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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
5
President Johnson signed a bill giving U S approval to a new international paper gold reserve currency designed to relieve strain on the dollar. Officials say reserves would allow central banks to create international reserves and support world trade and payments, reducing demand for gold and dollars.
The Commerce Department reports a 30 percent year to year rise in the deficit of U S tourist travel payments, with Canada’s Expo 67 cited as a major factor. The gap reflects Americans spending more abroad than foreigners here and includes a notable surge in Canadian spending. President Johnson signs an 816 billion appropriations bill for the Treasury and Post Office operations for the next fiscal year.
Reverend Ralph David Abernathy, leader of the Poor People’s Campaign, addressed about 50,000 people in Solidarity Day within reach of the capital. He asserted that some may go home, but others would stay and be prepared to go to jail.
In Moyobamba and Chachapoyas, the earthquake left 17 dead and over 109 injured. Government airlifted tents food and medicine, with about 150 buildings destroyed or damaged. Moyobamba, Chachapoyas lie 440 miles north of Lima. the quake hit eastern slopes of the Andes early Wednesday.
AP report profiles Craig Breedlove and wife Lee racing jet cars on Bonneville Salt Flats. Breedlove seeks to break the sound barrier on land, describes the rush as a mix of emotion and psychology, and notes his wife holds a women’s land speed record. An ABC special airs Saturday.
The Japan U S security committee discussed demands to remove the Itazuke air base amid controversy after a U S fighter crashed into an unfinished Kyushu University building. A Cabinet panel urged transfer and reimbursement talks are underway. Separately Tokyo students boycotted classes at Tokyo and Nihon universities over riot police use and campus autonomy.
Cincinnati police officers Dan Jones and Al Stotts pursued Harold E. Walker after spotting a familiar face near a man wanted for armed robbery. They chased him through the Hamilton County Court House corridors and outdoors before apprehending Walker, 23, in connection with a $226 holdup on Saturday.
York County probate court this week allowed wills of several residents. George J. Goodkowsky of Old Orchard Beach died March 14 with $100,000 estate. sister Julia executrix may spend as needed, remainder to brother Harold. June L. Small of Kennebunkport died April 12 with $60,000 estate. sister Sarah S. Reeves named administratrix. Myrtle E. Logan of Wells left $75,000 value and home contents to daughter Muriel Payson. Ogunquit Trading Post and home portion to son Edward L. Logan Jr.. Edward named executor. Charles H. Bowdoin of Kennebunk died May 13 leaving $21,000 to widow Jennie K. Bowdoin. she named executrix.
Woodland Hills California AP report says 15 month twin daughters Sandrina and Christina Austin drowned in the family pool after leaving the house through an open door. Their 11 year old brother Kevin pulled them from the water while the mother Carmelita and a neighbor gave mouth to mouth resuscitation. The father Austin Rogers was away.
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