Labor Costs Fuel Inflation, Says Babson Report
Wellesley Hills Mass Labor costs drive inflation as wage gains surge across industries in early 1969. Median pay rises for all lines average 19.8 cents per hour with construction leading at 45.2 cents. April income growth slows, but outlook remains for higher labor costs and further union settlements. Fiscal and tax restraints seen as needed to curb runaway inflation.
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Babson
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
White House
Top Place Construction
Department of Commerce
Miss Dentico Earns Nursing Band
Miss Mary Esther Dentico daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph D Dentico Kinney Shores Saco will receive her senior band induction to the senior level at ceremonies at the Burbank Hospital School of Nursing student residence A faculty reception will follow for the Class of 1970
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Fitchburg
Mass
Mary Esther Dentico
Joseph D. Dentico
Kinney Shores
Saco
Otion
Burbank Hospital School of Nursing
Businessmen's Opinions Sought on Militarization of Society
New York AP report says the Businessmen's Education Fund began mailing 25 000 executives to gauge views on military spending and the military industrial complex. About 500 000 dollars has been pledged. The effort, led by Harold Willens, seeks to redefine national security and redirect priorities with a Paul Revere style Shoup article sent to presidents and directors of major manufacturing firms. Trustees include J Sinclair Armstrong Gordon Sherman Alfred Slaner and Joseph McDowell. The fund operates from Steward R Mott's office at 515 Madison Avenue pending permanent space.
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New York
David M. Shoup
Marine Corps
Shoup
Paul Revere
Harold Willens
Willens
Wilshire Ate Yard
Los Angeles
Vietnam
BEF
J. Sinclair Armstrong
U.S. Trust Co
Gordon Sherman
Midas International Corp
Alfred Slaner
Kayser-Roth Corp
Joseph McDowell
Servomation Corp
Steward R. Mott
Madison Ave
Mott
C. S. Mott
General Motors
Canary Chirps Children And Adults Dont See Eye To Eye
Betty Canary writes about the messy frictions between children and adults, sharing personal reflections on parenting, pets, and the chaos of family life. The tone blends humor and honesty as she recalls playful moments, goat-tooth nerves, and even a wary stance toward an earthworm project. A closing line invites a bold idea about New York gambling bars.
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Babs
Bridal Shower For Miss Brochu In Biddeford Home
A bridal shower for Miss Fernando Brochu was hosted by her parents at 158 Granite Street Biddeford. She will wed Sgt. George Poisson of the U S Air Force on July 26 at St Andre’s Church. A long list of relatives and friends attended and contributed gifts, with many others sending best wishes from afar.
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Fernando Brochu
Fernand Brochu
Granite
Brochu
George Poisson
U.S
St. Andre’s Church
Poisson
la Poisson
Beach Laco
Lucille Poisson
Jacqueline Poisson
Patricia Poisson
Bertha Brochu
Rachel Croteau
Sharon Binette
Terry Binette
Jean Poisson
Denise Poisson
Suc One
Vivian Poisson
Irene Goulet
Conetones Goulet
Napoleon Souliere
Joan Brochu
Theresa Brochu
A. B. Frechette
Alphonse Laverriere
Irene Land
al Laverriere
Jeanine Moisan
Estelle Labonte
Antonio Paanette
Clifford Parker
Armand Laverriere
Mary Simoneau
Florence Drouin
Gloria Perreault
Rita Brochu
Yvonne Jouin
Luceine Bergeron
Irene Parnaude
Reinette Martin
Lorraine Poisson
Germaine Houle
Rita P. MciIntyre
Carol Fournier
Denise Pelletier
Heliodore Laverdiere
Patricia Begin
Marie Foran
Diane Nadeau
Pauline Arbour
Albert Gilbert
C. B. Piette
Yvonne Nichols
Evan Lariviere
Yvonne Gagne
Rose Boucher
Conrad Moisan
Claire Dube
Priscilla Laverriere
Violette Cormier
Priscilla Heffernan
Claire Moreau
Marlene Hooper
Judith Watson
Doris Brochu
P. FE. Bachand
Margaret Marcoux
Dorothy Marcoux
Louis J. Arel Jr Sent To Vietnam Near Long Binh
Army PFC Louis J. Arel Jr. age 22, son of Mr and Mrs Louis J. Arel of 9 Glenwood Ave. Saco Maine, has been assigned to the 199th Light Infantry Brigade near Long Binh Vietnam, as the Vietnam War continues.
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Long Binh
Vietnam
Louis J. Arel Jr
Glenwood Ave
Saco
Maine
199Th Light Infantry
Realty News Seals Two Property Sales in Biddeford and Auburn
The Morse property at 18 Evanthia Drive Biddeford sold to James and Margaret Lebrun of Old Orchard Beach. Royal Sheltra of Sheltra Agency brokered the sale. Senmehesk property, a 12 story house with breezeway and garage, sold to Louis and Margaret Maher of Auburn. Claudette Sheltra of Felix T Sheltra and Son Agency handled the sale.
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Evanthia Drive
Biddeford
Robert C. Morse
James M. Lebrun
Ocean Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Lebrun
Royal N. Sheltra
Sheltra Agency
Jefferson St
Earty
Winter St
Senmehesk
Everett E. C
Louis P
Margaret M. Maher
Auburn
Biddeford Women In Honor Societies
Portland campus of the University of Maine inducts 21 new members into Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi scholastic honor societies. Biddeford natives Barbara Mondor and Francine Nadeau are among the inductees.
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Portland
University of Maine
Phi Kappa Phi
Barbara Mondor
Francine Nadeau
Biddeford
Judith Goodwin Named to Westbrook Dean's List
Judith A. Goodwin daughter of Mrs Leonard S Charles of Gould Road Dayton was on the dean's hon or list the second semester of her senior year at Westbrook Junior College.
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Portland
Judith A. Goodwin
Leonard S. Charles
Gould Road
Dayton
Westbrook Junior College
Parable of Our Times: Archibald MacLeish’s J. B. Drama
In 1958 Archibald MacLeish published J. B. a poetic drama based on the Job story. The work presents a modern parable reflecting our era in a biblical frame.
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Archibald MacLeish
J. B
Job
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Classifieds in Want Ads Count 92 Why Not Use One
A brief notice highlights that the newspaper features 92 want ads and urges readers to consider using the classified section for notices, sales, and services. It emphasizes value and reach of the ads for local needs and opportunities.
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Raymond O. Audio Insurance Agency
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Swan Pond — Cottage
Kennebunk Pond Rd
John J. King
E. Condon
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York ST
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Miss Dentico
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Discorn Foods
Eric Hoffer
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National Commission On the Causes and Prevention of
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Winfield Best
Factory Equipment Supply Corp
America
Betty Canary
Benrus
Miss Brochu
Realty News
James Staats
la Mesa
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Force Logistic Command
Leathernecks
Medicare
C.A.T.V
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Daly Bros
Alfred Street
Women In Honor Societies
Judith Goodwin
France
Martin Luther, King Jr
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Richard Danforth
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Main Street
P. S
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