California Seeks Harvest Workers Amid Shortage Crisis
California officials intensify a recruitment drive across classrooms kitchens and army posts to harvest strawberries as growers warn of a labor shortage threatening a multimillion dollar crop in Salinas Valley. Officials note federal limits on Mexican labor and seek volunteers from diverse sources to avert losses.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
O. W. Fillerup
Council of California Growers
Salinas
San Francisco
Wirtz
U. S
Thomas L. Pitts
Afl-Cio
Ft. Ord
Hearing Aid TV Attachment for Hard of Hearing
An advertisement offers a television receiver attachment to help hard of hearing individuals hear programs clearly without raising volume. Priced at 3.50 as a goodwill gesture with delivery and installation included. Limited supply and no money by mail. write to Acousticon at 536 Congress Street, Portland, Maine.
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Congress Street
Portland
Maine
Banquet Plans Outlined By Dames Rochambeau Club
The Dames Rochambeau met last night at the Biddeford club hall with 28 members. They announced a semi annual banquet on May 23 at Wormwood's Camp Ellis and a social gathering before at the summer cottage. Joint events with the Rochambeau Club include a May 20 supper and meeting and June 5 installation ceremonies.
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Dames Rochambeau
South Street
Biddeford
Wormwood’s
Camp Ellis
Rita Bouthot
Bouthot
Eva Moreau
Janet Dorais
Club
Rochambeau Club
Irene Lamontagne
Janet Mathieu
Cecile Salvas
Rita Bellerose
Blanche Binette
Mathieu
Maine
Albert Cote
Passe Temps
Lewiston
Rita Regis
Berthe Fournier
Alexina Loranger
Laura Belanger
Regis
Marie Tremblay
Emma Bergeron
Coffee Brewing Guidelines for Hosts
Create strong coffee for guests who prefer it and offer weaker brew for others. Use 3 or 4 tablespoons per measuring cup of water and keep hot water ready for those who want a lighter cup after dinner.
City approves traffic lights bid and planning move
Kerr Electrical Co. of Auburn lands Elm Street traffic light contract for 7 680 while Municipal Signal Co. of Boston bids 7 765 and R W LeBaron Inc. 8 136. D S Corp. of Yarmouth wins tar via MC3 with additives at 0 1575 per gallon.
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Kerr Electrical Co
Auburn
Elm Street
Temple Street
Thornton Avenue
Maine Highway Commission
Municipal Signal Co
Boston
R. W. LeBaron, Inc
Waltham
Mass
Johnson faces calls for wider defense push amid Dominican crisis
Amid US moves in the Dominican Republic, President Johnson confronts calls for larger defense spending. House Republican Leader Ford urges immediate budget boosts while Sen Morse questions the administration's Caribbean actions and aims. Some lawmakers warn against aiding a three-man junta and risk of Communist propaganda. Rep Albert stresses avoiding direct interference yet preventing communism from stifling Dominican aspirations.
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M Pege
U.S
Dominican Republic
Southeast Asia
House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Johnson
Wayne Morse
Dore
Senate
United States
Caribbean
Juan Bosch
Congress
Santo Domingo
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Mixed Latin reaction to U S Dominican intervention
Latin American responses split with Argentina and Brazil backing the action while Mexico Chile Ecuador Uruguay Venezuela oppose. OAS delayed its decision as Costa Rica and others consider proposals including temporary international administration for the Dominican Republic amid protests in Chile and Venezuela.
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Associated Press
U.S
Dominican Republic
Argentina
Brazil
South America
Johnson
Buenos Aires
Caribbean
Organization of American States
OAS
Washington
Santo Domingo
Jose Figueres
San Jose
Mexico
Chile
Ecuador
Uru
United States
Alliance For Progress
Caracas
All-American Cable Co
Santiago
Differences Of View Noted At SEATO Meeting
London AP report notes SEATO members largely agree on halting Communist penetration of South Viet Nam but internal differences widen during closed sessions. Pakistan and France dissent, with Bhutto reportedly different in stance. Ball urged military aid as North Vietnamese troops reportedly crossed the 17th parallel.
