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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1967
Page
5
Boyle mocks modern office staff conferences as rituals that waste time and torment executives. Characters include the eager junior, the thrifty treasurer, the doodler, the fugitive, the Neanderthal senior VP, the jokey cheerleader, and the boss Mr Big, all ending with the smile that tomorrow brings another unproductive meeting.
A collage of small town scenes and oddities across New England. Alvin Hall Crocker collects objects from town dumps including a 25 foot waterboard sloop and a plaster reindeer, while a Gardner classroom humor scene features a student mispronouncing patient as pregnant.ARMS Dr Amos Linenberg travels from Boston to Israel to join the Israeli Arab war effort, a sign of patriotism and involvement. William J Bushman, age 80, maintains a brief daily routine of 15 pushups in Laconia New Hampshire. A Sturbridge Village visitor recounts a colonial era admission bill totaling eight dollars for admissions and thirteen for food, noting a vow to never repeat such spending.
Saigon report notes Western spending drives inflation risk as 466 000 U S troops pressure South Vietnam to limit piaster use. Americans spent seven billion piasters in H1 1967 inside Vietnam, plus billions more abroad, fueling the economy and inflation concerns. Official rate: one dollar equals 17 piasters.
Saco police report a collision on Main Street between Russell W. Brown of Kennebunk and Alfred J. Cloutier of 425 Main St Saco. Cloutier’s car shows $50 damage while Brown’s car suffered no damage.
Tomorrow Life Capsule notes that washed or dry cleaned paper garments lose flame retardant finishes and become fire hazards, offering helpful information but not diagnostic guidance.
William Searle Jr of New Ferry Road Saco is named to Trinity College Dean's List for the second semester of this academic year. He is a member of the class of 1970 and was elected to the Freshmen Executive Council.
Property at 6 Ritz Ave sold to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cyr for future residence, handled by Paul E. Sheltra. 98 May St. Biddeford sold to Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand Ruel for home and investment, arranged by Armand J. Mercier. The piece notes a 160 percent rise in plaster prices since January 1965 and 40 percent projected this year, with rising wages and low unemployment but inflation restraining real income gains.
Perishable sweet corn is best dunked in ice water after picking to lock in flavor. For storage keep husked ears in a damp towel in the refrigerator. Also includes safety guidance for boating with checks on equipment, capacity, and proper fueling precautions.
In 1967, guidance advises to wipe up spill age and ensure ventilation of the engine compartment and all enclosed spaces before restarting the engine. It emphasizes preventing ignition by clearing vapors and airing out the area.
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