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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1968

Page

5

Morse and Packwood Face Off in Portland Debate

Wayne section reports strong feelings about Morse and Packwood among voters. The October 25 debate at the Portland City Club and TV stations could decide the race as observers say the contest may expose Packwood to more voters and influence undecided support for Morse. A Morse ally notes the debate could counter views of vitriolic rhetoric and age concerns on Morse’s side.

Morse Packwood Portland

Kyros calls for halt to bombing amid negotiations

Kyros stresses stopping the bombing to avoid standstill as talks continue and claims two to three hundred American lives are lost weekly during negotiations. He weighs the idea of abolishing the electoral college and warns a national primary could be swayed by a dominant TV figure.

Page One Kyros

Kyros praises Muskie amid election college talk

Kyros lauded Senator Muskie as a man from a small electoral vote state who makes sense to America. He noted Muskie’s honesty in admitting some national problems may be unsolved and warned about a close race potentially sending the decision to Congress.

House U. S.senate Senate Muskie Kyros America

Apollo 7 crew upbeat as NASA plans Apollo 8 moon flight

Astronauts Walt Cunningham, Donn Eisele and Wally Schirra report mild colds but good health as Flight Director Glynn Lunney says NASA plans an Apollo 8 moon mission in December. Hurricane Gladys poses little risk to Bermuda recovery area while 2,000 letters daily stream in from around the world.

Eisele Glynn Lunney National Aeronautics and of Administration Bermuda Schirra Cunningham Manned Spacecraft Center Wally Walt Donn

Saco Democrats Hear Report On Registration

Saco Democratic City Committee met at GAR Hall. State Sen. Paul Reay reported 97 new voters registered during a two day drive at Saco Valley Shopping Center. Guest speakers included Sheriff Richard Dutremble, Sen. Reny, Rep. Camille Bedard and County Atty. Ronald Ayotte. The next meeting is Nov 6. Advent begins Nov 30 or the closest Sunday.

Saco Democratic City Committee Gar Hall Cutts Avenue Paul Reay iSaco Valley Thomas Winston Democratic Main Street York County Richard Dutremble Senator Reny Camille Bedard Ronald Ayotte Euphemia Ladd Rose Dyer

Dayan urges annexation links for Golan and Sinai

Israel may annex territories seized in 1967 unless Arabs show willingness to make peace. Defense Minister Moshe Dayan urged settlement in the Golan Heights and linked Jordanian territory to Israel economically and administratively. The Italian government opened the door to legalizing advertising of birth control pills and contraceptives in Rome. Health Minister Zelioli Lanzini said the government would not oppose the bill, while the Vatican prepared to remind Catholics of Pope Paul VI’s ban.

Associated Press Tel Aviv Israel Moshe Dayan Golan Heights Syria Egypt Sinai Peninsula Jordan Jordan River Italy Zelioli Lanzini Chamber of Deputies Commission On Health and Hygiene Giovanni Leone Vatican Holy See Paul

VFW Unit Past Presidents Meet in Biddeford

Members of the Past Presidents Association of Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary held a meeting at 29 Cutts Street Biddeford. Mrs Corinne Goudreau presided with reports from Miss Blanche Roy secretary and Mrs Jeannette Curro Sunshine chairman on get well cards for Mrs Belle Poirier and Mrs Mamie Gagne. Awards went to Mrs Alden Racine and Mrs Lucienne Roy. a buffet lunch was served by Miss Edith Roy and Mrs Mary Boisvert.

Biddeford Edith Roy Mary Boisvert

Association to Meet at Mrs Goudreau’s Home

The asso ciation will hold its next meeting on Nov 13 at 86 Bradbury St Biddeford home of Mrs Goudreau. FRANKFURT Germany AP West German officials deny mass graves near Czarne said by Polish girl. Express Wieczorny reports graves may hold up to 40000 WWII prisoners from France Belgium Netherlands Poland and the Soviet Union. Lydia Darrah Quaker credited with saving Washington’s Army.

Frankfurt Germany

Rainfall Measure on One Acre Equals Gallons

An inch of rain falling evenly on one acre of ground equals about 27 154 gallons of water according to hydrologists.

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