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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1968

Page

4

Unity elusive in communist world as Budapest meet opens

The editorial argues unity among Marxist parties remains rare as Budapest hosts delegates. Fewer than 49 of 88 expected attend, with absentees including China Albania Yugoslavia Romania and Czechoslovakia. It says the Moscow conference’s pretended aim is anti imperialist cohesion while the real goal is reinforcing Soviet control amid reduced Kremlin influence.

Budapest China Albania Yugoslavia Romania Czechoslovakia Moscow Russia

Weeding Now: Early Attack Proves Best in Gardens

Gardener’s guide urges tackling weeds at once to save time later. Weeds thrive with good weather, appear overnight, and can grow rapidly, making early removal essential. Though not pleasant, pulling them by the roots yields satisfying results as the plants wilt in the sun.

Indiana McCarthy

Jet Set Jubilee plans to march on Washington

Wealthy socialites discuss staging a Jet Set Jubilee and Beautiful People Be In in Washington, D C to counter poverty images. Freddie Van Pelt leads the plan with Glitzy sponsors incl Maisie Bushe Kit Bellow and Alex de Peyster as guests vow to fly to the capital.

Jet Set Maisie Bushe Kit Bellow de Gaulle Freddie van Pelt Freddie Union League United States Freedie Washington, D. C Maisie Alex de Peyster Alex India Midge Radcliffe Kit Washington Perle Gwen Cafritz Kennedys Marjorie Merriweather Post Angie Dukes Averell Harrimans

Kennedy and McCarthy era clash in Democratic race

Washington column analyzes Robert F Kennedy's path amid McCarthy era baggage. It notes his long on McCarthy staff, late switch to liberal stance, and questions whether his glamour and fortune suit a mature presidential bid. It references Kennedy family ties and Southern Democratic politics.

Jack Anderson Drew Pearson Robert F. Kennedy Washington Senate Kennedy Bobby Kennedy Bobby Boston Joseph R. McCarthy Wisconsin McCarthy Joe Kennedy Mnom Camatinets Wiat Ho Joe McCarthy Roy Cohn Edward R. Murrow Appleton Wis North Vietnam Vietnam Irving Peress Peress Claque Remedy Jfk James McGregor Burns Sen. Kennedy Vistvemam Otuelwts Korea Sen Robert Kennedy Gov. Malmedy John Connally Texas

Tell It Like It Is Across a Fractured Time

Column excerpt places public discourse under critique with figures like Rockefeller Kennedy Nixon and Johnson offered as foils. It mixes satirical modern politics with a brief historical note on Yemen, quoting a columnist voice and reflecting media culture.

Don Maclean Washington Nelson Rockefeller Rocky Poverty Program SNCC Bobby Kennedy Dick Nixon

McCarthy Faces Indiana Test With Polls Showing Third Place

Sen. Eugene McCarthy trails Kennedy and Branigin in Indiana Democratic primary polls, with roughly a quarter of decided voters. Observers note possible upswing from past surges, but current signs show no clear momentum. Analysts cite suburban support and Branigin’s appeal among disaffected Kennedy backers as potential factors in the May 7 vote.

Bruce Biossat NEA Washington Indianapolis Eugene McCarthy Minnesota Indiana Robert Kennedy Roger Branigin Oliver Quayle McCarthy Kennedy South Bend Notre Dame University Wisconsin New Hampshire Bob Kennedy Branigin

Purple martins snooze with work to be done

Wayne Hanley notes that purple martins do not feed mainly on mosquitoes, as conservationists claim. Scientific reviews show mosquitoes are a negligible part of their diet, with martins preying on dragonflies butterflies moths grasshoppers beetles and large flies. The piece argues martin houses attract martins for beauty and flight, not mosquito control.

Wayne Hanley United States America Maine Audubon Society Inquirer Herbert W. Kale II Entomological Research Center Vero Beach Fla New England

Man in Memphis Builds Car Starters From Light Beams

A Memphis service man for a laundry and dry cleaning company rigs photo electric cells to his car ignition so a beam from his house starts the engine. He goes further by planning for the car to drive to his house to pick him up. He urges others to develop resourcefulness to brighten lives and serve God.

Memphis Tenn

Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher Contact Info

Biddeford Maine daily newspaper masthead provides publisher Paul Casavant and editor E P Ingalls along with telephone numbers and subscription rates. Rates shown: one month 2.60 six months 15.50 one year 31.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press.

Adams Street Biddeford Maine W. Paul Casavant E. P. Ingalls Telephone Business Associated Press

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