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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
10
AP Business Analysis outlines a worsening world monetary crisis as Britain devalues the pound from 2.80 to 2.40 dollars, French franc instability, and waning faith in paper money. Dr. Pierre Rinfret warns of a cash hoard shift to strong currencies, with up to $3 billion moved to gold since November.
Kennebunk Maine reports Yo-Co-Me Chapter 65 of NAFCA held its annual campout in Conway New Hampshire with 59 participants at a community supper. Cakes honored Chapter President Carl Goldammer and Mildred Hamilton and the Goldammers for their July anniversary. Attendees included numerous Kennebunk residents and other area families. The group promotes fellowship among camping families across New England and beyond. A separate NIH item notes a scientist built a six-and-a-half year scale model of human hemoglobin molecule in Bethesda Maryland.
On this date in history many events are noted including the start of the French Revolution in 1789, the Mary land/ Maryland colony grant in 1632, Victoria’s succession in 1837, West Virginia statehood in 1863, Alaska purchase in 1867, Guam seizure in 1898, Taft nomination in 1908, and Cold War hot line establishment. Additional items reference Tunisia Morocco Algeria dialogue in Tunis, a five point plan on the Middle East, and a property at 61-63 Maple Street in Saco purchased by the Martels for their home.
Calixte E. Martel and Priscilla E. Martel of Saco acquire a duplex two apartment dwelling and land through a local real estate office formerly Woodman. The tract was previously owned by Elmer M. five years ago.
Archaeologists opened Tutankhamen’s tomb and uncovered numerous gold boxes containing dried roses that still emanate fragrance after about 3,000 years. The find highlights the tomb’s lavish burial goods and enduring preservation of organic materials.
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