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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
2
John L. Lewis, famed for battles with presidents over workers’ rights, dies at 89. In Paris, Viet Cong revolutionary government debuts at peace talks. Americans and South Vietnam see no objections, though faces remain the same.
Viet Cong led by Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh takes over the National Liberation Front delegation at the Paris peace talks. The change is seen as procedural by U S officials, with no immediate push for recognition. Several nations quickly recognize the new government amid mixed reactions from Saigon and Hanoi.
Trustees warned the total university program will regress in quality and quantity due to budget cuts. They called compensation hikes for faculty and staff unacceptable, warned of mass resignations, and urged admitting limits, campus closures, and tuition hikes up to 1000 dollars to meet obligations while upholding higher education duties.
Carl Sneider of Saco becomes owner and manager of Gardner's Variety Store at 148 Elm St Biddeford in the St John’s Building the former Mary Curtis shop. Sneider will run the business on the same basis and add new products for customers via Cordo Real Estate Agency Biddeford Claire Cordeau Malasnik broker.
Members of Local 406 T W U A AFL CIO workers at Mare mont Corp New England Division in Saco condemn Pentagon plans to have South Koreans manufacture M 16 rifles. Joint Board reps Bedard Oliver and Anastasoff wired Washington figures Muskie Smith and Kyros urging opposition.
John Llewellyn Lewis, 89, longtime United Mine Workers leader and CIO founder, died Wednesday night at Doctors Hospital after internal bleeding. He organized miners, led strikes during WWII, and faced contempt rulings. Survived by son Dr. John L Lewis Jr. and the death of daughter Kathryn in 1962. Funeral plans pending.
The AP reports self policing moves by the U.S. Judicial Conference seem to fail in stopping plans for legislation to curb conflict of interest involving federal officials.
Ralph Francis Goodwin on trial for his wife Marilyn's murder faced a defense bid to waive a jury, a motion postponed as Justice Knudsen considers fairness. A 12 member jury plus alternates were seated after extensive voir dire. jurors include Richard Gosselin, Marianne Goulette, Sandra Adams, Robert Tobey, Joseph Smith, Mary Shupe, and others. The panel will view the Joffre Street residence later today.
Augusta April grant of 14000 from mental health funds to Milestone Foundation of Old Orchard Beach supports rehabilitation programs. Earlier 6000 was provided to upgrade plant for licensing. Allocations rely on director choices and a state consultant review with an accountant independent of the foundation.
Vermont official AUGUSTA Gene W. Clack told a Maine Community Betterment program workshop that awareness and involvement by many people are key to successful projects. The event at the Augusta House included remarks by business leaders and state officials, with Maine communities from York County listed among attendees and participants in the statewide drive.
Washington AP New England lawmakers pressed Secretary of the Navy John H. Chafee to keep the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard operating at Kittery Maine. Chafee said he would review the request with Navy needs in mind and provided no promises. The yard employs about 8100 civilians with a 70 million dollar annual payroll and handles overhaul work on submarines and missile systems amid a bid to preserve national defense capacity.
Wells Beach reports the Atlantic Motor Inn under construction and set to open in July. Owner Ronel J. Dubois data shows 33 units, 20 oceanfront, indoor parking, heated pool, and in-room AM-FM radio with two doubles per unit. Dining for 100, cocktail lounge, pool bar, beach takeout, baby-sitting, and 24 hour doctor on call.
Value House in Five Points Biddeford installs a unique security system after two robberies in the past month. Manager Richard Ward says the device will flash an alarm to local and state police within seconds of any break in. Business has rushed since the store opened last year, the young manager says.
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