Firecracker Under President Johnson Sparks Civil Rights Debate
AP News features analyst notes that Senate filibuster resistance delays Civil Rights Act passage until fall. Senator Mansfield, Johnson ally, urges steady talks while Johnson faces pressure from Southern strategy to push compromises. The piece weighs political stakes for 1960s era civil rights, elections, and presidential aspirations.
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Johnson
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Senate
Mansfield
Congress
White House
House
DAV Seeks Chips and Charity in Biddeford Whist Tourney
Mayor Willie Pomerleau announces a Watchdog committee meeting at 11 am Friday to discuss sewer work. The Biddeford Saco DAV chapter wraps up final plans for an April 5 whist party at St Andre's Parish hall to raise funds for chapter projects. Officer changes honor Oliva Bolduc, patient at Togus VA.
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Willie Pomerleau
Pomerleau
St. Andre's
Biddeford
Biddeford-Saco
Oliva’ Bolduc
Veterans Administration Hospital
Togus
Mullen Council Auxiliary Plans Dance In May
Old Orchard Beach report outlines a May 2 dance at the Rev. James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Auxiliary meeting. Co-chairwomen for the Men's Communion Breakfast April 12 named. mystery prize won by Mrs. Harry Marcotte.
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James J. Mullen
Knights of Columbus
Philip Auger
John Girard
Harry Marcotte
Joseph Burns
Charles Huot
Walter Coreau
Rose Fournier
Merton Gervais
William Thibeau
Louis Jon
Joncas
Fournier
Marcotte
Lemire
DeAngelis
Oscar Nolette
Roger Thibodeau
Girard
Invitations Reach Rebekah Lodge Members in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge held a meeting at Odd Fellows Hall with invitations read from Ruhamah Lodge Springvale for Stunt Night April 2 and from Rehoboth Chapter East Webborough for Chaplain and Past Noble Grand on May 1. Saco and Portland lodges announced dates for officers and guardians while Grand Master Harold West and the Rebekah Assembly’s vice president were slated for visits. York County Past Noble Grands Association plans a Spring meeting in Springvale April 13 with supper by Ruhamah Lodge. Reservations by April 9. Mrs. Hazel Madden noted as a patient at Webber Hospital. refreshments by Mrs. Laura Jordan and Mrs. Mary Marston.
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Old Orchard
Rebekah Assembly
Waterboro
York County Past Noble Grands Association
Springvale
Ruhamah Lodge
Hazel Madden
Webber Hospital
Laura Jordan
Mary Marston
Confusion Reigns Over Miami River Drive Names
Miami News editorial calls out city street naming confusion with NW South River Drive SW North River Drive NW North River Drive and SW South River Drive all in Miami. The piece highlights how conflicting compass directions cause navigational errors for residents and visitors alike.
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Miami, Fla
The
Miami News
South River Drive
North River Drive
City
Local Veterans Affairs Officers Named in Biddeford
Acting as service officer in his place will be Robert W Libby at 11 State St Biddeford who may be contacted regarding claims and other veterans affairs. Named to serve as adjutant pro tem was Robert W Norton at 26 Manual Ave Biddeford who may be contacted regarding other Chapter business.
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Robert W. Libby
State St
Biddeford
Robert W. Norton
Manual Ave
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