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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1967
Page
10
AP analyst outlines an expected upturn amid higher taxes and rising prices as fiscal decisions in Washington loom large. A Viet Nam war spending drive could spark inflation, while consumer spending remains uneven with postponed big-ticket purchases and a cautious housing auto retail outlook.
Brief roundup reports a paper stuffed into an urban alarm box on Franklin Town Road in Baltimore set afire. Other briefs cover a Georgia Power nuclear plant plan in Atlanta, a Mass deer accident in Lakeville, a Boston veterinarian warning on cat population growth, and gender bias teaching remarks from Little Rock.
Vermont insurance agent James B. Antell won the 1970 Jaycees presidency on the first ballot at Baltimore's convention. He secured a majority of votes among 1,911 delegates from 18 states, with New York casting decisive support. The group elected 10 vice presidents and set 1970 convention sites in St. Louis for 1969 and Phoenix for 1971.
Kennebunk town offices and local banks, stores, and shops will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day. The Post Office will follow holiday hours with no mail delivery that day, but usual pick-ups and special or perishables delivery will occur. Note mentions wheat growing at very different elevations in Ethiopia and California.
The Roman Catholic diocesan Bureau of Human Relations plans four Maine district offices in Lewiston Waterville Bangor and one of Caribou Presque Isle. Bishop Gerety cited an immediate need for a diocesan level extension and noted the bureau has operated in Portland since September 1966 under Neil Dr. Michaud.
Washington reports describe a tense month for President Johnson marked by cautious diplomacy. He rebuked Israel, kept lines open with Moscow, aided Arab refugees, and resurfaced with renewed energy in a Baltimore speech attacking his critics.
Ronald T Barker of Biddeford has been named to the Dean's List for the second semester at Aroos Took State College. A 3.0 grade average or better is required for the honor as announced by Dr. Glen C Law, dean of instruction.
Gary Lee Marston, son of Mr and Mrs William H Marston of Saco Maine, received a B S degree in business administration at Babson Institute 48th annual commencement in Wellesley Hills Massachusetts Marston is a Thornton Academy graduate from Saco Maine
Maine senators approve a bill bringing service workers and students under the state minimum wage. New rates are 1.40 an hour this fall and 1.50 next year, with tips counted for up to 50 percent for workers and a 75 percent floor for students. Gov. Curtis also signs toll removal on two bridges and authorizes a 3 million bond for Route 6 reconstruction.
The Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary met at Mrs. Lillian Morris’s Ferry Road home. Officers Ruth Stackpole Lillian Gagnon and Susan Gagnon led reports. They discussed a baked bean supper at the fire station and joint August anniversary events with the firemen. A mystery prize went to Mrs. Lillian Gagnon with several other attendees named.
A noted feature in Jasper National Park Alberta is an underground river flowing through a canyon. The depth reaches 188 feet and sections are only a few yards wide.
A marine mammal note describes how a whale can propel itself completely out of the sea despite its enormous size. The observation highlights the animal's powerful tail strokes and buoyant lift during breaching maneuvers.
Kennebunk Miss Nanci lee Lomax daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lomax Fletcher Street was guest of honor at a party for her sixth birthday Pink streamers and colored balloons decorated the room After gifts a social afternoon of games followed and prizes were awarded The centerpiece cake was pink and white Attending were Debbie Kimball Jackie O Keefe Joy Toussaint Sandra MacDonald Jill Martin Carla Nadeau Laurie Feeny Pamela Hutchins and the hostess Mrs Lomax
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