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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1968

Page

3

Investment clubs surge in U S stock pool growth

Investment clubs grow to about 45,000 in the United States with 600,000 members and over 750 million in assets. Members typically start with 200 to 300 dollars split among 12 to 15 people, then add about 20 dollars monthly each. Brokers court the clubs for commissions as they become major players in broad share distribution.

John Cunniff New York National Association of Investment Clubs United States Tom O'Hara NAIC Association Chicago O'Hara

Campaigning wives shape NH scene with steady rhetoric

The article contrasts Elizabeth Pesce and Mrs. Eugene J. McCarthy as they tour New Hampshire politics. Mrs. McCarthy speaks to volunteers, meets supporters, and uses live radio to project her and her husband’s views while managing demanding schedules and family involvement. Mary McCarthy, age 18, joins campaigns, highlighting a family effort. The McCarthys host receptions, letting Mrs. McCarthy field questions often not asked of her husband.

Pesce Newfields Town Hall Concord High School Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota Johnson New Hampshire Mrs. Romney McCarthy Abigail McCarthy Keene Nashua Manchester Mary McCarthy Radcliffe Mary Ellen Margaret Michael McCarthys

Soviet Technicians Meet Maharishi in India

A group of 25 Soviet specialists visited Guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi near Rishikesh and heard him explain transcendental meditation while Beatles and other Western followers practiced nearby. The encounter marked the Soviets’ first meeting with the guru as they showed keen interest in his system.

Associated Press New Delhi Guru Rinshikesh

In Brief Pennsylvania Delegates Keep Seats at Convention

Reports from Harrisburg say delegates to Pennsylvania’s constitutional convention voted to retain 203 seats in the House and 50 in the Senate, despite Gov. Shafer’s push to shrink the House to 100. Also notes planned Royal Irene concert in Salt Lake City and U S airline traffic gains with capacity outpacing demand. An Abilene hospital patient fled after owing $800 plus unsettled charges on flowers and a $50 change.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State House Senate Raymond Shafer Abilene, Tex Abilene Hospital Atient

Maine Briefs Highlight new crime unit and accidents

Maine police announce formation of a special intelligence unit within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation to coordinate with agencies nationwide. A Lubec man, Harold Morey, dies from injuries after being struck by timber during a house demolition. Stan Meserve becomes the first Mainer in the Daytona 500, finishing 41st and earning 950 dollars. Junior Alpine skiers from New England and New York near Sunday River compete for a chance at nationals in Montana.

Augusta Parker F. Hennessey Hennessey Bureau of Criminal Investigation LUBEC Harold Morey Morey Daytona Beach Stan Meserve Winslow Oxford England Elizabeth II Oxford Union William Waldgrave Velpamne Geraldine Jones Miss Jones

Humphrey condemns campus walkout during university speech

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey says a campus is no place for storm trooper tactics after about 55 students and professors walked out during his address at American University's 75th anniversary convocation. Leaflets opposing the Vietnam War were distributed.

Associated Press Washington Hubert H. Humphrey American University Humphrey Vietnam

Capital Footnotes on long range Latin policy urged by Senate panel

A Senate subcommittee report calls for long range U S political policies toward Latin America diverging from short-range aims. The Alliance for Progress inquiry starts Tuesday before the Subcommittee on American Republics Affairs. Over 12 000 construction projects at colleges and universities are planned at a cost over 17 billion dollars for the five years ending fall 1970 per the U S Office of Education.

United States Latin America Senate Alliance For Progress U.S. Office of Education

Fulbright warns escalation could draw Red China into Vietnam war

Senator Fulbright calls further escalation in Vietnam a disaster for the country and argues it could invite Red China into the conflict. He warns the costs would be unmatched by any potential gains.

Sen Fulbright China

Ike Barnett Weds Anna Boggs at Shelter Home

In Centralia Illinois Isaac Barnett age 84, widower, married 85 year old widow Anna Boggs. The ceremony at Friendship House Shelter Care Home drew over 150 guests including both families and the groom’s best man John Luetke, 80. The couple will reside at the shelter home.

Associated Press Centralia Ill Ike Isaac Barnett Anna Boggs Friendship House John Luetke

Kennedy clan wins team race at Waterville slalom

In Waterville Valley New Hampshire a family ski event climaxed a Kennedy clan week with Bobby’s Bombers captained by Senator Robert F Kennedy losing the giant slalom. Participants included Kennedy family members Eunice Shriver Patricia Lawford and others. Smiths Williams and Glenn families also took part. The Torpedoes led the team race.

Waterville Valley N.H Bobby Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy New York Eunice Shriver Patricia Lawford Stephen Smith Andy Williams John Glenn Smith

Biddeford Girl Joins Dean's List at St Joseph's College

Bernadette J. Bisaillon of Biddeford is named to the dean's list at St. Joseph's College in North Windham. She is the daughter of retired Chief Warrant Officer Roland C. Bisaillon and Mrs. Bisaillon of 30 Roberts Street.

St. Joseph’s College North Windham Bernadette J. Bisaillon Roland C. Bisaillon Roberts St Biddeford

Red Cross Drive Kickoff Set for Kennebunk Chapter

Kennebunk The annual Red Cross fund drive kickoff will be Wednesday at 8 PM at Christ Church. Theme is Support Our Service Men. Executive secretary Mrs. William G. Hathaway urged captains and workers to attend. refreshments follow. Funds target 3100 dollars chaired by Mrs. Robert E. Pillsbury. Public welcome.

Kennebunk American Red Cross Christ Church William G. Hathaway

Tea for Heart Fund at Old Orchard Beach Legion Home

Members of the C Fayette States Unit American Legion Auxiliary Old Orchard Beach sponsor a tea for the Heart Fund at the Legion Home School Street on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. The notice also warns about blanching almonds and slipping off skins after a short boil.

C. Fayette States American Legion Auxliary Old Orchard Beach Legion Home School Street

Pie dough pastries with jam and nuts turnover style

Fill rounds or squares of pie dough with thick jam and chopped nuts and seal in turnover fashion. After baking, sprinkle these pastry cookies with confectioners sugar.

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