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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1969
Page
5
A Hal Boyle column satirizes marital dynamics with jokes about husbands in doghouses and wives never admitting error. It also touches on Manhattan nightlife violence, pet shop savagery, marijuana in jazz history, and broader social observations from police life to war optimism. The piece blends humor with cultural commentary.
George Seaton takes charge as director and writer for the John Halybury novel Airport film with a stars cast led by Burt Lancaster Dean Martin Jean Seberg Helen Hayes and Van Heflin filming to start in Minneapolis later this month, with FAA cooperation and adjustments to the airport setting.
Saco Firemen's Wives gathered at the fire station with Vice-president Jeannie Hamel presiding in President Jean McInnis's absence. Reports from Ricker LeBlanc and Smith noted near completion of the card project and 46 children attended the Christmas party with gifts from Santa. The group set Jan 23 for book money and remaining sales, appointed Smith publicity chair, and scheduled next meeting January 23 at 7 30 p.m.
Thornton Academy guidance director Joseph McCarthy and mathematics faculty member Philip Curtis attended a Computer Systems seminar in Augusta. McBee Systems introduced PAC Systems for student scheduling and grade reporting to improve course selection, master schedule management, class size control, and utilization of teachers and facilities.
The Downtown study group met at Kennebunk Lower Town hall with 25 attendees including the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Donald V. Dulac. Co-Chairman John D. Downing was absent. The group explored downtown expansion to boost retail trade. Also noted: Red Cross Kennebunk Chapter directors meet Jan 23, and the Kennebunk Free Library Association plans its annual meeting Jan 14 with staff and trustees reports.
Firefighters contained a blaze at 63 Jefferson St Biddeford to its origin room after a cigarette sparked flames spreading to walls and ceiling. George Levesque owns the three story wooden building. A false alarm at Box 48 Pool Street and Simard Street was answered by units. BELOIT WIS AP the mantle and fireplace in the new home of Mr and Mrs Gim Wong collapsed Thursday killing their 6 year old son Michael.
A 18 month old Patrick Nugent dashed toward President Johnson during Apollo 8 tribute in the White House East Room. The scene added informal warmth to a day of coverage as astronauts spoke to Congress and in news conferences. Tom Jones and other guests filled ABCs London-tape special with music and variety acts but failed to connect deeply with viewers. Eric Hoffer will return to CBS January 28 for a Sevareid interview following last season’s standout appearance.
Police Capt. James Mattison said a mantle collapsed in the home last Saturday striking a boy who was alone in the room. About ten rows of bricks fell and the cause is not determined.
The monthly immunization clinic will be held at Town Hall on Tuesday Jan 14 at 9 30 a m. Diphtheria whooping cough tetanus measles and smallpox vaccines will be available. Dr Herbert Hopkins will be the attending physician.
Members of the St Fotini Society will hold their Vasilopeta party Sunday January 12 after church services. Refreshments will be served. Mary Draggins and Athena Gregory will serve as chairmen for the party.
Local want ads feature a listing of used trucks in section 12. The notice highlights multiple vehicles for sale with model years and prices. Shoppers are directed to visit the classified pages for complete details and contact information.
Arthur Bryan Cooper a 15 year old New Shrewsbury boy who wrote a geography paper chosen for a 12th General Assembly in New Delhi plans an autobiography at 19 He financed the trip with family savings and bar mitzvah funds and has drawn offers from geographers for a college scholarship He is a National Geographic Society member and a keen student with athletic talents.
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