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Seato
London
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
France
Pakistan
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
United States
U.S
George W. Ball
Seato Council
17Th Parallel
Ball
OAS Talks Highlight Dominican Crisis and Junta Rifts
The OAS pressed for a peaceful settlement as Col Pedro Benoit demanded civilian arms surrender and Caamano insisted on constitutional government to restore exiled President Bosch. Rebels deny Communist ties while acknowledging a small Communist faction. A motorcade tour drew chants of Bosch and constitution as reports cited up to 1500 dead cremated for lack of burial facilities.
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U.S
OAS
Pedro Benoit
Caamano
Juan Bosch
Bosch
Constitution
Johnson
Hospital Open House Set At Notre Dame
Notre Dame Hospital in Biddeford hosts an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on May 9 in honor of National Hospital Week May 9 to 15. Tours of new facilities will be offered and tea served by the hospital auxiliary. The event features lists of local notable hosts and a committee of hospital directors and volunteers.
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Notre Dame Hospital
Pool Road
Biddeford
National Hospital
W. Paul Casavant
Emile Drouin
Leo Paul Taillon
Yvonne Bibeau
Charlemagne Fournier
Maine House debates bill on broadcasting hours and morning service
Maine lawmakers weigh a bill that would affect broadcasting hours amid concerns it would cause extreme difficulty in the industry. Rep Wayne P Libhart of Brewer frames support around giving his wife more rest, saying the measure would grant her an extra hour.
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Trace Af
Wayne P. Libhart
R— Brewer
Psychiatrists Question Recovered Alcoholic Drinking Rule
A Cincinnati based research team challenged the belief that recovered alcoholics must remain abstinent. Based on 32 patients, the study contends some can return to normal drinking without poorer adjustment.
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New York
American Psychiatric Association
E. Mansell Pattison
M.D
E. B. Headley
G. C. Gleser
L A Gottschalk
University of Cincinnati College of
D. L. Davies
Pattison
Judging Set For National Grange Dress Contest
The National Grange Dress Contest at the Pomona level will be judged May 13 in Kittery. Thelma Farley of Saco says garments must be at Kit tery Grange hall by 6 30 p m. Items can be picked up if needed. winners advance to state competition.
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Pomona
Kittery
Thelma Farley
Saco
York County
Pomona Grange Home Economics
Foran To Command Saco Police Force
Saco Police and Fire Commission names Capt. Robert Foran to lead during Chief Kerry’s illness. Two new policewomen named Mrs Barbara Ronco and Mrs Carol Forrest replace retirees and will serve at North and Elm Street intersection and Fairfield School crossing respectively.
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Saco
Police and Fire Commission
Robert Foran
Raymond Kerry
Barbara Ronco
North St
Marjorie Murphy
Ronco
North Street
Elm Street
Carol Forrest
Beach St
Fairfield School Crossing
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Fillerup
Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
Gcopr
Advertisers Exchange Inc
Percy
Main Street
Dole
York County Teachers Association
Linnell Gym
Thornton Academy
William Logan
Bernard Forbush
Clyde Russell
Maine Teachers Association
Charles F. Phillips
Bates College
Roger Painchand
Old Orchard Beach
Carleton Robbins
Paul Reay
Robert Dowling
Berwick
Wesley Farnum
South Berwick
Grace Gilpatrick
Parsonsfield
Patricia Trask
Kennebunk
Timothy Crowley
D & S Corp
Hugh Marshall
Biddeford Economic Improvement Commission
York County Planning Commission
Marshall
Area Redevelopment Association
Knox
Route 5 Association
Saco Atty
Philip Graves
Ocean Park Road
Shell Oil Co
Graves
Oil Company
Committee On
Nanimous
Reny
Jordan Company
Factory Island
Ronald Ayotte
Saco Tanning Corp
Fairfield School Library Fund
Howard Cushman
P.T.A
Cushman
Old Orchard Beach V.F.W
Altenburg, Kirk and Co
Industrial Research of
iSaco Yacht Club
District Court
Division of Probation and Parole
Reay
Richard Chapman
Maine District Court
Cumberland Cables Corp
Telestar Enterprises, Inc
Federal Communications Commission
New England Tel. and
Tel. Co
Market
Lincoln Street
New County Road
Finance Committee
Benton
Pleasant Street
Gooch Street
S. A. LaPearl
New Hampshire
Victualer
Plaza Restaurant
Sophocles Victor
Common Street
Victualer’s
Snow House
Hitching
Notre Dame
Psychiatrists
Mittee
Foran
Investors’ Corner
New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Lachange
P.O
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