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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1967
Page
3
The column surveys turtle worship in ancient and modern cultures and provides pet care tips. It covers turtle use by Lenni Lenape, Ulithi rituals, and species notes. then answers readers on rabbits, hamsters, dogs, and terrarium setups with practical grooming and safety guidance.
Akron Ohio AP reports a school board debate over dress standards as ninth grader Connie Collier is sent home for a skirt deemed too short. Parents question who sets the policy while Superintendent Gregg and Principal Padrutt discuss knee-length aims and the recurring yearly issue.
Athens AP reports Andreas Papandreou, 47, charged with conspiring to commit high treason in the Aspida plot to overthrow the monarchy and shape Greece as a neutral Socialist state. Immune as a member of parliament, his immunity was canceled by the coup.
Gorham State College began Recognition Day with a cornerstone laying for a four story addition to Upton Hall. The $947,000 bond funded project will house 150 students and is due for completion November 1. Speakers included President Kenneth T. Brooks and student leaders Miss Elizabeth Hersey and Miss Edna Dickey.
Mrs Beatrice Ready was initiated as a new member of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughtersof Isabella in a Biddeford St Johns Hall meeting. New members included Mrs Germaine Lauzon Mrs Virginia Martin Miss Therese Lamirande Mrs Dolores Langevin with Mrs Madeline Neault named as prospective member.
At a Biddeford Pool Community Club meeting a nominating committee will present a slate of officers on June 12 for election. President Roy MacNaughton led the session with a progress report on August’s annual fair and a donation to the cancer crusade.
In Maine a federal state pilot program aiding expectant mothers with health problems is underway in Washington and Hancock counties. Dr. Helen C. Prevost announced at the Maine Health Council meeting that Downeast areas were chosen for high poverty, doctor shortage, and illegitimate birth rates. The three quarters federally funded project aims to cut mental retardation from pregnancy and childbirth complications.
Ocean Park Extension met in Porter Hall to view table settings and discuss fine china sterling and crystal for home furnishing use. Members displayed flowers vas es and containers while Saladmaker demos by Robert Pulver highlighted salad preparation and related products.
The diary records Pepys daily life and observations across a decade from 1660 to 1669 detailing personal routines public events and social life in Restoration England.
The Australian beauty who tried to stow away on a U.S. nuclear cruiser in Sydney will appear in a film with her Coast Guard boyfriend, Sandra Hilder, 20, and Seaman Bernard Brewer, 23, playing lovers in Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady starring Phyllis Diller. The couple met when Brewer's ship docked in Sydney.
Fire at Doug's Furniture Store on Fleming Street, Lincoln, caused an estimated 200000 dollar loss. A 26 000 square foot building built from a two story home burned after 1 30 a m. No one was inside and firefighters were未injured.
After school committee approval the Sanford School system announces Donald Dutremble of Biddeford will teach mathematics at Sanford Junior High starting in the fall. Superintendent Carl E. Bowers notes Dutremble is a Gorham State College graduate who will finish his degree next month and is a St Louis High School Biddeford alumnus.
Kennebunk starts planting about 40 trees this week from the Ernest Warren estate to replace 114 elms slated for destruction due to Dutch Elm disease. Royal Smith of Lower Village will direct the effort with help from town workers led by Town Manager Earle D. Hardy.
ROCKLAND AP The Rev Erle Morse of Ellsworth is the new president of the Conservative Baptist Association of Maine. Other officers elected here Tuesday include vice president the Rev Henry Harding of Bruns
St Josephs Alumnae meeting at St Louis High School Biddeford voted to fund a Dirigo Girls State attendee Miss Louise Rousselle and to donate graduation and grammar school awards in June. An annual banquet was set for June 14 at Glen Mor Kennebunk with group departure from the school. Members and guests may attend and installation of new officers will occur.
Frederick N. Allen of Portland and president of the National Association of Railroad Utility Commissioners says Americans know less about utility regulation than other government areas. He urges that the regulation story be told, noting his Maine PUC membership.
The report details Marine casualties from prolonged mountain fighting near Khe Sanh and a helicopter collision killing four Marines. Navy destroyers Hubbard and Strauss shelled Vietnamese shore batteries near the Song Ma River after destroying guns. A 1,200 strong Marine task force presses south to root out infiltrators, with 346 Reds killed since April 21 and 52 Marines killed.
The federal grant targets sewer facilities in Portland Maine. The award was approved Tuesday and focuses on the outer Congress Street area improving infrastructure and sanitation.
The fragment names roles and cities for church leadership: secretary the Rev Ralph Hobson of Presque Isle treasurer Wesley Matthews of Brewer and auditor Malcolm John of Portland.
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