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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1969
Page
5
A collection of Dear Abby letters about infidelity marriage strains smoking woes and death etiquette mixed with a note on walrus meat storage and a reflective closing about divine work and cultural sensitivity. The pieces present personal woes in a late 20th century voice with brief responses and moral exhortations.
Today is Saturday September 27 1969. Highlights include the 1964 Warren Commission finding Oswald acted alone, Adams named to peace talks in 1779, Stephenson’s first locomotive in 1825, a Fifth Avenue smoking arrest in 1904, Warsaw surrender in 1939, Berlin Rome Tokyo axis pact in 1940, Hirohito inviting MacArthur in 1945, a deadly ten year ago typhoon in Honshu, FBI rioting report five years ago, and France blocking Britain's 1969 entry to the EEC.
Emmeline C. Young of Wells purchased the single dwelling private garage and land at 5 Hutchins Street Saco through the office of King Woodman Biddeford from Wilbur F. and Mary S. Fairfield for her residence.
The Needle critiques Nixon era policy suggesting eliminating jobs may curb inflation by making price rises seem less relevant. It argues unemployed citizens cannot protest taxes, noting Democrats offered government jobs while Republicans hire economists for public work programs.
Reverend James Keller reports on Alaska engineers designing a refrigerator for 400 Eskimos on a Bering Sea island. The project, under University of Alaska auspices, aims to improve food preservation for remote residents.
A prayer recalling Jesus words and praise that God saw all creation as good after he made it, asking for memory and faith to trust in divine purpose.
Mrs Sharon Ruth Rucker of Wells was granted a divorce from Roy Lee Rucker of Long Beach California in York County Superior Court for cruel and abusive treatment. Custody of two minor children awarded to Mrs Rucker with $80 monthly support ordered. Married in Wells in November 1963. Equinox is noted as the length equal day and night. Hollow bamboo poles mention Chinese use long ago.
Arundel couple Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Drown receive posthumous honors for their son Terry Drown who died in Vietnam on June 11, 1969. Medals include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart with clusters, plus prior Purple Heart and service ribbons. Lt. Van De Poel of Portland presented the awards. Terry was a Kenne bunk High School and Fort Kent College graduate.
Ms. Edmund Cashen and Kenneth Lo family vacationed visiting relatives in Northboro Massachusetts and Lincoln Rhode Island. Mrs. Lillian Clark returned home after a California vacation with her son and daughter in law. A roast turkey supper is served this evening at First Congregational Church Kennebunkport. The Harvey Bible Class at West Kennebunk Methodist Church held a food and rummage sale today.
A special town meeting in Kennebunk will convene Monday at 7 p.m. in the Upper Town Hall. Articles include choosing a moderator and voting to authorize municipal officers to sign a lease with Kesslen Shoe Co for the Industrial Building.
A second car shop advertises in Section 11 seeking space for classified auto listings. It invites inquiries from sellers and buyers, offering helpful notes on inventory, pricing, and contact details for immediate responses.
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