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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1969

Page

12

Coast Guard Northwind first to traverse Northwest Passage two ways

In Arctic waters off Alaska the Northwind became the first U S ship to travel both directions through the ice laden Northwest Passage while escorting the tanker Manhattan. Engine trouble forced replacement by the Staten Island on the return east bound voyage.

Juneau Alaska Coast Guard U.S Northwest Passage Staten Island Edwards Air Force Base Calif The Space Agency Earth Tucson Ariz

Red Skelton and Fetzer Earn 33rd Masonic Degree

In Boston 182 candidates from 15 states received the 33rd Masonic degree at a ceremony by the northern jurisdiction. John E. Fetzer, Detroit Tigers owner, was also honored. Roger plans Africa tour early next year and will start in February. In Augusta over 20 groups discussed Maine 150th birthday plans led by Dana W. Childs.

Associated Press Boston Red Skelton John E. Fetzer Detroit Tigers United Nations U.S William P. Rogers Africa Organization of African Unity Augusta Maine Dana W. Childs Portland

Writers Avoid Violence on TV Shows Across Networks

TV writers seek nonviolent plots after a commission warns violence influences behavior. Lancer and Seven in Darkness feature blind leads and peril while The Virginian shows a blighted hero. Hawaii Five-O sticks to nonviolent crime angles. The Jim Nabors Show debuts as a host with Gomer Pyle roots and mixed reception from colleagues.

Cynthia Lowry Associated Press NEW York Telvision National Commission On Violence Lancer CBS ABC NBC Hawaii Five-O Jim Nabors Jim Gomer Pyle Frank Sutton Ronnie Schell Nabors

Consumer Confidence Declines As Buyers Hunker Down

AP reports a Michigan Survey Research Center briefing shows a sharp drop in consumer buying sentiment ahead of Sept. 30 release. Analysts cite inflation, taxes, job prospects, and savings erosion as drivers, with Argus Research and Morgan Guaranty Trust warning of prudent spending and a possible recession.

New York Survey Research Center University of Michigan Argus Research Corp Morgan Guaranty Trust Argus Sten Morgan Guaranty

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