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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1967
Page
3
James Marlow analyzes a potential Sino Soviet partnership, contrasting Mao and Stalin, noting generational shifts, purges, and the risk a combined Chinese Soviet bloc poses to the West. If Beijing and Moscow align firmly, the world faces a formidable, potentially destabilizing power.
The Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford held an all day sewing meeting in the church vestry. A second session is planned for February 21 with attendees bringing their own lunch. Participants included Mrs. Wayne Hutchins and a list of other members.
The Maine legislature is urged to raise county sheriffs salaries by about 1300 yearly on average. Increases range from 200 in Washington County to 2500 in Kennebec with Kennebec and Androscoggin sheriffs set to earn 8000 annually. Public Utilities Commission members would also gain from the proposals, raising the chairman's pay to 15500 and the other two commissioners to 14000.
Thornton Academy presents the senior class play The Girl From Outer Space by C. B. Gilford in Linnell Gymnasium. Sue Snow stars as the title character with Dianne Gallipeau as Mrs Cormer Mike Vittorioso as Steve and Pat Blow as Debby. Curtain is at 8 PM under director Douglas McLeod of the English department.
California Governor Reagan celebrates 56th birthday amid 10 percent cake cut in Sacramento while pledging a 10 percent budget cut. In Houston Eartha Kitt posts bond after arrest for failure to move on as officer reports a man’s death from a heart attack in an elevator lobby. Beatles extend recording deal with EMI for nine years, manager Brian Epstein signs new contract. Hedy Lamarr faces copyright infringement suit over alleged lifting of article facts for her autobiography Ecstasy and Me. Philippine President Marcos reports full recovery from gall bladder operation and imminent hospital discharge. Louis Lomax sued for divorce by Wanda Lomax after alleged cruelty and a lip injury treated at Hollywood hospital.
Augusta AP reports House legislation seeks up to $100 fine and 30 days in jail for anyone who rides a ski lift, tow or tramway without paying or with false identification. Representative Frank M. Drigotas of Auburn introduced the measure as the maximum punishment.
United States tax returns will feed statistics on income population and social analyses. Computers will read every return this year. IRS secrecy rules limit disclosure but agencies state governments and foreign governments may access under law and treaties. Committees have broad access and use includes job eligibility and investigations.
Soviet Premier Kosygin urged an unconditional end to US bombing in North Vietnam and offered to help seek peace. He warned about rising right wing nationalism in West Germany and said any settlement should follow the 1954 Geneva accords.
Wells Maine announces the grand opening of a new A and P Super Market in the Route 1 shopping center on Tuesday February 14 at 9 30 a m Ribbon cutting will be led by Hamlin Lord Wells Board of Selectmen chairman Other officials include Richard Prescott William Abbott Herbert Hill Edward Jellison Wells Chamber president and company representatives Reid Appleby O James Baker Ralph F Hodgdon Ernest J Perry named manager Perry began with A and P in 1949 after Rumford and Norway posts and World War II service The store will stay open during grand opening week until 9 p m weekdays and 6 p m Saturday.
An Egyptian airliner diverted to Aqaba after a hijack by Riyad Kamal Hajjaj, with 41 aboard including Norah Mackendrick. Passengers reported no panic, the crew set a routine emergency landing, then they were hosted at a Jordanian hotel before returning to Cairo.
Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine says the Navy should not award 18 to 20 ships to a single builder. She told the issue at a Senate hearing, citing Bath Iron Works and noting Sec. McNamara acknowledged BIW’s efficiency and the need to expand capacity if necessary.
Pope Paul VI leads Catholics into the Lenten season in St. Peter's with ashes on his head as a symbol of penitence. Thousands attend the Ash Wednesday rite at the confessional altar during the weekly audience.
Camille J. Cyr, 42, of Gardiner died from injuries after a Jan. 23 automobile collision on Route 9 north of Randolph. Cyr, born in Lewiston, died in a Gardiner hospital Tuesday. He leaves a widow and three sons as Maine’s traffic toll reaches 14 for the year, eight fewer than the same date in 1966.
Alfred Maine York County extension service lists bulletins available through the extension office. Topics include lawn care pruning woody plants landscape planting plant care house plants and planning for home grounds and community spaces.
Biddeford High School Principal Paul M. Stebbins and Co op coordinator Melvin Guay attended a state education department workshop in Augusta on vocational education. Session topics included student survey instruments occupational briefs and challenges for local directors of vocational education. State officials John A. Snell John C. Cass Harold Mailman W H Elliott Jay Reed and G H Boters also participated.
Johnson urged extending Head Start to younger children and increasing 3 year olds in the program. He proposed an Office of Economic Opportunity pilot to test benefits for even younger preschoolers and legislation for lunch benefits via Head Start and similar programs.
Hobart and southern Tasmania faced the worst bush fires in state history as winds of 70 mph fanned flames that destroyed 12 towns, burned 612 houses and 50 other buildings, left 40 dead and 10 missing. Residents fled, schools became hospitals, and relief efforts included the army and displaced families housed at Brighton camp.
U S forces conduct heavy air activity before the Tet truce with leaflets dropped across Vietnam. In the days before cease fire, clashes yield 113 Communist dead in multiple sectors while Saigon readies for New Year celebrations. An attack hits Bien Hoa napalm stores with no casualties reported. A suspect is in custody.
Biddeford police investigated a two vehicle crash on River Road. A truck driven by Paul A. Brochu collided with a car driven by Charlotte W. Rich. No injuries were reported. Officer Theodore Drouin led the investigation.
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