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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1968
Page
5
Investor interest focuses on short term government and corporate bonds as inflation and high rates loom. Analysts say five year Treasuries offer liquidity and predictable maturities, with prices around 93 to 94 and yields near five percent. Banks can assist in buying or selling, while many issues show yields above five percent.
The Marvey Bible Class at West Kennebunk Methodist Church is postponed to Monday March 4. Madonna Chapter OES meets Tuesday at 8 PM at Kennebunk Masonic Temple with refreshments by Mrs. Dutch and Mrs. Farber. Mr. and Mrs. Dowd bought 6 Fieldcrest Drive property for a home. Mothers Club holds an all day meeting at Kennebunk Lower Village fire station Wednesday with dinner chaired by Mrs. Clough and helpers. Olive Rebekah Lodge rehearsal also noted.
Quick questions ask if presidents can be dispensed with during war and note Fidel Castro delivering the United Nations' longest speech of 4 hours 29 minutes. It cites that the U S Constitution dictates a four year term and identifies the United States Constitution as the oldest written charter. Trade winds are stated as blowing from the southeast and northeast.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division One at St. John's Hall Biddeford selected a committee for Irish Night on March 16 with the Auxiliary. Walter Nelson chairs the committee including Charles Gallagher Cornelius Hoctor James Hoctor Clarence Kennedy Leo Kenny and James Murphy. Minutes were read by William Doran Sr. and Joseph Kerry reported the treasury. A membership drive was planned and a sports night for St. Marys basketball was discussed with date pending team games.
Fifteen members and two guests from the Fidelis Class of Saco United Baptist Church hosted Capt. and Mrs. Donald Klemanski of the Salvation Army at the Taylors Weymouth Street home. The meeting opened with a business session led by President Taylor. Plans were announced for an Interclass Food Sale on March 2 and a public supper to be held April 26 in the church vestry. Capt. Klemanski spoke on What Everyone Should Know About the Salvation Army, followed by a general discussion. Refreshments were served by the hosts and several friends.
AP reports former Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara says Kennedy erred in backing the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. He admits unanimous adviser support did not justify the action and stresses he was wrong. The interview aired across AP and NBC.
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara says the Viet Cong suffered a heavy blow and that corruption and brutality have sparked stronger local revolt. He notes Viet Cong are losing support as they threaten to seize cities and towns.
A reader question explains that Daughters of the American Revolution membership requires direct lineal descent from a soldier or patriot who aided American independence. The inquiry asks who the origin of the Revolution was and the basis for eligibility based on ancestral service.
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