Eighth Grader to Spell in County Match Kennebunkport
Lor etta Philbrick, an eighth grade student at Consolidated School in Kennebunkport, will represent the Kennebunk area at the York County Spelling Contest on April 11 at 8 p.m. at Consolidated School. She won by spelling commentary and allegiance yesterday afternoon. Runner-up was Nancy Robichaud of Kennebunk Junior High. Joy Lynn Oswell was second runner-up.
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Corectly
Loretta Philbrick
Kennebunk
York County
Kennebunk Consolidated School
Nancy Robichaud
Joy Lynn Oswell
Daniel Calderwood
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Irene Dwelley
Kennebunk High School
Kee-misa William Pappas
Kennebunk Junior High School
Kennebunkport
Consolidated School
Phyllis Peterson
Enish
Mildred Bartlett
Charles Town
Park Street School
Belinda Barnes
Kathleen Brown
Joanne Cluff
Deborah Pitts
Mary Baker
Kennebunk Junior High
Philip Severance
Lee Brooks
Debbie Romprey
Janet Leskowsky
Cheryl Beng
Angela la Vapa
Park Street
Donna Avison
Lesley Wentworth
Faith Adams
Mary Nedeau
Langone urges probe into Boston fire vehicle faults
Boston council member Frederick C. Langone said he would ask the council to investigate alleged substandard firefighting equipment. He reported about 20 of the department's 95 first line vehicles are out of service for repairs with cracked frames found in the last 10 ladder trucks. He called for all fire vehicles to be in service immediately.
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Boston
Frederick C. Langone
Langone
Elks Lodge to Install Officers and Host Banquet
Elks Lodge Biddeford Saco prepares for installation of officers led by Paul Reny with dinner and a dance featuring Muriel's Orchestra. A memorial service for Paul Brill was held, and hospital updates were given for several members. Bids for a new roof are opened April 30, and honorary life membership was awarded to George Lambert.
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Harold Marr
Biddeford
William Gaudette
Henry Ross
Elmer Meserve
Paul Reny
Elks Hall
Lodge
Muriel
George Lambert
Raymond Morin
Civic Group To Plant Tree At Beach School
Old Orchard Beach women civic group met at Mrs. Francis Anson’s home on Lewis Avenue. President Mrs. Ernest Gallant led the meeting. A tree will be planted at the high school on Arbor Day. Members and a guest attended.
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Old Orchard Beach
Francis Anson
Lewis Avenue
Ernest Gallant
Bunson
Nassau
Bahamas
Gallant
Elizabeth Garland
Dorothy Garland
Marie Court
Marion White
Ellen Lamb
Frances Johnson
Lillian Jakeman
Esther Taylor
Khe Sanh siege strength cut by half as lull seen
Reports estimate North Vietnamese around Khe Sanh have fallen from about 14,000 two months ago to roughly 7,900 with some units withdrawn. Analysts say 40,000 had been cited previously. Simultaneously Operation Wilderness 62 miles north of Saigon by the 25th Infantry and 199th Brigade has killed 223 enemies and 10 Americans since March 11. A Mekong Delta river ambush hit a U S Riverine Force, while the 9th Infantry Division engaged an unknown foe all day, leaving 25 attackers dead.
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Khe Sanh
U.S
Saigon
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
199Th Light Infantry
Mekong
9Th Infantry Division
Star Pointers Honored By CES Chapter Meeting
The Star Pointers were honored at Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meeting in Masonic Hall Saco. Associate Matron Josephine Hanson gave a history of the star points assisted by Conductress Dorothy Patterson and others. The ceremony, flowers presented to several members, detailed by Florence Northrop and Marion Johnson.
