Tuesday August 15 at 7 p m.
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