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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1968

Page

9

Prime Rate Battle Signals Bank Rivalry in New York

AM ter Jacobson reports a rate tug of war between Chase Manhattan Bank and First National City Bank as both attempt to attract corporate clients. Banks wary of losing prestige and market share note that mortgage and loan demand remains strong, despite forecasts of easing. A Utah note reminds readers annual school attendance becomes compulsory for ages 6 to 18.

New York America Chase Manhattan Bank First National City Bank Bank of America Hold Ings Chase First City City Federal Reserve Utah Encyclopaedia Britannica

Births at Webber Hospital Are Listed for Septembers

To Mr and Mrs Lawrence E Moreau a daughter Jane Elizabeth weighing seven pounds seven ounces Sept 23 To Mr and Mrs John Dolan a daughter Samantha Charles six pounds 13 ounces Sept 23 To Mr and Mrs Donald Harmon a son Timothy Lincoln weighing eight pounds 15 2 ounces Sept 24 To Mr and Mrs John F Chenard a son Roger Gerard weighing eight pounds eight ounces Sept 24 To Mr and Mrs Robert M Devoe a daughter Bobbie Jo weighing five pounds Sept 25 To Mr and Mrs Charles A Cullins a son Arthur Charles weighing nine pounds one ounce Sept 25 To Mr and Mrs Kenneth Horne a son Kenneth Wayne Jr weighing 10 pounds 3 ounces a Mr and Mrs Armand H Charland a son weighing eight pounds 3 2 ounces Sept 26

Lawrence E. Moreau van Circle Kennebunk Jane Elizabeth John Dolan Lower Beach Street Saco Samantha Charles Donald Harmon Gorham Timothy Lincoln John F. Chenard Ervin Ave Old Orchard Kenneth Wayne Jr Armand H. Charland River Road Arundel

Widows Now Eligible For Disability Benefit

Social Security widows may qualify for disability based on the deceased spouse account. If disabled and age 50 or older, or approaching 50, a widow can receive monthly benefits beginning before or within seven years of the spouse’s death. Contact local Social Security for evaluation and exact eligibility.

Martine C.H H.K Civil Service Commission E.C

Fetishism and The Tape Measure In 1960s Schools

A reflective column links 1960s school rules on dress and hair to broader social myths. It contrasts cargo handlers suspended over long sideburns with fears about skirt length and bangs. The piece satirically questions how beliefs about appearance mirrored character judgments. It ends by linking a craving for truth to a modern disdain for cretinism in crewcuts.

Northwest Orient Airlines Laney

Cub Scouts Honor Ronald Dubois Birthday Party

Ronald Dubois was honored at a 10th birthday party at Mrs. Ruth Travers home in Biddeford. Den 1 of Cub Scout Pack 305 sponsored by One ae Association announced his transfer to the Webe los Den at the next meeting. Guests included Mark Perreault, Mark Robinson, Fred Roberts, Bruce Courtois, Bernard Grenier, John Conley, James Travers, Paul Perreault and Michael Travers.

Ronald Dubois Ruth Travers Elm St Biddeford den One Ae Association Webelos den Den Mark Perreault Mark Robinson Fred Roberts Bruce Courtois Bernard Grenier John Conley James Travers Paul Perreault Michael Travers

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