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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1969
Page
5
Betty Canary admonishes women with last children leaving home to join clubs and committees this fall. The piece mocks social prep from crafting to arts, urging active participation through bake sales and volunteer work as a path to club leadership.
Key events on this date include the opening of the Welland Canal to traffic in 1914, Napoleon Bonaparte born in 1769, the 1935 crash that killed Will Rogers, the Allied invasion of southern France in 1944, India's and Pakistan's independence in 1947, Korea's separate proclaimed state in 1948, and the construction of the Berlin Wall beginning in 1961. Fidel Castro accuses the US and OAS in a 10 year old claim, and South Vietnam's 1966 political changes shift offices toward a strong presidency.
Mrs Lyndon B Johnson and daughter Lynda Robb vacationing at Cap Ferrat villa of Mary cars in NICE France. William McChesney Martin Jr says dollar strong and rates may fall after inflation cooled. Claire Bloom and Hillard Elkins wed in New York with Amos Basel officiating. Ronald Reagan orders Winnie Ruth Judd extradition to Arizona. James Earl Ray accuses federal agents of using him in King's assassination. Clifford L Alexander Jr resigns from EEOC to join Arnold & Porter. Bob Dylan carries ill son Jesse from Queen Elizabeth 2 before voyage to England.
A letter from Mir Q. R. discusses eligibility for Social Security and Civil Service retirement benefits for federal employees. The piece explains insured status, benefit computations, and the prudent step of obtaining a formal benefit calculation from the Social Security office. It notes that lump sum payments cannot buy insured status and outlines veteran’s dependencies guidance.
Kan was scheduled to perform on the Isle of Wight marking his first English appearance in over four years and his first concert anywhere in more than a year. the event was canceled.
The Main Street mercantile building in Saco near Percy's Drug Store changes hands with Cowan Hardware Co using it for a new location. Ed Morin Real Estate, aided by King Woodman, handles the promotion. Other local properties sold or planned for resale include 152 Lewis Ave and 6 Myrtle Ave Old Orchard Beach.
ABC launches Music Scene a 45 minute program blending contemporary comedy and music created largely by young performers. producers Ken and Jane Fritz scout underground rock, teen culture and new acts like Laura Nyro while featuring stars such as Kate Smith and Bing Crosby and aiming for intelligent humor without a host.
Mr and Mrs Frank Poisson of 129 Beach Street Saco announce the engagement of daughter Patricia L Poisson to Airman Donald R Boissonneault of the U S Air Force son of Roger Boissonneault of 23 Western Avenue Biddeford Patricia a Thornton Academy graduate is employed by New England Telephone in Biddeford The Airman also a Thornton Academy graduate is stationed at St Albans Vermont
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