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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1968
Page
3
The Labour government led by Harold Wilson held onto office by a 35 vote margin after a close second reading on a wage and price control bill through 1969. Thirty four Labour MPs abstained and one voted against the measure amidLeft wing opposition.
In Montclair New Jersey AP reports the town’s first Black mayor in a century is celebrated as a milestone for better race relations amid a predominantly white community. The election marks a significant change in local leadership and civic dynamics.
Brendan Towmey of the Saco Urban Renewal Authority outlined downtown renewal efforts as Jason Ramsdell of Canal National Bank and Martin’s Food Store agreed to link parking by modifying a fence. The meeting reviewed a 1966 renewal diagram, with Authority members noting future plans may diverge from that projection.
In a Tuesday oath remarks Mayor Matthew G. Carter warned that merely appointing a Black leader will not solve chronic city problems. The remarks followed debate over race and governance in his community.
Washington voting breakdown shows a 51 to 31 Senate rejection of an amendment to delete a crime-bill section restricting confessions and police lineup identifications. Democrats for Kennedy Massachusetts McIntyre New Hampshire Muskie Maine Pastore Rhode Island Pell Rhode Island Republicans for Aiken Vermont Brooke Massachusetts Against Dodd Connecticut Ribicoff Connecticut Crut New Hampshire Prouty Vermont Smith Maine.
In a tense scene, Jesuit Gergas defends his work among farmers amid Hindu and Muslim critics claiming mass conversions. He stresses serving India’s villages and downplays anger while noting religious misunderstandings. San Francisco AP reports a separate health update on Dr. Ralph Williams, a beaten Alaska bacteriologist, improving after a May mugging.
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