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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1969
Page
8
In Troy Maine AP a 500 resident town without a police force creates a night patrol committee to safeguard local businesses amid a burglary surge. The ad hoc group operates in the business district and coordinates with residents.
On this date 1969 the history page notes President James Garfield died from wounds after an assassination attempt. It also recalls the 1777 Revolutionary War victory at Saratoga and the 1846 elopement of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning in Paris.
In 1870 the Franco-Prussian War affected Paris and Harlem hotel moves. 1934 Hauptmann arrested in New York amid Lindbergh case. 1955 Peron ousted after a three day military revolt. 1960 Castro’s Cuba regime reshaped. de Gaulle planned a ten country South America tour. a year ago Mexican army seized National University to quell student protests.
Betty Canary recalls a child’s persistent questions about race religion and fairness. A dialogue reveals handling bias in society and the clash between ideals and lived experience. The piece stresses patience and moral instruction amid ongoing social tensions.
Hollywood composer Burt Bacharach explains his rule breaking as a natural approach that yields a modern melodic style. He discusses seven eighths timing, the Dream Promises, Promises title tune, working with Dionne Warwick, and his calm conducting calisthenics.
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