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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1969
Page
8
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Washington AP Rob ert Finch Welfare Secretary remains at issue as Capitol Hill questions his ties to President Nixon and the ongoing vacancy of the assistant secretary for health and scientific affairs in HEW. Finch backs Dr. John H. Knowles of Massachusetts General Hospital for the top health post.
The article reports on political maneuvering surrounding John Knowles nomination blocked by Senate GOP Leader Everett Dirksen. It notes Finch’s involvement, White House pressure, and mixed signals among HEW officials amid public and private criticism of Dirksen. Charles Goodell calls for moving forward, predicting easy approval if the White House acts.
A parade of new releasing firms in Hollywood shifts film distribution away from the old five majors. Commonwealth United and National General join Cinerama in offering lower distribution fees and targeted campaigns, challenging the long dominant system that once controlled theater access and prices.
Winter Harbor Service Co. Biddeford Pool bought the room house and land at 26 Union Ave and First Street from Wallace and Generva Pettingale. The transfer occurred through King Woodman’s office at 220 Main St. Biddeford. Alterations and improvements are planned by the new owners.
The War Almanac notes the calumet or peace pipe used by North American Indians at ceremonies including treaty conclusions. A 24 foot pipe adorned with women’s hair feathers symbolized friendship, and rejection was considered an affront. Sioux or Sapaa used it as a guarantee of safe conduct.
The 89th summer assembly at Ocean Park opens with Rev. Franklin D. Elmer Jr. preaching on Problems in Your World at The Temple Sunday at 10 30. Services run through Aug. 31 with a different guest preacher each week.
Marriage intentions listed include Roger Cantara of Evan Drive and Joan Paradis of King Street Biddeford, Charles Binette of Elmwood Drive Saco with Claire Goudreau of Main Street Biddeford, Marc Fredette of Green Street Biddeford with Donna Bill of Forest Avenue Old Orchard Beach, Francis Colagia of Bristol Connecticut with Claire Dutil of Mount Pleasant Street Biddeford, Richard Larose of Middle Street Biddeford with Priscilla Beaulieu of Memorial Drive Biddeford, and Roland Walbridge of Portland with Mildred Lamare of Bacon Street Biddeford.
Wichita Falls Tex Air man Willmon R Hill son of Mr and Mrs William D Hill R F D 2 Wells Maine has graduated from a US Air Force tech school at Sheppard AFB Ex He was trained as an aircraft maintenance specialist and assigned to a unit of the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service at Pease AFB NH The airman is a graduate of Wells High School
Farmington State College lists 277 spring Dean's List honorees including Dorothy Rae Mathieu and Rita J. Bellefeuille of Biddeford and Dolores A. Forrester of Kennebunkport among the named area students.
Officers of Saco Jaycee Wives took duties during a meeting at 31 North St. Saco led by President Mrs. Gallant who named committees for Scrapbook, refreshments, Maine Jaycees reporter, speakup, program, and publicity. A Nov 15 fair was planned with Mrs. Dearborn as chairman.
A brief newspaper note notes that ninety two classified ads exist in the want ads section and urges readers not to use any of them.
Giant Stores Corp registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of 200,000 common shares. The company operates 20 self service discount markets in New England including Biddeford. Proceeds will reduce debt and finance expansion. Underwriters led by Kidder, Peabody & Co. and Tucker, Anthony & R. L. Day will handle the sale.
Saco residents Eric B. Cote and Donald R. Caouette were among Colby College’s 320 graduates in the 148th commencement. Cote, son of Charles R. Cote, majored in history, while Caouette, son of Armand J. Caouette, majored in business administration.
On this date in history events span 1789 revolution beginnings, Maryland charter in 1632, Victoria’s 1837 accession, West Virginia 1863 statehood, Alaska purchase 1867 treaty proclamation, Guam siege 1898, hot line talks 1963, North Korea activities in 1969, Cyprus UN operation extension, and Broadway strike settlement a year ago.
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