Sirhan Answers Newsman's Questions Volubly, Eagerly
NBC televised Sirhan Sirhan, convicted of Kennedy's assassination, answering questions eagerly in a two hour program excerpt. The interview, conducted by Jack Perkins, aired after his death sentence, revealing his affection for Kennedy and difficulty recalling events surrounding the shooting.
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Kangaroo leaps and Joan of Arc ages in brief quiz points
A reader quiz notes a kangaroo’s leaps are short yet notable and cites Joan of Arc at 17 when she led French victory, with a trivia note on University of Virginia admissions restricting to graduate and professional programs. The item formats as a compact newspaper card teaser.
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Newspaper Enterprise Asia
St Louis Regional High School Band Club Elects Officers
Paul Neault was named president with John Lessard as vice president and Oscar Normand as treasurer. Mrs. Guerin read the secretary report while Alcide Villandry led the meeting. The club announced Flag Day ceremonies in Saco and AM VETS parade participation in Portland.
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Robert Guerin
Oscar Normand
John Lessard
Paul Neault
St. Louis
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Guerin
Paul Rousseau
Alcide Villandry
Earl
Biddeford - Saco
Boy Scouts Hear Lecture On Hiking In Biddeford
Michael Gagnon gave a hiking lecture at Biddeford Scout 309 meeting sponsored by Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus held at the hall on Washington Street. Steven Moody led opening ceremony as dues and camping money were collected. Camp Hinds schedule announced. Green Bar Council voted for a weekend trip starting June 20.
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Biddeford
Luke E. Hart Council
Knights of Columbus
Washington Street
Steven Moody
Joseph Bastarache
Pine Tree Council
BSA
Norman Langevin
Richard Langevin
Moody
Board of Review
Rene Bastarache
Kevin Mathieu
Donald Gregoire
Mark Delekto
Le Foyer Club Accepts Members
Le Foyer club members met at the corner of Pool Street and Foss Street in Biddeford and admitted Robert Danis and Bertha Danis as new members. President Paul Chabot conducted the meeting. Jose Viger and Armand Turgeon were read as treasurer and dues collector. A baked bean supper is planned for June 21 at the hall, with the next business meeting set for July 14 at Le Foyer.
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Biddeford
Robert Danis
Bertha Danis
Paul Chabot
Ae Ae Dean Sports
Jose Viger
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Armand Turgeon
Insurance Women Install Officers in Maine Dinner
Insurance Women of Southern Maine held an officer installation during a dinner at Valle's Steak House in Portland. Attendees from Biddeford-Saco included Ruth Ns, Eileen Nadeau, Janet Morrison, Ellen Kelleher, Louise Angelosante of Old Orchard Beach, Mabel Lavoie of York, and Donna Brady and Ulrica Barnes of Saco.
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Prices rise across clothing as inflation hits wallets
In Biddeford Saco Journal report from June 4 1969 merchants cite Amalgamated clothing union strikes and higher costs. A man’s suit rose from 69.95 to 79.95 while hamburger and cheese prices also climb. Responding to inflation, merchants see no price stabilization in sight as the article notes rising costs over 18 months. Washington billing and court news touch on Burger nomination and Justice vacancy, with national inflation context.
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Perma-press
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Dacron
Better Clothing Clothing Union
Washington
Bothy
James O. Eastland
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