Americans Ignore LBJ Plea on 1968 Travel Abroad
AP analysis shows Americans largely overlooked President Johnson’s call to keep dollars at home in 1968. Total outbound spending fell about 3.9 billion, with sharp drops in Canada France and Greece offset by gains to the United Kingdom Germany Norway Sweden the Netherlands and Israel. Foreign travel revenue in the United States rose to a record 9.93 billion due to Canadians Mexicans and others, though Europeans spent only modestly more.
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John Cunniff
New York
Lyndon B. Johnson
Canada
U.S
France
Greece
United Kingdom
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Netherlands
Israel
Mexico
Caribbean
South America
United States
Belmondo: French star breaks into Hollywood with charm
Hollywood veteran Bob Thomas notes Jean Paul Belmondo speaks uneven English yet radiates wide awareness. The French icon, famed for Breathless, has acted in 45 films and is now seen as a strong American style star, despite never studying English seriously. He cites Bogart and fellow legends as inspirations. Ursula Andress is linked to his social circle. Belmondo’s first Hollywood project, Aga, remains unreleased.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Jean Paul Belmondo
France
Belmondo
Women of St Martha's Farm Society Form in Kennebunk
A meeting of the Women of St. Martha's Parish in Kennebunk gathered 40 members at the New Parish Center. Rev. William J. Kelly and Rev. Richard V. Rokos spoke on forming a society. a nominating committee was named for the September member meeting. Plans for the August 3 dedication of St Monica's Church were also discussed with coordinators announced for the event and kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
St. Martha's
St. Monica's Church
William J. Kelly
Richard V. Rokos
Father Kelly Eee
Louise Maguire
Thomas Reagan
Raoul Charland
West Kennebunk
David __ Holbrook
Cape Porpoise
Victor Serreze
Kennebunkport
Patrick Heely
Goose Rocks
Maurice Dion
Arundel
Donald Crisman
Kennebunk Beach
St. Monica’s Church
Robert Johnson
Timothy Mahrt
Maurice Gendreau
Mario DiFrederico
Hal Boyle notes on marriage changing women
The Agitator Strikes Again is a Boyle column observing that marriage reveals rather than changes a woman. It uses wry anecdotes of wives revealing impatience, cooking decline, chatter, and shifting roles, while husbands mutter about altered finances and family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Ea Ir Troth
Biddeford Youth Enlists After High School Graduation
Completing basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey is Richa R Boissonneault son of Mr and Mrs Robert Boissonneault 173 Cleaves Street Biddeford He is a 1969 graduate of Biddeford High School and entered the Army June 23.
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Fort Dix
N. J
Richa R. Boissonneault
Robert Boissonneault
Cleaves St
Biddeford
Biddeford High School
Army
Portland Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in District Court
Saco cook Frederick E. Whelan listed liabilities of 3542 and exemptions of 150. Wage earner plan filed by Saco machine operator Maurice H. Ridlon with 2124 in liabilities and no assets. Saco sales clerk Diana Y. Ridlon claims 2124 in liabilities and no assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Powety
U.S. District Court
Saco Cook
Frederick E. Whelan
Saco
Maurice H. Ridlon
Diana Y. Ridlon
Golf Sweeps At Biddeford Saco Club Results Reported
Two golf sweeps were held at Biddeford Saco Country Club with winners in gross and net divisions. Final twilight league standings crown Team 6 with 30 points and list low averages led by H Jones and Harry Wooster among others, while a separate note mentions a boxing event and a political quip about presidents and Hanoi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford -Saco Country Club
Gross
Bob Lester
Howard Jones
Jerry Twomey
Roland Lemay
Harry Wooster
Art Carr
Mike Roberge
Bob Noble
Istael
Harry Nielson
Ed Cote
George Johnson Triumphs Over Randy Stevens In Portland Bout
Portland Maine AP report notes 169 pound George Johnson of Trenton New Jersey secures a technical knockout over 176 pound Randy Stevens of New York City in the featured boxing matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Maine
George Johnson
Trenton
N.J
Randy Stevens
New York City
Advertisement for itch relief at local pharmacies
Quick-drying ITCH ME NOT promises fast relief for itch and rashes. The ad touts antiseptic action that kills germs and speeds healing, suitable for eczema insect bites and other surface irritations, available at Doran's Pharmacy Biddeford Percy's Pharmacy Saco.
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LBJ
Allied Hampshire Footwear
Saco, Maine
Volkswagen
King’s Motors
Bidde
Nolette & Payeur Inc
Roofing Contractors
Halfway Garage
Saco Ave
C.R
Texaco Gas & Oil
Jean Paul Balmondo
Trull Nursing
Frock & Frill Shop
Pines
Boothby Road
Mary Wright
Boca Raton, Florida
Asea
Maremont Corporation
Maine
State Police
Briggs Garage
Beach
Women of St. Martha’s Farm Society
Boyle
Papa
Women of
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Main
Beach Streets
Paul Cobb
Clayton Freeman
H. P
Bankruptcy Court
Daly Bros
Alfred Street
Frank A. Snell, Inc
Exposition Building
Stevens
Hanoi
Globe Vac
Middle St
Tel
Raymond O. Audio Insurance Agency
Elm St
Bud Rowell
Electrical Service
Old Orchard Beach
Carmen
Valencia
POOL
Biddeford Savings Bank
Main ST
F.d.lc
Biddeford, Maine
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