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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1967

Page

7

Saco voters urged to reject mayor manager charter proposal

Marion Banks outlines fears over a mayor manager council form in Saco Maine arguing it removes citizen oversight on borrowing and threatens heritage. Elroy Laskey adds that school funding already dominates budget and questions the need for a city manager.

Clifford Purvis Mr. Purvis Saco ‘Ould State Legisature Saco Clifford A. Purvis Mayor-Manager Council Europe Santa Claus Marion G .Banks

Yale Kicker Dan Begel Boots 37 Extra Points in 44-22 Win

Yale's Dan Begel connected on 37 straight extra points before missing one as Yale defeated Pennsylvania 44-22. The Associated Press notes Monday results with no games scheduled and lists upcoming matchups including Toronto at Minnesota and Detroit at New York.

Associated Press Toronto Minnesota Detroit New York Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Oakland St. Louis Los Angeles Yale Dan Begel Pennsylvania

Auerbach Sees Merit In Rule For Field Goals

Boston AP Red Auerbach says the NBA should consider a three point rule for long field goals and may discuss it at the All-Star meeting in New York. He notes records could be affected but sees merit and believes the rules committee will weigh it quickly if valid.

Boston Red Auerbach National Basketball Association Boston Celtics New York American Basketball Association Auerbach NBA

Camilli Joins DiMaggio As A Teammate In Oakland

AP reports 1941 MVP Dolph Camilli signs as scout for the Oakland Athletics in the Pacific Northwest. Joe DiMaggio, AL MVP with the Yankees, remark as teammate joining after facing off in the World Series. Camilli’s career included stints with the Seals Cubs Phillies and Dodgers.

Oakland Calif Joe DiMaggio Oakland Athletics Dolph Camilli Pacific Northwest DiMaggio New York Yankees Camilli Brooklyn Dodgers San Francisco Seals Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Dodgers Oakland Oaks

Estey Honored By Football Writers Association

Billy Estey of New Hampshire received the Senior Achievement Award from the New England Football Writers' Association at the Captains' luncheon in Boston. The 136 pound utility back scored on a 94 yard kickoff return and an 85 yard punt return in NH's upset of Northeastern. Estey hails from Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Boston Billy Estey New Hampshire New England Football Writers’ Association Estey Northeastern New England Football Portsmouth N.H

Jockey Santos Returns After Injury as Creativity Wins

In Narragansett Parks second race Temistocles Santos escaped injury when his horse collapsed a broken leg and recovered to ride Creativity to victory in the $5,000 Coventry Purse for 2 year olds. Creativity edged All Magic by a nose amid an interference claim, drawing a favorable win payoff before 7080 fans.

Pawtucket Temistocles Santos Pilot Creativity Narragansett Park Creativity All Magic

Amerind term used to designate American Indians or Eskimos

The word Amerind is defined as a term used to designate American Indians or Eskimos in historical or linguistic discussions. It reflects older usage and appears in discussions of ethnonyms and cataloged references within anthropological sources.

Football Great Sees Dull Pro Game At Hall of Fame Night

Earl Neale veteran coach and player laments pro football lacking color and imagination while he prepares for Hall of Fame induction. He notes blocking, effort, and spirit differ from old days. Inductees include Abe Michal Slade Cutter Whitey Wistert Paul Schwegler Joe Hunt Wear Schoonover Cecil Isbell Nathan Dougherty and USC coach John McKay receives MacArthur Bowl.

Will Grimsley Associated Press NEW York (Ap Earl “Greasy” Neale Stern Neale West Virginia Wesleyan Little Washington and Jefferson Yale Philadelphia Eagles Washington and Jefferson California Clint Frank Larry Kelley Jim Thorpe Cincinnati Chicago White Sox Eagles Frank Lawson Hovde Purdue University National Foundation Abe Michal Louisiana State Slade Cutter Navy Francis (Whitey) Wistert Michigan Paul Schwegler Washington Joe Hunt Texas A&m Wear Schoonover Arkansas Herb Stein Pittsburgh Cecil Isbell Purdue Nathan Dougherty Tennessee John McKay University of Southern California

Kennebunk Legion Home Sold for Apartment Project

The Webber Lefebvre Post American Legion Home on High Street Kennebunk has sold to Ralph D Curtis of West Kennebunk. Curtis plans an eight apartment two story building after spring approval. The mansion will be torn down following the sale.

Kennebunk Webber-Lefebvre Post American Legion High Street Ralph D. Curtis West Kennebunk Legion Curtis

Money Lacks Old Firepower in Inflation Fight

AP analysis notes that dollar values have shrunk since 1960 with the 1960 one dollar equaling about 88 cents today. Inflation raises prices and erodes purchasing power, while tax increases may eventually curb inflation by stabilizing currency. High interest rates, budget deficits, and wage-price spirals worsen the outlook, with Ackley warning about auto industry wage gains and steel price hikes.

John Cunniff NEW York Congress Washington Federal Reserve U.S Gardner Acklevy President's Council of Economic Advisers Ackley

College Football Captains and Awards Highlight 1967 Season

The Roundup reports on 1968 Holy Cross co captains Bob Neary and Bob Kurez from Yonkers and Berwyn. LamBeRt Trophy winner Greg Landry of Nashua is lauded as New England’s top college player for 1967. Boston College selects Gary Andrachik as 1968 captain after two years with minimal absences.

Worcester Mass Bob Neary Yonkers N.Y Bob Kurez Berwyn Ill Holy Cross New York Penn State Florida State Monday Boston Massachusetts Greg Landry Nashua N.H George Bulger Lowe New England Landry Fantasia Cambridge Newton Gary Andrachik Yale Brian Dowling St. Ignatius High School Cleveland Andrachik Joe DiVito

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First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Jason Ramsdell Lester Black Women’s Fellowship of the Church Elvira Lord Lloyd Anderson Elizabeth Stearns Paul K. Weimer Paul Cobb Dudley Roever People’s Forum Elroy W. Laskey Pleasantview Drive Saco, Maine John Jack Seaboard Seaboard Finance Company Main Street Biddeford Football Writers Football Great Snallé Ups Maes If Jewelers Caravelle Bulova William D. Deans Biddeford Savings Institution National Association of Mutual Savings Banks Stratford Conn Deans Mamsb Department of Education School of Treasury Lloyd F. Pierce NAMLB Department of Education Robert Johnson Jewel Movement Nita Northern
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