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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1968

Page

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Dulac Named Manager in Kennebunk Town Hall Ceremony

Donald Dulac, 40, sworn in by Town Clerk Shirley Gordon as KennebunkTown manager yesterday. Former Chelsea tax collector and longtime Massachusetts Maine official. married to Ann Fowley with children Gregory and Bethany. He holds credentials from U S Maritime Academy and served in Merchant Marine and Marine Corps. He plans to reside at 17 High Street.

Kennebunk Donald Dulac Kennebunk Town Hall Shirley Gordon International City Managers Association Tax Collectors Association Maine Town and City Managers Association State Welfare Directors Association Dulac O.E.A. St. John Valley Action Council Fort Kent High St

Johnson outlines program to balance war needs with crime and city renewal

President Johnson to address Congress with plans to balance Vietnam costs and domestic reforms, aiming at crime reduction and urban slum rehabilitation. Expecting a unified budget below 190 billion for the new fiscal year, with a possible 10 percent income surtax and increases in administrative spending. Proposals include housing aid for low income urban families, education funding changes, and crime measures including wiretap considerations and federal grants for police training.

Washington Johnson Congress North Vietnam U.S GOP Senate Mike Mansfield Mansfield Richard H. Poff R-Va Poff

Chuckle Clothes Cannot Define a Lawyer’s Image

A lighthearted note suggests attire influences perception of lawyers, stating that a sharp suit helps a lawyer’s image more than clothing alone. The branded tag indicates feature material from WRR Gen. Fea Corp.

WRR Gen Fea, Corp

Fort Fairfield Fire From 1947 Damages Downtown

A major blaze in Fort Fairfield damaged sections of downtown with 200000 dollar losses. The Plymouth Hotel burned in February 1947, with about 35 guests evacuated from the 45 room building at Main and Fisher. Three months later two Main Street blocks were wiped out, driving around 30 people from their homes and businesses. Firefighters fought the blaze overnight, aided by an explosion at Sears, as Goodhue’s Jewelry saved diamonds before the flames consumed the block. Officials said the fiery night was one of the town’s worst since 1947.

Fort Fairfield Plymouth Main and Fisher Streets Fie Main Street Fort Fairfield Power and Light Co Sears Warren Goodhue Goodhue’s Jewelry

Fire destroys three Fort Fairfield blocks after blast

A large general alarm fire in Fort Fairfield Maine caused by an explosion blew out eight Sears Roebuck windows and destroyed three Main Street buildings. Firefighters from Fort Fairfield Caribou and Presque Isle fought five hours in freezing weather, leaving 15 homeless and causing about 200000 dollars in damage. A Caribou firefighter was treated for back injuries after a hose incident. The blaze began after an explosion near a potato house that burned earlier.

Fort Fairfield Maine Sears Roebuck Caribou Presque Isle

Fire destroys multiple downtown buildings in Fort Fairfield

A three story frame building housing Richards clothing store and a lodge with clubrooms burned, with fifteen residents evacuated from overhead apartments. The landmark two story Goodhues Jewelry Store and Frederick’s restaurant also burned, alongside a three story brick building containing a restaurant a potato inspection office and apartments. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze by mid morning.

Richard’s Goodhue’s Frederick’s Masonic Richard Loomis Bell Fort Fairfield

Santa Claus Comes Through For Pruitt Igoe Children

A photo of two crying girls at a Pruitt Igoe Christmas party spurred gifts from across the U S and Canada. By Dec 24 thousands in cash and toys arrived to fill the 4500 child event and support the developing community. The two girls are from troubled homes and were among those told Santa had run out of toys.

ST. Louis Santa United States Canada Pruitt-Igoe Associated Press Arkansas Algerine Henrean

It Costs More To Dress Women

Washington AP reports Labor Department analysis in Monthly Labor Review shows women’s clothing costs exceed men’s from ages 2 to 72, peaking at 42 percent higher for 16 and 17 year olds. The survey notes teens’ fashion focus and shared family income, with average clothing bills of 219.25 for women versus 170.73 for men aged 18 to 64, and rising prices may push these figures higher.

Washington Labor Department Usbands

British budget ax falls with devaluation drive

London reports a new economy ax as curbs on installment buying and higher home taxes are planned. Roy Jenkins to unveil measures amid a Commons debate on devaluation. Wilson pledges military cuts and welfare state shrinkage to free exports, while Labour moderates fear social shifts.

London Roy Jenkins House of Commons Commons Harold Wilson the Nation Britain Suez Far East Persian Gulf

Singer Says Overseas Operations Economic Necessity

Singer Co exemplifies the push and pull of the Johnson foreign investment clampdown. With 68 plants in 29 countries, Singer argues overseas facilities fund U.S. revenues through taxes and profits, while facing higher financing costs as the administration trims foreign expansion.

Globe Johnson U.S Singer Co Singer George Taylor New York United States Donald G. Robbins J Jr Basi

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