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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1968
Page
3
A long article outlines arguments for and against a guaranteed annual income linked to the tax system. It contrasts critics who say it undermines work incentives and could fuel inflation with proponents who cite dignity, welfare savings, and reduced bureaucracy as benefits.
A new type formula offers truly effective underarm dryness for heavy perspiration. Mitchum Anti Perspirant, from a 55 year old laboratory, provides skin friendly protection without staining clothing while serving as a deodorant. Money back guarantee refunds full price at participating stores.
The first fall meeting of the Women's Society of the Biddeford United Baptist Church was held at Mrs. Lalah Merrill's home. Miss Ora Wiggin opened with prayer as Hazel Clay and Ruth Merrill reported. An all day sewing session was planned and the day’s program The Best of Two Worlds was read by Mabel Emery. Get well cards were sent to two members. The next meeting is Oct 9 at Mrs. Martha Souza's home with a social to follow.
School director Joseph W requests all adult basic education students from grades one through eight attend a meeting Monday at Biddeford Junior High School at 7 p m. Courses will begin soon after.
The Saco Police and Fire Commission commended the department for handling Labor Day weekend trouble at a Route 1 campground. Chief Robert Foran led the detail that dispersed about 50 motorcyclists. The commission also thanked the state police and York County Sheriff’s Office for aid.
An automobile pedestrian crash at Main and Elm Streets Biddeford yesterday sent William Hanscom Heath Road Kennebunk to Webber Hospital. Hanscom said he was crossing the street when struck by Raoul J. Nadeau 65 of 197 Hill Street Biddeford the driver involved, police said.
Students signed up for the sewing and cooking courses at Biddeford Night School should meet Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. in the Biddeford Junior High School auditorium. Mrs Marjorie Ellen said assignments to classes will be given at that time.
Two Saco policemen and two firemen will join a five week ambulance medical course at Maine Medical Center in Portland this month. The classes are sponsored by the Department of Civil Defense under Civil Defense director Leon H. Libby. Patrolmen Arthur J. Tardif and Richard Nason are named as the policemen participants. The two firemen have not yet been announced.
The article notes that poverty remains widespread as many individuals fail to rise beyond low-income status. It highlights systemic barriers and ongoing challenges affecting those covered, emphasizing limited mobility and continuing hardship.
Bid deford Adult Evening classes adds two courses announced by Director Joseph W. Students may register for bug braiding and trigonometry if enough enroll.
Salk and Sabin vaccines against polio were both developed using tissue culture of human or monkey cells.
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