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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1968

Page

12

From prison gangs to car lots Teddy Green’s unlikely path

Teddy Green, 53, once of the Cherry Hill gang that staged an 83 hour Charlestown State Prison uprising, is now a car salesman. He boasted of bank robberies, escaped prison, and parole led to a life of crime. He spoke to 300 law officers at Northeastern University.

Janice Elliott Associated Press Boston Cherry Hill Massachusetts Teddy Green Old Charlestown State Prison Green Hackensack N.J FBI National Police Northeastern University Teddy

Progress and oddities across the nation in brief

Oregon pear orchards gain progress as a youth shifts from smudge boy to technician in charge of altering thermal conditions. Milwaukee County uncovers 326 antique wire back chairs in an attic, origins unknown. NAACP forms a rumor control center in Los Angeles to curb inflammatory reports and provide facts. New York City plans a two way radio network linking the transit authority to 4200 buses for enhanced operations in storms and emergencies.

Associated Press Medford Ore Oregon Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee County Howard A. McMillian McMillan Los Angeles National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Celes King NEW York New York City Transit Authority

Swimming Classes Set In Kennebunk

Kennebunk Red Cross announces annual swimming program at Idlease Pool from June 10 to June 26 for children eight and older without Beginners certificates. Instructors are Mrs. Frederick Perkins and Bruce Shaffer. Registration open May 20 to May 31 at the Red Cross office with early signup encouraged.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Chapter American Red Cross Idlease Frederick Perkins Bruce Shaffer Red Cross

Kimberly Clark fish test for river safety near Anderson

In Anderson California the Kimberly Clark paper mill initiated a bio assay on the Sacramento River to verify that 11 million gallons of daily effluent would not harm salmon and steelhead. Five 60 gallon aquariums held two dozen fingerling salmon each exposed to 10 20 or 30 times stronger concentrations of effluent.

Anderson Calif Kimberly Clark Corp Sacramento

Company wins award for pollution abatement program

The California federation recognizes the firm for its effective pollution control efforts. The award highlights the high concentration of paper mills and the impact of effluent handling.

California Nia Federation of Women

Saco Center Members Plan Summer Activities

Saco Adult Center members met at the AMVETS VFW Hall to plan summer outings. A trip to Ocean Park grounds was accepted, with July and August dates tentatively set. The group, chaired by Mrs Catherine Lennox, will confirm itineraries next weeks while Gov Curtis May Senior Citizens Month was read. meetings run 10 am to 4 pm each Wednesday at Spring Street venue.

Saco Amvets-Vfw Spring Street Harriet Fogg Ferry Lane Ocean Park Association Catherine Lennox Louise Harrison Ella Luman Eva Harper Harold Stevens Kenneth M. Curtis Robert ‘Fenderson Carl Bobin Rose Dyer Lillian Macomber Bessie Moulton Keithley Harrison Leola Berry York County Council On Aging City of

Kennebunk Evening Alliance Dinners at Wells Recreation Night

The Kennebunk Evening Alliance of the Kennebunk Unitarian Church held a Recreation Night at the Holbrau haus in Wells on Tuesday featuring guest Mrs. Robert Ross wife of the church minister who plans to move to Boston this fall. Attendees included Mrs. Richard Haskell president Alston Clark Mrs. Henry Dickinson Mrs. John Dresser Mrs. Lyle Martin Mrs. Vincent Mason and Mrs. Walter Moulton.

Kennebunk Evening Alliance Kennebunk Unitarian Church Holbriuhaus Wells Robert Ross Boston Richard Haskell Alston Clark Henry Dickinson John Dresser Lyle Martin Vincent Mason Walter Moulton

Community Members Named in Local Notice

Phillip O'Donnell and several residents including Mrs Freder ick Shields Sr Mrs Allen Jasper Miss Bertha Bailey Mrs Paul Teeple and Mrs Carl Young are listed in a local community notice. The document records names for a social or civic event.

Phillip O'Donnell Frederick Shields Sr Allen Jasper Bertha Bailey Aul Teeple Carl Young

United States Weather Bureau Founded in 1870

The Weather Bureau of the United States was established in 1870 marking the formal start of government weather forecasting and meteorological data collection. It later evolved into today’s National Weather Service, expanding national climate services.

The United States Weather Bureau

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