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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1968

Page

3

Army Reserves Train for Riot Control in North Carolina

Two Army Reserve platoons in Raleigh amid 90 degree heat practiced riot control at a mock city setup. Troops faced tear gas, projectiles, and jeering crowds as they exercised formation, restraint, and show of force. Officers stressed minimal force and discipline, noting riots often stem from urban frustration and agitators use women and children for sympathy.

Raleigh N.C North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Egyptian MIGs cross Suez in high altitude raid

AP reports three Egyptian MIG fighters crossed the Suez Canal and flew over the Israeli-occupied Sinai Desert today. Israeli warplanes chased them back with no aerial battle and the planes landed safely. Separate reports say Jordan hanged a 32-year-old Jordanian spy west of the Jordan River.

Tel Aviv Suez Canal Sinai Iraeli Egypt Jordan River Jordan

State Senator Hildreth Guest of Rotary Club

Horace A. Hildreth Jr. of Falmouth, Republican state senator and active Boy Scouts supporter, spoke at the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club meeting at Wonderbar Steak House. He urged expanding scouting to aid poorer areas and noted new merit badges reflect a changing world while York District ranks among the top 10. Club plans include watermelons sale on Merchant's Day to fund scholarships.

Boy Scouts of America Horace A. Hildreth Jr Falmouth Biddeford Wonderbar Stea House Hildreth Maine Clyde Clyatt York Clayton Cartmill Henry Tartre Rene Boisvert

Maine First Family on To Tell the Truth TV Show

Kennebunk residents joined others in watching Governor Kenneth Curtis and his wife on the To Tell the Truth program yesterday afternoon. Mrs Curtis is a Kennebunk native and former Pauline Brown, daughter of Olive Brown and the late Forrest Brown Sr.

Kennebunk Maine Gov Kenneth Curtis Curtis Pauline Brown Olive Brown Forrest Brown Sr

Four-family house sale in Biddeford transfers to Rev. E Terry Courtney

A four family house at 74-76 High Street Biddeford owned by Dr Fred Wheaton was sold to Rev. E Terry Courtney of Arundel. The deal was negotiated through Edgar R Morin Real Estate Agency located at 54 Adams Street Biddeford.

High St Biddeford Fred Wheaton Rev E. Terry Courtney Arundel Edgar R. Morin

Bolivian minister declines Castro asylum plans to fight imperialism

Antonio Arguedas, ex interior minister under President Barrientos, who smuggled Che Guevara diary to Fidel Castro, refuses Castro's asylum offer and says he will return to Bolivia to battle American imperialism. Arguedas and his brother fled to Chile after Bolivian authorities learned of the diary deal. He described himself as a friend of the Cuban revolution, while Castro credited his cooperation with Bolivian revolutionary movement.

Santiago Chile Che Guevara Fidel Castro Castro Bolivia Hile Antonio Arguedas Rene Barrientos Jaime Arguedas Havana

North Korea says three agents killed or captured at DMZ

North Korean Maj Gen Pak Chung kook claims three armed agents were killed or captured in separate incursions into Communist territory. U S Army Maj Gen Gilbert Woodward counters by listing recent Communist aggression along the demarcation line, noting an armed North Korean was killed south of the line on Wednesday night.

Panmunjom Pak Chung Kook U.N U.S. Army Gilbert Woodward

Walter Brennan's surprise Hollywood birthday party at Paramount

HOLLYWOOD AP Walter Brennan appeared amused by age as his son Andrew hauled him to Paramount Studios for a surprise birthday party. Brennan, 74, was reluctant on his day off from filming The Guns of Will Sonnett but finally joined friends, saying he feels the same as on his 70th birthday. He remains the only actor to win three Academy Awards for best supporting roles.

Associated Press Hollywood Walter Brennan Andrew Paramount Studios Brennan Will Sonnett

Queen Elizabeth II Hosts Milestone Service for Chivalry Order

In a St. Pauls Cathedral ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of St Michael and St George, Queen Elizabeth II stood with Prince Philip as her cousin the Duke of Kent, aged 32, was installed as grand master of the order.

London Elizabeth II Britain St. Michael and St. George St. Paul’s Cathedral Prince Philip Duke of Kent

Elderly lovers wed after eloping in Missouri

An 84 year old man and his 70 year old sweetheart eloped to East St Louis after relatives opposed the marriage. They had known each other only a week, met through a friend, and both had prior marriages. The bride, once a nurse, has one son. the groom has four sons and a daughter. They were married by a magistrate judge.

