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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1967

Page

3

Textile Union Auxiliary Installs Officer in Biddeford

The Auxiliary of the Textile Workers Union of America installed officers at the Biddeford Union Hall. Area Director Michael Schoonjans officiated. new officers include President Mary Jane Arel and Secretary Marguerite Libby. The group plans a 25th anniversary banquet on April 8 at St. John's Hall with Muriel Orchestra. Luncheon followed. Marie Shaw added as a member.

Michael Schoonjans Textile Workers Union of America Afl-Cio-Clc Union Hall Main Street Biddeford Aflcno-Clc Mary Jane Arel Irene Patterson Exilia Romeo Marguerite Libby Anna Forcier Dorilda Palardis Mildred Linnie Rose Whitten Cora le Prohon Ruth Weiss Adelina Letourneau Bernadette , Roberge Margaret Binette Forcier Sunshine Libby St. John’s Hall Adams Street Muriel Orchestra Whitten Binette Nion Hall Patterson Marie Shaw

Whist Parties At Le Foyer Biddeford

Le Foyer at Foss and Pool Streets Biddeford hosted whist games last night under a committee including Ber nice Beaulieu Lucienne Chouin ard James Beaulieu Antoinette Chretien Medley Beaulieu Claudia Beaudoin Joseph Chouinard Aurore Soucy and Alderic Soucy Special prizewinners were Mihran Toronian Flora Lambert Ronald Dumont Anna Cote and Paul Chabot Arthemise Jacques was high scorer with many others winning prizes and a consolation prize went to Robert Violette The same events are planned for this week with a public baked bean supper set for Jan 28 from 430 to 7 pm

le Foyer Foss Pool Streets Biddeford Bernice Beaulieu Lucienne Chouinard James Beaulieu Antoinette Chretien Medley Beaulieu Claudia Beaudoin Joseph Chouinard Aurore Soucy Alderic Soucy Mihran Toronian Flora Lambert Ronald Dumont Anna Cote Paul Chabot Arthemise Jacques Joseph Plourde Conrad Nolette Richard St. Onge Jeanne Violette Ernestine Barabhe Caludette Couture Maurice Marcoux Marcel Dubreuil Regina Chouinard Delia Normand Robert Violette

Red Guards in Canton Press on Mao Trials and Traffic

British reporter Ian Brodie portrays Canton amid mass Red Guard displays with ubiquitous Mao Thought propaganda, underground opposition, and strain on daily life. He notes armbands, posters, loudspeakers, and shortages for ordinary people while mass demonstrations, food queues, and school singing reinforce the Cultural Revolution atmosphere.

Ian Brodie London Daily Express Canton China Far East Brodie Moscow the Express Red Guards Mao Tse-tung Mao Defense Lin Piao Lin Jao Khrushchev Hong Kong Yang Cheng Mao Tse- Tung

Kennebunk Weekly Events Featured in Chamber Calendar

The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce released the weekly events calendar. Activities include Olive Rebekah Lodge meeting January 16, SPEBSQSA rehearsal January 16, Well Baby Clinic January 17 with measles vaccine, Yankee Belle Chorus rehearsal January 19, Surfside 8s Square Dance Workshop January 19, and Teenage Dance January 20 at Kennebunk Youth Center.

Kennebunk Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Thomas Wildey and Brothers Olive Rebekah Lodge C.F Spebsqsa Kennebunk Health Office Storer St Yankee Belle Chorus Christ Church Surfside 8'S Square Golf Brook Lodge Sinnott Road Arundel Cal Main Kennebunk Youth Center Park Street

Senate committee flags municipal debt risk in coming decade

The Senate House Economic Committee warned state and local governments may need to borrow about 111 billion dollars over the next ten years. Chair Rep. Wright Patman said high interest rates will impose a heavy burden and urged exploration of alternative credit methods. In a separate note Ford urged Gov. Romney to build a broader national and international affairs staff as Romney weighs a 1968 GOP presidential bid amid Vietnam questions.

Associated Press Washington Senate House Economic Committee Wright Patman D-Tex Washington House Gerald R. Ford Michigan George Romney Romney Ford Metromedia

Capital Footnotes and Agencies Detail U.S. Plans

The United States rejects a Polish proposal to swap debt for funding Vistula development. Robert F. Mello is named personnel director at the Office of Economic Opportunity. The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation backs a nationwide trails system in three tiers. The White House will unveil a new Roosevelt portrait by Elizabeth Shoumatoff on January 31.

