Wells Students Visit State House and Band Trip
Wells Junior-Senior High School students, including Harry Tomah and his American government class, visited the State House in Augusta on April 1 as guests of Rep. Carroll Clark. They listened to House debates on age-related issues while a Capitol rotunda performance and National Anthem opened proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Clark
John Hanson
Wayne Daggett
Gary Crocker
Bill Sevigny
Jim Kimball
Sally Logan
Carroll Clark
Capitol
House of Representatives
Community Owned Group Tops Astoria Music Drive
In Astoria Oregon teens form a community owned corporation named disraeliplain to back six young musicians aged 19 to 21. Chris Stangland leads the venture after selling 25000 dollars in stock, with a self produced music publishing arm and a record release selling 3000 copies in Portland. The group toured Portland Spokane and Seattle to build exposure and investors remain hopeful for earnings.
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Astoria
Orc
Disraeli
Asouira
Chris Stangland
Disrael Incorporated
Disraelis
Portland
Spokane
Seattle
Stangland
Strangland
Succeess
Ear Wax Removal And Glue Sniffing Explained
Dear Dr. Willeford explains that ear canals vary in wax production and narrow passages cause hard wax build up requiring periodic washing. The doctor suggests softening drops and periodic cleanings as a life possibility. The column also warns glue sniffing contains toluene and can permanently damage liver kidney and brain.
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George Willeford
Dr. Willeford
Youngster Grow Into Oliver Role Says Jack Wild
New York AP report details Jack Wild’s path to playing the Artful Dodger in the Oliver film. He grew from four foot four at age 12 to the required height by casting, then hoped the role would mirror Anthony Newley’s Broadway success. Wild’s view of acting is flexible, with a simple love of humor, and he pursued hobbies like coin and stamp collecting while filming.
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New York
Jack Wild
Artful Dodger
Oliver
Fagin
London
Arthur
Jack
Charlie Bates
Anthony Any
Bee Cs Jones
Monkees’ Fame
James Cagney
Theaae Ee
People's Forum on Jacques Coaching Record Stirs Debate
Discussion questions whether Dick Jacques' first year as head coach, a 6 3 record, reflects poorly on the school and city. The piece notes an even match against state champions Brewer High School, suggesting trades or comparisons as possible explanations.
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Page Four
Dick Jacques
Jacques
Brewer High School
Students Demand Voice in College Curriculum Reforms
A survey shows only 2 percent of students oppose influence on curriculum while 26 percent seek major control and 43 percent want a substantial student role. Many argue colleges must reflect societal needs, with housing curfews and car policies highlighted as reform targets.
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Joe
Gayle Pierson
Austin
Tex
Spoon River To Be Given At Festival
Old Orchard Beach students heard a U S Air Force recruiter at school last Tuesday. On March 25 the high school attended a concert by the Portland Symphony Orchestra at Thornton Academy in Saco. Faculty defeated the National Honor Society in a rematch 50 45. Stephen Zafirson was elected vice president of Maine National Honor Society. Dianne Sweeney took second in Cape Elizabeth High School speech. Steven Ryan finished second in the boys division. Guy Roberge and Miriam Leonard were accepted at Bates College. Drama Club will present Spoon River at the State Drama Festival at the University of Maine Orono.
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Peggy Woodman
Miami
Fla
Campy
Mildredes
St. Cloud
State College
University of Wisconsin
R. Wolk
Presby
Susan Mullen
Old Orchard Beach
U.S. Air Force Recruiting Office
Old Orchard Beach High School
Portland Symphony Orchestra
Thornton Academy
Saco
National Honor Society
Dianne Sweeney
Cape Elizabeth High School
Steven Ryan
Spoon River
University of Maine
Orono
Why a High School Coach Is Losing His Job
An editorial style passage questions the firing of Biddeford High School's head football coach. It argues the cause lies beyond player performance, and cites concerns about campus speakers including a controversial poet and alleged influence on student morals. The piece warns about exposure to persuasive orators and references accusations of anti semitism.
