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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1967
Page
5
Gov Curtis convened 25 state, local officials and private business leaders in Augusta to map long range plans for city expansion and utilization of space amid anticipated growth in state facilities.
Actor Martin Balsam, star of Broadway and TV, discusses his public recognition and name confusion with Ernie Borgnine. He reflects on live drama days, Capote assignments, and current projects while noting a shift from theater to filmed series.
Phil Odle of Brigham Young led major college receivers last season with 77 receptions and nine touchdowns. Odle's high receiving output showcased his role as BYU's top playmaker and target in the passing game.
A Sidney Motel fire destroyed 11 of 14 units, owner Carl Nielson escaping with no injuries as crews from Waterville Augusta and Oakland battled the flames. In Rochester New Hampshire Alfred Snyder 23 of Sanford died from a crash as his wife Delina 21 prepared to give birth. A Sanford downtown fire left 15 elderly tenants homeless with Laura's Specialty Shop destroyed. John Whitelaw Jr 41 will become executive assistant to Senator Edmund Muskie replacing Chapman Stockford. The estate of Dr H Danforth Ross of Sanford valued at over 1 24 million with 333 33 remaining asset.
The bill restricting capital punishment to police and prison guards passes the House and Senate with a 40 to 27 vote. Royal assent anticipated before December 22, with a five year trial period before a permanent decision.
In a blood war between Dyak tribesmen and alleged Chinese supplier traders, government efforts falter as thousands of Chinese flee to cities leaving Dyaks short of food. In Butte 4 B s will give 2500 free Christmas dinners to idle copper workers. Raleigh Wake Memorial Hospital pediatric unit adopts red wagons and a new look with murals and circus clowns.
The Advent Christian Church hosts its annual Christmas party Saturday from 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. with separate groups for younger children at the Church and older ones at Fellowship Hall. The Sunday School sponsors the Christmas program on Sunday evening December 17 at 7 p.m. and the Christmas Morning Worship Service is set for December 24 at 11 a.m. featuring the Christmas message Roads to Bethlehem by the pastor.
Town actions include closing the gravel pit for town use and reviewing over 20 applications for town manager. Christmas Eve events are planned with a 4 pm service of carols and candlelight. In Evanston, Northwestern University reports rising 1968 hiring and salary projections. Valeria Barsova, famed Bolshoi singer, dies at 76 in Sochi.
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