ST. Louis Joseph Yedlicka Viola Foster Yedlicka East St. Louis

President Nasser to seek medical treatment in Soviet Union

Cairo reports President Gamal Abdel Nasser will fly to the Soviet Union for treatment of an unspecified ailment after announcing illness at a national congress meeting. The note comes as the Joint Military Armistice Commission meets in Korea two days before the 15th anniversary of the armistice, convened by North Korea.

Cairo Gamal Abdel Nasser Soviet Union Nasser National Congress Joint Military Armistice Commission

Sperry Hutchison to Appeal FTC Ban on Green Stamp Rule

Sperry & Hutchison Co. will appeal a Federal Trade Commission ruling that it restrained trade by requiring retailers to dispense one green stamp for every 10 cents spent. The FTC found the $300 million stamp program unlawfully restricted competition and conspired with others to enforce the fixed ratio, preventing bonus stamps.

Washington Sperry & Hutchison Co Federal Trade Commission FTC

Wife of Pueblo skipper opposes military action

The wife of USS Pueblo commander Lloyd M. Bucher says she opposes any military move to free the ship and its 82 crew from North Korea. A spokesman, after a meeting with Secretary of State Dean Rusk described as fruitful, gave no timeline on recovering the ship or crew seized January 23.

Washington Lloyd M. Bucher Dean Rusk United States

Johnson orders letter-size mail to save four million

President Johnson directed all government agencies to use letter-size mail that fits the Post Office Department high speed machines. He said the move would save taxpayers about four million dollars annually and set an example for business and industry to follow.

Washington Johnson Post Office Department

Capital Footnotes Incomes rise but inflation erodes gains

The President's Council of Economic Advisers reports Americans saw a $53 rise in after tax income in the second quarter but inflation absorbed most of the gain. After adjustment for price changes since 1958 the real per person increase is only $15. Johnson signs $400,000 for inauguration facilities. Pentagon allows General Dynamics to build four submarines to bring Navy closer to 69 nuclear attack subs.

General Dynamics Corp Navy

NRA Exemption Move Sparks Capitol Gun Bill Clash

Chairman Emanuel Celler after House approval of an amendment to the gun control bill exempts a NRA arm. The remark casts the NRA as insidious yet unlikely to prevail for long amid the chamber debate on federal firearm regulation.

National Rifle Association Emanuel Celler Dn.y House Judiciary Committee NRA

Auxiliary Members Meet In Biddeford

Members of the Tighe-Beau din-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary met at the post home Elm Street Biddeford with President Mrs Blanche Keithley presiding Reports from Secretary Pauline Kennedy and Treasurer Germaine Lariviere 23 paid up members were reported The charter was drafted in memory of Elizabeth Girard and Anna Gagnon New member Pauline Pinard welcomed and Ida Noyes won the mystery prize Next meeting set for Wednesday Aug 28 at the post home Other attendees and music by Miss Rachel Martel referenced.

Tighe-Beaudoin - Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street Biddeford Blanche Keithley Pauline Kennedy Germaine Lariviere Olive Croteau Keithley Department Bath Elizabeth Girard Anna Gagnon Pauline Pinard Ida Noyes Annette Collard Alice Goulet Evelyn Morin Laurette L’heureux Marguerite Poire Rose Allard

Lawn Party Planned by Biddeford Men

Council Chagnon met at the hall on Adams Street Biddeford with Norman Laverriere in charge accepting Joseph St Ours and De Viger as members The annual Lawn Party will be Aug 24 from 6 pm to midnight Lobster corn on the cob and clam chowder will be served Reservations may be made through club officers Treasurer Henry Piette read the treasurers report Ernest Lapointe read the trustees report Laverriere and Richard Charbonneau served a lunch Opening and closing prayers were recited by Ernest Valliere

Council Chagnon Adams Street Biddeford Norman Laverriere Joseph St. Ours de Viger Henry Piette Leo Chretien House Committee Trustees Ernest Lapointe Laverriere Richard Charbonneau Ernest Valliliere

Alabama man bags six point deer en route to work

Huntsville resident Willard Underwood who annually hunts in Virginia shot a six point buck while driving to Redstone Arsenal. Conservation officers seized the animal. Underwood left with a damaged radiator and a broken headlight from the collision.

Huntsville Ala Willard Underwood Virginia Underwood Redstone Arsenal Conservation Department

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