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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

3

First heart transplant patient visits Houston columnist

Everett C. Thomas, the Phoenix accountant and first heart transplant patient here May 3, flew home for a brief visit. The 47 year old, now a Houston bank trust consultant, remains in good condition and continues medicine while returning to St. Luke's Hospital for checkups with Louis J. Fierro.

Associated Press Houston Tex Everett C. Thomas The Phoenix Thomas and Louis J. Fierro Elmont N.Y Fierro

False Teeth Comfort With FASTEETH Paste Claims

Advert claims faster relief for slipping dentures with FASTEETH paste. It states FASTEETH helps dentures stay in place, improves eating, and reduces plate odor. Mentions availability at drug counters and asserts paste is saline and non sour.

Woman to marry Roger Barrett after divorce from Waterfield

A woman plans a Saturday wedding to Roger Wyatt Barrett of Chicago. She previously divorced Bob Waterfield, former professional football star, on July 31. The couple intends to spend much time in Chicago where Barrett does television commercials.

Roger Wyatt Barrett Chicago Miss Russell Bob Waterfield Barrett

Air Force orders checks on 135-series jets after fatal crash

The Air Force ordered inspection and possible modification of its 135-series turbo jets after a EC135 tanker crash near Castle Air Force Base California on June 30. The fleet includes C135 tanker RC135 reconnaissance EC135 weather and EC135 electronics variants. Planes remain in service under operating restrictions while investigation continues, with officials pointing to possible structural component failure as the cause of the tail section snap.

Associated Press Washington Air Force Vietnam Assi Castle Air Force Base Calif

Customs Bureau seizures top 70 million cigarettes year

Agents report confiscation of 70,210 pounds of marijuana and related tobacco products for the fiscal year ending June 30, with about 1,000 cigarettes produced per pound. Georgia Governor Maddox, a Democratic presidential contender, received a briefing from the State Department on Vietnam and foreign affairs. Capital Quote: Galbraith urges focusing on exit from the mess rather than redeeming past judgment as he testifies on policy.

Customs Bureau State Department Georgia Lester Maddox Vietnam John Kenneth Galbraith Harvard

Bay Area commuters urged to join brown bag lunch protest

Oakland AP reports 187000 workers face a new one percent income tax for commuting to San Francisco. Starting Sept 6, commuters are asked to bring lunch on Fridays in a brown bag to hit local San Francisco food purveyors. Alameda San Mateo and Santa Clara supervisors back the plan, which could cost San Francisco eateries about 14 million annually while the city expects 12.7 million in tax revenue. Mayor Josefino proposed the tax and quipped about smoked salmon on French bread.

Oakland Calif San Francisco Alameda San Mateo Santa Clara San

Maine Briefs From Portland To Augusta Highlights

AP Maine briefs report on USS Hoist sailors resting in Portland and Lt Cmdr Walter C Kurz’s prior command. Sen Joseph Sewall named to Legislative Research Committee to replace Horace A Hildreth Jr. Maine Forest Service strict on outdoor fires amid drought and winds. Gov Curtis praises and expands summer intern program for state projects with pilot funding from multiple departments.

Associated Press Portland Cmdr Walter C. Kurz Tills Augusta Joseph Sewall Old Town Horace A. Hildreth Jr Falmouth Legislative Research Committee Sewall Senate Joseph B. Campbell Dreth Maine Forest Service Curtis Blaine House

Poultry Act Likely To Have Little Maine Effect

Portland Maine AP report notes Maine poultry specialist Francis R Stevens says the Poultry Products Act signed by President Johnson will have little impact on Maine producers. He cites extensive compliance and existing veterinary inspection at major plants. Maine business grosses about 86 million annually.

Portland Maine Johnson Francis R. Stevens Maine Extension Service Stevens

Snowball the paw-sucking pup stirs Creston chat

Snowball a white cross between a cocker spaniel and a spitz lies down to suck her right hind paw when sleepy or nervous owner Fred Hohneke of Creston says the pup about a year old began the habit six to eight months ago last winter they first noticed the sucking sounds and monitor its behavior.

Creston Iowa Snowball Fred Hohneke Hohneke

Rooster Shot Ends Career of Miami Neighborhood Rooster

The Chanticleer of Northwest 21st Street was shot at 8 a.m. Sunday in Miami. Police said a careful area search yielded no suspect.

Miami, Fla Chanticleer 21St Street

Birthdays to Be Celebrated at Saco Center

Saco Adult Center will host a birthday cake lunch for July and August birthdays at tomorrow's Saco social group meeting in the AMVETS VFW Hall on Spring Street. Leola Berry chairs the event with Hester Hooper directing the group program from 10 am to 4 pm, including games and singing.

Saco Adult Center Amvetsvfw Spring Street Leola Berry Saco Social Group Hester Hooper Hooper Saco Organization Ocean Park Association Ocean Park Agnes L. Park Recreation Colgy Avenue

Airline Hairline Dispute Sparks Sideburn Stand

Northwest Orient Airlines suspended 14 cargo handlers and agents for refusing to shave sideburns above the middle of the ear. After talks with the IAM AFL-CIO, eight employees were temporarily reinstated while union leaders demand an unrestricted policy and warn of ongoing protest. The company planned a final decision by Wednesday as negotiations continued.

NEW York Northwest Orient Airlines Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists Frank Cremona

Desert Navy torpedo boat to reach sea by back roads

The only 67-foot Navy torpedo boat will continue toward the sea after officials allowed land transport from Sturgeon Bay to Long Beach. The ship, faced by freeway restrictions due to its width, will travel on back roads under Military Traffic Management Office guidance. In Chicago, a lakefront festival opened on State Street while beaches closed from pollution after torrential rains sent untreated sewage into Lake Michigan.

San Bernardino Calif California Sturgeon Bay Wis Navy Long Beach Highway Patrol Military Chicago State Street Loop Lake Michigan

Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge to Elect Officers Tomorrow

The mid-summer meeting of Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Street. The first nomination of officers for the coming year will take place and any other business will be attended to.

Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Street

Beach Bridge Players Meet at Briggs Home

Bridge players gathered at the Briggs residence on Lawn Avenue Ocean Beach for an evening. Oscar Paradis and David Marshall won first, followed by Mr and Mrs Weld second, Mrs Leonard and Coombs third, Mr and Mrs Warren fourth, and Mrs Burns with Mrs Flannery fifth. They will play again Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Briggs home.

Lottie Haas Esther Green Charlotte Dubois George Gouin Donald Briggs Paradis and Marshall Weld Leonard and Coombs Warren Burns Flannery Briggs

Population of Indians in the U S at Columbus arrival

Historians estimate about 1.5 million Indigenous people inhabited the United States when Christopher Columbus reached the shores, reflecting a substantial precontact presence across regions.

United States

Cinderella in Stop the Press Dress Advertisement

An ad promotes a STOP THE PRESS dress for girls with puckered waistline and full dirndl skirt. Featured in McCalls August, the dress blends brown red or brown blue patterns, 50% cotton. Machine washable, sizes 4-6x and 7-14 priced at $9 and $10.

McCalls Magazine

Oldest Santa Fe paper marks 100 years daily edition

The Santa Fe New Mexican claims status as the oldest Western newspaper. It celebrated its 100th anniversary as a daily on July 9, 1968, after previously becoming a centennial weekly on November 24, 1949.

West Santa FE N.M Santa Fe New Mexican

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