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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1968

Page

11

Nixon Seen As Strong Executive In Coming Administration

Wellesley Hills mass analysis argues Nixon will keep big policy decisions, delegate routine work, and seek a swift honeymoon in Congress. It notes his hawkish Vietnam stance but aims for honorable peace, with possible bombing resumption if Paris talks fail. Focus on fiscal conservatism, inflation, urban crisis, and private sector growth.

Wellesley Hills Mass Nixon Midwest Far West Congress South Vietnam Paris Hanoi North Vietnam White House

American discus great Al Oerter recalls Olympic glory

London reports feature Al Oerter recalls seven yearly competitions and his Olympic golds in Melbourne 1956 Rome 1960 Tokyo 1964. He describes the thrill on the medal stand and medical setbacks, noting plans for 240 foot world record by 1972 and predictions of Munich winner around 218 feet. County commission in Los Angeles places boards asking if neighborhoods are all white or all American.

London al Oerter Oerter Tak Melbourne Rome Tokyo Britain Tetley Tea New York Certer Mexico John Rodda The Guardian Ocerter Munich Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission

France holds North American territory Saint Pierre and Miquelon

A brief quiz item notes that France owns Saint Pierre and Miquelon islands off Newfoundland, about 16 miles south of the coast. It describes the status as a territorial possession and mentions trade terms and a reference to a press association.

France North American Saint Pierre and Miquelon Islands Newfouclland

Computer Delays Ripple Through Report Cards

In Coventry Rhode Island AP report many students received delayed report cards as schools faced computer glitches. Principal notes list of students whose cards were delayed while teachers prepared others. A San Francisco AP blurb mentions public schools issuing report cards with sections cut into want ads.

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North Saco Churchwomen Set Christmas Fair and Supper

At a Ladies Circle meeting of North Saco Congregational Church plans were set for a Christmas Fair and supper on Dec 7 with Grace Parks as general chairwoman. The theme Our Yankee Heritage marks the church’s 100th year since its actual building. The sale tables will be led by Yankee Crafts Yankee Pantry Candy Store Garden Shop and more. The fair runs from 4 p.m. and supper from 5 30 to 7 p.m. Public invited.

Ladies’ Circle North Saco Congregational Church Grace Parks Mona Foss Rachel Thurston Yankee Crafts Carol Lemere Yankee Pantry Edna Wilcox Katie ‘Huston Ron Randall Dorothy Berry Joyce Poulin Ellen Saoule Olga Taylor Foss

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