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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
3
Treasury secretary designate David Kennedy faced cautious questions in a news conference yet European markets showed a rise in gold prices. Investors speculated on policy moves, while officials urged restraint amid volatility and shifting demand factors.
Ocean Lodge AF and AM officers were installed at Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells. New officers include Ernest Lord as worshipful master and Edward Abbott as crier with installing officer Donald S Paine assisted by Leonard Barnes Nelson Hatch and Clarence Fenderson. About 50 people attended followed by refreshments.
The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations urges against a new Health, Education and Welfare policy letting welfare applicants sign a simple declaration of need. It argues the move is premature and favors state experimentation with eligibility, with June as the implementation target unless halted by the new administration. Senator Clark attacks Agriculture Department handling of hunger programs as inadequate and misdirected, citing testimony by Aaron M. Altschul.
The AP reports record radioactive fallout in six years from the December 5 underground test at Pahute Mesa Nevada. Postal head Marvin W Watson warns flu absenteeism could slow Christmas mail. The air monitoring network says readings do not appear dangerous and subsided quickly.
Norman Thomas a six time Socialist presidential candidate and lifelong conscience figure died in New York at age 84. Announcement came from Hilaire Farm Nursing Home in New Kensington Pa. Artie Arnell a 45 year old accordion band leader who played in major dance halls died Wednesday after completing a Roseland engagement in New York City.
About 150 needy children were feted at the Biddeford Welfare Office yesterday afternoon. Gifts from Portsmouth Navy Yard, which sends around 175 gifts annually, were distributed. Helpers included Donald Binette, Neault-Marcotte Furniture Co, and Norman Laverriere, Ward 5 councilman, who arranged a decorated tree.
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