Brief explanations for spring fever and civic notes
In Vermont Daulton Mann, former Republican representative, becomes the town's first Democratic Committee chairman and jokes about waking up. In Connecticut the Weather Bureau explains spring fever as blood flow adjusts to outside warmth causing laziness. In Georgia Indiana soil sent to a class spurs a tree planting and the Indiana Magnolia is named. In Malaysia parliament passes a law to require standing for the national anthem or face penalties.
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Associated Press
Peru
Daulton Mann
Hyannis Port Eyes Kennedy Summer Boom If Nominated
Hyannis Port residents expect a Kennedy summer boom if Robert Kennedy secures the Democratic nomination. Kennedy family members will arrive in spring and summer, with Mrs Rose Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy among frequent visitors. Secret Service will maintain a presence at the Kennedy Compound as spring repairs and preparations begin.
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Cape Cod
John F. Kennedy
Yannis Port
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Kennedy
Nantucket Sound
Robert Kennedy
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Rose Kennedy
John Kennedy
Secret Service
Jacqueline Kennedy
Bobby Kennedy
Kennedys
Palm Beach
Fla
Ann Gargan
Edward M. Kennedy
Squaw Island
Irving Avenue
Bob Kennedy
Chicago
This Day in History Apr 5 1968 highlights global events
On April 5 1968 notable notes include Washington's first presidential veto in 1792 and Pocahontas marriage in 1641. The list covers MacArthur's death in 1964 and the Rosenbergs' 1951 sentence, plus other distant milestones and trivia.
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Associated Press
George Washington
Plymouth
England
Virginia
John Rolfe
Oan
Locals Return From Vacations In Florida and South
Kennebunk residents report returns from winter trips to Florida and the south. Mrs John H Vigne came home to Longview Terrace after two weeks at Pompano Beach guest of Mrs Mary Sawyer Gagnon. Dr and Mrs A J Kenmuir Evans and son David stay temporarily at Goochs Beach cottage. Harrison Coleman and family return to Fletcher Street from Florida. William J Parker returns from winter in the south visiting Atlanta North and South Carolina and Florida with his daughter and son in law. Dr Kenneth J Cuneo and sons Kenneth and Mark resume home duties.
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John H. Vigne
Longview Terrace
Pompano Beach
Fla
Mary (Sawyer) Gagnon
Kennebunk
A. J. Kenmuir- Evans
David
Fred Bunnell
Gooch’s Beach
Harrison Coleman
Fletcher Street
Florida
William J. Parker
Summer Street
South
Atlanta
James Weidman
North
South Carolina
Kenneth J. Cuneo
Kenneth
Mark
Chinese Language Reach Expands Globally
The statement notes that over 460 million people speak Chinese, highlighting its growing global presence. It emphasizes the language's broad reach across diverse regions and communities.
Vacationers Return Home From Bel-Air Beach Trip
Summer Street residents Kenneth and Mark concluded a 10 day Bel-Air Beach Florida vacation and returned to Bowdoin College studies on Monday night after traveling by jet plane. Mrs John H Vigne of Long View Terrace works as an office nurse for Dr A J Kenmuir-Evans in the Cole Professional Building on Main Street. The Evening Alliance of the Kennebunk Unitarian Church will hold a rummage sale at the church Saturday from 10 a.m. Co chairmen Mrs Henry Dickinson and Mrs Lyle Martin will lead with other alliance members assisting.
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Summer Street
Bel-Air Beach
Fla
Kenneth
Mark
Bowdoin College
John H. Vigne
Longview Terrace
A. J. Kenmuir - Evans
Cole
Main Street
Kennebunk Unitarian Church
Henry Dickinson
Lyle Martin
Evening Alliance
England raises speed limit to new metric in 1896
In 1896 England updated the speed limit from four miles per hour to fourteen miles per hour, reflecting a major shift in early motor traffic rules.
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England
Australia Produces About One Hundred Seventy Thousand Tons of Rice
Australia produces about 170000 tons of rice annually, contributing to the regional food market and export capacity. The figure reflects domestic production levels and seasonal harvest indicators across major rice growing regions.
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Australia
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