Today In History April 1 1968 Highlights
On this date in 1939 Generalissimo Francisco Franco announced the Spanish Civil War was over and the U S recognized his government. In 1946 the United States said it would give up bases in Cuba during World War Ten years ago France faced a 24 hour strike by one million public workers. Five years ago New York City papers resumed publication after a four month closure. One year ago Vice President Humphrey met Pope Paul VI at the Vatican.
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Associated Press
Francisco Franco
United States
Cuba
France
New York City
Hubert H. Humphrey
Pope Paul VI
Vatican
England
West Germany
Bel
Netherlands
Italy
Switzerland
International Monetary Fund
Bank For International Settlements
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
America
Investor's Forum Dollar Drain Hits Climax
Investor's Forum discusses the 1968 dollar crisis with world bank leaders in Washington, noting a run on U S gold reserves, a closed gold market, and plans for a new price system. The column urges caution on gold equities and mentions tax considerations for investors.
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Washington
Stand Firm In Home Against Predatory In-Law
Dear Mrs Lawrence advises a 66 year old reader to consult a lawyer before leaving her home as her husband favors his younger sister. The column urges strategic retreat to protect the home, warning against being driven from the residence by a perceived predatory dynamic. It stresses legal rights to the home and not to quit without legal counsel.
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Mrs. Lawrence
O.K
Presidential Nomination Speech Fragment
A fragment from President Johnson's remarks references the nomination of the party for another term as president. The incomplete text suggests a political rally or campaign moment, highlighting an intent to continue leadership and reappointment at the national level.
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President Johnson
Welcoming newborns in Biddeford Saco Journal
Chris A Cote introduces newborn Nancy Connie Lambert at 7 pounds 10 ounces born March 21 to Andre Lambert Granite Street Extension Biddeford. Other births listed include David Leo Vadnais March 21, Laurie Ann Parker March 22, Kimberley Ann Hill March 23, and David Michael Girard March 25 with each family residing in Biddeford or Old Orchard Beach.
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Andre Lambert
Granite Street
Biddeford
Nancy Connie
Leo Vadnais
Clifford St
David Leo
Vernon Parker
Beachplum Drive
Old Orchard Beach
Laurie Ann
Kenneth Hill
George St
Kimberley Ann
David Girard
Bower Lane
David Michael
Continuance Granted in Theft Case of Saco Man
Sherman R. Thorne 21 of Union Street Saco pleaded innocent in U S District Court to stealing two machine guns from Maremont Corp New England Division in Saco Judge Edward T Gignoux set bail at 1000 and continued for a jury trial Thorne was remanded to the Men's Correctional Center South Windham for a state parole violation sentence.
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Portland
Sherman R. Thorne
Union Street
Saco
U. S. District Court
New England
Maremont Corp
Edward T. Gignoux
Thorne
Men's Correctional Center
South Windham
Atomic bomb raid sign at Maryland college building
In the Humanities Building at the University of Maryland a sign warns that in case of an atomic bomb raid the Supreme Court ruling on prayers in school will be temporarily suspended.
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College Park, Md
Humanities
University of Maryland
Supreme Court
Pentagon orders more light M14 rifles for Vietnam allies
The Pentagon orders stepped up production of lightweight M14 rifles for South Vietnam and South Korea as part of military modernization tied to President Johnson's address on rearming South Vietnamese forces. Johnson plans further overseas staff cuts, trimming U.S. government employes by 12 percent with potential 24 percent by year end, affecting embassies and posts worldwide.
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Associated, Press Washington
Pentagon
Johnson
Washington
U.S
Stabbing Death Probed of 57 Year Old Nurse in Hall
Hall Massachusetts police investigate the fatal stabbing of Gertrude Frazier a 57 year old practical nurse found in her home Sunday She worked as a dietician and practical nurse at a Hingham nursing home and was discovered by her son Peter 18 who planned to drive her to work Hull near Boston is the seacoast community involved.
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Associated Press Hall
Mass
Gertrude Frazier
Frazier
Hingham
Peter
Hull
Seacoast
Boston
Jail escape sparks lax policy at Grand Isle County lockup
North Hero Vermont AP reports Robert Eugene Minchler 23 of Swanton escaped from Grand Isle County Jail likely via the open door policy as guards were at dinner. Minchler had been jailed two months for a breaking and entering charge awaiting trial and his cell door had been left open to allow wife visits.
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North Hero, VI
Grand Isle
Robert Eugene Minchler
Swanton
Minchler
Minckler
Sargent predicts Volpe may win GOP VP nomination
Lt. Gov. Francis X. Sargent says Massachusetts Governor John Volpe could play a prominent role in Republican decisions this year and has a real chance at the vice presidential nomination. He notes split opinion on Nixon and acknowledges Rockefeller support in the state.
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Boston
Francis X. Sargent
Massachusetts
John ‘A .Volpe
Sargent
Volpe
Richard M. Nixon
Gov. Rockefeller
New York
Rhat Radio
Goliath Frogs Largest Worldwide Found in Cameroon and Rio Muni
The goliath frog, the world’s biggest species, resides only in Cameroon and Rio Muni. These frogs can reach up to three feet in length and weigh seven pounds or more.
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Cameroon
Rio Muni
Africa
World Almanac Facts summary brief data
Fact notes from the 1968 World Almanac distributed by Newspaper Enterprise Association. Compiled data cover diverse topics but no single event is detailed in the readable fragment.
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C.C.R
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Audie
Elm St
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Wells
Pine Tree Humane Society Inc
Saco Armory
Kennebunk
Waterboro
Investor's Forum
By Harry C
World Gold Pool
London
Women's World
Muriel Lawrence
Biddeford-Saco
NOTRE
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Wilfrid J. Fortier Insurance Agency
Bacon St
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Cole's Professional Building
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Trenny Robb
Charles Robb
Wisconsin
Martin Luther King Jr
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Leland K. Barker
Alfred Road
Lyman
Lewiston
Emil Whitman
Hebron
Robert Tucker
Danvers
William Barker
South Hamilton
Pamela Barker
University of Maine
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Brewster
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Billingsgate Island
Wellfleet
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Maurine Managas
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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World Almanac
Missouri
Columbia Arkets
Elm Street
Swift’s
Worthmore
ION
Columbia
Watch Channel 13
Jean Whitmore
William Gately
Richard Swett
Beatrice McDonald
Philip Christy
A. Mason
E. R. Thomson
Julia Foly
William Guay
Kathleen Walsh
William Stiles
James Waken
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Robert Howell
Carl Haskell
Herbert Harrison
Harold E. Burke
Donald Dufresne
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W. Fenderson
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Gene A. Carr
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Lillian Doten
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S. Weinstein
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