Federal funds for children proposed as nationwide cash grants
About 50 experts from business, economics, labor, civil rights, government and social policy spent three days in Warrenton, Virginia, weighing a plan to give every US child a monthly cash allowance. They urged planning, viewing grants as part of a broader program with health, education and housing, while disagreement remained over financing. The conference was sponsored by the Citizens' Committee for Children of New York with a Ford Foundation grant.
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New York
United States
Warrenton
Citizens’ Committee For Children of New York
Ford Foundation
Fatigue Factor Adds Crewman To Missile Site
The Air Force added a third crew member to Minuteman II missile sites due to increased complexity and monitoring needs. Each silo houses a 24 hour shift with three officers required for readiness and control of the 6,300 mile range ICBM.
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Washington
Air Force
Soviet Union
China
Middle
Northwest
United States
Explorer Post 305 Officers Are Elected
Biddeford Explorer Post 305 met at the Scout Hall on Mason Street for an officer election. Leading the post are President Raymond Renell Vice President Theodore Steele Secretary David Ross Treasurer Norman Houle and Cabinet Representatives Albert Chaisson and Steele. The election was led by President Patrick Desrosiers. The group outlined training plans for the coming year and set a training session at John Hill’s home Sunday.
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Biddeford
Scout
Mason Street
Raymond Renell
Theodore Steele
David Ross
Norman Houle
Albert Chaisson
Steele
Patrick Desrosiers
John Hill
Plum diversity noted with twelve species in US
About 12 species of plums exist in the United States across wild and cultivated forms. The mix includes native and introduced varieties grown for fruit and ornamental use, reflecting regional adaptation and breeding efforts.
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United States
Cub Pack 310 Plans Toys Drive for Christmas
Cub Pack 310 meeting at the Biddeford Saco Elks Lodge reviewed 1968 community service goals led by den mothers and cubmaster. They planned a Christmas toy drive, a puppet show, and a December party with a lightbulb sale, with the next committee meeting November 29 at 7 PM.
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Biddeford-Saco
Boy Scouts of America
den Mathers
Constance Vadnais
Rita Lagueux
Luella Laskey
Noreen Libby
Don Mathers
Laurette Blais
Rita Gagnon
Claire Fleming
Claire Brady
Carolyn Howe
Catherine Lamb
Edmund Munford
Webero
John Harmon
Arthur Waters
William Smith
The
Elks Lodge
Biddeford AL Unit Initiates New Members
Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary initiated fifteen new members led by President Mrs. Alice Goulet at the Biddeford post home on Elm Street. The meeting included a 1968 membership report of 150 paid members and plans for a leaders workshop in Kennebunkport on November 18.
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Muriel Martel
Angeline Dion
Bertha Gobeil
Laurette Doucette
Jeannette Vachon
Olive Croteau
Gabrielle Hersom
Jeannette Robitaille
Claire Lizotte
Mathilda Brochu
Aline Metayer
Claire Blouin
Noella Joncas
Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley
Elm Street
Biddeford
Alice Goulet
Flora Poirier
Blanche Keithley
Nellie Petit
Evelyn Morin
Fern Edwin
Rachel Martel
Goulet
Keithley
Kennebunkport
Ralph D. Caldwell
Department
Ruth W. Drake
Glenwood Ave
Portland
Post Home
Morin
Belangere Giroux
Savio released from jail after 120 days served
Mario Savio, Berkeley Free Speech Movement leader, is freed from jail after serving 120 of 200 days. Municipal Court Judge Floyd Talbot suspends a $366 fine and places Savio on one year of probation, praising his conduct as a model prisoner.
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Berkeley
Calif
Mario Savio
University of California Berkeley
Floyd Talbot
Savio
Mario
Queen’s dressmaker to design men’s clothes
Norman Hartnell, the queen's dressmaker, announced plans to expand into menswear. The 66 year old designer said he will stage showings similar to his fashion for women and create fairly classical yet colorful garments for all ages, not flamboyantly juvenile.
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London
Prince Philip
Norman Hartnell
Hartnell
Your Upper Pie Crust Flakes With Light Cold Water
A baker notes that brushing the upper pie crust with cold water just before baking yields a flakier finish. The technique highlights minimal moisture to encourage steam and crisp layers without sogginess.
Saco GOP Plans For Coming Election
At a meeting of the Saco Republican City Committee held in the 10th District courthouse, Gerard Cassette named a candidate search committee including Willard Stackpole Rodney Watson Bryce Milne and Myron Savage as headquarters chairman with T B Gillette handling campaign flyers. A Nov 2 food sale at Saco Valley Shopping Center from 4 to 6 p m is planned. Caucuses set for Nov 14 with ward venues at 7 p m and city caucus at 8 p m in City Hall. A Nov 8 special meeting will occur in the courtroom at 7 30 p m.
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Saco
Republican City Committee
10Th District
Gerard Cassette
Cassette
Willard Stackpole
Rodney Watson
Bryce Milne
Myron Savage
Headquaters
T. B. Gillette
Saco Valley
Wax rub for nylon stockings to boost durability
A tip recommends rubbing heels and toes of nylon stockings with a small amount of wax to improve durability and wear.
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