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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1968

Page

5

Bullish 1969 Outlook From Top Economists

Two renowned economic consultants forecast a bullish 1969 economy with as much as seven percent spending growth. They anticipate a flat but stable near term with no recession, inflation easing, and a stronger second half as capital spending rises and blue chip stocks gain. The reports reflect renewed business confidence despite tax hikes and Fed restraint.

Comlete Federal Reserve John Wright Bridgeport Wright

Themes Selected For Church Sodality Meeting

St Margarets Ladies Sodality executives and consultants held a meeting at the Parish Hall to choose alternating sacred and secular themes. Virginia Turnbull, the incoming president, reviewed bylaws and committees set October refreshments. Attendees included officers and consultants with several absentees noted.

Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret’s Ladies Sodality Virginia Turnbull Dolores Cyr Miss Turnbull Claire Niziolek Irene McNally Barbara Begin Doris Leroux Gertrude Cote Sandra Manduca June Girard Theresa Boucouvalas Grace Bergeron Irene Lee Suzanne Brousseau Mary Marshall Imelda Paul Patricia Hickey Rita Simard Antonio Boisvert Peggy Smith

This Day in History for September 13, 1968

Major milestones include Congress authorizing the first national election in 1788 and New York becoming the capital. Notable events encompass Fort McHenry’s bombardment in 1814 inspiring The Star-Spangled Banner, Pershing’s birth in 1860, Chiang Kai-shek’s 1943 presidency, Nixon’s 1960 remarks, and Eisenhower’s 195? note on Forosa or Formosa.

Associated Press U.S. Congress Plains of Abraham Quebec Congress New York Francis Scott Key Fort McHenry Baltimore John J. Pershing Chiang Kai-shek China Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Nikita Khrushchev Eisenhower U.S Formosa Russia Nelson Rockefeller

Che film under fire as Fleischer plots Guevara biography

Hollywood director Rich ard Fleischer confirms start of shooting in Malibu and Puerto Rico for 20th Century Fox drama Che about Ernesto Guevara life. Omar Sharif to play Che. script based on producer Sy Bartlett research. aims to show Che as a complex figure rather than a hero while noting violence as a change tool. Castro may sue if depicted in the film.

Bob Thomas Hollywood (Ap Richard Fleischer 20Th Century-Fox Che Che Guevara Fidel Castro Bolivia Omar Sharif 20Th Fox Ranch Malibu Puerto Rico Fleischer Dr. Doolittle Eee Tion Sy Bartlett Castro Cuba Guevara

Area School Menus Skeleton Weekly Lunch Plan

Area schools list weekly menus for Kennebunk Old Orchard Thornton Academy Saco St Louis Biddeford noting spaghetti meals, meats, vegetables, breads, fruits and milk. Entries show variations by day and site with occasional notes on substitutions and changes.

St. Louis High School

Beach Jaycees Hold Membership Meeting in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach Jaycees met at Town Hall with President Sanford Parker presiding. Members slated for the Region 4 meeting in Stan Dist Oct 4 at 7 30 p m were asked to notify Parker or Guerin Jr. Spoke awards went to Joseph Desjardin and Charles Taylor. Spark Plug honors went to Bud Hertz and Parker. Gerard Jacques Jr was Jaycee of the Month for August. A refrigerator removal project will be led by Jacques with Guerin Jr and Boutot. Olympic Torch project raised 37 with proceeds for Olympic games aid. Next meeting is Sept 18 at 8 30 p m at Town Hall.

Old Orchard Beach Gerard Jacques Arthur Guerin Jr Phil Boutot Sanford Parker Donald Radley

Card Parties Set By AMVETS Unit

President Mrs Edna Goodale presided at the Abbotts-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary meeting held at the Post Home Walnut Street. The session opened with the Pledge and a prayer. Flowers and cards were sent to ill members Shirley Carmen Irene Simard Mary Mae and Cecile McNeill.

Old Orchard Beach Edna Goodale Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Shirley Carmen Irene Simard Mary Ae Cecile McNeill

First of 15 card parties held at Post Home

The first of a 15 card parties will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Post Home. Donations supported the Indian Fund and the School Milk Fund. Attendance award went to president Mrs. Goodale. The next meeting is Sept 25 at 8 p.m.

Post Indian Fund Goodale

Milk Pricing Rules Set by Maine Milk Commission

The Maine Milk Commission outlines dealer payments for milk from producer to dealer plant, testing requirements, butterfat differential adjustments, and consumer sales standards. It details vertical integration qualifying operations, minimum deposits, returnable container deposits, bulk and volume discounts, and penalties for violations, chaired by Rex L. Varnum with members Cole Harris and Varney.

Maine Milk Commission Commission Berwick Biddeford-Saco Kennebunk Kittery Portland & Sanford Rex L. Varnum Robert W. Cole Mortier D. Harris W. Sherman Varney

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