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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
3
The account describes camera settings from 4.2 to 4.22 aperture and 1/500th to 1 second shutter speeds used on a voyage that circled the moon ten times and returned with a near bulls-eye splashdown. An accessory light meter aided exposures across varying light, with every key step recorded for the home movie screen audience.
The Biddeford Saco Rotary Club discussed Dr Doo little as the main topic and announced proceeds from a show will fund area high school scholarships. The program runs at Central Theater from Feb 16 to 22 with guest speakers and a color film of Florida.
Ottawa reports a nine month prime ministership under fire as Pierre Elliott Trudeau faces criticism over his London Commonwealth conference performance. Critics cite limited participation and a publicized dating stance, while supporters note policy reviews and cabinet reforms underway. The Liberal majority tightens scrutiny amid calls for concrete proposals.
A brief note highlights the abundance of want ads in Om One, pointing readers to a large classified section. The item underscores the variety and volume of listings available for readers seeking jobs, goods, or services.
A 200 foot 8mm home movie reel from NASA footage captures Apollo 8 lift off earth view and moon orbit. Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders are highlighted as pilots and photographers. The release notes color and black and white formats with 16mm and Hasselblad stills.
Notre Dame Thrift Shop workers donated 2954 hours in the year, reported by chairwoman Lucienne Metayer at a Biddeford committee meeting at Elm Street. A shop sale extends to Feb 15, with honors given to Mrs. Fernando Bourque and a moment of silence held for Miss Alice Tetrault and Mrs. Charles Hodge. attendees included local press, treasurer, shop manager, and several past presidents and members.
Sub Debs Sorority held a meeting at Jane Grondin’s North Street home Saco planning a fudge sale for February 13 at Shaw’s Supermarket. President Bethany Hanson led the gathering as posters were made for the Biddeford Thornton game and a February 22 dance was tentatively planned.
Freezing rain caused a spate of accidents in Biddeford this morning. Police kept patrol cars on duty as several cars were immobilized by icy Pool Street following a minor crash.
Psychosomatic medicine advances cited at an Oklahoma seminar show researchers can train organs with conditioning and electric shocks to regulate function. Dr. Stewart Wolf of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation explained heart conditioning and the brain body link, noting emotions stem from brain reactions and therapy should target life situations. Some individuals may be more susceptible to stress, predicting illness or accidents.
Birthday cakes were cut for January births at Saco Adult Center AMVETS Hall Spring Street. Honorees included Mrs. Rose Dyer Mrs. Bertha Stranck Mrs. Louise Harrison and Mrs. Josephine Hill. Card games and a noon box lunch followed.
The Cash Box nationwide survey lists top ten records including Crimson and Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells Touch Me by Doors and Diana Ross and the Supremes Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye People! Places! Preludes! and Brooklyn Bridge rise in the ranks Could Hap started a Joke and If I Can Dream highlight the chart mix You Showed Me by the Turtles and other titles populate the list.
Helena Montana weather forecasters received an anonymous postcard claiming the writer has shoveled three feet of partly cloudy from their front steps. The note suggests skepticism about local forecasts and adds a humorous twist to the season's weather discourse.
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