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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1968
Page
1
Washington AP notes the Commerce Department's U.S. Industrial Outlook 1968 shows an overall rosy 1968 despite negative impacts on barber shops, soft drink bottlers, and baby food canners. The report links fashion trends and shifting consumer moods to industry prospects for 86 sectors.
Ambassador Bowles concluded five days in Phnom Penh with a joint communique promising the United States will avoid aggression toward Cambodia while stressing sovereignty neutrality and the ICC's role. The note leaves hot pursuit possible if Vietnam uses Cambodian soil as a sanctuary, and notes U S material aid to boost ICC oversight.
About 1,000 residents braved 15 below zero and winds to help Buckfield and four surrounding communities battle a blaze that destroyed two buildings. Firefighters rescued Mrs. Lester Crockett and her 2-year-old daughter from an apartment above the site. no injuries reported. Fire Chief Earl Frothergaill noted hydrants were frozen and turnout was aided by volunteers.
Michigan Governor George Romney opened his presidential bid in Nashua greeting about 3 000 Sanders Associates workers at dawn. He urged support to topple Nixon, said Vietnam requires more political effort than military action, and noted the contest starts March 12 with Romney trailing in polls.
Saco and Old Orchard Beach councils rejected As Maine Goes a Sterl ing Institute project funded by the Economic Development Commission. They faulted the film for misrepresenting York County, overemphasizing Biddeford’s industrial woes, and showing a negative picture of Maine and America. Planning leaders called it unrelated to regional planning and poorly made.
Portland Maine endures a sixth straight day of sub freezing temperatures as the Port land Airport records a new low for the week and month. The U S Weather Bureau notes a slight warming trend but forecasts 5 to 15 below in the city and 15 to 25 below statewide with a potential to reach or surpass the 1947 10 below mark.
Volunteer workers are sought for the Mothers March of the March of Dimes in Biddeford on January 25. Those interested may call Richard Dutremble 282 1752 Rudy Duplessis 282 1672 Mrs Rita Nadeau 282 2793 or Mrs Norma Lavigne 284 7458 to join the roster.
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