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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

5

Baker Refuses To Brood Over Future

WASHINGTON AP Bob Baker the former Senate aide at 39 says he is as busy as ever and not expecting jail. He promotes a life of work and spy work while pursuing plans for a $35 million Carousel Motel complex in Ocean City and other ventures. He sold or plans to sell his $125,000 Washington house and travels to seek financing. He expects a possible jail term after an appeal, but remains confident about his ventures and life.

Washington Bobby Baker Senate Aker Capitol Hill Baker Washington House Spring Valley San Juan Puerto Rico Miami Charlotte N.C Philadelphia New York Boston Ocean City Maryland Howard Johnson Washington Theater Club Ickens S.C Serv-U Corp

Pedestrian rights and car liability in the auto age

A legal discussion on pedestrian safety and motorist liability notes that a driver's failure to yield can cause injuries. A Toledo AP report cites a survey by Owens Corning Fiberglas finding two thirds of homeowners would pay extra for noise control features in future homes based on 10,000 families in 20 cities.

Toledo, Ohio Owens- Corning Fiberglas Corp

Vending Machine Venture Tied to Senator's 1963 Resignation

A vending machine venture surfaced as a factor in the resignation of a senator under Senate scrutiny on October 7, 1963. The incident linked business dealings to political pressure, highlighting questions of ethics and accountability surrounding the resignation.

Senate

Today in History highlights and notable anniversaries

Today is February 19, 1968, the 50th day of the year with 316 remaining. Notable events include Copernicus born in 1473, Ohio statehood in 1808, Edison patent in 1878, Japan's 1942 attack on mainland Australia, Byrnes curfew order in 1945, Cyprus independence pact in 1959, a 10 year mine disaster in India, a hijacked Venezuelan freighter seized by Brazilian marines, and Governor Romney setting up a political headquarters in Washington.

Associated Press Copernicus Torun Poland Ohio Thomas A. Edison Australia U.S James Byrnes Britain Greece Turkey Cyprus India Amazon River George Romney Michigan Washington

Prize Winners Listed At Le Foyer Whist Event

Le Foyer on Pool and Foss Streets Biddeford hosted whist games with prizes for top scorers and consolation awards. Medley Beaulieu Alphonsine Bolduc Marcel Dubreuil Armand La Voisine Joseph Chouinard and others received prizes. Joseph Chouinard led high score, Lina La Pointe captured consolation. Committee An toinette Chretien Bernice Beaulieu Claudia Beaudoin Lucienne Chouinard James Beaulieu announced next Sunday's hall event.

le Foyer Pool Street Foss Street Biddeford Premese Medley Beaulieu Alphonsine Bolduc Marcel Dubreuil Armand Lavointe Joseph Chouinard Pearl Petty Arthur Daigle Lina Lapointe Joseph Plourde Aurore Soucy Alden Pare

Miss Ruth Barra Earns Dean's List Honor

Miss Ruth Barra, a 1967 Kennebunk High School graduate now freshman at the University of Maine Orono, made the Dean's list for the first semester. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Barra of 109 Summer Street and is a pre med student in the Art and a course at the university.

Kennebunk Ruth Barra Kennebunk High School University of Maine Orono Barra Robert Barra 109 Summer Street

Christening of Lewis’s Great-Granddaughter Tot Sparks Westwood Visit

In Westwood at St Paul the Apostle Church Gary and Sara Jane Suzara Lewis christen the younger Lewis daughter. Grandpa Lewis and Patti attended with the family as the Philippines beauty queen Gary married in March.

Associated Press LOS Angeles Pink Jerry Lewis Lewis Patti Thtef Gary Sara Jane Suzara Lewis St. Paul the Apostle Church Westwood Philippines

Male student stands out in all-male home economics group

Stegmayer, 21, the only male among 400 women at the University of Georgia School of Home Economics, says he has long been fascinated by foods and restaurants. The New Yorker transferred from Cobleskill Junior College near Albany where he studied foods and hotel management, and he brushes off jokes from fellow students.

University of Georgia School of Home Economics Stegmayer New Yorker University Cobleskill Junior College Albany, N.Y

First coast-to-coast TV broadcast Rose Bowl 1927

The Rose Bowl became the first coast to coast network television broadcast on January 1 1927. The event marks an early milestone in televised sports broadcasting with the new medium reaching nationwide audiences.

Hippo Sweat Not Blood Says Quiz Source

Quick quiz notes hippo skin secrets reddish oil to resist water in warm weather but it is not blood. A roving dew fact says dew forms by condensation on near ground objects, not falling from clouds. The wake robin trillium reference is noted but not fully explained.

Newspaper Enterprise Association

Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids

New York reports science finds a medication that promptly stops itching relieves pain and shrinks hemorrhoids in most cases. Tests show reduction of inflamed hemorrhoids while easing pain, with Preparation H as the key formula. It soothes irritated tissue and helps prevent infection.

New York, N.Y

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