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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1969

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Parents urged to stay calm while guiding teens away from drugs

The piece outlines five parental approaches from experts to help teenagers resist drugs. Keep your cool listen to what children say get facts share them with youngsters be firm but fair and set good examples while avoiding panic.

Alton Blakeslee Associated Press Kenneth Keniston Yale Richard H. May Health Service University of Chicago Finlater Dr. Keniston

Biddeford Bandsmen Return From New York Parade Adventure

A tired but happy Biddeford Regional High School band and color guard returned after marching in New York City's St Patrick's Day parade. The group endured little sleep and tight schedules but enjoyed clear skies and a proud performance in royal blue uniforms on Madison Avenue.

St. Louis Biddeford New York City New York Saco Madison Avenue Gilbert Shelton Towers Hotel Lexington Avenue Empire State Building Fifth Avenue TRE ST. Lous

Prudent Power Sit-In Protests at Nasson College

About 250 Nasson College students and several faculty members staged a non-violent sit-in at administration headquarters under the banner Prudent Power to oppose a plan to unify the experimental and traditional programs. Officials say the move would end a valued educational experiment.

Springvale Nasson College Nasson Donald M. Nei York Nassan Board of Trustees

Nixon Seeks Early Talks With Soviet Union on ABM Limits

President Nixon told the 18 nation disarmament conference in Geneva that the United States hopes to begin discussions with the Soviet Union soon on limiting anti ballistic missile systems. A Soviet draft called for banning all military installations on the sea bed and subsoil, while Kosygin urged progress on weapon stockpile reductions and chemical and biological warfare prohibitions.

Geneva Nixon United States Soviet Union Alexei A. Roshehin Alexei N. Kosygin France Gerard C. Smith Washington Moscow Ashington Uch

Africanization in Zambia faces doubts after independence

Labor Minister Changu lu tells Parliament that replacing white workers with Zambians must slow. He says the program has harmed Zambia while skilled copper mine techs are still needed. Some officials warn progress is uneven as about 5,000 whites remain, with political tensions over Rhodesia looming. Kenneth Kaunda appeals for role and respect.

Lusaka Zambia Oder Changufu Rega Kenneth Kaunda

Pepperell Mill Curtailment Affects 200 Jobs in Biddeford

The Pepperell sheet mill in Biddeford announces a curtailment of about one third of its production due to a weak sheeting market. About 200 employees will be affected with layoffs likely Friday. A government contract, eight months long, supports continued blanket production at the Biddeford mill.

China Lewiston West Point Pepperell Pepperelle Biddeford Maruice Roux Henry Fruslow Alexander Anastasoff Biddeford - Saco Joint Board TWUA AFL — Cio

Maine EMS reform faces ongoing challenges after year of upgrades

Maine has advanced emergency medical transportation over the past year but still faces significant work. Richard W. Gerry, head of the EMS Division, says the situation is no worse than nationwide yet not better. Training and equipment rules tied to Medicare transport and stricter wage laws increased manpower costs for funeral directors statewide.

David L. Swearingen Associated Press Augusta Maine State Health & Welfare Richard W. Gerry Emergency Medical Services Division

Ambulance Services Face Shift to Municipal Backup

The article describes how funeral homes audited for EMS costs faced public scrutiny and many communities began moving toward municipal emergency transport to cut costs. Secondhand ambulances rose in demand while officials expanded training through a state civil defense program reaching about 850 volunteers in 22 counties.

Farnham Folsom Lloyd Drinkwater

Britain readies invasion force for Anguilla crisis

London reports indicate Britain assembled a 140 plus force including Red Devils parachutists and police to quell Anguilla's bid for independence. Anguilla's self proclaimed president Ronald Webster organized a 250 man army with antique arms as 6,000 islanders rebel since May 1967. Webster flew to San Martin while contact with the outside world remained severed.

London Britain Caribbean Anguilla Parachute Regiment Atlantic Ronald Webster St. Kitts Nevis Robert Bradshaw Foreign Office William Whitlock Federation Whitlock Antigua Webster San Martin Jack Holcomb Florida United States Daily Telegra Cnsrenean Ian Ball Webister

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