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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1969

Page

3

Explorers To Visit Speckled Mountain

Explorer Post 305 of Biddeford meets at Troop 1 Hat on Mason Street. President Owen Colomb opens the meeting and charter drape is removed in memory of Joseph T. Small. Plans include Speckled Mountain trip, Camporee at Kittery Point, talks by Civil Defense and State Police, car wash fundraisers, and Elm tree service project this month.

Explorer Troop 1 Building Association Biddeford Troop 1 Mason Street Owen Colomb Joseph T. Small Troop 1 Association Roger Bastarache Speckled Mountain Fryeburg Civil Defense State Police Kittery Point

Army unit investigated in death of suspected double agent

The eight Green Berets are being scrutinized over the death of a suspected double agent. Attorney George W. Gregory of Cheraw S C says the killing was ordered by the CIA. The CIA denies involvement after private briefings in Washington. The case report was given to Maj. Gen. G L Mabry in Vietnam last week.

George W. Gregory Cheraw S.C U.S. Central Intelligence Agency CIA Washington Green Berets G. L. Mabry Vietnam

Concert planned at King Junior High and Bates College band

A choir concert at King Junior High School and a Bates College band in Portland aims to raise funds for the Saco Provident Association per Cornelius Sweetser will, with proceeds supporting local city funds. Tickets go on sale via Thornton social studies students this week. programs start 8 p.m. in the gym.

King Junior High School Bates College Portland Marchber’ Black Saco Provident Association Cornelius Sweetser City of Saco Thornton Farrington

Noted American Author Will Be Series Speaker

William J. Lederer chosen as 1958 speaker for Sweetser Lecture-Concert series at Thornton Academy Linnell Auditorium on Jan 7 to discuss America and the World. Lederer is an Asia expert with Navy background and multiple books. event open to study and discussion by Saco school classes. Other speakers include Dr. Olin S. Pettingill on Oct 8 with a wildlife film and lecture.

William J. Lederer Eugene Burdick United States Thornton Academy Linnell Auditorium America World Illum Ferryton Am Fando Saco School Sweetser Planning Committee Lederer Asia Szechuan Phissical Center New York City Navy U.S. Naval Academy Navy Such As “Ensign O’tool and Dr Jackson Mental Research Institute Karl Menninger Olin S. Pettingill Zea

Crisis in the University Harvard Event Highlighted

Harvard graduate education group hosts a final event on February focusing on a crisis in the university. Participants include Ilandrot and David J as key contributors.

Llandrot David J Harvard

Portland native named consultant for emotionally handicapped children

The Maine Department of Education named Robert J. Hight as a consultant for emotionally handicapped children. Hight, a Gorham State College graduate with a Syracuse University master’s degree, has taught at the Boys' Training Center in South Portland.

Associated Press Augusta Portland Gorham State College State Department of Education Robert J. Hight Syracuse University Boys’ Training Center South Portland

Samuel Morse and the Telegraph Invention

Samuel Morse was an artist and is best known for developing the telegraph system. The cor morant tradition among fishermen spans ancient times as a craft for catching fish.

Samuel Morse

Itch Me Not Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement claims Itch Me Not stops itching in 15 minutes and offers a 59 cent refund if not pleased. It markets relief for eczema insect bites foot itch and other surface rashes and lists Doran’s Pharmacy Biddeford and Percy’s Pharmacy Saco as selling points.

Doran Biddeford Percy Saco

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