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Dia Flood
Esther
Pauline Rumery
Martha
Marion Peterson
Electa
Janice Craig
Ethel Burnham
Beulah
Forrest Curtis
Louise Chenevert
Lou Moore
Eva Farrand
Eleanor Cool
John M. Johnson
Clover Chapter
Sanford
Florence Northrop
Marion Johnson P.m
Marion Batchelder
Virginia Maddox
Kenneth Johnson
Eleanor Kennedy
Annette Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Saco
Josephine Hanson
Dorothy Patterson
Doris Stackpole
Agnes Towle P.m
Lorraine Lane
P.m
Marion Johnson
Pauline Nutter
Adah
Gertrude Knox
Ruth
King Links Segregation to Political Breakthrough in Politics
Dr King addresses St Francis students arguing Negroes gain power while segregation lingers with voting barriers and reprisals. He urges non violence, court action, and wider training as blacks face unemployment, with many hardships before equality. HUD grants Berlin NH urban renewal funds.
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Massachusetts
St. Francis
King
Egypt
Alabama
Martin Luther King
Legend Says St Pa Trickster Planted Shamrock in Ireland
A legend holds that Saint Patrick used a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity and planted it in Ireland as a symbol. The tale links the trifoliate plant to early Irish Christian teaching and national symbolism, though origins lie in folklore.
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St. Patrick
Ireland
Palm Sunday Services Listed At Saco Church
Palm Sunday observances at United Baptist Church Saco include a vesper service and baptism with Rev. Stanley A. Bennett officiating and Rev. Lewis A. Chase assisting. Baptisms for several candidates followed by scripture reading and prayers. Palm Sunday sermons and choir anthems to highlight the day.
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Saco Church
United Baptist Church
Saco
Stanley A. Bennett
Carol Ann Bedell
Debra Ellen Bedell
Darlene Anita Harnden
Lori Lynn Kimball
Cathryn Mary McLoy
Stephen Eugene Randall
Donald Ellsworth Renell
Robert Allan Scammon
Diane Audrey Wilbur
Lewis A. Chase
First Congregational Church of
Scarborough
Susan Frances Ross
Joseph's Lovely Garden
Dickenson
Raymond E. Lord
Suppression Details Stun Nation After Beatings
Supreme National Guard clashed with protesters ten days ago with rubber truncheons used against demonstrators. Opponents claim around 200 people remain political prisoners amid ongoing unrest and calls for release.
Accident Report Involving Cantara And Gaetan In Biddeford
Saco police report two cars operated by George P Cantara aged 39 of 8 Evanthia Drive Biddeford and Robert Gaetan aged 22 of 32 Alfred Street Biddeford collided at the Main Street and Water Street intersection Thursday morning.
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Saco
George P. Cantara
Evanthia Drive
Biddeford
Robert Gaetan
Alfred St
Main and
Water Streets
Schools of the future may run 12 hours daily year round
Los Angeles AP reports USC education dean Irving R Melbo predicts public schools could operate twelve hours daily seven days a week twelve months a year. He says current schedules reflect an agricultural era and urban needs require change, though students would not be in school continuously.
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Los Angeles
University of Southern California
School of Education
Irving R. Melbo
Sullivan’s Last Bare Knuckle Title Bout in 1889
John L. Sullivan defended his heavyweight title by defeating Jake Kilrain in a grueling 75th round in 1889, marking the final era of bare knuckle championship boxing. Kilrain pushed Sullivan to the limit, but Sullivan secured victory to retain the crown.
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John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Death of Dr King Triggers National Grief and Violence
AP report details the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the resulting wave of violence across American cities. President Johnson urges nonviolence, postpones Vietnam talks, and leaders express sorrow while reflecting on King’s philosophy. The piece also covers Vietnam actions, politics, and international reaction.
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Associated Press
DR. King
Martin Luther King Jr
Johnson
Hawaii
United States
Washington
Vietnam
X15 Reaches 3546 MPH On Test Flight From Edwards
At Edwards Air Force Base California AP reports an X15 rocket plane flew about 40 miles high testing insulation material for Saturn 5 booster use. Pilot William H Dana peaked at 3546 miles per hour during a 10 minute flight launched from beneath a B52 bomber.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
U.S. Space Agency
William H. Dana
Hayes Wins Presidency by One Vote in 1876
The 1876 presidential election was decided just 48 hours before inauguration as the electoral commission awarded Rutherford B. Hayes the presidency by a margin of one electoral vote over Samuel J. Tilden.
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Electoral Commission
Rutherford B. Hayes
Samuel J. Tilden
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