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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1969
Page
8
Betty Canary writes on Father's Day noting fathers who participate in home life and discipline. She recalls her own father and argues a good father actively works for a better life, defends caring dads, and reflects on family memories and values. Also mentions Dr. P Richard Cote’s residency in Honolulu and family details.
Local youth baseball update mentions Saco Hardware in connection with Saco Little League events and activities as part of community sports coverage.
Today's history notes mark the 160th day of 1969 with 20 days left in the year and notable events: Vienna Congress ending in 1815, Nero’s suicide in 68, Montebello battle in 1800, Dickens’ death in 1870, WWII Norway surrender in 1940, War Production Board 1942, Truman speech 1948, George Washington sub launch ten years ago, disarmament talks in 1958, Westmoreland's Vietnam exit a year ago. In Boston, Mac The Duke upset Bayard Tuckerman Jr. in a $29,000 race at Suffolk Downs, with Funny Fellow making a late bid. earthquakes and California redwood references recalled.
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