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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1968

Page

3

New Hampshire pols cites Polk directory bid details

New Hampshire officials said Polk last year bid 8,500 to publish a 500 copy directory sold for 25 a copy. Polk pays state workers three cents per name to gather data. Vermont provides a copy of registration certificates to Polk for publishing a directory sold to the public for 40 to 45 and to the state for 4 to 5, with 305 copies bought yearly. officials say Polk listing and printing saves about 12,000.

New Hampshire Polk Vermont

Saigon's Political Strife and US Dilemma in Vietnam

Saigon officials clamp down as press faces censorship while rumors swirl about coalition talks and Thieu Ky feuds. Arrests of non Communist opponents heighten fear of further coups. Americans warn unity is fragile amid a military regime reluctant to share power, fearing Viet Cong influence and a looming political crisis. A large water reservoir note follows.

Hue U.S Saigon Vietnam Coalition Saigon Daily News United States Nguyen van Thieu Viet Cong National Liberation Front Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky Johnson South Vietnam Tran van Don National Salvation Committee Ton That Dinh Ngo Dinh Diem Front

Local social notes include Olive Rebekah Lodge meet

The Past Noble Grands Association of Olive Rebekah Lodge met at Mrs. Mildred Redson’s Merrifield Drive home with President Lorraine Charland presiding. Gladys Bryant was initiated. a gift was given to Mrs. Redion for her new home. next meeting set for March 25 at Mrs. Alberta Morison’s in Wells. Attendees listed. social activities described. Also mentions visits by Harry Ambrose and local funeral attendance, plus 50-Plus club dinner details.

Noble Grands Association Olive Rebekah Lodge Mildred Redson Merrifield Drive Lorraine Charland Gladys Bryant Redion Alberta Morison Wells Morison Lillian Berry Helen Welch Flora Ricker Dorothy Hubbard Priscilla Ladd Pauline Hayes Evelyn Court Eva Emery Lorraine Charl Marion Bedard Redlon Harry Skip’’ Ambrose Malaga N.J Harry Ambrose High Street Dover American Telephone and Telegraph Co A. Lee Kierstead Parsons Street James Kierstead North Hampton N.H Myron Ricker Alfred Flossie Edna York Sherwood Maguire Falmouth Marion Maguire Bourne Street

Pomona Officers President Saco Grange Meeting

Pomona officers presided over a Saco Grange meeting at the North Street hall with Master James Hammond in charge. State Deputies Leslie and Evelyn Adams and Charles and Pauline DeHaven attended along with Pearl Grant. Junior Grange fried clam supper set for April 6 and a District meeting at Riverside Grange on April 26. Gifts honored Pomona officers for aid. program featured local performers and closing ceremonies by Mrs. Rachel Smith.

Pomona Saco Grange North Street Saco James Hammond Leslie Evelyn Adams Charles Pauline DeHaven Pearl Grant State Women’s Activities Committee Riverside Grange Lebanon Portfeed Judith Sally Graves Susan Jewett Cheryle Soule Peter Allen Portland Ellerine Elis Catherine McAuley Debbie Petit Biddeford Joseph Lorraine Goodness Ruth Hammond

Ambergris Found in Australian New Zealand Waters

Ambergris is chiefly found in Australian and New Zealand waters and along the shores of the Indian Ocean.

Australian New Zealand Indian Ocean

Henry Ross Heads Biddeford Committee

Henry Ross was named chair man of the Biddeford Committee on the Saco River Dredging last night at an organizational session. Council man Wilfred Pontbriant was chosen secretary as the committee met in the Biddeford Municipal Building. Biddeford has assigned $15 500 for its share and Saco has taken similar action. St Francis College requests filling from the project and says the river channel erosion affects the campus kiosk.

Henry Ross Biddeford Saco Wilfred Pontbriant Leo R. Lemire Esdras Goulet Roland L’heureux Robert Boilard George F. Day Ross Pontbriant St. Francis College Richard J. Spath Spath

Children’s Articles Salvaged Through TNTional Society

A fragment mentions redistributing children’s articles through a society, urging care with items and promoting reuse rather than disposal. The text is fragmented and lacks clear details about organizers, dates, or locations.

Tntional CT SoCieywry

Cub Scouts Hold First Banquet At Wells Station

Wells Beach hosts the reactivated Cub Scout Pack 356 with Wells Beach Hose Company sponsoring. At the Blue and Gold banquet at Wells Beach fire station leaders and parents named, Den Mothers chosen, and fourteen Webelos inducted. Pack now has 32 active Cubs with next meeting set for March 25.

Wells Wells — Wells Wells Beach Ward Pack Committee Dickerson Den Dorothy Thurlow Elsie Chase Eleanor Leech Rita Coulton Isabelle Coleman Tom Thumb Market Wells J.G.A Congdon’s Doughnut Shop Walle A and D Ctara Biddeford-Saco Journal Robert Bragdon Joel — ———— — Coleman Randall Coulton Jay Hayes David Jamieson James Leech Allen Perry Eric Ducharme Scott Bridges Glen Chase Jeffrey Goodwin Robert Grinnell Daniel Jones John Peters Kevin Thyng Craig Leech Jared Young Webelos den Mark Cahoon Paul Chase Michael Coleman Thomas Dickerson Mark Hayes Peter Jellison Gary Leech Paul Littlefield Kenneth Perry Mark Jones Jeffrey Thompson James Ward Timothy Byrnes Bruce Jamieson Pack Leech

Shriver Seen as Possible Paris Ambassador Ambition

Washington reports suggest Sargent Shriver might be named ambassador to France after Illinois Democratic leaders chose William G. Clark for Senate and Samuel H. Shapiro for governor. An OEO spokesman denied offers, while Johnson aides floated a Paris post earlier. Shriver did not seek party backing and did not visit Chicago for the plots.

Shriver Illinois Democratic Party William G. Clark U.S Samuel H. Shapiro Office of Economic Opportunity Chicago Clark Everett M. Dirksen Washington Sargent Shriver France Peace Corps Robert F Edward M. Kennedy Johnson Paris Post Austin Tex White House George Christian OEO Associated Press

Correction: Pontbriant opposed CATV at Biddeford council

A correction notes that Wilfred Pontbriant spoke against the CATV issue during Monday's Biddeford City Council session, not Armand Bergeron as previously reported. The council discussion focused on cable franchise matters and local regulatory input.

Wilfred Pontbriant CATV Biddeford Armand Bergeron

Las Vegas towns vote to consolidate East and West Las Vegas

East Las Vegas voters approve consolidation by 1074 to 466 and West Las Vegas by 1066 to 75. The merged plan passed in all six precincts, ending long standing splits across the Gallinas River.

Las Vegas N.M Gallinas

Do Not Rinse Eggs Before Refrigeration

The shells of eggs are porous so cleaning them with water is discouraged. Washes can remove protective coatings and raise the risk of bacterial transfer, so eggs should be stored unwashed in the fridge.

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