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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1967
Page
3
The Post Office Department studies redesignating Kennebunk Beach as a rural station or branch. Applications are available from the local postmaster, must be 21 or older, and require quarters for the unit. Last year a similar inquiry kept the office as an independent post during summer.
Anne Gumprecht recipient of a stork shower at her mother Laurette Carrier’s Biddeford home. Hostess Mrs. Carl Perkins of Arundel presided as gifts were opened around pink décor and a stork centerpiece. Attendees included relatives from Biddeford Kennebunk Portland and Sanford with several guests unable to attend.
A divorce was granted in 10th District Court in Saco to Ruth Thelma Harmon and Alton Swain Harmon of Hollis. They married in Waterboro on August 30 1951. Harmon was ordered to pay 200 dollars in counsel fees.
Augusta AP reports William Dunham president of Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co says a turbo generator has been ordered from Westinghouse Electric for the projected nuclear power plant at Wiscasset. He adds the contract for the nuclear steam supply system will be announced soon as negotiations continue.
11 year old Jesse Grant uses a gift telescope to study the night sky from the White House rooftop, pursuing astronomy as a hobby and sharing his observation of celestial objects.
Biddeford Junior Girl Scout Troop 95 held a Community Safety Badge discussion at Scout Hall Pool Street Biddeford led by Mrs. Raymond Lizotte. Members Andrea Minian i and Mary Boucher earned Collector's Badge and Drawing and Painting Badge while others helped prepare cookie sale orders for February 4.
NASA targets no earlier than February 21 for the first manned Apollo flight to test the spacecraft and ground systems. Commander Virgil Grissom, pilot Edward White, and command module pilot Roger Chaffee will launch between 10 am and 3 30 pm EST into a 101 to 153 mile Earth orbit.
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman says his department will take steps to bolster declining farm output. G. Frederick Reinhardt will replace James W. Riddleberger as ambassador to Austria. The FTC gives Bristol-Myers 30 days to answer a complaint accusing Bufferin ads of distorting a study on arthritis patients. HEW hosts first national conference on statewide vocational rehabilitation planning in Washington January 25 and 26.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk tells the Senate panel the consular treaty with the Soviet Union adds little espionage risk. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover notes FBI counterespionage work has risen with Soviet presence in the United States.
President Johnson's plan ties income tax surcharge to higher Social Security benefits provoking liberal versus conservative clashes. Critics fear general revenue funding and argue for a self supporting system while supporters warn of elderly hardship if benefits lag behind costs. The Administration expects 1969 maximum assessments at 390 dollars with 1968’s 343 dollars rising after 1972.
Sen. J. W. Fulbright, longtime foe of U S foreign policy, releases The Arrogance of Power. He argues for a negotiated end to Vietnam war and a broader international framework, while critics say his plan risks concessions to Red China and unclear outcomes.
Old Orchard Beach officials announce a cupcake sale at recess tomorrow in community schools. Proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund with chairs Mrs. Clarence Botting, Mrs. Jeffrey Thompson, Mrs. Charles Sherman, Mrs. Archie Draggins, Mrs. Girard Ouellette, and Mrs. George Freeman leading the event.
Local entertainer Ruben Punils headlines Channel 6 Portland as he performs My Dancing Shoes and Me a song and tap routine during a 7 pm program by five performers.
Maine Attorney General James S. Erwin told the Portland Club the GOP is not bankrupt but has lost only its poise. He argued leadership can restore offensive momentum and defended Republicans as broadly sound despite past losses to John H. Reed and 1964 setbacks, while criticizing the Johnson administration on Vietnam.
The Ruben School of the Dance at 285 Main St Biddeford features a youthful troupe led by Mary Jo Zello Robyn Mathieu Sharon Hayes Susan Shapiro and Bianca Binette becoming the studio s youngest performers on television.
The B O V class of Kennebunk Baptist Church met at the vestry with Mrs Ruby Kimball presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs Ruth Chappell. Members discussed fund raising and year plans. Prizes for costumes were awarded to Mrs Jennie Currier and drawing winner was Mrs Ruth Chappell.
A Mothers Circle meeting at Saco Masonic Hall named a Feb 18 bake bean supper committee for Bradford Chapter Order of DeMolay. President Mrs. Pauline Rumery led, with Mrs. Droggits dining room chair and Mrs. Rumery and Mrs. Kimball in the kitchen. A silent auction occurred with members present including Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Throumoulos, and others.
Brad ford Chapter of DeMolay set Buddy Night for 7 p.m. Friday in Saco Masonic Hall. The event features the film Canoe Country by Rev. Paul K. Weimer of First Parish Congregational Church. Open to boys 14 to 17, with refreshments and a chapter summary of DeMolay work.
In the weekly cribbage match between Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks and Council Chagnon teams, the score tied at 61 with Elks at the Elks lodge on Portland Road Saco. Council Chagnon top scorers were George Brunelle Rene Bourque Raymond Laverriere Norman Laverriere Albert Chretien and Steve Fleurant with nine and seven points.
The piece notes heavy cartoon usage on Saturday mornings across CBS NBC and ABC with 24 shows, ranging from Atom Ant to Underdog, while critics warn the programs add little to children's lives. It highlights CBS plans for a Children's Festival and NBCs Meet the Press special, plus top Nielsen ratings and recommended CBS Es say on Women.
Brazil expects zinc production to reach 18 million tons in 1968 after a new plant is completed in Minas Gerais. This year output should total 17 million tons, per the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
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