Jeremiah the Prophet of Doom and Hope in Judah
In the third article of a five part series, Jeremiah is depicted as a doomed yet steadfast prophet who warned Judah of ruin from Assyrian, Egyptian, and Babylonian forces. He faced imprisonment, threats, and exile while urging moral reform, and his cry of inner fire refused to be silenced despite persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cornell
Jeremiah
Judah
Zedekiah
Aidea
Io Babylonia
East
Egypt
Assyria
Babylonia
Gilead
Jerusalem
Temple
Why go to the Moon and what may be learned
An editor's note from Cape Kennedy outlines why the United States aims to land men on the lunar surface in 1969. It discusses scientific knowledge, origins of the moon, and why the moon is a safe place for exploration, detailing theories of lunar formation and the value of space research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Benedit
AP Aerospace
Cape Kennedy
Fla
United States
Air Force
Ava Frank Borman
Navy
James A. Lovell Jr
William A. Anders
U.S
Earth
Russia
Lunar
Space
Moon
Hong Kong Flu Epidemic Grows Across Nation
The Associated Press reports Hong Kong flu appears to be growing into an epidemic. Health officials in New York estimate 500000 have recovered in two weeks while 300000 remain in the most critical stage. Hospitals curtail visits. Red Cross mobilizes volunteers. Rhode Island hospitals restrict visiting rights to immediate family. Maine colleges report outbreaks, with St Francis College in Biddeford closing early for holidays and St Joseph’s College Standish affected. Medical officials warn peak may come early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Boston
Greater Boston
Hong Kong
Associated Press
American Red Cross
Bath
University of Maine
New York
Univer
Edward O'Rourke
St. Joseph's College For Women
Standish
Peter L. Leadley
Maime
Orono
Leadley
State Department of Health and Welfare
St Francis College Closes Early Amid Epidemic in Biddeford
Officials at St Francis College in Biddeford announce an early closing at 10 am due to a health emergency on campus. Dean Frederick Warner reports over 100 students treated for a flu like illness. more than 600 students attend. Christmas vacation planned for Dec 20 but canceled. classes will resume Jan 6, 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Biddeford
St. Francis College
J. Frederick Warner
Franciscan College
Liberal Arts
Frederick Warner
Saigon Ready To Talk Truce For New Year Tet
Saigon says it is ready to discuss truces with North Vietnam for New Year and Tet. Hanoi is expected to ignore or direct talks to the Viet Cong National Liberation Front, the Communists insisting the VC fight in South Vietnam, not the North. Saigon refuses to recognize or negotiate with the NLF, bringing cease-fire talks back to the same impasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
South Vietnam
NLF
Operation Opportunity at Biddeford High School Dec 30
Chambers of Commerce of Biddeford Saco Kennebunk and Saco Business Men's Association sponsor Operation Opportunity to show employable youths what war era opportunities exist. High school guidance teachers from Kittery to Scarborough and towns between notified. Over 10 major firms will attend at Steve White Gym from 9 30 to 4 30 p m. Seniors may attend to learn about York County job options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topair Hig
Chambers of Commerce of
Biddeford-Saco
The
Kennebunks
Saco Business Men's Association
Maine
Chambers
Kittery
Scarborough
Steve White
Biddeford High School
York County
Bethlehem’s Christmas split by faiths and police
In Bethlehem the Christmas celebrations expose deep sectarian divisions with Catholics, Greeks, Armenians and Protestants sharing sacred sites under tight police oversight. The Church of the Nativity, St. Catherine, and the grotto are divided by birth rites, routes, and access, while a Moslem Arab officer ensures neutrality as pilgrims converge on Dec. 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Pinder
Associated Press
Bethlehem (Ap
Jesus
Bethlehem
George
Christ's
Atholics
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Josiah
Pharoah Neco
Jehoiakim
Babylon
Benjamin Wate
Ocean Story
Marcy
Saco Valley Shopping Center
A&p
Biddeford & Saco
U.S. No
Blanche Poisson L. Carrier
Marcel Larose
JF. Hadiars
Annie Gilblair
HH. Snow
Ww. J. Audie M. Brady
M Jerry Christmas
Biddeford Piano & Organ CO
Elm St
St. Francis
Vkc’s Appliance Center Inc
Main Street
Saco
Westland Smith
Smith Street
Triarch
Msgr
Alberto Gori
Basilica
Hem
Volk Packaging Corp
Biddeford Industrial Park
KNAPP
American Discount
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