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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1968

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Maine Liquor Commission Opens Adult Identification Card Program

The Maine Liquor Commission announces free proof of age ID cards for 21 to 25 year olds. Applications available tomorrow and Friday 11 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM at Biddeford City Building, with locations in Alfred Old Orchard Beach Saco Biddeford Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells police departments. Processing takes 15 to 25 days. cards measure about two by three inches and are tamper proof.

Maine Liquor Commission Kathleen Sutton Springvale York County Richard Dutremble Commission Biddeford City Augusta Biddeford Keith H. Ingraham York County Sheriff's of Fice Alfred Old Orchard Beach Saco Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells

Saco Council Approves Courtesy Moorings on River

The Saco City Council voted last night to install two courtesy moorings in the Saco River at an estimated cost around 150 dollars. The plan aims to offer overnight or temporary berthing for transient boaters traveling the coast and encourage visits to the Saco-Biddeford area.

Saco

United States and North Vietnam Trade Harsh Accusations in Paris

In Paris the North Vietnamese ambassador Xuan Thuy accused the United States of bad faith in peace talks. U.S. ambassador Harriman replied that Hanoi distorted American aims and noted air strikes rose from 2500 in March to 4700 in May. He urged de-escalation and urged peace on Geneva accords terms.

Paris North Vietnam United States U.S Xuan Thuy W. Averell Harriman Johnson Harriman Thuy Saigon

Eisenhower experiences heart irregularities during recovery

Army doctors report former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, aged 77, has newly shown occasional irregularities in his heartbeat as he recovers from a major heart attack. The bulletin says the irregularities, described as extra systoles, are responding to appropriate therapy and are the first change noted in Walter Reed bulletins issued since the attack Saturday night.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower

Talks resume as U S and North Vietnam sit again

The United States and North Vietnam resume talks after a week break as Americans aim to push talks beyond propaganda. In the war 128 North Vietnamese are killed by U S Marines artillery and aircraft south of Khe Sanh. Senator Eugene J McCarthy gains strong support in New York's presidential primary.

United States North Vietnam U.S Khe Anh

West Point-Pepperell to shut Lewiston sheet making plant

Lewiston plant will close its sheet making operations with 200 workers affected while the Biddeford plant continues some textile work. The phasing out should finish early in 1969. Remaining Lewiston jobs expected to number 80 or 90 as demand shifts to southeast shipments to match freight costs. Henry A. Truslow cited competition from Chicago and the west and delivery time concerns.

Lewiston West Point - Pepperell Manufacturing Co Henry A. Truslow West Point - Pepperell Cleveland Baltimore Biddeford Truslow Chicago West

Biddeford Plans 28 Mill Tax Rate With Small Hike

Biddeford seeks a 28 mill tax rate this year, a roughly three mill increase from last year. The council affirmed the estimate but final signing of the tax commitment book remains to set the rate. Budget details show a January-approved $2,467,946 with $220,000 unappropriated surplus to be deducted, and tax due dates set for August 1 with interest from November 1.

Biddeford Richard Sevigny Leo R. Lemire Albert Alphonse Chreen

Wallace Trotting Quietly In Maine

Wallace campaign operatives in Maine quietly collect nominating petitions to place George C. Wallace on the November ballot. A regional coordinator and volunteers press for 3,238 signatures by mid August, avoiding public events and relying on door to door efforts. An 18 year old signer is briefly involved before being found underage to circulate petitions.

Willis Johnson Associated Press Augusta George C. Wallace Vernon R. Johnson Alabama Kennedy Humphrey Maine Wallace Montgomery Ala Robert F. Kennedy Johnson Rosa Lee

Chuckle Advice Urges Teens to Help Keep America Beautiful

A lighthearted note exhorts shaggy teens to get a haircut to contribute to a neat appearance and national pride. The cheeky guidance frames grooming as a small act of civic responsibility.

America

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