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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1968

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Soviet leader omits US attack in Bolshevik anniversary display

Moscow marks the 51st anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution with a missile show that reveals no new weapons and avoids naming Vietnam or the United States. Grechko’s Red Square address attacks imperialists generally and stresses unity and Western threats. Mazurov calls for U S relations normalization but warns of obstacles from U S policy, linking to Vietnam and the current Cold War tensions.

Moscow Andrei A. Grechko United States Soviet Union Marshal Grechko Red Square Vietnam Lenin Grechko U.S Paris Czechoslovakia Kremlin Politburo Kirill T. Mazurov

Nixon Invited to Visit Saigon by Thieu

President elect Nixon received an invitation from South Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Thieu to visit Vietnam for an on the spot assessment of the war and situation. Thieu hailed Nixon as a staunch defender of freedom and said closer ties would be strengthened, though no date was set.

Kremlin Richard M. Nixon China Nixon Saigon Thieu Nguyen van Thieu South Vietnam Vietnam Key Biscayne Fla Miami Ron Ziegler Washington Jouth Johnson Paris North Vietnam National Liberation Front Viet Cong Hanoi

Nixon May Face Tough Path With Democratic Congress

Speculation grows that Saigon may listen to Nixon or his rep before Johnson. Nixon vows to unite Americans and keep an open door for new ideas despite a Democratic controlled Congress. Meeting with Johnson cooperation remains uncertain as budget decisions threaten to constrain Nixon’s early agenda. Continued on Page Two Two.

Saigon Nixon Johnson Congress

Yerevan Embraces Modern Glory On 2750th Anniversary

An Armenian from Detroit marvels at Yerevan after a massive building boom that transformed the capital. The city grew from 30 000 in 1924 to nearly 700 000 today while Lenin Square showcases Armenian architectural harmony amid new boulevards. A repatriated sign painter recalls Armenia’s past and the mass Armenian emigration to the United States.

Yerevan U.S.S.R Detroit Soviet Armenia Yeribunni Armenia Turkey Iran New Lenin Square Lenin New York Cairo United States

Chuckle Nowadays Prosperity Means Not Being So Broke

A light columnist note jokes that modern prosperity is measured by not being as broke as the previous month, highlighting humorous shifts in frugal behavior and spending attitudes.

Donald Linscott Seeks Saco Ward 3 City Council Seat

Donald W. Linscott Jr. of 8 Winter St. Ext. Saco announces Democratic bid for Ward 3 City Council. 36 years old, married to Baleah Cochran, with three children. Former South Portland student, UMaine accounting AA graduate, served in the Corps, now comptroller at Lyn-Flo Industries. Also leads Saco Recreation Commission and commands local VFW and AMVETS posts.

Donald W. Linscott Jr Winter St. Ext Saco Linscott Baleah Cochran Topsfield Thornton Academy Locke School South Portland University of Maine Lyn-Flo Industries Saco Recreation Commission Saco V.F.W Saco Amvets

Sevigny And Lamontagne Supporting Lemire Ticket

Two incumbent Biddeford councilmen announced plans to run on Democratic Mayor Leo R. Lemire's ticket. Emile A. Lamontagne, of 276 Hill St., a native of Biddeford, owns Lamontagne Plumbing and holds family and parish ties with St. Andre's. Sevigny will seek Councilman-at-Large, with Lamontagne listed among Lemire supporters.

Biddeford Leo R. Lemire Romeo Sevigny Emile A. Lamontagne Lamontagne Hill St St. Regis Academy Berlin N. H St. Louis High School Doris Paul SMVTI Diane St. Louis Regional High School Carol John St. Andre’s Grammar School Lamontagne Plumbing 0 St. Andre’s Parish St. Andre's F.T.A Knight of Columbus Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Assumption Society St. Jean Baptiste

Nixon forms new administration after victory

New President elect Nixon flies to Florida to begin shaping a new Republican administration. He visits with Eisenhower in Washington en route, while absentee ballots and late returns keep the national tally unsettled. Johnson pledges full support during the transition as cabinet and top aides are chosen.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Florida Dwight D. Eisenhower Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey Illinois Ohio California Missouri Maryland Humphrey Johnson Texas San Antonio Texas White House

Veterans Day Parade Plans In Biddeford Saco Area

Veterans Day parade plans list a 10 am Nov 11 march from Biddeford Elm and Main to Pepperell Square Saco with grand marshal Harry E Rowell Owen-Davis Post. Ceremonies at Pepperell Square led by Royal Sheltra include invocation by Rev Robert F E Lee, anthem by Paul Deschambeault, pledge led by Burns School students, speeches by mayors Doyle and Lemire, and Col Robert E Cleaves representing Gov Curtis.

Biddeford Saco Elm Main Streets Main Street Pepperell Square Harry E. Rowell Owen-Davis Post Pee Saco Royal Sheltra Robert FE. Lee Most Holy Trinity Church Paul Deschambeault Burns School Donald C. Doyle Leo Lemire Alter Robert E. Leaves Maine National Guard Kenneth M. Curtis Cleaves Flanders Field Arnold Ballard America John Mil Robert E. Cleaves Hdggs Augusta Veterans of Foreign Wars Saco Womens

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