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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
10
More than 25,000 government employees were dismissed for alleged involvement in the 1965 Communist coup attempt, with 12,000 suspended and 28,000 demoted across most government departments as the outlawed Communist party's reach waned.
A Tennessee city proposes a flood control project on the Tennessee River extending to tributaries. The plan includes building dams and reservoirs to improve navigation and manage water flow for downstream communities.
Walter Reuther withdraws UAW from AFL-CIO by withholding dues and considers forming a new federation. Reports say he aims to unite dissident unions and attract the Teamsters, potentially enlarging a separate labor coalition before 1968.
Wells and Exeter notices list a Women’s Church event on June 4 at the Bob Taylor Homestead with 6 30 p.m. car departure. Reservations due June 2 via Mrs Angell or Mrs Chase. Also planned are two summer fundraisers on Sanford Road Wells July 12 and August 9 and York County Salons annual banquet June 6 at Henri’s Wells with installation at Tallwood Recreation Lounge.
The State Department says an alleged exchange offer by Cambodia to free two U S sailors for two bulldozers is not official The two Americans were aboard a Philippine tugboat seized after drifting into Cambodian waters from South Vietnamese territory The report cites Prince Norodom Sihanouk but the government says no such arrangement was proposed Slum unit for rehab and Eastern Air Lines contract details follow with wage and position notes Hoover Kashmir dispute context included
Former postmaster general James A. Farley turned 80 with a double header outing at Yankee Stadium accompanied by two grandchildren. At a Waldorf birthday party he reversed gifts and distributed presents rather than receiving them.
Franklin D Roosevelt signed the Tennessee Valley Authority into existence on May 18 1933 describing it as a corporation clothed with government power yet possessing private enterprise flexibility and initiative.
Miss Patricia Diane Desrosiers daughter of Mr and Mrs Hector E Desrosiers 2 Shepard Ave Saco married John James Lannon yesterday morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco The ceremony officiated by Rev Joseph Carrier with music by Mrs Carrier and soloist Mrs Howard Allen The bridal party included maid of honor Miss Linda Desrosiers and bridesmaids Miss Carole Spencer and Miss Beverly Ragan The couple plans reside in Boston where the groom studied and works and the bride is a Tufts New England Medical Center research assistant.
The 95 year old Four Corners Schools in Kansas shut down after years of decline as family farms dwindled and enrollments dropped to six this year. At closure ceremonies, Julia Thielen who taught there in 1907 reflected on changes from the past to present education. Carrie Washburn, the oldest former student at 90, recalled the school’s early years and staff. The community mourned the loss of a school once hosting up to 50 pupils.
Pa Blo Casals, aged 92 and living in self-exile, directed the final number of a Mozart program at the 13th Casals Music Festival in San Juan. The veteran cellist received two standing ovations during the event.
The newspaper reports high reach for its classified section with daily readership exceeding thirty thousand, highlighting broad advertiser exposure and sustained reader engagement across urban and suburban areas.
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