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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1968
Page
5
New York AP reports railroads have long argued passenger declines, mergers, and rate hikes as causes of their troubles. Critics warn that underinvested, aging equipment and delayed modernization worsen service while regulators weigh profits versus long term societal needs and public access.
Food and Drugs Commissioner James L. Goddard endorsed the administration plan to criminalize LSD possession, testifying to a Senate subcommittee that the White House did not muzzle him. He warned penalties on personal possession could criminalize many youths while supporting broader penalties for manufacturers and distributors as a law enforcement tool.
Barry Goldwater said he and fellow conservatives want no part of Nelson A. Rockefeller as a Republican presidential nominee, stating he could not support the New York governor. The remark reflects intra party split over Rockefeller’s bid and signals possible challenges within the GOP.
Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy calls for a National Health Council and a special joint legislative committee to study and reform U S public health programs. He outlined the plan during a lecture on Boston Educational Television, labeling the health system a vast structure with holes. The council would advise DOH E W and begin a two year study on health program participation while the joint committee would assess existing laws and streamline grant programs to cut delays.
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service field office relocates to 9 Main St in Kennebunk. The Past Chiefs Club of Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters meets at Mrs Gladys Leech’s home with a 6 30 p m covered dish supper. An all day Mothers Club meeting is at the Lower Village fire station. The 50 Plus Club gathers 1 to 4 p m at Webhannet Club House for a business meeting followed by social games and refreshments.
In Sydney Marlene Dietrich complained of rude customs as officers thoroughly searched her luggage and the other 97 passengers on the jetliner. She was bound for Adelaide’s Festival of Arts. Arthur Miller defended The Price against critics, saying it mirrors current times and remains as relevant as The Crucible.
Reports from Hong Kong claim a MIGI7 jet crashed in a Kwangsi Province village, killing 40 and wounding over 100, with the village reportedly gutted four weeks after the incident. Separately East Germany jailed a scientist for crimes on behalf of imperialist services, and a British woman who posed as an airman at an American base received six months in jail for purse theft.
United Nations reports say 267 Bikini islanders, moved 20 years ago from the U S nuclear testing ground, wish to return home. Todd Jenkins, a Peace Corps volunteer on Killi Island, submitted the appeal and notes he and his wife have taught English there since last September. In Durham England, 21 prisoners barricaded themselves in the jail's maximum security wing for 24 hours to protest new cleaning jobs, awaiting magistrate appearance. among them are Buster Edwards of the Great Train Robbery gang and London gangland figures Charles and Edward Richardson.
The Arundel Council of Churches Women United sponsors the World Day of Prayer, postponed from last Friday due to snow, with a guest speaker from Portland and special music at Wells Congregational Church at 1 30 p m. Rehearsals for Wells church choirs resume this week including junior choir Thursday 7 p m and adult sanctuary choir 8 p m after supper at 6 p m the same day in Wells Grange hall. Altar Society of St Marys Wells Beach meets 8 p m Thursday in the Wells Beach firemen s hall. Ladies Benevolent Society of Wells Congregational meets at Mrs Lottie Fosters home Wednesday 1 30 p m. Priscilla Chapter Order of Eastern Star annual meeting and officers election Friday 8 p m at Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells preceded by 6 30 p m pot luck supper. Congo Women s group to host Pie Walk and Spring Hat Contest Monday March 11 at 7 45 p m in church parish house refreshments by Mrs Milicent Goodwin Mrs Prudence Murphy and Mrs Mildred MacDonald.
A well baby clinic will be held Thursday at the nursing office in Biddeford City Building at 1 p.m. A physician will be present to administer inoculations for diphtheria whooping cough and tetanus.
A naturalized U.S. citizen enjoys the same rights as a native born citizen with one exception: she or he is not eligible to become president. This constitutional limitation remains in force despite equal protection in other civil and political duties.
About 25 Biddeford High School students attend a biweekly art club taught by Hans Naumann a former USAF instructor and artist. They study contour drawing light and shadow rendering composition perspective and anatomy with future lessons planned in various media. An end of year art show is planned with hopes to expand the program next year.
Donald Hamalainen announces a combined bands concert for Saturday March 9 at 7 p.m. in Old Orchard Beach High School gym with no admission fee. St Margarets Sodality meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the church followed by a parish event at 8 p.m. Mrs Cora Vance is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.
The Gideons organization is linked to the distribution of Bibles in tel rooms, supporting access to sacred texts for visitors and staff. The note highlights their ongoing effort to provide scriptures as a moral and spiritual resource.
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