Elvis Presley Faces New onscreen risque roles
Hollywood piece traces Elvis Presley evolving image from lean hip shaking rocker to mature film star. It notes his two latest films Stay Away Stayaway and Live a Little Love a Little include risqué dialogue and bed scenes while he maintains public image, mentions Army service, religious albums, and continuing popularity with 190 million records sold and 28 movies. Presley discusses his appeal, aging, and plans to return to Memphis with wife Priscilla and daughter Lisa Marie.
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Presley
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Joan Blon
Norman Taurog
Doug Laurence
Michele Carey
Fort Fairfield couple announces engagement
Engaged are Bonnie Lee Houghton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Houghton Jr., of Fort Fairfield, and Edward C. Winston Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Winston Sr., of Kennebunk. Bonnie Lee, a Fort Fairfield High School graduate and University of Maine nutrition major, belongs to Alpha Phi. Edward attended Kennebunk High and Hebron Academy, studied at Rutgers and Maine, and plans graduate work in pomology after June graduation.
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Return of Virginia Land to Federal District
Maryland and Virginia provided land for the federal district. Most government buildings stood on the Maryland side of the Potomac, prompting Virginia to request the donated tract be returned. The exchange occurred in 1846.
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Potomac
Madagascar's Zebu Cattle Described by 80 Malagasy Terms
In Madagascar, zebu cattle are highly valued and the Malagasy language features around eighty distinct terms to describe them reflecting their cultural importance and varied attributes. The abundance of terms signals deep local significance.
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Madagascar
Stamps In The News Four Hundred Years Of Solomons Stamp Set
Four hundred years after Alvaro de Mendana sailed from Callao Peru to seek the fabled land of gold the Solomon Islands issue a four stamp set. Each stamp shows a scene from island history plus a Queen Elizabeth vignette. Also announced Minkus Israel Deluxe Stamp Albums and two Panama stamps honoring Mexican President Diaz Ordaz’s visit with portraits and dress images.
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Callao
Peru
Pacific
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Solomons
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Protectorate
Minkus Publications
Republic of Panama
Mexico
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Marco Robles
Stamp design details by Raidar Johan Berle
A description notes two craftsmen at a foundry using hammer and tools with stamps. The 65 ore color scheme is red and gray while the 90 ore uses blue and gray. Designer Raidar Johan Berle is credited.
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France issues two stamps in Famous Men series
France unveils two new stamps priced at 30 francs plus 10 with proceeds benefiting the French Red Cross. One stamp features a head view of François Couperin, the 17th century composer whose works influenced Bach. The other shows a profile portrait of General Louis Desaix, famed for his Marengo actions and death.
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Francois Couperin
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Louis de Veygeux Desaix
Napoleon
Marengo
Red Cross
Vatican issues two airmail stamps with Fra Angelico Annunciation art
From Vatican City comes word that two airmail stamps have been issued bearing a reproduction from The Annunciation by Fra Angelico, painted early in his Cortona period.
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Norway releases two stamps honoring handicraft industry
Norway issues two new stamps celebrating the national handicraft sector. The designs depict traditional Norwegian crafts such as weaving and woodwork, underscoring cultural heritage and artisanal skills.
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Common CEPT stamp design eyed for Europe 1968 issue
European postal administrations at Conference des Administrations Europeenes des Posts and Telegraphs accepted a common 1968 Europe stamp design by Hans Schwarzenbach of Switzerland. It features a large key with CEPT on the handle, signaling CEPT as a first step toward a united Europe. About 20 countries expected to adopt the design, with possible modifications. last year’s design used a cog and gear-wheels.
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Europe
Conference Des Administrations Europeenes Des Posts and Telegraphs
Hans Schwarzenbach
Switzerland
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Damaged Currency Rules For Redeeming Bills
The U S Treasury will redeem a damaged bill at face value if three fifths of the original is intact. If less than three fifths but more than two fifths remain, the bill is worth half its face value.
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