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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1965
Page
3
Army sergeant J C Isaac Camacho, who escaped Viet Cong captivity, says antiwar protests in the United States hurt troop morale. The 28 year old veteran, captured in 1963 near Saigon, recounts treatment by Viet Cong and urges focus on national leadership.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk and retiring U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marwell Taylor headline activities at the national American Legion convention in Portland Oregon The opening general session features their addresses while Sen George Murphy speaks at the national commander dinner A noon ceremony will award distinguished service medals to the late Herbert Hoover and former Secretary of State James F Byrnes Hoover Jr will accept for the late president Other recipients include F D Roosevelt Harry S Truman John F Kennedy and Dwight D Eisenhower The parade drew about 10000 participants along a five hour route before 75000 spectators
Old Orchard Beach report lists Happy Day Camp participants who passed Red Cross swimming tests during last week’s water festival. Names include Gary Latno James Wilson Michael Zaitlin Richard Boutin and others across beginners advanced beginners intermediate swimmers junior life saving and waterfront aid categories. Director William Earle said testing will continue daily until September 3.
A short advertisement for FASTEETH denture powder claims the alkaline non acid powder secures plates with firm comfort. It asserts no gummy taste or sour aftertaste and that it helps prevent denture odor. Available at drug counters.
Maine voters will be offered a statewide referendum on authorizing the spending of 37530000 in bond issues on November 2. A pamphlet listing nine questions, referred to by the 1965 legislature, was published by the State Election Division with brief statements by the attorney general on each question’s intent and content.
Harry S. Bachelder Sr. was surprised with a birthday party on Sunday for his 75th birthday. Family members from Maine and Connecticut joined the cookout, presenting gifts and a cake. The gathering included descendants and in laws from Kennebunk Wayne Augusta Mystic Uncasville Ansonia Winthrop and Cape Sable is noted as the southernmost point in the United States.
A list records numerous births from August 17 to August 23 across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Sanford and Kennebunk with parents addresses and newborns including Charles Philip James Fern Keith Kurt Allan Charles Joseph James Wibur Dale James Lynne Elizabeth Susan Marie Richard Denis Michelle Denise Peter Scott and Jeffrey. The article notes Ellis Island became a U S government immigration station in 1892 after serving as an artillery garrison and arsenal.
A general alarm fire at a chemical plant in East Brunswick blanketed a four-square-mile area with toxic fumes. About 3,000 residents were evacuated, 300 received oxygen, and no serious injuries were reported. The blaze started in a storage trailer with organic peroxide behind the Chemicad Company plant and the cause remains undetermined. Residents returned home after several hours.
The 34th reunion of Valentine Hill descendants was at the Rod and Gun Club in Hollis with 43 attendees. President Lawrence Dolby led a brief meeting and a memorial for deceased members. Prizes were awarded to several attendees for various honors and games.
NASA chief James Webb testified before the Senate Space Committee that Congress has not set a firm goal after the moon landing. The unmanned Voyage program may include a Mars fly-by in 1969 and an automated landing in 1971, after which costs for a manned expedition could be estimated.
The Saco Zoning Appeals Board schedules a public hearing for Tuesday at 7 to hear Andrew A Bouffard's appeal. Bouffard plans to purchase Front Street property in Saco and use it as a marina.
Portland hosts the Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters for its second annual convention September 10 and 11. Highlights include water battles drill teams antique equipment aerial ladder fire boat and air sea rescue demonstrations with a large city parade on September 11 featuring bands floats and a state pier navy vessel open to the public. Registration at Eastland Motor Hotel.
Judith Ann Spiller daughter of Mrs. Carl S. Spiller and the late Carl Spiller of Kennebunk married David Robert Walley son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Dav id Walley of Kennebunkport on Saturday at Christ Church Kennebunk. Rev. Robert Howes officiated with organist Mrs. George Whittier and soloist Miss Beverly Bryant. The bride wore Chantilly lace and organza with a bouffant veil and carried daisies with an orchid center. Bridesmaids wore Nile green gowns. best man was John V.R. Lyman and ushers Jack Ross and George Shur. Reception followed at the church vestry. couple left for Canada and Nova Scotia on a white wool travel suit. They will reside on Main Street in Sanford. The bride attends Gorham State Teachers College. the groom is a history teacher and librarian at Sanford Junior High School and a Colby College alumnus.
Washington previews United States policy debates with a White House Viet Nam white paper and new foreign aid and immigration wrangles. Rusk says Maoist China avoids general war. Fulbright urges aid authorization while Morse blasts the package. Immigration limits target Western Hemisphere entrants as House acts toward reform.
Monticello Maine AP reports Sen. Glen Manuel chairs a special legislative committee examining whether Fish and Game revenues from hunting and fishing licenses should cap department financing. He notes dedicated funds may limit legislative oversight and questions whether current spending boosts hunting and fishing.
NEFCA District Six announces a three day Fall Frolic at Sebago Lake State Park Naples from Sept 17 to 19 with hosting by Maine YO-CO ME and district chapters. Activities include teen dances square dancing field day and community campfires. President Carl Goldammer urges attendance before Sept 1. open to all NEFCA members with over 200 camping families expected.
New three phase pre timed traffic signals at Thornton Avenue Elm Scammon and Temple Streets in Saco began operation yesterday afternoon. Kerr Electric Co of Auburn installed them at a cost of 7680 dollars funded by the city with shared road improvement costs from the State Highway Commission.
AP filed from Amchitka Alaska with Fergus Hoffman reporting several Russian vessels including a fishing factory ship and small craft passed beyond the three mile limit near the Aleutian test site. The underground device is being drilled a mile and a half from Amchitka shore to help distinguish man made shock from earthquakes.
Mrs. Sandra Desper of Buxton Road Saco has been appointed policewoman by the Police and Fire Commission effective immediately. She replaces Carol Forest who resigned to take another permanent post. Reading the classified columns is urged for bargains and notices.
Sample birth record kit features cross stitch on antique linen with floral design in pink blue red and yellow. Includes colorfast floss and instructions for personalizing with baby name birth date and parents names in a framed 17 by 18 inch area.
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