Veterans Find Solace in Togus Ward Chats and Meals
Local veterans share quiet stories of wartime service and postwar pain at Togus hospital. Wilfred Bernier copes with divorce, chest pains, and a spinal operation while valuing the sky and books. Robert Souliere recalls Philippines injuries and recent heart attacks, praising VA care and visiting families as he eats in the ward.
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Iran
Wilfred Bernier
Thacher
Biddeford
Robert Souliere
Laurier St
Philippines
Souliere
Rose
Staton
Elms Street
Annual Egg Roll To Be Monday At White House
The White House hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll on Monday with armed forces bands clowns and the Emmett Kelly Junior Circus. Prizes will go to children bringing the best decorated eggs. the President and Mrs Nixon are not expected to attend.
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Washington
White House
Nixon
Emmett Kelly
Webhannet Garden Club Hears Talks in Kennebunk
The Webhannet Garden Club met at the clubhouse in Kennebunk on Monday at 1 30 p m. Talks by Mrs Murray Cott on Shrubs That Attract Birds Mrs Raymond Russell on Shrubs for Home Planting and Mrs Clarence Lombard on Trees for Home Landscaping were given. Hostesses were Mrs Olive Howe and Miss Marion Oates. Next meeting May 21 at 1 30 p m with program On Starting a Garden by Mrs Harry E Knight.
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Kennebunk
Webhannet Garden Club
Murray Cott
Raymond Russell
Clarence Lombard
Olive Howe
Marion Oates
Harry E. Knight
Retired Maine minister ends Cam bridge tenure
The Rev. Malcolm W. Garland, former minister of First Parish Church Saco, has concluded his ministry at North Congregational Church Cambridge Massachusetts and enters retirement. He and Mrs Garland now reside at their summer home in Ocean Park.
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Malcolm W. Garland
First Parish Church
Saco
North Congregational Church
Cambridge
Mass
Mrs. Garland
Ocean Park
Roadway Buys Atlas Transportation Co Inc of Kennebunk
Roadway Transportation acquires Atlas Transportation Co Inc of Kennebunk. Atlas drivers are on lay off while conversion to Roadway specifications is done. Roadway plans to use 20 tractor trailers on ICC routes between Portsmouth and Bangor and expand in Maine in 2 to 3 years.
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Kennebunk
Roadway Transportation
Atlas Transportation Co., Inc
Atlas
ICC
Portsmouth
Bangor
Maine
Lobster hearing backs consent rule and licensing shift
Alexander framed the push for rights and consent in a rules laden debate. The audience approved a moratorium on licensing by a large majority and favored licensing boats over individual fishermen. A lobsterman from Vinalhaven said the hearing helps the public know where lobstermen stand, though many prefer a cautious wait and see approach.
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Alexander
Vinalhaven
State Funding Will Help Welfare Rolls
Augusta AP reports Health and Welfare Commissioner Dr. Dean Fisher says state funds restore federal program cuts. He notes most aid targets people likely to become welfare recipients, not current welfare cases, with legislature covering the shortfall after Washington cuts.
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Augusta
Health and Welfare
Dean Fisher
Fisher
Washington
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