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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1968

Page

3

Webelos Earn First Badges At Wells Pack Meeting

Wells Cub Scout Pack 356 held a Wells Beach fire station meeting awarding Webelos their first badges under the program. George Ferguson of Sanford presented the charter to Donald Moody for the Wells Beach Hose Company. Den mothers and pack committee were introduced. Members of Webelos Den earned badges including Jeffrey Heeson Mark Hayes Gary Leech Paul Littlefield James Ward and Arthur DeTullio with Traveler and Engineers badges. Other Cubs received Bobcat Wolf and Bear awards. Den 4 and Den 1 led opening and closing ceremonies. A uniform drive was announced and monthly meetings set for 7 pm with next on April 29.

Wells Wells Beach George Ferguson Sanford York District Pine Tree Council B.S.A Wells Beach Hose Comany Wasonald Moody Webelos den Jeffrey Eeeson Mark Hayes Gary Leech Paul Littlefield James Ward Michael Coleman Paul Chase Thomas Dickerson Bruce Jamieson Mark Cahoon Mark James Arthur DeTullio Webelos Cubs Keith Fenderson Timothy Ross Randall Coulton Craig Leech Wolf James Fenderson Jarad Young Jeffrey Goodwin Bear Books Scott Bridges Den 4 Eleanor Leech Den 1 Elsie Chase Den Pack

Island population and race roles in Mauritius post independence

Mauritius, a 720 square mile island nation housing about 800 thousand, shows a 1000 per square mile density. Whites own estates. Hindus toil in cane fields. Chinese run shops. Moslems trade or man factories. Creoles span all groups. Unemployment near 20 percent as migration to South Africa and Australia rises.

Rhode Island Mauritius South Africa Australia Port Louis

NEA Walkout Brings Contempt Citations In Montgomery County

A high ranking NEA official oversaw a Montgomery County walkout and was cited for contempt for violating a court injunction. After six days teachers won a base pay rise to 6340 from 5880 with a three day suspended jail sentence for the NEA field manager Gary Watts. The episode signals rising teacher militancy matched by the AFT in New York that secured higher pay scales, while Alonso forecasts hundreds more walkouts nationwide as salary and work conditions prompt action.

Montgomery County NEA Washington Gary Watts Watts AFT New York City United Federation of Teachers New York Alonso United States Nea-Aft Associated Press Arlington

Mission Society Holds Meeting In Kennebunk

The Women's Home and Foreign Mission Society of the Advent Christian Church met at Mrs. Hanna Twist’s Kennebunk Lower Village home with 15 members and one visitor. President Mrs. Royal Smith led the session, and Mrs. Robert Spofford offered the opening prayer. The nominating committee reported activity and plans.

Kennebunk Women’s Home and Foreign Mission Society The Advent Christian Church Hanna Twist Kennebunk Lower Village Royal Smith Robert Spofford

Portland Advent Christian W H F M Society Highlights Activities

Officers elected are Vice president Mrs Robert Hewitt secretary Joan Hilton and treasurer Mrs Madeline Jackson A president will be chosen at the April meeting Committees reported on the Father and Son banquet success and plans for the Mother and Daughter banquet Summer food sales at Washington Park are set for July 19 and August 16 A plant for Easter memorial was approved to be placed in the church Members voted 14 to the regional W H F M fund and 25 to the mortgage fund A quarterly W H F M meeting is April 27 at the Portland Advent Christian Church Attendees should contact the president by April 7 Kathleen Campbell gave a book report on Take My Hands by Dorothy Clarke Wilson Refreshments were served by Mrs Hannah Twist Mrs Arthur Fretwell and Mrs Robert Spofford

Ficers Robert Hewitt Joan Hilton Madeline Jackson Washington Park W.H. and F.M. Society W. H F.M Portland Dorothy Clarke Wilson Hannah Twist Arthur Fretwell Robert Spofford

St. Louis Arch to Open in May Ceremonies Reported

The Gate way Arch at St. Louis is to be opened in ceremonies in May with President Johnson and other dignitaries invited per St. Louis Mayor A Cervantes. In Oregon State Rep Sidney Leiken of Roseburg heads the Robert B Duncan for Senate campaign while his son David leads the University of Oregon Students to Re-elect Wayne Morse as Duncan seeks defeat.

Johnson St. Louis A. Cervantes Tuesay Eugene Ore Sidney Leiken Roseburg Robert B. Duncan David University of Oregon Wayne Morse Duncan Ls

Political pressure raises questions from page one

The source described hearing of possible misunderstandings and noted more than 20 staff responses denying pressure. When asked about other high ranking civil servants, he cited at least one additional meeting in another setting, suggesting concerns about coercion within the administration.

Senate votes on surcharge and tax provisions amid bill debate

A fragmented report notes a 52 to 35 surcharge backer count and a 10 percent income tax surcharge. Voter lineups differed, risking acceptance of the entire package. A Tuesday test vote saw the Senate reject a bid to strike four spending-cut provisions, while another test yielded a positive result at San Fernando Valley State College. White is secretary of the Council on Foods and Nutrition of the American Medical Association.

Elimin Senate Positim San Fernando Valley State College White Council On Foods and Nutrition The American Medical Association

Weight at 18 to judge today’s obesity says doctor

North Ridge California AP reports Dr. Philip L. White advises comparing current weight to what a person weighed at 18 to gauge obesity. He notes weight gains beyond that baseline may signal health risks and urges evaluation during medical consultations.

Northridge Calif Philip L. White White

Avid readers in North Africa rich in daily papers

North African nations publish more than 45 daily newspapers across the United Arab Republic Libya Tunisia Algeria and Morocco reflecting strong reading habits and media presence among the population.

North

Chevelle Dominates Performance Trials With Low Price Appeal

In the NASCAR sanctioned Union and Pure Oil Performance Trials a Chevelle SS 396 won the Sports Intermediate Class and led economy and braking. A Chevelle 300 topped the Intermediate 6 Cylinder Class, scoring highest in economy acceleration and braking. Chevelle’s price undercuts competitors, enabling custom orders within budget.

Pure Oil Chevelle

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