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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
3
Babson Park Massachusetts detail surveys show time zone shifts and calendar reform ideas as potential changes. The piece notes California brokers face early starts and weekend shifts while discussing a possible two time zones and Monday holiday concept for long weekends.
An ad touts Slender-X as a prescription free slenderizing formula. It recommends taking tablets before and between meals to curb hunger while cutting calories, promising no nervous side effects and a money back guarantee with a two week supply for $2.98.
Party officials acknowledge fragile Democratic machinery in the 10 largest states essential to Lyndon Johnson’s bid for a second term. Governors in New Jersey Texas Illinois offer mixed signals while California Michigan Ohio and New York present GOP gains and internal strife that could reshape the race. Chicago sources note Dirksen’s looming Illinois bid and Shriver Stevenson ticket as key variables.
John L. Gardner an AID official wounded in Vietnam plans to return and find the young Army medic known as Bill Frances of the 17th Field Hospital who helped him to safety after Viet Cong raids. Gardner 35 praised the medic’s calmness and reassurance during the rescue.
Ross G Stapp told Congress there should be no additions to the 41000 mile Interstate highway system when completed in the 1970s to avoid delaying a modernized grid. HEW reports teachers salaries rose about 7 percent and per pupil spending up 10 percent. House Commerce Committee backed a bill giving the FCC regulatory authority over electronic devices like walkie talkies and automatic garage doors that can interfere with radio reception.
Senator Philip A. Hart argues that lawmakers must work the bill now, despite votes against tabling the open housing amendment. He contends a majority of senators cannot explain to Americans why they cannot do what they want. The move to table aimed to preserve the civil rights measure.
TOKYO AP reports a three month old Red Guard newspaper claimed Sun Chih yuan Tang Chin-lun and Yen Hung-yen, prominent Chinese officials, killed themselves to avoid punishment in a contested dispatch. The Canton Tiyu Chanpao offered no corroboration. In Poland, Wies law Walczak received 15 years for hiring a ghost to frighten his mother-in-law to death, per Catholic World.
Passengers recount a tense hijack ending as Cuban authorities calm fears after the aircraft diverted toward Cuba. Lex Hawkins of Des Moines notes the crew received coffee and juice while authorities provided cigars and propaganda. Barbara Romack, pro golfer from Sacramento, is among the travelers as U.S. interceptors shadow the jet and escort it toward Cuban airspace.
The report states that a superintendent plans to recommend dismissal of 13 midshipmen on charges of smoking in their dormitory. Senate liberals who blocked open housing amendments may also have rejected the civil rights bill. The Pentagon seeks Congress approval to build new battle shelters for U.S. aircraft in Europe after citing heavy Egyptian air losses in the Middle East war.
Gov Lurleen Wallace was hospitalized by ambulance early today amid treatment for a possible cancer recurrence. Aides promised a condition statement after doctors completed examination. her illness forced her husband, former Gov George Wallace, to cancel a speaking engagement at Cape Kennedy where he planned to discuss his space program.
A Portland artist demonstrated a landscape in colored chalk at the Saco Adult Center in AMVETS Hall drawing about 40 attendees. The piece titled The House by the Side of the Road was later put on display. Center officials and volunteers announced bus reservations for a March 19 Flower Show trip and outlined next week’s program and meeting plans.
AP reports Harvard professor Henry Kissinger told a Colby College audience that negotiations toward ending the Vietnam War will occur this year but be highly complex. Kissinger, advisor to the Kennedy administration, quipped he is the only Harvard professor without the answer.
Presque Isle executive vice president Harold Bryant won a strong vote of confidence from Maine Potato Council directors, despite growers circulating petitions demanding his removal. The board emphasized extending the telephone-teletype network to Maine libraries and cited a target budget not to exceed $10,000.
Elden H. Shute Jr. 51 of Farmington announced his bid for the Republican nomination in Maine 2nd District. He joins 52 year old Harvey M. Grant of Bangor in the race to challenge Democrat William D. Hathaway, who has yet to face opposition for a third term nomination.
Portland AP report notes a New York firm led by retired U S Supreme Court Justice Tom Clark will audit Maine Probate Court. Sen Horace A Hildreth Jr announced the Legislative Research Committee has tapped the Institute of Judicial Administration to review procedures and help shape reforms. The nonprofit group previously aided Maine's District Court creation.
Gov Curtis announced details of Maine s Rural Youth Corps during a visit by Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman. The pilot would use nearly 1 million dollars in federal aid to assist 150 needy children in Knox Waldo and Hancock counties the first year, with 300 enrolled and about 530000 dollars requested for year two. The program includes child evaluation counseling educational and vocational planning services subsistence and health care as a test case for broader state and regional expansion.
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