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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1965
Page
3
Biddeford Saco drive reports $1 979 pledged at fifth meeting held at Community Chest offices. Nov 29 next meeting at 11 a m. Conroy notes 77 percent of a $33 897 goal. A modern electric tree crusher weighs 140 tons and can clear an acre every 15 minutes.
The Nursing Committee of Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association Inc met at the City Building to organize a Christmas party for December 7 at 6 30 p m at the Wonder Bar Steak House. Miss Margaret L Murphy RN gave the nursing report and plans for Christmas projects for needy families were discussed. Mrs Theodore Schaffer served as president.
Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters met last night at Pepperell Square Hall Saco with Berwick grand manager presiding. Mrs. Chick reported on lodge work and new member Mrs Louise Lockery was initiated as charter was draped for Mrs Ann Jackson.
Anderson Air Force Base Guam reports Biddeford Maine airman Joseph D Proulx of the 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is recommended for the Air Medal after he smothered a transformer fire under the flight deck of a WC 130 Hercules following takeoff. His actions limited damage and potential danger to the crew. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Proulx of 72 May St Biddeford Maine.
The Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Biddeford post home to review a full schedule. Reports covered coupons sent to the Maine Department, 107 paid members, hours donated to hospitals and schools, and charity services including clothing for families and transportation for veterans. A reception for department president Cathrine Ambrose was noted.
President Johnson uses silent pressure to curb price rises as with aluminum. McNamara later announced 200000 tons of aluminum and copper stock moves to ease price pressures. The copper industry faced a Johnson backed move, while the aluminum episode showed the strategy works with minimal public confrontation.
Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary held a spaghetti supper at Washington Street hall Biddeford. Birthday cake honored Mrs Beatrice Chretien and prizes awarded to Miss Anne St Pierre and Mrs Sylvia Guay with many others winning prizes. Irish Night planned for November 27 with supper at 4 30 p m and dancing sponsored by the Luke E Hart Council and affiliates.
Sen. Ed Muskie reports the new Economic Development Administration will open a Northeast regional office in Portland in January serving New England states and New York. It will employ about 50 people and consolidates APR, APWP, and later the Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission to extend Appalachia style development nationally.
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