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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1967
Page
9
Adelaide named as base city for a top secret U S Australian space defense project called Mol. The move marks Australia’s first foray into military space research tied to a U S Air Force organized orbiting lab project.
Miss Joan M Vaillancourt and William Ashley Mercer married at St Andre's Church Biddeford in a ceremony attended by about 200 guests. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry J Vaillancourt of 40 Granite St, wore a silk crepe gown with lace appliques and carried white carnations with an orchid. Attendants included Frances Vaillancourt and bridesmaids Priscille Cote Vaillancourt and Priscille Cyr Vaillancourt. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs William Ralph Mercer of North Carolina and serves as aviation machinist mate at Brunswick Naval Air Station. The couple will reside at 20 Goosefare Drive Old Orchard Beach after a trip to Niagara Falls and Cape Cod.
Senate Judiciary Committee faces a shortage of police witnesses for riot hearings as city officials reportedly pressure cops to avoid testifying. Detroit police chief Ray Girardin and Philadelphia police chief Harry Fox canceled or dodged appearances, while Newark offered only a cellblock turnkey and a detective.
Paris AP reports President Charles de Gaulle poised to address the nation in a radio and television speech. He faces criticism over foreign policy, worker reform plans, and changes to social security while his Canada remarks sparked controversy with Canada and anger at home.
Retired Justice Tom C. Clark was flown from Bangkok to Washington and admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital for treatment of infectious hepatitis. The 67 year old was traveling abroad when he fell ill, and he had been hospitalized in Bangkok before transfer.
Dr Mary S Zink dean of women at the University of Maine Orono will speak at a Project Headstart parents meeting tonight at Fairfield School Saco Babysitters will be available so parents can tour rooms A lunch will be served after her talk and the tours.
After a devastating blaze in Boston the historic Faneuil Hall was rebuilt. Proceeds from lotteries funded the reconstruction efforts, restoring the landmark as a center of commerce and public life.
Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien says Democrats must work to retain black, urban white, liberal and young voters and explains the party will blame Republicans in Congress for blocking measures to solve riot-torn cities. He cautions rebuilding state and local parties while defending Vietnam and civil rights initiatives.
A local paper urges readers to sell children’s articles through journal classifieds rather than discard them. The notice emphasizes timely listings, potential buyers, and simple steps to place an ad.
Local residents report property purchases with Frank Lincoln and wife moving to Carl Hilton property on Sanford Road Wells. Nursing home transfers include Mrs Josephine Simmons to Leech Nursing Home Biddeford Storer Street. Weekend visitors include George Hopkins family with Donald Hopkins and sons from Wenham Mass. A well baby clinic is set for August 15 at 3 to 5 PM at Public Health Office 10 Storer Street.
Members of the Unity Social Club held a cookout at the summer home of Mrs. Hazel Emmons in Acton to finalize plans. The meeting is set for Sept. 13 at the home of Mrs. Josephine Meseryve in Hollis, with several members attending the gathering.
The nutritious value of an egg is not linked to shell color. Shell hues range from white to dark brown, determined by the chicken breed.
The edible nest for bird’s nest soup is harvested from little cave swiftlets in the Indo Australian region. The birds’ nests are valued for their protein rich extract and are collected from caves where swiftlets roost and build domed nests.
A Senate clash erupts over financing U S machine tools for a Soviet auto plant. Dirksen taxes an amendment blocking the deal as Vietnam war tensions rise. The bill would extend and raise Ex-Im Bank lending authority to 13.5 billion while preserving presidential approval for sales to poorer nations. Fiat plans to use about 50 million of American tools if financing is approved.
The group includes Tutuila An Nu u Tau Ofu and Olosega plus Rose and Swains atolls, totaling about 76 square miles in land area.
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