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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1967

Page

3

Consular Treaty Passage Seems All But Assured

In Washington Senate debate opens on the 1964 U S Soviets consular treaty a step toward East West reconciliation. Fulbright says the pact offers mutual accommodation while Mundt and Gore signal continued opposition though Dirksen Mansfield predict near certainty of approval next week. The accord would allow more consulates and immunity with mutual arrest notice provisions and access to jailed nationals.

Washington Senate Johnson J. W. Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee Karl E. Mundt R-S.d GOP Mundt Albert Gore D.tenn East United States North Vietnam Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Fulbright

Biddeford Reports Only Minor Snow Day Mishaps

Biddeford motor ists heeded warnings to stay off the roads after heavy snowfall. Police logged only three minor accidents in the city, despite slippery streets and scattered calls.

Biddeford

Hoffa Begins Eight-Year Term at Lewisburg Prison

James Hoffa arrives at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary for an eight-year sentence for jury tampering. Warden Jacob J. Parker describes Hoffa as another inmate in the admission unit undergoing intake, uniforms, exams, and interviews before a permanent job and housing are assigned.

Lewisburg James Hoffa Jacob J. Parker Hoffa Federal Penitentiary Parker Associated Press

Notable NYAP: Brooklyn repairman robs with fur coat woman

Joseph Leto, 32, a Brooklyn TV repairman, was robbed by a woman in a fur coat who demanded money and produced a revolver. He surrendered $58 as she fled. Elsewhere, Gov Rockefeller helped a snowbound motorist, and Prince Charles to act in Pirates of Penzance at Gordonstoun School. A Danville mother delivered twins again, bringing her total to nine other children.

Associated Press New York Joseph Leto Brooklyn Flatbush Leto Elgin Scotland Charles Gordonstoun School Prince Charles Elizabeth Danville Ill Nathaniel Collier St. Elizabeth’s Michelle Michael Anthony Antoinette Marvin Marva Anita New England Mississippi Valley Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Edward T. Breathitt Providence Maine Melvin Roast Portland Edward Jordan Scarborough Massachusetts Robert E. Carlson Port Authority Logan

Old Orchard Beach St Margaret's Ladies To Meet

The St Margaret's Ladies Sodality of Old Orchard Beach will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m for devotions at St. Margaret's Church with a business session at 8 p m in St Margaret's Parish Hall.

St. Margaret's Ladies Sodality of Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret's Church St. Margaret’s

Assessors In Bath Resign

Bath three city assessors resign as the city seeks to replace the three man part time board with a single full time professional. Two candidates were to be interviewed. only one appeared. The council tabled resignations to keep a legal board while the search continues.

Bath Rodney E. Ross Jr U.S House Senate H. Coburn Bates Fredericton N.B Bates Ernest Kingsbury Warren Higgins David Desmond G. Lloyd Hooker

Army Medic Lawrence Joel to Receive Medal of Honor

Spec. 6 Lawrence Joel of Winston-Salem North Carolina will be awarded the Medal of Honor by President Johnson for actions on November 8 1965 in Vietnam. Joel a 39 year old medical aide with the Army since 1946 except for a four year break is now at Fort Bragg. He previously earned the Purple Heart and Combat Medical Badge.

Washington Vietnam Johnson Army Lawrence Joel Winston-Salem N.C Joel Ft. Bragg

Maine Sees No Major Drug Problem Among Youth

A Maine panel reports only nine to twenty known narcotics addicts in the state per Federal Narcotics Bureau data. It urges reduced publicity to avoid encouraging experimentation and suggests adopting the Model State Drug Abuse Act with cooperation from the Federal Drug Administration for enforcement.

Pharmacy Board Maine Committee On Maine Federal Narcotics Bureau Attorney General’s Office Federal Drug Administration

Runway Limited as Crews Work After Storm

After the storm crews could keep only one runway open as trees and utility wires were down across the area. Local officials urged caution and closures remained in place until repairs are completed.

St Josephs Alumnae to Rename Group and Elect Officers

St Josephs alumnae met in the St Louis High School girls division Biddeford to elect officers Rita LeBlond president Patricia Seymour vice president Claudette Landry secretary Therese Roy treasurer Marguerite Perrin dues collector and several council members. They approved changing the name from alumnae to open membership to non graduates and offered a $5 prize for a suitable new name. Bylaws will be rewritten Rev Valmont Gilbert presided and spoke on the association.

St. Joseph’s St. Louis High School Biddeford St. Joseph’s High School Rita LeBlond Patricia Seymour Claudette Landry Therese Roy Marguerite Perrin Suzanne Baiguy Karen Addorio Roberta Dion Dolores Roy Yvonne le Blond Genevieve Tremblay Blanche J. Huot Valmont Gilbert

Mundt Opposes US Release Of Johnson Film

Senator Mundt and other Republicans object to USIA domestic release of Johnson films as political propaganda. Democratic leader Mansfield warns against propaganda risk while supporting overseas aims. Fulbright joins in opposing programs that could bring such content to the United States.

Washington Karl E. Mundt U.S. Information Agency Johnson USIA Senate Mike Mansfield Mundt South Dakota White House United States Mansfield Texas U.S. Advisory Commission On Leonard Marks Advisory Commission

Belgium Named as Itown in Wisconsin

A local note identifies Belgium as the town named Itown in Wisconsin reflecting a naming quirk or informal designation affecting residents and maps.

Fire Truck In Three Vehicle Saco Accident

A Saco fire truck en route to a fire yesterday afternoon was involved in a three vehicle crash at Thornton Avenue and Main Street. The truck driven by George E. Campbell 38 struck a car driven by Roger Y. Cote 18 whose vehicle then hit a parked car owned by David O. Inman. Cote’s car sustained $300 damage. the sparked vehicle damage estimate was not available.

Saco Thornton Avenue Main Street George E. Campbell Buxton Road Roger Y. Cote Alfred St Biddeford Cote David O. Inman Elm St

Newborns Reported at Webber Hospital and Local Homes

At Webber Hospital and in Saco and nearby towns multiple births are announced with parent names and addresses. Daniel Paul Chadbourne and Paul Jr among the newborns, all born in early March with weights listed. Additional births include Charles Irving Jr Thomas Howard Brian Keith and Michael John with birth dates and weights shown.

Webber Hospital Glenn Chadbourne Main St Saco Daniel Paul Paul Paris Sr Pleasant St Paul Jr Charles Pendleton Camp Ellis Charles Irving Jr Howard A. Doe Highland Ave Old Orchard Beach Thomas Howard Joseph A. Demers Elmwood Drive Brian Keith Jean Paul Poirier Washington St Biddeford Michael John

Intensity of sound measured in decibels

The article notes that sound intensity is measured in decibels. It explains the unit as a logarithmic scale used to express sound levels. It may reference applications in physics or acoustics without detailing experiments.

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