Israel’s Law and the Sabbath in Ancient Perspective
The article traces how the Commandments emerged from early Israel and influenced later governments, highlighting the Decalogue as a civil and moral code. It discusses the Exodus, Moses on Sinai, and the enduring principles against idolatry, theft, false witness, and coveting, linking them to social order and modern labor rest. It closes with a transition to Pentecost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Persia
Israel
Greece
Rome
Pharoah Ramses II
Sinai
Moses
Nevada ranks seventh in legalized gambling revenue
Nevada ranked seventh among more than 30 states in gambling revenue. New York led the field with race track revenues and bingo fees totaling about 148.5 million dollars in 1966, while Nevada collected roughly 17.25 million in gambling taxes and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
World Almanac Reports
New York
This Date in History Highlights 1968
The April 11 history roundup notes key events across centuries. From 1899 Spain-US treaty ending the Spanish American War to 1951 Truman’s removal of MacArthur, plus 1947 Jackie Robinson joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in an exhibition game and 1926 Luther Burbank’s death. Also mentions Napoleon’s abdication, Lincoln’s 1865 speech, and the hot line proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
U.S
Spain
Napoleon Bonaparte
France
Abraham Lincoln
South
White House
Luther Burbank
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Harry S. Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Far East
Soviet Union
Moscow
U.N
U Thant
Johnson
Punta del Este
Uruguay
St Louis High Band Heads to Massachusetts Exchange Trip
St Louis High School band members will travel by bus from Biddeford to North Adams Massachusetts for an exchange concert with Drury High School. They depart April 25 at 3 p.m. and return Sunday at about 4 p.m. Band director Marcel Drapeau leads the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Drury High School
North Adams
Mass
Biddeford
Berkshires
New York
Marcel Drapeau
Special French Institute at St Francis College Unveiled
A five week summer institute for French teachers runs June 24 to July 26 at St Francis College Biddeford directed by Elphege Roy. Courses include Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages Phonetics and French Culture and Civilization with lectures slides and films. Scholarships may cover tuition and board. on campus housing not required. Faculty includes Brother Conrad Des Fosses Harvey Bernard and Robert Parenteau with guest speakers and firms providing extra offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis College
John McArdle
Biddeford College
Elphege Roy
St. Francis Institute
Roy
Frenchovernment
France
McArdle
Brother Conrad Desfosses
Institute
Harvey Bernard
Robert Parenteau
Saco Firefighters Complete Course
Two Saco firemen, whose duties include ambulance driving, recently completed a course in firefighting and emergency medical response, expanding their training for rapid on scene service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Firefighters
Saco
Ambulance Service Handling Maternity Cases in Portland
Patchy OCR notes describe operations at a Portland Medical Center focusing on emergency calls including f lesh wounds and fractures. References to Edward LeBlanc and Perley bleed and receiving instruction in Berry appear, with unclear details on hands handling and driver safety amid incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Edward LeBlanc
Perley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shavouth
Bloomin
Oys
Dodge Boys
Harry B. Center
Elm St
Massachusetts
Er Cieeate
Dacron
Ec Peesly
Palen Beach
Palm Beach
Trip-L-Ake
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!