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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1968

Page

5

College Drama Club to Present Hedda Gabler by Touring Theater

Saint Francis College drama club hosts the State Touring Theater Co on Sunday November 17 at 8 p.m. in Pool Road gymnasium. The professional company, formed in September, stages Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler with Franklyn Lenthall directing. Tickets are available at local high schools and Hejs Music Store Bidroe Public invites the community to attend.

Saint Francis College Drama Club Ater Co Angel Henrik Ibsen Hedda Gabler Pool Road College Joseph W. Mahoney Franklyn Lenthall The New Playhouse Hedds Ge Gabler Mahoney Hejs Music Store Bid Roe

New Members Accepted By Beach AL Unit

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Mrs. Priscilla McSweeney, president of the American Legion unit, reports three new charter members were accepted, Joyce L Heureux and Barbara Jean L Heureux among them, with initiation planned for the next meeting. Donations supported transportation for a veteran's child to Pride Training School and travel to Togus for care. A spring banquet for Past Presidents and Past Commanders is planned.

Old Orchard Beach Priscilla McSweeney C. Fayette Staples American Legion Pride Joyce L'Heureux Barbara Jean L'Heureux I. Medem

Sobell loses bid for Supreme Court review of release plea

AP reports Sobell, jailed for espionage since his 1951 conviction alongside Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, failed to win a Supreme Court hearing on his bid to be freed for time served. He faces Aug 24 1969 release from Lewisburg Federal Prison, with only three justices supporting the request. Other items note Lady Bird Johnson Park naming, Udall comments on higher education funding, late Republican fundraising reports, and a quote on dirty politics from Samuel Archibald.

Assuuiatecv Press Washington Sobell Supreme Supreme Court William O. Douglas John M. Harlan William J. Brennan Jr Columbia Island Potomac River Lady Bird Johnson Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall Johnson Fred H. Har National Association of Land Grant Colleges and State Universities Gist Congress House of Representatives

Experts urge caution as overreliance on computers wanes

In Evanston, Harvard professor Anthony G. Oettinger says the era of deifying machines is ending. Computers are tools, not decision makers, and the rising numbers of systems must be guided by human oversight in industry, government and education. He predicts broader computer aided instruction but warns the classroom will still need teachers.

Evanston Ill Anthony G. Oettinger Harvard University Council For Eee of Science Oettinger Computer, Science and Engineering National Academy of Sciences United States Copass

Community notices and political update from Kennebunk area

Local clubs hold meetings in Kennebunk High School library and VFW Auxiliary posts. Band Boosters plan bylaws updates and fund drives while Yo Co Me Chapter installs officers. Also notes Ivy Temple K of P meeting and a dish supper. Washington report: Rep Brock Adams prompts leadership change toward a younger Speaker.

Curtis Irving Longview Terrace Webber Hospital Biddeford Kennebunk High School Yo-Co-Me North American Family Campers Association Dining Room Avenue V.F.W Post Fletcher Street Ruth Jones Glenys Palmer Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall Main Street Ction Agnes Richmond Dover N.H

Famed Pianist Van Cliburn Delights Portland in Opening Night

Van Cliburn received a standing ovation as the Portland Symphony Orchestra opened its 44th season in City Hall Auditorium. Conducted by Paul Vermel, the program featured an all Russian lineup ending with Tchaikovsky’s B flat concerto. About 2,000 fans attended despite snow, with praise from music critic John Thornton for Vermel and Cliburn’s refined performance.

Portland van Cliburn Portland Symphony Orchestra Cliburn Paul Vermel Moscow Vermel Portland City Hall Glinka Ludmilla Andrew Holmes Holmes Kotzschmar John Thornton The Portland Press-Herald Thornton Elan

Student Afro-American Org demands action at UMass

The Student Afro-American Organization wants campus police armed at the University of Massachusetts. A spokesman told reporters after meeting with President John W. Lederle and administrators that they have given assurances and demanded measures.

Associated Press Amherst Mass University of Massachusetts Newsmen John W. Lederle

Campus protest demands overhaul after campus assault

After a Negro student was beaten on campus a sit in in the administration building drew 125 demonstrators demanding not only an apology from university leaders but the firing of Police Chief Blasko and more Negro faculty and students. A meeting with Lederle followed and a statement of regret plus a pledge to consider expulsions was issued.

University Alexander Blasko Lederle Washington, D.C

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