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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1968
Page
8
In a reflections piece Betty Canary argues that tension and frustration are natural and even healthy parts of living. She questions sedative culture and suggests grieving and facing problems may be better for health than perpetual avoidance.
Welcome to area newcomers announced by the Biddeford Saco Journal as Bryan John Provencher son of P O and Mrs Roger Provencher joins extended family. Webber Hospital births list Russell Clayton Miliken Dale Robert Plante Cynthia Jean Rumer Jill Ann Martel Paula Jean with dates and weights.
Beginning Monday June 10 the McArthur Library will operate on a summer schedule opening at 9 30 a m and closing at 5 30 p m weekdays. Fridays extend to 8 00 p m and Saturdays close at 12 30 p m.
HAL BOYLE reflects on anger after the Kennedy assassination and the nation’s duty to resist despair. He argues Americans must stay and rebuild, fighting disillusion with courage, while noting violence and greed as global ills. The piece lists graduates from Kennebunkport and Saco schools among others.
AP Business analysis notes ongoing economic strain from social unrest and violence, yet consumer spending rises. April Retail sales gain $500 million over March. stock volatility follows psychological factors. Foreseeable cautious optimism tempers growth as uncertainty and fear persist. President Kennedy killed and MLK Jr. murder cited as shocks.
ENTE ORONO The University of Maine held its 133rd commencement, awarding degrees to 1,123 candidates, the largest graduation total in university history. York County recipients include Priscilla Beaulieu in home economics, Marc Dubreuil in animal medical technology, Charlotte Dupont in education, Norman Hevey in civ soc, Rebecca Joncas in education, Andre Labrie in mechanical engineering, Richard LeBlanc in mechanical engineering, Vivian Marcotte in education, Lucille Miniani in education, John Suo.
Miss Lynn Susan Carp and Dr Herbert Jacob announce their engagement. Miss Carp, a Biddeford native and Simmons College graduate with a Smith College School for Social Work master, works as a psychiatric social worker at McLean Hospital. Jacob, a University of Wisconsin political science professor, is at Harvard on a postdoctoral fellowship after Yale degrees.
Richard L. Maurice is spending a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Lou Maurice at 325 West St Biddeford. He has completed 23 months service in Germany and will leave June 15 for Fort Lewis Washington to be assigned to duty in Vietnam.
Anthony P. Carnevale of Saco earned a B A in government at Colby College during the 147th commencement. Harvard poet David McCord delivered the commencement address. Carnevale is the son of Mr and Mrs David G Carnevale of 450 Main St and studied at Thornton Academy.
Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks held a meeting at the Portland Road lodge hall with a meatloaf supper before the session led by Exalted Ruler Paul Reay. Sick list includes Arthur Lambert and Joseph Roberge. A Flag Day ceremony is set for 8:30 p.m. June 15 followed by dancing and entertainment, and a moment of silence was observed for Senator Robert F Kennedy.
Realty news notes the Randall Home on Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach was sold to Mr and Mrs Reginald Dube for residence and investment. The deal was negotiated through Armand J Mercier Realtor 41 Thornton Ave Saco.
The United States will transfer a $15 million radio and communications base near Ankara to Turkey on June 14, announced by the U S Embassy. This turnover is the major outcome of talks begun in 1966 to reduce the 30,000-man American military contingent in Turkey.
President Suharto ousted five of eight generals, replaced them with seven professors, and dismissed three civilian ministers as critics labeled bunglers. He shifts focus from military to economic expertise, creating three new ministries to appease parties including Muslim groups.
Prime Minister Keith J. Holyoake announced New Zealand will spend 25.76 million dollars in the United States to acquire McDonnell Douglas A4K aircraft as its primary combat plane.
Washington AP reports pollster George Gallup Sr notes significance in political directions Kennedy followers may take after his death. Gallup is polling to gauge potential impact, citing Kennedy's support reaching up to percent in some Negro areas during recent presidential primaries.
Washington reports G Mennen Williams sails for Manila to take the ambassadorial post. Secretary of State Dean Rusk lauds him as one of the best as he succeeds William Blair after six terms as Michigan governor and earlier service as assistant secretary of state for African affairs under President Kennedy.
The House passed a bill raising at least eight percent monthly benefits for service-connected disabilities, sending it to the Senate. The Atomic Energy Commission announced a low-yield nuclear test in Nevada on Thursday, the 13th disclosed weapons-related activity.
Gen William C Westmoreland, former Vietnam commander, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday for the post of Army chief of staff. The move places the retired general in the top Pentagon role amid ongoing military leadership changes.
President Johnson appeals to Congress in a special message calling for gun control legislation. He frames the action as needed for sanity safety and to arouse the nation toward serious reform. The address emphasizes national unity in pursuing stricter controls.
The article notes that France’s honor society the Legion of Honor was established by Napoleon I, outlining its historic origin and purpose as a state decoration created during his rule.
A fragmentary note mentions a military academy and a second nation, but details are unreadable. The text lacks clear actions, dates, names, or locations to establish a full report.
The text notes Washington had no lineal descendants though he had siblings. It claims Alaska is two and one-fifth times the size of Texas. It asks for the meaning of the Latin phrase caveat emp.
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