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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1969
Page
3
John Cunniff reports on a 15 month American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers study into divergent property valuations. Frances Hokanson leads analysis of explanations for wide price differences, noting subjectivity and education gaps in appraisal practice.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry reports a new NBC drama Bracken's World using Hollywood figures and real life incidents for plots. Eleanor Parker leads as Bracken's assistant. the studio boss remains unseen for the first season.
Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary and Mary E. McCarthy, niece of Sen Eugene J McCarthy, obtain a marriage license in Willmar Minnesota with plans to wed in September. Billy Graham cancels Prague engagements amid government office shakeup. Anaytoly Kuznetsov's apartment searched by secret police in Russia. Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash seek funds for Vanderbil t burn center after family losses. Xavier Cugat hospitalized with stroke and to return next month in Las Vegas. A Disc poll finds Beatles still top and Lennon now viewed as more popular than McCartney. France presented the Statue of Liberty in 1884.
Announcement states Paulette Roberge of Lawrence Massachusetts will marry Ronald Huot son of Lorenzo and Mrs Huot of Biddeford Maine. Paulette is a St Marys High School Lawrence graduate and Westbrook Junior College attendee. Ronald is a Biddeford High School graduate and University of Maine student employed by H I E Jordan Civil and Sanitary Engineering Co Portland.
Miss Joanna R. Goodridge of Rumford and Camden was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. George McAlevey. She will wed Michael J. McAlevey on Sept 6. Attendants and guests listed, with ink and white decorations and a cold bride cake centerpiece.
U S Army PFC Norman R Gaudette 21 son of Mr and Mrs Roland Gaudette 30 Harrison Ave Biddeford Maine has been assigned to the 18th Engineer Brigade in Vietnam as a mechanic.
Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen said he has asked the Nixon administration to provide its legislative priorities for the new session. He warned that progress on proposals has been slow as Congress enters a three week recess before reconvening.
James O Eastland said a demonstration involving several thousand people will occur near the summer White House in San Clemente California on August 15. He cited a witness from a closed committee session but would not identify the source. Meanwhile House Post Office Committee asks Postmaster General Blount to mediate with postal workers unions over the Postal Corporation plan. Blount said he is flexible to pass the legislation and warned results may hinge on passage.
Senator Frank Church criticized the Defense Secretary for refusing to submit the plans to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He called the Pentagon arrogant as he walked out of a committee session discussing a U S Thai military agreement.
Louis R Bruce of New York City was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. He replaces Rob.
Classified ad notes urgent sale for Time and Shoe Leather shop assets at The Journal listings. Offers include footwear inventory and shop fixtures up for quick purchase by local buyers.
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