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Biddeford High School
Ronald L. Grenier
Ginsberg
Mao
Red Guards
St. Francis
It Might Be Cheaper To Spend The Dollars At Dealer
Dear Mike, a reader asks about unclogging a heater core and whether radiator cleaners can fix it. The responder notes $14 to repair at the dealer is cheap and suggests attempting cleaners and flushing, but cautions dealer service may be preferable. A prior letter about gasoline in oil and a faulty fuel pump prompts the columnist to apologize for misstatements about gas mixing with oil and service industry gouging.
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Mike
Gassy
Third Term Finals Highlight S L R H S Events
Carol Petit reports third term finals at St Louis Regional School with report cards soon. Christian Action Movement in Lewiston notes an event, while St Louis Alumni sponsor a fundraiser on April 15 at St Joseph's Parish Hall for the baseball team. NHS hosted a speech contest on March 2 with winners David Boucher Dennis Boston Diane Roy and Paul LeBrun. NHS members attended state convention March 29 at Brewer High School. A two day senior retreat occurred April 1-2 at St Paul’s Center Augusta and a school retreat titled Retreat into Reality ran April 1-2 with themes War and Peace Poverty and Wealth and guest speakers from local churches and colleges.
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Carol Petit
St. Louis
St. Joseph's Parish
National Honor Society
David Boucher
Dennis Boston
Diane Roy
Paul LeBrun
Judes
Ronald Artier
Albert Deshaies
Joseph Mahoney
NHS
Brewer High School
Robert Belair
Anthony Curro
Mark Girard
Nanette Langley
Daniel LeClerc
Jeanne Valliere
Rita Dionne
St. Paul's Center
Augusta
Icheme
Fred Holmber
Nebraska Trucker Dares Fire Scene Rushes to Colfax Station
A Nebraska driver, seeing flames on his moving van near Sierra Nevada slopes, steered toward Colfax fire station 30 miles away. Firemen saved about 60 percent of household goods as flames were fought. The piece then urges seeking wiser counsel in times of doubt and describes pride and prudent listening.
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Nebraska
Sierra Nevada
Interstate 60
Colfax
Prayer for alertness to wise words from others
A devotional line asking for guidance from Proverbs 12 15 and help to stay receptive to comforting words and light sent through others, seeking Jesus presence and discernment.
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Jesus
Biddeford Woman Visits Bermuda During College Week
Miss Bernadette J. Bisaillon daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland C Bisaillon 3 Roberts St Biddeford Maine spends College Week April 5 12 in Bermuda with a group from the National Student Travel Association. Activities include a dance limp contest tennis tournament beauty pageant and a cruise to St George Old Town.
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New York
Bernadette J. Bisaillon
Roland C. Bisaillon
Roberts St
Biddeford
Maine
Bermuda
U.S
Thorn ton Academy seniors plan events and Oklahoma rehearsals
Thornton Academy seniors in a political science class in Augusta on April 2 discuss trips and gifts, with future visits from beauty and education representatives. A mass senior meeting planned a Cab bage Island trip and prom budget. Rehearsals for Oklahoma run twice weekly led by Mrs Fidalgo and Mr Huntress, with cast members also in All-State, and tickets set at one dollar.
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Thornton Academy
Augusta
Jane Smith
Ann Marie Fenderson
Glenn Anderson
Jane Kimball
Alison Milne
Janice O’neil
Harry Nielson
Roland Gagnon
Barbara Boutet
David Tito
Jeanne Moore
Merry ‘Searle
Linda Scammon
Jean ‘Hazelton
Richard MecLoy
Cabbage Island
Asso
Oklahoma
Brewer
Rtment
Academy
Surrey
Yvonne C. Fidalgo
Roger Huntress
Lawrence Woodward
Thornton
Academy of Call
Woodward
Today In History highlights and a Florida voyage note
On this date in 1513 the Spanish explorer Ponce De Leon landed in Florida while searching for the fountain of youth. In 1826 Secretary of State Beery Clay dueled with Senator John Randolph of Virginia. neither man was injured.
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Associated Press
Uessey
Ponce de Leon
Florida
Beery Clay
N.andolphimia
John Randolph
Vic
Gombey Dancers Highlight Fort St Catherine Visit
Miss Bisaillon, a St. Joseph's College student from North Windham Maine, tours Fort St. Catherine in the 17th century setting to view sightseeing and calypso features as used trucks appear in Section 12 Want Ads.
