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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1968

Page

3

Retailers Must Lead The Way In Addressing Urban Violence

New York AP report quotes James J. Bliss of the National Retail Merchants Association urging retailers to actively recruit and train hard-core unemployed to reduce urban violence. He notes 2,000 members, about 17,000 stores, and $30 billion in annual sales, with progress seen in organized feeder programs and cooperation with government agencies.

New York m—Je James J. Bliss Bliss National Retailerchants Association

Wild West Happening 1968 Benefit at Kennebunk High

Kennebunk High School National Honor Society sponsors Wild West Happening 1968 at the high school auditorium tonight at 8 to raise funds for the scholarship fund. Co chairs are Louis Farber Jr and John Chabot with support from Mr and Mrs Daigle and family and Lagasse. Also mentions a Mother's Day trip to Massachusetts and notes the first U S Mint established in 1792.

National Honor Society Kennebunk High School Louis Farber Jr John Chabot Joseph Daigle Rosanne Debra Robert Thomas Summer Street Massachusetts Ernest J. Daigle Saugus Mass Robert Lagasse Lynn

Fatima Circle Accepts New Member at Biddeford Chapter

Mrs. Eglan tine Roy was welcomed into Our Lady of Fatima Circle, Daughters of Isabella, during a meeting at St. John's Hall Adams Street Biddeford. She will be installed at the next gathering. A May 21 social is planned with Miss Muriel Lemieux chairing the committee assisted by many members.

Eglantine Roy Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Muriel Lemieux Adrienne Guay George Guay Irene Lamontagne Germaine Land Cora le Prohon Alice Lessard Therese Lessard Doris Leveille Alexina Loranger Lillilane Loranger Irene Loranger Emma _ Mercier Rita Lessard

Meany Opposes Voluntary Wage Restraints in Wartime

AFL CIO president George Meany says labor opposes voluntary wage restraints but would accept wartime wage price controls if the government deems them necessary. He spoke before a Johnson meeting with the AFL-CIO executive council as advisers discuss possible renewed voluntary limits. The house also voted to extend Gen Earley Wheeler's term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for one year after debate on military policy in Vietnam and Europe.

Associated Press Washington Aflcio George Meany Labor Meany Johnson Afl-Cio Executive Council Council of Economic Advisers Washington House South Vietnam Europe Earley G. Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff Paul Findley R-Ill Congress Wheeler Cambridge, Mass Harold Krents Harvard Law School Erents Mt. Vernon N.Y Krents Gen. Louis B. Hershey Selective Service

NASA says US 1 reenters atmosphere over Pacific Ocean

US 1, the first test and training satellite, has re entered the atmosphere and lined up over the Pacific Ocean. Legislation passed by the Senate would authorize additions to the National Gallery of Art in Washington and move to the House. The Poor People’s Campaign leader Rev James Bevel says they will present demands in a theatre of education.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration US 1 National Gallery of Art Washington Senate House James Bevel

Maine Nixon backers dispute Rockefeller victory claim

Edward P. Harding chairman of the Maine Nixon for President committee says Rockefeller supporters overstated a win. He notes that about three-quarters of the 14 Bangor delegates favored Nixon, while Findley blocked a Rockefeller move. The GOP state convention proceeded with plans seeking Senate action on a joint resolution.

Associated Press Portland Maine Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Edward P. Harding Bangor Nam Robert A. Marden Findley Rockefeller Wheeler Senate

Slain Marine’s wife case yields possible weapon clue

Marines probe the May 1 slaying of Nancy Pope at Camp Lejeune uncovering a weapon found near the Midway Park housing area. Pope, 21, mother of a seven month old, was fatally choked and stabbed. her husband Lance Cpl. William Pope is from Portsmouth New Hampshire.

Camp Lejeune N.C Marine Corps Nancy Pope

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