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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1969

Page

5

Red Death Hits Newfoundland Herring Stocks

In Pla centia Bay Newfoundland fishermen fear a mysterious red death has slashed herring stocks and spread to cod and lobsters. The ERCO phosphorous plant near Decem ed was shut down with government approval pending pollution controls. Ottawa weighs possible fishing closures as Americans remain cautious buyers. Scientific efforts seek the cause while theories link the plant or wartime Navy dumping to the mortality.

Long Harbor Nfld Newfoundland Placentia Bay Melectric Reduction of Canada Ltd Federal “Cheries Department Pat Antle Newfoundland Federation of Fishermen Ottawa Placentia St. Mary's Bays Antle ERCO U.S. Navy Navy Argentia Aidan Maloney

Mexico and the United States The shaping influence debate

A review of U S Mexico relations as the 20th century begins notes that while economic and cultural ties bind, Mexican discontent grows from income disparity and perceived U S influence. Analysts debate whether foreign influence drives Mexico's evolution or reflects its own cultural development. A looming election and a population surge add urgency to the discussion.

Mexico City Mexico Porfirio Diaz United States Dolfo Lopez Mateos Latin America Popoffs Lieve Gringolandia Washington Havana Guadallupe National Lottery

Acapulco unrest grows as youth demand reforms

In Acapulco poverty shapes hillside shadows and expensive villas overlook the bay as restive social groups press for change. Mexico’s youth, 65 percent under 24, seek self-directed reform beyond U.S. influence, while business seeks favorable treatment. last fall’s student protests signal a shift from passive to active demand.

Acapulco Mexico United States Washington

Hibernians Plan Field Day After Biddeford Meeting

In St Johns Hall Biddeford Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians set plans for a September field day. President Edward Lane led the session with Past President Night and a corned beef supper beforehand. The group noted a St Louis Regional High School Band donation aiding their New York St Patrick’s parade participation.

Ancient Order of Hibernians St. John's Hall Main Street Elm Street Biddeford Edward Lane Thomas Breen Charles Gallagher Cornelius Hector Lane John Cleary Leo Kenney James Murphy James O'Meara Walter Nelson Joseph Kerry C. Hoctor James Hoctor

Abbott-Verville AMVETS Card Party Winners

Prize winners Sunday evening at the Abbott-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary card party at the Post home Walnut Street. Ladies high Mrs. Ann Gustafson, low Mrs. Edna Henaire. men's high Robert Pettengill, low Ralph Deiringer. Queens Robert Pettengill. special prizes Mrs. Gustafson and Ralph Deiringer. Next party set for Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Post home.

Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Ladies Ann Gustafson Edna Henaire Men's High Robert Pettengill Low Ralph Deiringer Queen's Gustafson

Local groups report meetings and events in Kennebunk area

Madon na Chapter OES holds a stated meeting at the Ma sonic Temple in West Kennebunk with Lafayetter of DeMolay honor postponed. Olive Rebekah Lodge meets at 7 45 PM at ICCF Hall and refreshments follow. Mothers Club hosts all day gathering at New Civic Center with Marion Going and Addie Noble leading the dinner. Kennebunk High School hosted a baked bean supper Saturday night with Yankee land rus SPEBSQSA and performances by Yankeeland Chorus and others under Tony Cropper. Edward Mayo of Kennebunkport donated a painting awarded to Bradford Cushman. J W Garry returns home from winter in Hollywood Florida.

Madonna Chapter O.E.S Masonic Temple West Kennebunk Richard Hubbard Linwood Nedeau E. D. McKeon Colonial Drive Chelmsford Mass Gerald F. Clark Clarks Bermuda Gerald Crocker Sea Road Glendale Elizabeth Sweeney R.N Lower Summer Street Webbers Hospital Biddeford Olive Rebekah Lodge Yankeeland Rus Spebsqsa Yankeeland Chorus Sea Farers Tony Cropper Edward Mayo Kennebunkport Bradford Cushman J. W. Garry Hollywood Fla

AMVET Auxiliary Banquet Set for Wednesday at Wonder Bar

The AMVET Auxiliary banquet will be held Wednesday at Wonder Bar Steak House in Biddeford. Members will depart from the Post home on Walnut Street at 6 p.m.

AMVET Wonder Bar Biddeford Post Walnut Street

Biddeford Teacher Patricia Pettingill Named Phi Beta Kappa

Patricia A. Pettingill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Denoncour, formerly of 190 May Street Biddeford, has been named to Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Maine Orono. A French teacher at Lewiston High School, she is a Biddeford and Maine graduate.

Patricia A. Pettingill Paul Denoncour May St Biddeford University of Maine Orono Lewiston High School Pettingill Biddeford High School

Phi Kappa Phi Classified Ad Guidance at University

A Journal classified column outlines how to place ads and use society resources at the university. It emphasizes clear contact steps and eligibility within Phi Kappa Phi networks.

Phi Kappa Phi

Power Co Opens Old Orchard Beach Seasonal Office

Central Maine Power Company announces the opening of its Old Orchard Beach seasonal office at 137 Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach on Monday May 5 1969.

Central Maine Power Company Old Orchard Beach Saco Avenue Old Orchard

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