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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
5
Myron D. Rust advocates action training programs and regular information flow to police agencies. He calls for a fulltime experienced investigator to speed court work and for the establishment of a state police training academy.
The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held a Tuesday night meeting at Mrs. Thomas Fregeau’s Greenacre Road home. Prizes went to Mrs. Donald Lester for best costume and Mrs. Robert Bergeron for a special prize. The group pledged $25 to a Peabody language kit for Saco Valley Association for Retarded Children and reviewed a referendum reminder from Xi Nu Chapter Presque Isle. Plans were made for a December 17 Christmas party at Steer House in South Portland. The next meeting is November 12 at Mrs. Bergeron’s home. attendance included several other members listed.
The Women's Home and Mission Society of Advent Christian Church met at Googins Hall with President Mrs. Joen Hilton presiding. Donations approved include the Dowling Park orphanage in Live Oak Florida and Vernon Homes in Vernon Vermont, plus gifts for Christmas in October World Community Day and missionaries. The group planned turkey gifts for Sunday School baskets and heard a Navajo life presentation by Mrs. Virginia Spoford. The next meeting is November 18 at an announced location.
A Saco Cub Scout Pack 328 committee meeting at the Moody home planned monthly pack gatherings and a Nov. 19 meeting at Christ Episcopal Church hall with a Showboat theme. Den mothers are urgently sought. contact Cubmaster Andrew Scontras. Edward R. Stettinius signed the United Nations charter in Washington with Harry Truman witnessing.
Norman Laverriere led a meeting of Council Chagnon Union St Jean Baptiste at Adams Street Biddeford hall naming delegates Ernest Valliere Richard Charbonneau Leopold Chretien Robert Ruel and Laverriere. First meeting set Nov 17 1 30 p m at Council Chagnon hall under Council Ste Theresa Biddeford sponsorship.
Heart pioneer Christiaan Barnard, hospitalized in Cape Town with a mild gastro duodenal hemorrhage, reported in satisfactory condition after a good night’s rest. Analysts note his arthritis may require analgesics, while doctors monitor further bleeding risk.
Thailand registers its first official political party in a decade, the United Thai People party, led by Premier Thanom Kittikachorn. Deputies include Army Chief Praphas and Police Chief Prasert. Elections are planned for January or February, with Seni Pramoj’s Democratic party seen as main opposition. India remains the world’s top tea producer, exporting 60 percent of its output to the United Kingdom, U.S.S.R., and Egypt.
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