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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1969
Page
5
HAL BOYLE surveys a humorous moon colonization concept and offers late night reflections on people to exile to the moon. He lists dozens of everyday characters from August Christmas cards to gossipers and mayonnaise lovers, then notes the paradox of depopulating Earth if everyone were sent away.
A compact recap notes events across years including a Mexico City assassination wound, Truman halting lend-lease in 1945, the first atomic submarine order in 1951, a 1969 sexual controversy, the 1960s typhoon toll in China, Bolivia severing ties with Cuba, and President Lyndon Johnson addressing the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia with calls for withdrawal.
An old classifieds ad promises earnings for either sex, asks for address and claims a low cost food product machine to start. It offers free details from Kentex Products at 112 W. Diamond St Philadelphia PA 19122 and remarks you will be glad.
Mr and Mrs Neil Townsend hosted a party on Sunday for the first birthday of daughter Kelly Anne. Guests included grandparents Ernest Morris Sr and Francis Townsend, Betty Townsend, Scott Townsend, and others. Gifts were opened and a social after noon with refreshments and a themed cake followed. Also noted: Ernest Morris Jr and wife recently married and visiting Sayward Steel, Kennebunk. Olive Rebekah Lodge discussed catering Frances Welch wedding plans, set for September 6.
Biddeford Fire Department Drum and Bugle Corps elected officers at Central Fire Station. They invited to parade at the Maine Federation of Fire Fighters Convention in Waterville on Sept 6 and fundraise for new uniforms and gear.
San Clemente California AP reports President Nixon will pay an unusual birthday tribute to former President Lyndon B. Johnson next week. The event also honors Lady Bird Johnson for her conservation work.
Local newspaper outlines plan to restore classified ads section in the Want Ads Shop. Editors say revamped layout will improve visibility for jobs, housing and merchandise listings while keeping user-friendly search features and lower rates for small sellers.
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