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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1965
Page
9
Roy Rogers, still in a leg brace after a sprained ankle from stepping on a sprinkler, cancels plans for an antelope hunt at Lander Wyoming. The veteran western star wore a cast for three weeks and now uses a brace.
On this date Henry Hudson’s Half Moon rounded Sandy Hook in 1609 while seeking a northwest passage. The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War in 1783. Labor Day was first observed in 1894 and the first medal play golf championship began at Newport in 1894. General Pershing received permanent rank in 1919. Britain and France declared war on Germany in 1939. Albania and Poland announced armed forces reductions ten years later. Punjab floods killed at least 55 in 1965. Robert Kennedy resigned in 1968 to campaign for U.S. Senate.
AP reports Poona City enforces curfew on second day of Hindu Moslem riots due to looting arson and violence. Police give no damage or casualty details while authorities seek to restore order.
Samuel F. B. Morse, famed for miniature portraits, became the National Academy of Design's first president in 1826. While returning from Europe in 1832, a shipboard talk on electromagnet sparked his idea for a single circuit electromagnetic telegraph.
Washington report explains auto makers will standardize odometer readings to zero deviation, but only for cars built after January 1. Older models may overstate miles, affecting warranties taxes and mileage-based expenses with potential consumer and industry impact.
The note lists a charity demonstration party hosted by Mrs Edmund Cashen with 23 attendees to aid the Jaycee Wives. It covers Legion meeting, a public shooting event at Maguire Road, staff vacations, Labor Day closings by local businesses and banks, and a move of the Gordon family to 17 Winter Street.
A surprise stork shower honored Mrs. Claude Jennings Dawn Stevens of Kennebunk at the home of Mrs. James Congdon. Co hosts Miss Joan Dixon and Mrs. Lawrence Hill helped arrange gifts on a pink and blue table. Attendees included Dawn Jennings Judy Emmons Sandra Cutten Sandra Benvie Joseph Feleccetti James Congdon and Joan Dixon with others unable to attend from Biddeford Cape Porpoise Saco and Kennebunk.
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