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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1968

Page

3

Beach PTA Members Elect Officers in Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting at Jameson School cafeteria. Vice President Captain Lanny Parker presided as annual committee reports were shared. Officers elected for the coming year include Leopold Belrose as President, Jan Desjardins as Vice President, Rita Belair as Secretary, Elaine Fletcher as Treasurer, and Janet Doherty as Parliamentarian.

Old Orchard Beach Parent- Teacher Association PTA Jameson School Elaine Fletcher Jan Desjardins Parent - Teacher Association Lanny Parker Irs Beatrice Eramo Old Orchardee Parker

PTA officers installed and workshop announced

Mrs. Robert Johnson state PTA first vice president installed new officers. Mrs. Johnson notified members of a Leadership workshop on August 10 and 11 at the Maine Vocational Technical Institute South Portland. One discussed problem will be teenage drug addiction. Two delegates were voted to attend. Refreshments served by Mrs. Jackie Tierney and Mrs. Alice Jenkins.

Robert Johnson PTA Johnson Maine Vocational Technical Institute South Portland Jackie Tierney Alice Jenkins

European ESRO 2-B space craft launched for cosmic rays study

A 12 sided ESRO 2-B satellite built in Europe and launched by a U.S. rocket was in orbit over Earth en route to solar and cosmic ray research. Diplomats from Belgium Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Spain Sweden Switzerland and the United Kingdom witnessed the launch. A U.S. space agency spokesman later said early indications show progress.

Vandenberg Air Force Base Calif Europe U.S Belgium Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom US. Space Agency

Army lieutenant faces disposition after failure to obey order

Second Lt. Dennis J. Morrisseau of Burlington Vermont is charged with refusing to board a flight to Vietnam. The case goes to First Army Headquarters Ft. Meade Maryland for review and possible disposition. his court martial had been scheduled for June 4.

Associated Press Kew Mass First Army Dennis J. Morrisseau Burlington Vietnam Morrisseau Ft. George G. Meade

Ceausescu De Gaulle to Set Up Consultative Commission

At Craiova the Romanian leader announced a Franco Romanian commission to consult on political and economic issues and pave the way for further accords. The move aims to harmonize European policies between Bucharest and Paris.

Bucharest Nicolae Ceausescu Charles de Gaulle Ceausescu Craiova

Ancient Mariners and Trade Routes Across the Mediterranean

The Phoenicians built cities like Carthage and created trade networks around Africa by 600 B.C. Gordon notes ancient peoples could travel as today with less emphasis on time. Implications extend to understanding civilizations such as the Incas Aztecs and Mayas.

Americas Gordon Mediterranean Carthage Africa

Local Man Withdraws Superior Court Appeal

Roland J. Baillargeon owner of Roland's Grocery Biddeford withdraws appeal to the superior court and pays 1200 in fines on liquor charges from the 10th District Court in Saco. He was found guilty of illegal sale and possession of liquor with intent to sell with jail terms suspended on payment. The report lists numerous traffic and liquor-related fines for many individuals from Biddeford Saco and surrounding towns.

Roland J. Baillargeon Roland South St Biddeford 10Th District Saco Baillargeon Oentore Kathleen A. Chandler Old Alfred Road James L. Hebert Thomas S. Williams Falmouth Raymond J. Nute State St Raymond J. Benson Elmwood Drive Wilbert R. Estabrook Portland St. Francis College Joseph Amodio Gerald White William Garvin William Zaleski Eugene Capoccia Robert Belanger Westbrook Lorraine William L. Davis Kennebunk Theresa Harvey Auburn Michael D. Siminski West Scarborough Superior Court

Compromise Deal Seen To End Bombing In Vietnam Talks

Paris reports say US and North Vietnam may reach a compromise to halt bombing despite stalled Paris talks. Officials cite a proposed buffer zone to curb Communist troop movement, halt reconnaissance flights, and stop artillery and air strikes along the North South border.

Tokyo Thanom Kittikachorn Thailand U.S Vietnam Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan North Vietnam South Vietnam Paris United States North Xuan Thuy Hanoi Radio W. Averell Harriman

Barbecue Night in Kennebunk by Scout Troop III

Senior Girl Scout Troop III hosts a public chicken barbecue from 5 to 7 at Park Street School playgrounds Kennebunk weather reflag at Kennebunk High School. Waldo Chick prepares the chickens. Funds support Camp Wa an cribs. Hope Simmons chairs with Eileen Grieve Christine Goldammer Joan Pillsbury Patricia Swett Cheryl Smith and Anna Jasper assisting.

Kennebunk Park Street Kennebunk High School Waldo Chick Camp Waan Hope Simmons Eileen Grieve Christine Goldammer Joan Pillsbury Patricia Swett Cheryl Smith Anna Jasper

Democrats Push to Assert Jurisdiction Over Submerged Maine Lands

Democrats urge immediate steps to claim authority over submerged lands off Maine's coast tied to offshore oil exploration. The platform also includes health and welfare proposals Republicans omitted, noting GOP positions already addressed.

Maine GOP

Platform proposals expand social welfare and housing laws

The document backs Medicaid expansion and a professional school of social work, supports upgrading reservation schools under Indian Affairs, and calls for tribal control of programs. It also proposes ending exemptions in open housing laws and creating a human rights commission, noting limits on information intake.

Maine Conference On Social Welfare Indian Affairs Administration of Justice Human Rights Commission

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