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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1969
Page
5
Saigon reports rocket bombardment by Viet Cong marks first attack in over two weeks, two civilians killed and 25 wounded as AP dispatches from Saigon and other cities recount political and military developments, including French presidential runoff, Nixon era policy debates, and Memorial Day traffic toll.
French President Pompidou conducted a rapid nationwide tour by plane helicopter and automobile visiting all 21 regions of France. He met with officials and crowds, aiming to showcase drive and unity during the campaign.
Leaders gave public speeches and appeared on television as De Gaulle, who began with resignations amid constitutional reforms, vacationed in an Irish village while his countrymen voted. His housekeeper acted as proxy for the general and his wife, refusing to reveal their choice. Viet Cong forces reported in the same column. Rocket strikes killed a child and a man, with 15 children wounded in Rocket Alley. U S air force bombers pounded targets in Dak To and War Zone C. Used trucks advertised in Want Ads Section 12.
A whist party was held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars home on Thornton Street Biddeford last night Special prize winner was Mrs Irene Fleurent High scores were achieved by Mrs Malvina Gaudette and Anna Cote Other winners were Mamie Gagne Mabel Ayotte Alma Beaudoin Arthur Bolduc Leona Padhaisky Mrs Anna Fredette Rachel Croteau Sadie Hill Elise Noleite Adelle Grenier Mariette Jariz and Marcel Desrosiers Low score Mrs Celina Querat Another whist party will be held next Sunday night June 8 at the Post home
Premier Jean-Jacques Bertrand unveiled plans to push legislation for a Quebec referendum on whether to stay in Canada or seek statehood. The move targets rival Jean-Guy Cardinal in Union Nationale leadership, with an election set for June 19 to 21 and the referendum framed as a bargaining tool with Ottawa.
Miss Jean L. Marston and Richard P. Randall announce their engagement. Miss Marston, a Thornton Academy and Boston University graduate, works at Maine National Bank in Portland. Randall, an Old Orchard Beach graduate, will graduate from the University of Maine and enter Navy service in September. no wedding date is set.
The regular monthly meeting held at Elms Restaurant in Wells was led by President Albert Moulton. Coastal Warden Frank White of Kennebunkport presented a Maine fishing industry film and shellfish regulations. Members recessed until Sept 24. plans for October’s annual convention and State Association awards were reviewed. Arrangements were made by Chief Albert Moulton, Chief Richard Rouleau and Secretary Edmund Cashen.
Miss Margaret Wormwood a Cousens School teacher in Kennebunk was honored with two bridal showers for her August 16 wedding. The Ban gor event hosted by classmate Miss Patricia Lobley included gifts and refreshments. A second shower at Mrs Alvin Hersey's Old Port Road home featured a double shower for Miss Wormwood and Rita Dancoes baby shower with about twenty five guests and a social evening after gifts.
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