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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1968

Page

7

Notable Johnson Family Attend Hello Dolly Show in Austin

President Johnson, his wife, and daughter Luci Nugent attended the Hello Dolly roadshow in Austin, 65 miles from the LBJ ranch. Dorothy Lamour praised the president with a standing ovation remark and noted her 18 year old Marine son. Efrem Zimbalist Sr. plans to quit Curtis Institute of Music in May after 39 years as director.

Associated Press Austin Tex Johnson Luci Patrick Nugent Inustin Lbj Dorothy Lamour Marines Philadelphia Efrem Zimbalist Curtis Institute of Music Zimbalist

Actress Gigi Perreau wins uncontested divorce in Hollywood

In Los Angeles AP reports Gigi Perreau, 25, obtains an uncontested divorce from E. Frank Gallo, 42, a California winery heir. She gains custody of two children, $700 monthly alimony, and $300 child support. Gallo accused of belittling her. couple married Oct 1 1960 and separated Sept 3. Meanwhile Robert Aldrich buys Mary Pickford’s former studio site in Hollywood. In New York AP Bernie Parent and Doug Favell lead early NHL goaltending race for Flyers after midseason split. Toronto pair Johnny Bower and Bruce Gamble close behind.

Los Angeles Gigi Perreau Miss Perreau Gina Robert Hollywood Hills NEW York Bernie Parent Doug Favell Boston Bruins National Hockey League Philadelphia Flyers Parent Favell Toronto Johnny Bower Bruce Gamble

Suez Canal exit plan moves 15 ships through blocked waterway

Al Ahram reports the Suez Canal Authority nearly finished guiding 15 ships out of the blocked waterway with an exit route expected in 50 days. The US freighter observer may unload grain for India to use the route. others can pass without unloading. Four sunken objects are to be removed with ready equipment and technicians.

Associated Press Cairo Suez Canal Authority al Ahram India Red Sea Canal Authority

Pro Basketball NBA Wednesday Results

Chicago defeats Baltimore 113 to 94 while New York tops Philadelphia 129 to 115. Boston 113 Los Angeles 103. San Diego 126 beats St Louis 124 in two overtimes. Later games include Cincinnati at Detroit and Chicago at New York in Philadelphia. Anaheim 122 defeats Indiana 111 while Houston 89 loses to Denver 83.

Associated Press NBA Chicago Baltimore New York Philaphia Boston Los Angeles San Diego St. Louis San Francisco Oakland Cincinnati Detroit Philadelphia Este Anaheim Indiana Houston Denver

Lovely Name Hides Ugly Loneliness

SAN GIOVANNI in FIORE, Italy faces chronic depopulation as 8000 men from a 20000 population migrate to Germany, Switzerland, and northern Italy for work. Four weekly homecomings bring 100 marriages and 400 newborns, but most residents endure months of loneliness until next year. Some migrants now bring their wives along, learning earnings cover meals and laundry. The parish priest says the town lives on providence of God.

San Giovanni Fiore Italy St. John In Germany Jance Switzerland St. John Don Giuseppe Andrieri Biafora Oliverio

Ponce de Leon names Florida Pascua Florida

Ponce de Leon, who discovered Florida, named it Pascua Florida meaning feast of flowers, and he did so on Easter Sunday. The historic naming reflects the Spanish explorer’s impression of the land during that voyage.

Ponce de Leon Florida

Population Center Defined As Equal Weight Balance Point

Population center is the point where the United States would balance if all residents weighed the same. The concept marks the geographic center of gravity of the nation’s population distribution.

United States

National scores and Olympic bid injury in Mexico mix

New Jersey defeats Kentucky 115 to 111 in a roundup of today's games with matchups including Newere near at Denver Pittsburgh at Kentucky Houston at Minnesota Indiana at Anaheim New Orleans versus Oakland at Fresno Houston at New Jersey and Dallas at Pittsburgh. In Leningrad Alexander Gordeyev, a 19 year old Soviet swim star holder of the European 100 meter butterfly record may miss the Mexico Olympics due to a broken left collarbone.

New Jersey Kentucky Denver Pittsburgh Houston Minnesota Indiana Anaheim New Orleans Oakland Fresno Calif Dallas Leningrad U.S.S.R Alexander Gordeyev Mexico

Celtics End Four-Game Slide With 113-103 Win Over Lakers

Boston led from the opening basket and pulled away in Los Angeles to halt a four game skid. Bailey Howell topped the Celtics with 30 points while Sam Jones and John Havlicek added 22 each as Coach Russell praised Howell’s resurgence. Jerry West led LA with 27 as injuries hampered the Lakers.

LOS Angeles Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Bailey Howell Bill Russell Howell Russell Lakers Sam Jones John Havlicek Philadelphia New York 76Ers NBA Larry Siegfried Tommy Hawkins Elgin Baylor Erry West Seattle Sanrancisco

Social Planned By K. O. C. Auxiliary

Members of Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary met in Biddeford at Washington Street hall and named Mrs. Philip Masse chairwoman of the January 17 social. A committee was listed and a Valentine dance set for February 10 under Mrs. Leslie Duprey. Reports on the Christmas party basket project and attendance prize were given.

Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Hall Philip Masse Masse Joseph Gonthier Marcel Gonthier Marguerite Gonthier William Dusseault Victor Chretien Albert Chretien Paul Taylor George Garnache Reynald Ruel Roland Palardis Guy Angers Manry Lone Robert Ryan Norman Pelletier Leslie Duprey Roger Souliere Philip Gadbois Lionel Lapointe

Biddeford Man Fined For Illegal Sale

In York County Superior Court Judge Albert Knudson fined Raymond A Roy 300 for illegal sale of liquor last June in Biddeford. State Liquor Commission officers charged Roy with two other counts, dropped as all counts stemmed from the same investigation at his Biddeford garage. Assault and battery charges against three Kennebunk youths were dismissed for lack of evidence in a separate case.

Alfred — Justice Albert Knudson Raymond A. Roy Main Street Biddeford York Couny State Liquor Commission Enforcement Roy Atty Ronald E. Ayotte Sr South St Samuel Donald Tufts Steven Phillips Glen Tufts Kennebunk Gerard Roy

Between Two Giants Sikkim's Short Route to India

Sikkim, the tiny Himalayan kingdom, offers the shortest route from Chinese occupied Tibet to the Indian plains. As a protectorate, India handles Sikkim's foreign affairs defense and communications.

Sikkim Tibet India

Olive Branch Petition Reaches Unsent King

The Olive Branch Petition was sent by American colonists to King George III seeking to halt the revolution if troops were removed and colonists granted fair terms. it never reached the king. A person’s fingerprints remain unchanged. The sea horse resembles a knight in a chess game.

George III

Downtown LA leak hunt ends with man injured fall

A water company helicopter observing a freeway leak near Sunset Boulevard severed a fall onto the street when a break was found. An occupant, 43, escaped with a scratched hand while a 40 year old sergeant suffered a minor back injury.

Los Angeles Water Company Sunset Boulevard Manuali Ailet DA Maslin Spe Puuce Puui FU Vuuilet Sgt Ken Carlsted

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