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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1965
Page
3
Dear Elinor answers a shy teen about gaining ease in conversations with peers. Advice stresses relax, act natural, focus on friends interests, start with friendly questions, show genuine interest, and add brief comments to keep dialogue flowing.
The Biddeford Democratic Committee elected Conrad Roberge as chairman for a two year term at an organizational meeting Sunday. Officers named include Leo Marchand as vice chairman Martin Rielly as secretary and Gilbert Boucher as treasurer.
President Johnson named Lt. Gen. Jean E. Engler deputy American commander in Viet Nam, a newly created post second to Gen. Westmoreland. Engler, head of the U.S. Supply and Maintenance Command, will oversee broad duties with supply and maintenance experience emphasized, but no major buildup indicated.
Officers of Local 406 T W U A AFL CLC were installed Saturday at the AMVETS Hall Biddeford with International VP Michael Schoonjans administering the oath. The slate includes president-delegate Robert Bissell and others on the executive and joint boards, followed by a social period with refreshments and dancing.
U S officials weighed Hanoi broadcasts about peace talks with Ho Chi Minh and Pham Van Dong while denying a bombing pledge shut off negotiations. North Vietnam denied the peace probe as a hoax, China called it a U S fabrication, and Washington pressed on for clarification of La Pira’s account and the four point program.
Britain began an oil airlift to landlocked Zambia after Rhodesia cut oil flow retaliating for Britain's embargo. A RAF Britannia delivered 2,370 gallons of diesel from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka. President Kaunda and Commonwealth Minister Hughes attended alongside Rhodesia tensions rise.
Police logged two traffic mishaps in Saco on a clear Saturday night. A front collision on Elm Street near Pleasant Street damaged a Biddeford pair of cars, minor to moderate, with $100 damage to the Guay vehicle.
Town Manager Leon F. Jones announced holiday schedules for town offices in Old Orchard Beach. All departments close Thursday afternoon December 23 for the Christmas weekend, with regular hours resuming Monday December 27, and the same pattern repeated for the New Year weekend. Friday waste collections will proceed as usual.
In Santiago a hotel battle left nine army regulars and two rebels dead, including Col. Juan Lora Fernandez. An unidentified civilian who joined the rebels died, with 13 of 18 American workers evacuated to a nearby air base and five absent. Rebels claim the army fired first. rebels deny arming with two heavy machine guns.
Some of the 608 National Historic Landmarks are federally owned and administered, but most sit on state, community, or private property.
A study on applying for a federal planning grant to develop an area vocational school for Biddeford was announced by Joseph A. Plamondon after a meeting with Fredrick St. Cyr. Planning continues and the project looks promising for a construction grant.
A 10 25 a m rear end collision on Main Street Biddeford left Helene Duguay hospitalized with injuries not yet assessed. Irene Lapierre 36 of Guinea Road drove the other vehicle, struck from behind by David Adjutant 21 of Newtown Road. Both drivers and passengers were treated or observed at local hospitals.
A 67 year old woman identified as Charlotte Forrest died after drenched herself with gasoline and set fire in a restroom at a Venice service station. A note in her charred purse requested that her body be given to science. Attendant David Watson said he sold her a can of gas, assuming a stalled motorist.
Richard B Woods, serving life for the 1956 Topsham robbery murder of Wilfred Blais, petitions for pardon or commutation for a second time. He cites rehabilitation through study and prison chaplains, and seeks to live with parents and pursue education. Hearing set Feb 2 before Gov Reed and the Executive Council.
The Massachusetts Parking Authority appealed a Municipal Court decision not to collect a 200 parking fee from Theresa Fancy of Somerville after her stolen car was found in the Boston Common Underground garage 73 days later. The court awarded her token damages and the MPA faces further appellate action with a Jan 5 filing deadline.
Force Maj. Stafford flew from Patrick Air Force Base to Houston after a playful reunion with Bor man and Lovell. Schirra hid in a doorway at Merritt Island as Bor man and Lovell walked by and he acted out landing instructions. Dana K Slayton said the bet over landing closeness was called off amid handshakes and congratulations. Researchers focus on calcium loss during flight and potential bone brittleness upon return.
Whist games at Le Foyer Biddeford yielded numerous prize winners over the weekend. Ernest Lapierre and Joseph Plourde led special prizes. high scorer Norman Harvey topped the field. many others including Kathleen Malone and Alma Morin won various prizes. A meeting for members only was announced for 7:30 tonight in the hall.
Two Christmas parties were held at Christ Church Kennebunk. The 10 a.m. event for Nursery through first and second graders featured carols around the organ with Lois Whittier on piano and a tree ornament display by the children. About 100 attended. The 1:30 p.m. second event for third through sixth graders included carols, organ demonstrations, and a talk by Rev. Fred Holmberg on Christmas traditions abroad, followed by games, music, and refreshments.
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