Lottery Amendment Reaches Rhode Island House Floor
Rhode Island lawmakers revisit a constitutional amendment to permit a state lottery while another measure would allow RI residents to buy New Hampshire sweepstakes tickets and return without arrest. The lottery plan passed committee overwhelmingly but faced floor objections. voting age reduction to 18 also awaits floor debate. In a separate case Louis Hamod of Central Falls was charged with illegal lottery possession after holding 38 NH sweepstakes receipts.
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Rodway Says Maine Maritime Freshmen Near Full
Maine Maritime Academy superintendent Frank C. Rodway reports 162 of 175 freshman places filled for next fall. He notes the midshipmen total will exceed 500 with the new class and that most admittees are Maine residents.
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Freeman Explains Wheat Cotton Bill in Maine Campaign
AP reports Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman urged support for the Administration wheat and cotton bill during a Maine Farm and Home Week event at the University of Maine. He claimed the wheat provision would create about 40,000 jobs and the cotton plan at least 18,000 more by boosting industrial product purchases and textile expansion.
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Freeman Urges Farm Stabilization Programs For Broad Use
Freeman argues the nation must recognize that government farm commodity stabilization programs are needed as long as steps are not taken to broaden use of American food at home and abroad. He says agriculture policy affects both farmers and non-farmers and ties to rural development and foreign trade.
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Nominating Slate Appointed by Sigma Delta
A nominating committee for the Sigma Delta class of the Biddeford First Universalist Church was named to present officers for election and installation at the April 29 meeting in the church vestry. Members named were Mrs. Claire Mitchell, Mrs. Nancy Cooper, and Miss Eleanor Davis.
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Biddeford First Universalist Church
Claire Mitchell
Nancy Cooper
Eleanor Davis
Edna Woodman
Richard Woodman
Universalist Church
Tampa
Fla
Jeannette Davis
Mitchell
Iris Tate
Pauline Tufts
Rosemary Davis
Evelyn Emerson
Nixon Visits South Vietnam Amid Mekong Clashes
Richard Nixon flies to Tan An near Saigon during a Vietnam War clash in the Mekong Delta as South Vietnamese forces battle Communist guerrillas. He meets General Harkins and prepares to see Ambassador Lodge, while avoiding direct involvement in the fighting.
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Annual Meeting Conducted By Church Circle
The Saco United Baptist Church Women's Union Circles held their annual meeting in the vestry with a pot luck supper led by Ruth and Lydia Circles. Mrs. Everett Ladd presided as union circle leader as reports from officers were given and the Love Gift offerings showed an increase. White Cross chair Mrs. Roy Watson announced the year’s quota was met and new members joined. A White Cross play Lucy's Luck and a vocal solo Near To The Heart Of God were performed before officers were formally dedicated. The session closed as a candlelight dedication of officers, with the next meeting planned for September.
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Everett Ladd
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Roy Watson
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Hilton Lamson
Harley Scammon Jr
Harley Scammon Sr
Lois Skilling
Verna Taylor
Haitian Leader Declares Lifetime Presidency in Haiti
Haitian strongman Francois Duvalier proclaimed himself a lifetime president after a ceremony at the National Palace. He tightened control via security forces and secret police, claiming public demands and officer oaths support his rule. The United States froze aid after previous term extensions, though some ties later warmed.
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Tigers’ first tie after long WCHA run at Colorado Springs
Colorado College Tigers, after 203 Western Collegiate Hockey Association games dating to 1951, finally tie a game this season, skating to a 5-5 deadlock with Michigan State in Colorado Springs.
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Westbrook Bonny Eagle youths win regional speech contest
In Kennebunk High School last night Westbrook High School student John Kenderdine won top honors in the Boys Division with The Congo by Vachel Lindsay and Bonny Eagle High School student Mary Scammon won top honors in the Girls Division with Adlai Stevenson's Eulogy On Eleanor Roosevelt. Runner ups included Peter Burr of Kennebunk and Karen Nelson of Westbrook. Judges and officials from local high schools supervised the event conducted by the State Principals Association.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
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Richard White
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York
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Margaret Small
Train Academy
Sherry Dresser
Michelle Callahan
St. Joseph's High School
Abraham Lincoln
Brenden Crosby
Biddeford High School
Pearl Wakely
Wells High School
Elizabeth Snow
Wells
Rose Ann Perreault
Biddeford
Andrew J. Peterson
Television show producer Tells Of Experiences
Dave Astor producer of For Teenagers Only spoke at the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club meeting at Hotel Thacher. He outlined two interviews for student selection, family and scholastic checks, school singing review, and final student consent. Standards include good behavior and grades with possible vacation if not maintained. He praised working with students and noted school cooperation in the Biddeford Saco area.
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Biddeford Sace
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Donald Roy
David Wigley
Albert Worden
Joseph Grondin
Walter Worthing
Louis Barbo
William Altenburg
Portland
John Alheim
Kennebunk
Michael Belka
Sommerville
Mass
Edgar Finds Own Name On Petitions
In Augusta AP report Deputy Secretary of State Joseph T. Edgar scanned petitions for a candidate named Murray A. Benjamin of Bar Harbor and found a name for a deceased Bar Harbor resident. Benjamin denied knowledge of the matter and suggested potential foul play or manipulation in the petition process.
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Dodd Asks More Aid for Cuban Freedom Fighters
Senator Thomas J. Dodd urged open and increasing assistance to Cuban freedom fighters in a prepared Senate speech. He warned that Cuba could soon face a popular revolt against Castro, saying U.S. action could determine victory or defeat. He contrasted his stance with Fulbright’s cautious line on Castro and regional responses.
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Conductor Monteux Collapses During Rome Concert
In Rome at the Santa Cecilia Auditorium conductor Pierre Monteux aged 88 collapsed and fell six feet from the podium while conducting Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess. He landed on his left shoulder and face, was aided by doctors, then returned to finish the concert seated.
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