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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1969
Page
7
Jackie Susann defends her use of sex in fiction as plot driven not prurient and explains her obsessive writing habit. She types up to 30 pages daily, works in a windowless back room, rewrites four drafts on colored paper, and plans a third novel The Big Man about life at the top and lost ability to communicate.
HAL BOYLE reports in New York that Jacqueline Susann, author of Valley of the Dolls, sold over 356,000 hard copies and more than 100 million in paperback. Her Love Machine may match or surpass that success. She received a 250,000 advance, and she and Mansfield declined a million-dollar film-right offer. The Love Machine follows Robin Stone, a brilliant TV executive, with lively sex episodes.
The ad argues Savings Bonds suit long term gains, not quick profits, noting a 4 to 3 return and an option to buy 5% Freedom Shares. It appeals to patriotism and urges enrollment in the Payroll Savings Plan or bank purchase, urging readers to invest $18.75.
Old Orchard Beach reports a duplicate bridge event at Speak Easy Lawn Avenue with listed players led by Marshall Moutsatsos and James Moutsatsos for North South and John Landry with David Stott for East West. Winners included Paradis and Whelan first in North South and Landry with Stott first in East West.
Boston Patriots announce the signing of Thomas Richardson a pass receiver from Jackson State joining a group including Charles Richardson defensive line coach Jesse Richardson and Wayne Richardson in the club brochure. The article notes the name Richardson is most common in Boston Patriots listings and mentions an upcoming game at Lawn Avenue Playhouse.
Rev Robert Cumler of Granville Ohio formerly of Kennebunk returned home Saturday after a three day visit as a guest of Rev Fred Holmberg and Mrs Holmberg. Mrs Ernest Morris Sr Sayward Street is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital in Biddeford. The Mother's Club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the New Civic Center here. The 50 Plus Club will meet Thursday afternoon at the Webhannet Woman's Club clubhouse from 1 to 4. Mrs Homer Chappell program chairman continues planning.
Rev. E G Ward pastor of Kennebunk Baptist Church will present a program titled Rocking Chair Philosopher. Refreshments will be served under the direction of Mrs Mabel Gooch, chairman, and her committee.
Barbara Mondor and Francine Nadeau of Biddeford were elected to the Phi Kappa Phi Society during the Scholastic Honor Society banquet at the University of Maine in Orono.
A second car shop places a want ad in Section Eleven seeking display space and classified exposure. The brief notice requests pricing, verso alignment, and regular weekly runs to reach local buyers.
Rev. William J. Kelly pastor of St. Martha's Parish listing mass times for the Kennebunk area. A 7 p.m. mass Saturday at St. Martha's Kennebunkport, Sunday masses 7, 9, and 11 a.m. At St. Mary's Wells Beach a 6 p.m. mass Saturday and 7 and 9 a.m. Sunday. Classes have ended until fall.
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