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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1967

Page

5

North Vietnam Hides By Day And Moves At Night

Manila Times correspondent Amando Doronila describes North Vietnam’s daytime camouflage and nocturnal movement. He notes dispersed goods, vehicles, and trains, with routes like Route 1 heavily attacked by air power yet still active at night.

North Vietnam Amando Doronila Manila Times North Vietnam Associated Press Namha South Vietnam Mekong Red River Hanoi Nin Binh Nam Ha

Toupees and plundered seas headline Boyle's quirky notes

HAL BOYLE surveys odd facts from mail to men in toupees and sea riches. He notes nine of ten wearers say look younger aids business, outlines toupee costs and longevity. adds plankt on value, gold in seas, IQ shifts, aging theories, and quick quips from notable figures.

New York U.S

Folklore and Quotations Mixed With Snippets of Wit

A collage of odd facts and quotes includes a nominal fine for removing a football goal post, notes on witches Sabbaths four times yearly, a wedding cake superstition, stepping on an ant bringing rain, stage knitting superstition, and Emerson's quip about honor and spoons.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Librarian Lists New Fall Schedule for Kennebunk Library

Kennebunk Free Library will open daily 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Monday Wednesday Friday, with Saturday hours 10 am to 5 pm. A large book slot near the main door allows returns when closed. The note ends with an unrelated fact about hair.

Kennebunk Elsie Hall Kennebunk Free Library Hall

Maremont declares dividends on multiple preferred stocks

The Maremont Corp. board announces a third quarter 25 cents per common share dividend payable Sept 30 1967 to record Sept 15 1967. It also declares several preferred stock dividends including 1.125 on 41 percent cumulative convertible first series and 1.50 on six percent cumulative preferred 1960 series, all payable Oct 31 1967 to record Sept 30 1967. Other declared preferred dividends mirror the same payable and record dates for corresponding series.

Maremont Corp

On This Day in History September 11, 1967 Highlights

Historical notes mark events from 1814 Lake Champlain naval victory to 1963 USC desegregation milestone and 1941 Lindbergh America First rally. Other entries include Brandywine defeat in 1777 and Jenny Lind’s first American concert in 1850.

Lake Champlain George Washington Brandywine Wilmington Del Jenny Lind Castle Garden New York O. Henry William Sydney Porter Greensboro N.C Winston Churchill Charles A. Lindbergh Des Moines United States

Canada to switch to nickel coinage in 1968

Ottawa reports Canada will change from silver to nickel coins in 1968 causing concern for vending machine operators. Fitting machines to accept the new coins will cost about 7.5 million dollars. Current magnets reject iron slugs. new rejectors will block all slugs while accepting both silver and nickel coins.

Ottawa Canada

Alfred Woman's Stories To Be Published

Two articles on the 1947 forest fires that devastated York County will appear in October issues of Yankee Magazine and Down East Magazine. Written by Mrs. Julia Anna Cook of Alfred, Yankee tells what happened to her family and local people during the disaster, while Down East covers a broader, general narrative.

York County Julia Anna Cook Alfred Yankee Magazine Down East Magazine Yankee Down East

New York County Children Aide Moves to Home Office

After Sept 11 Mrs Ethel M Day secretary of the York County Children s Aid Society will conduct the society s work from her home 108 Elm St Saco The hours 1 30 to 4 30 p m Anyone seeking information may call 48809 The office had been located in the Masonic Building Main Street Saco

Ethel M. Day York County Children’s Aid Society Elm St Saco Masonic Building Main Street

Chevrolet ad touts 1968 Job Tamers for stability and visibility

The copy praises the low silhouette, wind resistance reduction, and road holding of Chevette style pickups. It highlights a cab design with a clear view and big windows for safety and maneuverability. It urges readers to visit nearby Chevrolet dealers to see the 1968 Job Tamers and exclusive features.

Chevrolet Cheverolet

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Boyle Hal Boyle Charles Kettering Joseph Stalin Franklin D. Roosevelt Winston Charles Dickens Elijah Craig Georgetown U.S. Department of Labor John Whyte Manhattan Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts Reilly’s Bakery Biddeford Rint Bakery Davidson Maremont THE Roosevelt Senna University of South Carolina Uni Lion Turkey John F. Kennedy Alfred Woman’s Stories Children’s Aid ED & Frank Chevrolet, Inc Portland Rd Chevy
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