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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1965
Page
9
Seedy sport report from Miami describes Sal Bello, a 17 year old, spitting melon seeds 41 feet 4 inches to win a local seed spitting contest at Miami Dade Junior College. He blames cross winds and inferior seeds for a slower throw.
The United States posted a balance of payments surplus of 528 million dollars for April through June, the first quarterly surplus since 1957. Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler told a Senate subcommittee the gain reduces concerns about international money and credit shortages amid a prior quarterly deficit.
Britain’s Independent Television Authority instructed 14 commercial TV companies to remove crime programs from 8 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and to use fewer American programs in the prime hour, amid regulatory measures.
In Lancaster AP reports Dr James Z Appel head of the American Medical Association says many doctors will refuse to complete Medicare forms. He claims the move could block Social Security payments under the health care for the aged program. Also Barry Goldwater recovery update on walks and limited activity in four to six weeks from Phoenix AP. John Wayne back on set after back injury. Gerald Brooke loses appeal in Moscow anti Soviet case.
Miss Kelly Spencer turned three with a birthday party at the Mousam Road home of her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Spencer. Guests included Robin Phinney Susan Dearborn Nancilee Lomax Jodi Lomax Marion Drinkwine and others. A pink and white cake with tiny dolls crowned the centerpiece as gifts opened and refreshments were served.
In Milstead Georgia an auction led by Pierce Smith sold most town properties to Marvin A. Woolen for 152825 dollars. Key assets included Callaway Mills buildings for 72500, the Milstead railroad and tracks for 15000, and the water system for 10000, drawing about 300 spectators.
A 1946 note recalls residents buying the penitentiary and fleeing textile towns via the toll road to reach quick company. At one time 950 people were employed. Mills closed in 1960 when the firm merged with larger mills in La Grange Georgia. Sheriff Ayer faced a money shortage at the last pay station and borrowed 50 cents from a prisoner to complete the payment.
Oil wealth funds showroom shine in Riyadh with ornate upholstery and tasselled curtains. Cars are treated with practical tricks for quick fixes, from kicks to tow trucks, while taxis and bikes sport vivid oriental tapestries and decor inspired by caravan imagery.
President Johnson will receive today a report on East and Gulf Coast maritime strike negotiations. An agreement was reached with one union while two others remain at odds with shipping firms. About 100 merchant ships have been idle for 64 days. Marine engineers and ship owners agreed late Tuesday, pending ratification by union members. Main dispute centers on crew size for automated ships. International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots and the American Radio Association still clash with the American Merchant Marine Institute. Spurred by presidential pressure, talks continued into Tuesday night with unclear progress.
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