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Fort St. Catherine
Gombey
Miss Bisaillon
St. Joseph's College
North Windham
Maine
Blue Hawaii Prom Theme At Biddeford High School
Biddeford High School selects Blue Hawaii as this year’s prom theme with co chairs Nancy Dubois and Linda Dichard and plans for May 31. AFJROTC activities include a Brain quiz and a 1080th-row open ranks event, with entries due May 1. Students tour campuses, acceptances listed, and new uniforms will be issued next fall.
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Afjrotc
Biddeford High School
Nancy Dubois
Linda Dichard
A Plamondon
Historic War Events and Birthdays Noted in Retro Chronicle
A retro timeline recalls Grant and Lee in 1865, King Zog’s 1939 flight, 1942 Admiralty Islands invasion, 1945 Bremen bombardment, Truman 1952 steel seizure, SEATO Wellington meeting, MacArthur state funeral transfer, Nixon peace talks hint, and today’s birthdays for Rhodesia PM and tenor Corelli.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
King Zog
Albania
Admiralty Islands
Bremen
Harry S
Zealand
Douglas MacArthur
New York
Washington
Caprice
Lyndon B. Jacksen
North Vietnam
Smith
Franco Corelli
Teens Embrace Rallies Esoterica and Teen Culture Trends
Teens pursue new forms of self expression from car rally concepts to underground news spoofs and psychedelic fashion. The piece links radio led youth programming with counterculture threads including witchcraft crafts incense and herbal teas alongside fashion statements like bare midriffs and wet looks. It notes teen interest in films music and utopian ideals with titles such as Changes Stolen Kisses and Tiny Tim albums reflecting a broad youth movement.
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KRLA
Bert Grable
Rita Mayworth
Jean Pierre Leaud
Tiny Tim
Batman
Ski Conditions In New England Ski Areas Report
New England ski areas report fresh snow and base depths with surface types and condition ratings. Packed powder and corn surface notes appear for Mt Abram Pleasant Saddleback Squaw Mountain and many others across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Weather outlook shows fair skies and cooler nights. Lincoln Downs features Gy Pants edging Poppy's Prince by three quarters of a length in a $4 000 feature before 11 571 fans.
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Boston
Follo
New England
Reaho
Maine
Mt. Abram
Pleasant Mt
Weather Bureau
Lincoln, R.I
Baggy Pants
Poppy
Prince
Lincoln Downs
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Bucksport
Bruce Shaffer
Mary Goldsworthy
Robert Bragdon
Tops
Jack Wilds
the Artful Dodger
People's Forum
Collegians
Nancy Gilbert
The
Youth Service
A Oe
Eric Jonson
Youngstown, Ohio, State University
Stu ‘Dent
Rcles
Stephen Zafirson
Maine National Honor Society
Guy Roberge
Miriam Leonard
Bates College
Lewiston
Aline Neveux
By Michael Lamn
Tefeqlh
S.L.R.H.S
Christian Action Movement
Abe 3
James Keller
T.A
By Andrea Awe Ru
David Walton
Pierre
Wentworth Institute
Bliss College
Wheelock College
Carolyn’s
Cape Elizabeth
Hawaii
By Kathi Garnache
Dianne J. Boucher
Teachers of America
Boston University
Janice Beaulieu
Donna Belanger
Ray Bergeron
David Camire
Ricky Cantara
Steve Cantara
Alan Casavant
Helen Cote
Joyce Dube
Maureen Farrell
Steve Mantis
Phil
Mary McCarthy
Linda Sevigny
Steve Shea
Frances Vaillancourt
Hustler
Ote Ae
Apollo
Mike Swanton
Francis Mackell
Ges Martin
Sabre Pughe
America
Richard Angers
S.M.V.T.I
Natalie Boone
Judy Carrier
Westbrook Junior College
Linida Ladderbush
Washington Hospital Center
Aroostook State
Sand Marquis
Farmington State Colege
Alice Roy
Lanny Itten
University of New Hampshire
Biddeford High
W.T. Grant
First National
Carolyn Albee
Jean Emerson
Farmington State College
Olby College
Waterville
Super
New Hampshire
Mt. Sunapee
Oe Valley
Vermont
Bromley
Haystack
Madonna Mt
Mt. Snow
E. Stowe
Setten-Coee
Sugarbush—Grand
G. Assachusetts
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