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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1967

Page

3

St Frances College Revises Theology Curriculum for Summer

St Francis College announces a full revision of its theology curriculum for the 1967 summer sessions starting June 19. Rev. Fernand Porter will teach modern catechetics June 19 to July and history of the church July 24 to Aug 26, with French courses by Robert Parenteau in the first and second five week sessions. Early evening options possible if interest rises.

St. Francis College John McArdle Franciscan College Fernand Porter O.F.M Quebec City Father Porter McArdle Robert Parenteau Honore de Balzac Flaubert Parenteau

Joly Sees GOP Deadwood Hurting Maine Party

Cumberland County Republican leaders warned the party suffers from inactive chairmen and unperformed duties. Cyril M. Joly Jr. urged replacing nonperforming town chairs as he addressed Portland Club members. He noted 19 Penobscot County towns lack chairs and urged accountability. Egypt's Sphinx was built about 2900 B.C.

Portland Republican State’ Committee Cumberland County Portland Club Cyril M. Joly Jr Joly Penobscot County Egypt

Roadblocks To Draft Changes Are Erected

Washington AP The House Armed Services Committee blocks Johnson draft reform aims restricting college deferments and granting presidential control. They back undergraduate deferments only after degree and keep graduate deferments undecided, seek veto power over lottery plans, and favor regional Civil Service boards over local boards. Major draft law expires June 30.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Johnson Congress Senate National Guard and Reserve House House Committee Richard S. Schweiker R.pa

Beauty Contest Winner Gives Up Crown

Deborah Anne Fuller relinquished the Miss New Hampshire title after a brief reign and said she plans to marry her college sweetheart next month. First runner up Sheila Scott of North Hampton will compete for Miss America in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Fuller, 20, said she had known of her plans before the pageant and left Plymouth State College last fall to learn more.

Manchester N.H Deborah Anne Fuller New Hampshire Sheila Scott North Hampton Atlantic City N.J Miss Fuller John A. Fuller Weare Jeffrey Ross Burton D. Ross Hanson Mass Plymouth State College

Local notes on upcoming weddings and graduates

The fragment notes plans for a marriage between Jeff and T, plus a January college graduation for Ross. It mentions Miss Fuller, former Miss Manchester, working as a bank bookkeeper, and Miss Scott, 19, of North Hampton, aiming to enter a music school to pursue entertainment.

Jeff Ion Ross Fuller Manchester Miss. Scott Monica Scott North Hampton

Whalen to Attend Bowdoin Summer Math Institute

Roy E. Whalen of Dover New Hampshire a Marshwood High School mathematics and physics teacher in Eliot will attend the 1967 Bowdoin Summer Institute for secondary teachers of mathematics. The program directed by Richard L. Chittim runs June 26 to August 4 and is funded by the National Science Foundation.

Bowdoin

Jaycee Wives In Saco Name Officer Slate

Saco Jaycee Wives choose officers at a meeting held at Ferry Road home. Officers elected include President Arthur Hunt and Vice President Belanger with other posts filled. candidates for the Miss York County Pageant were discussed and information contact points listed.

Claude Belanger York RFD Buxton Road Saco James Cartier Tiffany Lane Donald Waterhouse Arthur Hunt Belanger Roger Elliott James Ward III Barry Gallant Cartier Willard Stackpole Maine Bangor

Pro Communist Demonstrations Across Peking and Kowloon

Pro Communist protests continued in Peking with 300 Chinese marched on the British Consulate in Macao near Hong Kong. British officials accused China of failing to protect personnel and property as Kowloon security tightened with curfews and thousands of police and troops on alert. Protests also touched an American or British named social event with prospective members and two women attendees listed.

Peking Macao Hong Kong Norman Sons Legation Tokyo Shanghai Kowloon Hong Kong Island

Arab States Split Over Support for Palestinians

The text notes rising anti Arab sentiment toward Israel and the Syrians, with Nasser facing limited backing from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. It warns safety values are fragile amid a volatile situation as Arabs may need to act, while the Supreme Arab Defense Council plans military actions and fundraising for the Palestine Liberation Organization, though Saudi Arabia and Jordan have avoided meetings.

Supreme Arab Defense Council Palestine Liberation Organization Saudi Arabia Jordan

Hong Kong Communists Press UK on Arrests and Injuries

A 12‑man Chinese delegation tried to see Governor Trench at government house to press demands from Hong Kong Communists. Fei Yi Ming, Ta Kung Pao publisher, accused Trench of targeting compatriots. Peking supports demands for release of demonstrators, injuries guilt admission, and compensation. Macao capitulated earlier. Britain shows no concessionyet.

Government House Trench Fei Yi Ming Hong Kong Ta Kung Pao Peking Macao

Regional power struggle risks broader Middle East crisis

The council backs a new independent movement in the region to threaten Israel, with potential for international tension in an oil‑rich arena. The Yemen crisis and Nasser’s Red Sea moves raise fears of a broader flare up, while Israel vows to defend its shipping and respond to any interference.

Israel Europe U.S Mediterranean Soviet Union Yemen Nasser Red Sea Levi Eshkol

Judge Coffin to Speak at University of Maine Portland

Speaker named Portland AP reports Judge Frank M Coffin of the Uma Circuit Court of Appeals will deliver the commencement address at the University of Maine in Portland on May 31 He will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in connection with the event.

Portland (Ap Frank M. Coffin Uma Circuit Court of Appeals University Und Maine Portland

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