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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1968

Page

4

Political differences fade in excitement of chase

In Key West former police lieutenant Harry Sawyer paused his sheriff campaign to aid opponent Renee Thompson when two convicted murderers escaped. Sawyer spotted one suspect on a highway and radioed the sheriff’s department. both escapees were recaptured shortly after.

Key West, Fla Harry Sawyer Key West Renee Thompson Sawyer Florida Keys Sheriff's Department Ater

Fashion Show by Beach Auxiliary at St. John's Hall

Mrs. Oscar Nolette Jr. chairs a Knights of Columbus Auxiliary fashion show on Sunday March 31 at 2 p.m. at St. John's Hall Biddeford. Models from Youland's Remar's and Children's Shop will don women's, children's and men's attire with Bernard's Millinery providing accessories. Dancers from Ruben School of the Dance perform during intermission and awards follow.

Rev James J. Mullen Knights of Clumbus Old Orchard Beach St. John’s Hall Adams Street Bidde Oscar Nolette Jr Knights of Columbus Biddeford Youland's Joan Hilton Patricia Shorey Adele Grenier Denise Larochelle Remar’s Ladies Shop Beth Gilman Lorraine Cyr Patricia McSweeney Kathy Simpson Carol Coteau Dawn Cronin Sharon Hilton Lynn Croteau Mark , Lamontagne Thomas Croteau Robert Gervais Dorothy King K. of C Saco St. Margaret's Church Old Orchard Beach High School Old Town Bingham Lewiston Westbrook Springvale Sanford South Portland Paul Brady James Murphy Donald Radley Gerard Janelle Lucien Demeule Henry Lemire John Conroy David Rotthoff Robert St. Laurent Donald Tousignant Dollard Simard Joseph Sevigny Reny Remillard Merton Gervais Faea C.Y.0 Springfield Mass

Speculators Push Gold Toward Demonetization, Johnson Says

Prof. Harry G. Johnson of the London School of Economics in The Times argues that speculators panic buying gold hastens its demonetization and replacement by credit money. He says the irrational international system based on gold is being corrected as hoarders and buyers already stock enough gold for jewelry demand for a long time.

Harry G. Johnson London School of Economics Times

Card Party Series Starts At Beach

The Abbott-Verville AMVETS Auxili ary sponsored eight card parties and opened last night at the post home on Walnut Street. Winners included Ladies high Mrs Shirley Carman low Mrs Jan Simpson men's high Albert Pettingill low Edwin Goodale Queen s prize Mrs Edna Goodale with special prizes to Mrs Sylvia Brooks and Edwin Goodale. The next party will be held next Sunday at 8 pm at the post home.

Old Orchard Beach Abbott - Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Shirley Carman Jan Simpson Albert Pettingill Low Edwin Goodale Edna Goodale Sylvia Brooks

Minuteman Plan Boosts Savings Bonds Participation

West Point Pepperell reports 31 percent of its 20 000 workers in payroll savings with some units at 58 percent. Lanier cites Vietnam servicemen at 82 percent participation and calls for broader effort to stabilize the dollar and reduce national debt through systematic savings. A 1964 Kings Bonds drive previously used a Minuteman Flag to mark quotas.

Lar West Point-Pepperell Treasure Department Lanier Vietnam Kings Minuteman

Benefit Bridge Party in Kennebunk for Red Cross Drive

A dessert bridge party at the Bourne Mansion in Kennebunk raised funds for the Kennebunk Chapter American Red Cross. Hostesses chaired by Mrs. Robert Pillsbury oversaw refreshments and donated crafts. prize winners listed include Mrs. E L Hamilton and Mrs. Vernon Webber among many attendees.

Kennebunk Donald Shepard Bourne Mansion Bourne Street American Red Cross Fund Drive Robert Pillsbury E. D. McKeon Lawrence Moreau Leslie Adams J. Weank Harrison Pillscraft Caroline Wallace McKeon Edgar Fiske Pillsbury Daniel Wentworth Walter, Goodrich E. L. Hamilton Lawrence Eustis Vernon Webber Seth Pinkham Frank Stevens Arthur Lombard Harold Small George Phillips James Smith Vernon Jones Alexander Burr Ashton Hoyt Earl Clark Ralph Curtis Stanley Brown Helen Morrison Gertrude Stone Earle Grames Josef Arentz

Surplus Food to be Distributed in Saco City Hall

Welfare Director Edith Smith announced surplus food will be available Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. at Saco City Hall. The notice specifies distribution windows and location for eligible residents.

Edith Smith Hall Saco City

Chinese Nationalist says no to Quemoy and Matsu withdrawal

The Chinese Nationalist ambassador Chow Shu Kai told the United States any withdrawal of defenses from Quemoy and Matsu would be rejected. He argued it would be criminal to concede more territory to Mao’s regime amid turmoil on the mainland. He warned a U S suggestion would be refused. In Washington, Nixon received an urgent request from Clarence Mitchell of the NAACP to shore up Republican support for open housing legislation. Mitchell warned Ford’s camp may seek a conference to soften the bill allowing discrimination by real estate brokers against Negroes.

Associated Press Washington China United States Quemoy Matsu Chow Shu-Kai Chiang Kai-shek Mao Tse-tung Chow U.S Jack Anderson Defense Department Taiwan Richard M. Nixon House Clarence Mitchell Washington Naacp Mitchell Gerald R. Ford Michigan Senate Nixon

Adoption figures rise under Indian Adoption Project

The Bureau of Indian Affairs reports 119 children were placed for adoption through the Indian Adoption project in 1967, almost double 1966, bringing the total since 1958 to 400. Liberian President Tubman will meet President Johnson in Washington for a 10 day visit, while Dean Rusk leads US delegations to SEATO on April 23 and to the ANZUS defense talks.

Bureau of Indian Affairs William E. S. Tubman Johnson Washington United States Dean Rusk Southeast Asia Treaty Organization

Hatfield supports potential RFK or McCarthy bid for president

U S Sen Mark Hatfield says he would back the candidate offering best chance to solve peace and war dilemmas. He notes his country first, even if that means backing Kennedy or McCarthy over Nixon. The piece contrasts BC's booming industry with its unchanged landscape since Cook's 1778 Vancouver Island landing.

America Mark O. Hatfield R-Ore Robert F.kennedy Eugene J. McCarthy Richard M. Nixon

Preparation H touted to stop hemorrhoid itch

New York Special report touts Preparation H as a non narcotic formula that relieves burning itch and pain from hemorrhoids and may shrink hemorrhoids. It is available in ointment or suppository form and also lubricates irritated tissue to help prevent further infection.

New York, N.Y

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