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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1968

Page

4

Republican Papers previewing GOP platform themes

The AP reports House Republicans issue Republican Papers edited by Rep. Melvin Laird to publish July 4. The item notes a collection of studies by GOP members as a potential foretaste of the party’s platform. Separately the NTSB urged pilots to avoid storm radar penetration and warned FAA to tighten rules.

Associated Press Washington House U.S Melvin Laird Wisconsin National Transportation Safety Board Joseph J. O'Connell Jr Federal Aviation Administration

Capital Footnote Records Largest County Job Gain

The Commerce Department reports Cook County Illinois Chicago registered the nation's largest gain in business and industrial jobs for the year ending last March. The county totaled 2,175,478 such jobs, up 77,000 from the prior year.

Commerce Department Cook County

Abolish the Death Penalty Attorney General Ramsey Clark Testimony

Ramsey Clark, the attorney general, argued against the death penalty stating there is no justification and that capital punishment cheapens life. He testified in support of a bill to abolish the penalty, raising questions about institutions and national purpose.

Ramsey Clark

U S Treasurer Bound for 150000 Custodian of Public Moneys

A report notes the U S treasurer is bound for 150000 and serves as custodian of the public moneys, highlighting the official role and financial responsibility.

U.S

Second car shop seeks ads for wanted section II

A second hand car shop seeks to place want ads in section II. They offer steady inquiries, competitive rates, and a quick turnaround for listings of used autos, trade-ins, and service specials. Contact the shop for ad placement and pricing details.

Precooked Dinners Shape Eating Habits in U S Restaurants

AP reports a growing trend of restaurants using frozen precooked meals prepared in factories. About 70 percent of meals at one Eastern chain may be factory prepared, with chefs scarce and wage costs rising. Hospitals, schools, and airlines consider such meals, boosting a $7 billion industry expected to double in a decade.

NEW York Gerry Thomas Nebraska Sam Martin Airlines Thomas Martin

Daytime TV MC Dick Cavett Stuns Morning Audience

Dick Cavett discusses his rise as a morning show host after years on late night TV. He notes viewers span housewives, students, workers, entertainers, and even go go dancers, with mail showing a mix of amusement and appreciation for thoughtful daytime content.

Dick Cavett ABC

Indonesia reports guerrilla gains amid new unrest

AP dispatches from Jakarta, Tokyo and Ottawa describe Communist guerrillas seizing parts of East Java and clashing with forces in West Java, a crackdown against a rebel movement in South Celebes, a deadly cadet training accident in Japan, and Canada’s updated divorce law taking effect without a flood of petitions.

Associated Press Jakarta East Java West Java Celebes Antara Communist Party Indonesia Ottawa Canada

Nuclear arms talks resume July 16 in Geneva

United Nations New York AP reports the Geneva Disarmament Committee will resume discussions on July 16 to seek ways to halt the global nuclear arms buildup. The item frames a broad negotiation agenda with emphasis on curbing proliferation and advancing disarmament efforts.

United Nations N.Y Geneva

Tebbenhoff Led Journal Advertising and Local Civic Work

Tebbenhoff, longtime Journal advertising leader, lived at 15 Crescent St with four children. He previously worked for Biddeford-Saco Grain Co and Lucien Bourque, became classified advertising salesman in 1961, then manager, and in 1963 led retail sales. He chaired the Biddeford Republican City Committee and engaged in civic groups.

Crescent St Journal Tebbenhoff Biddeford-Saco Grain Co Lucien Bourque The Biddeford Republican City Committee

County Supervisors Drop Gun Control Draft in LA County

Los Angeles county supervisors, after guidance from county counsel, dropped plans for a local gun-control law. They said only state or federal legislation could be effective and that it would be ridiculous for the county and its 77 cities to adopt individual ordinances in the wake of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination.

Los Angeles Robert F. Kennedy Ernest E. Debs

Saco Man Sentenced To Hard Labor

Alfred John Robert Smith age 28 of Buxton Road Saco received a sentence of not less than two and a half nor more than five years of hard labor at State Prison in Thomaston for the December 21 1967 robbery of $90 from George Beaupre of Biddeford. Judge Thomas E Delahanty denied probation and noted Smiths long history while granting a motion to drop assault and battery from the charge. Justice Delahanty also presided over a civil case in Ogunquit where John Todd won $200 from Doris Wecker for back rent. In a separate item from Turin Italy Fiat president Gianni Agnelli reports annual earnings of 176 million and faces a 253 440 tax bill likely to be appealed by Agnelli.

Alfred — John Robert Smith Buxton Road Saco State Thomaston Smith George Beaupre Biddeford Thomas E. Delahanty T. A. Fitanides Delahanty Beaupre John Todd Doris Wecker Ogunquit Todd

Jogging Becomes Hollywood Fitness Craze Among Stars

AP writer Bob Thomas reports Hollywood stars embracing jogging as a health and career safeguard. Actors including Charlton Heston Burt Lancaster Robert Conrad Robert Wagner Barbara Anderson and Cheryl Miller are noted for daily or routine jogs in Beverly Hills Bel Air Encino and nearby areas as part of a broader fitness trend tied to public image and upcoming roles.

Hollywood Beverly Hills Bel Air Joey Bishop Ucla Robert Conrad Encino Robert Wagner Barbara Anderson Hollywood Hills Ironside Cheryl Miller

Long Beach replaces 1944 pontoon bridge with 20 million dollar span

The Navy built a 135 foot pontoon bridge to Terminal Island in 1944. It was fed this week and replaced by a new 20 million dollar bridge 200 feet high. The old span rose and fell with the tide causing traffic jams while ships passed. Seven motorists have drowned in the channel since 1944. The pontoon bridge will be sold to the highest bidder by Long Beach.

Long Beach Calif Terminal Island Navy

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