United States U.S Vistula Office of Economic Opportunity Robert F. Mello U.S. Civil Service Commission Bureau of Outdoor Recreation White House Johnson Franklin D. Roosevelt Elizabeth Shoumatoff

Political leader comments on bombing impact

Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield says the bombing harmed North Vietnam to a degree but questions whether the bombings achieved their goals. The note bisects a historical aside that sugar was once a luxury item and medicine until the 18th century.

Senate Mike Mansfield

Views On Vietnam Reflect A Nation Split On War Policy

Eight public figures offered varied opinions on Vietnam during weekend broadcasts. Romney urged caution and questioned bombing emphasis while Long pressed for tougher action, Dirksen warned against surrender to talks with the Viet Cong, and Hatfield Brooke and others echoed mixed calls for bombing revaluation or escalation. Johnson must weigh these divergent views as he decides how to proceed.

Washington Vietnam Johnson Michigan George Romney Romney North Vietnam Russell B. Long Louisiana Senate CBS United States Red China Soviet Union Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen ABC NBC Mark O. Hatfield Oregon Edward W. Brooke Massachusetts

Hit Run Driver Strikes Parked Car in Saco

Saco police report a hit and run damaged a parked car on Beach Street Saturday night. The owner Paul H. Cabana, 25, of 60 Maple Street, Saco saw about $35 in damage. The other driver fled the scene. investigation ongoing.

Saco Paul H. Cabana Maple St Beach Street

Fire crews discover flooded burner at Dr Magures home

Firemen responding to a call at Dr George Magures 16A Washington Ave Old Orchard Beach found a flooded oil burner in the residence. They shut down the unit and allowed the stove to burn with no equipment used.

Old Orchard Beach George Magures Washington Ave

Fire crews respond to flooded oil burner in Saco

Saco firefighters were called to the home of Robert DeHefre at 27A Middle Street this morning when an oil burner flooded. The stove burned out on its own and no damage was reported.

Saco Robert DeHefre Middle St

Officers Named By St. John's Parish Meeting

The annual St John by the Sea Episcopal Church meeting elected officers for the year including warden Albert Collishaw treasurer Andrew King and clerk Katherine Whitman. The Bishop's Committee includes Howard Slaney Mrs May Slaney John Price and others while Mrs Frances Pettengill serves as Auxiliary Guild president. Summer members Digby Clarke Mrs Florence Clarke Ann Pennell and Irving Racey attended. Refreshments were served by the Auxiliary Guild.

Old Orchard Beach St. John’-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church St. John Street Harold McElwain Albert Collishaw Andrew King Katherine Whitman Howard Slaney May Slaney John Price Lillian Gross Sarah Smith Thomas Smith Evelyn Pearson Marie Court Auxiliary Guild Frances Pettengill Digby Clarke Florence Clarke Ann Pennell Irving Racey

Manager Appointed For Kennebunk Inn

Kennebunk Inn owner A. H. Marcotte of Biddeford announces Adele C. Mann as manager. Mann has served at the Inn for over 25 years. Leonard Nallett, who leased the Inn for the past three years, has terminated.

Kennebunk A. H. Marcotte Biddeford Adele C. Mann

Local club meetings set in Kennebunk York County area

York County Law Enforcement Association meets at Glen-Mor Restaurant Jan 18 with supper at 7 and reports on proposed legislation. Band Boosters plan a Jan 18 meeting at Kennebunk High School Library to decide on continuing the Snowball dance. Public Health Association holds annual meeting Jan 17 at 7 30 p m at 10 Storer Street. Madonna Chapter C E S meets Jan 17 Ruth Night at York Temple West Kennebunk with refreshments served by named hosts.

York County Law Enforcement Association Glen-Mor Raymond Pettigrew Kennebunk High School John Leparge High St Cyrus Perkins Vernon E. Littlefield Kennebunk Kennebunk Public Health Association Public Health Storer St Madonna Chapter C.E.S York Temple West Kennebunk Ruth Ralph Cousens Carrie Emmons Norma LaPierre Sarah Qwen

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