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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1967
Page
3
The space offers etiquette and teen advice addressing sibling conflict dating, school focus, and self image. Tips stress separating from a domineering sister, focusing on studies and hobbies, managing peer pressure, and timing for wearing a bra as personal choice. Includes a Boston address for submissions.
Owen Colombe of Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 305 was awarded the Eagle Scout honor during a Scout Roundup at the association woodlot on Alfred Road Biddeford. The ceremony included Webelos and second class recognitions with local officials extending messages of congratulations.
Officials at Thornton Academy Saco announce the opening day schedule with upperclassmen meeting at Linnell Gym at 8 a.m. freshmen report at 1 p.m. for greetings and orientation. Student Council members arrive at 12 30 p.m. to guide freshmen. Thomas Edison produced the first electric typewriter in 1872 per Britannica.
A New York special reports that a Preparation H formula shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain. Doctors note case after case of reduction while gently easing pain, with the product soothing irritated tissue and helping prevent infection in ointment or suppository form.
State Jaycees endorsed all but one of eight bond proposals on the September 12 statewide referendum. A $3 million Route 6 improvement was rejected. A Lewiston Auburn bridge request of $4.5 million passed by one vote amid a package totaling about $35 million for airports parks state buildings and education projects. Larry Simpson of Sebago Lake presided.
James Marlow reports that the Johnson administration sticks to a similar Vietnam strategy, relying on air attacks to curb North Vietnamese flow of troops and supplies while avoiding full invasion. Ford presses for broader bombing, Johnson orders stepped up strikes near China, sparking protests. McNamara defends limited aims and casualty safeguards.
A tropical low in an isolated eastern Atlantic section remained poorly organized and showed no signs of becoming a storm. The National Hurricane Center reported the cloudiness in the area was not yet developing into a hurricane.
London AP reports Brian Epstein founder and promoter of the Beatles was found dead in bed at his Buckingham Palace area home. Scotland Yard says no notes and no suspicious circumstances. Epstein, once a furniture-store clerk, built a music empire and managed several top acts.
The low pressure system about 800 miles west-southwest of Cape Verde and an eastern Atlantic depression 2,000 miles from Miami indicate a developing tropical disturbance. No hurricanes have formed yet in 1967 and the season began June 1. If a storm forms it will be named Arlene.
Harold Prince, producer of Cabaret, donates 15 percent of his Cabaret stake to the University of Pennsylvania his alma mater. The article notes a wine measure guidance describing 4 to 6 tablespoons as a safe substitute for a wineglass of liquid.
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