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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1967
Page
3
Mrs. Boston runs a humane shelter that takes in dogs and cats, relies on a small state salary, and pleads for donations to feed and fund the animals. Volunteers Donald Shepard and Virginia Mann emphasize the society’s aim to prevent cruelty and ease animal suffering.
Local governments are expected to issue more than 11.08 billion in industrial bonds this year, surpassing last year’s total. The surge in demand for money is driving corporate bond yields to new highs, with Northern States Power selling 30 million in bonds at a 6.44 percent yield.
Police seized racing forms betting slips gambling devices and over $4000 in cash. Ten Portland residents were arrested with bonds set at 1500 each and cases continued to Oct 26. Biddeford and Sanford raids followed with several held on bail. Chief Hennessey indicated further action may follow as authorities press gambling investigations.
The article notes that flying fish can achieve speeds exceeding 35 miles per hour as they glide above the water. It highlights their rapid dash and aerodynamic fins aiding escape from predators.
C Fayette Staples Post American Legion members met at the Legion Hall to hear a county council report and update education materials. The group voted to distribute Freedom Bell pins to every Old Orchard Beach School student and to involve the Color Bearer in the November 11 homecoming ceremonies. A joint November 1 meeting with the Auxiliary will host Boys and Girls State delegates and their parents, with High School Principal Jerome Le Pelletier and his wife invited. Supper at 6:30 p.m.
A demonstration party and pie social were hosted by Rev. James J. Mullen K of C Auxiliary at Columbus Club hall Union Avenue on Wednesday evening. President Mrs Shirley Croteau introduced demonstrator Shirley Noble and the refreshments committee lists several member names.
The Nigerian federal government announced Calabar, a key Biafran city and supply route, was captured by a 14 000 strong combined land and sea force in the war against the Eastern region, marking the largest operation to date.
George Washington chose the site and design for the White House, while he was not its resident. His role established the iconic residence for future presidents.
Saco city council held a special meeting to authorize paving Stor er Street between Main and Elm and to read the November 7 referendum warrant. They voted to pay the city solicitor from the regular budget in the accident suit involving Azalia Scammon and Christopher Keene.
The article notes continued income for scholarships at Nassau College under officials discretion with preference to Mrs. Louise H Morse and students from York and Newbury Mass. A fund portion is left for the Educational and Industrial Union at Ricker College in Houston on Friday Oct 20 at 2 p.m. in Hamilton Memorial Hall with preference to Washington and Aroostook counties students.
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