Troops Leave Athens Amid Martial Law Tight Rein
Athens news: troops withdraw from most areas as martial law remains. New government enforces a 55 year siege law allowing arrests without warrants, indefinite detention, no bail for political prisoners, bans on gatherings, unions, strikes, and strict censorship. Homes may be searched, rifles turned in, hunting banned. households must report occupants. A complaints office exists with 48 hour relief path to Interior Ministry. King Constantine’s speech is awaited amid questions of support. Premier Kollias promises 70 percent pension increases for farmers. US reviews aid amid 1960s military and economic support.
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Vietnam
George McGovern
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New York
Suit Filed By William Loeb
Manchester New Hampshire AP reports newspaper executive William Loeb filed an antitrust complaint claiming the memoirs of Joseph Stalin s daughter should be open to bidding by the entire publishing industry. Loeb said George Kennan learned of the manuscript.
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George Kennan
U.S
Moscow
Pepys letter from tax department surfaces centuries after death
In London the ghost of Samuel Pepys receives a tax inquiry from the Civil Service Tax Department asking for his tax district pension and income from his publisher G Bell and Sons. The publisher plans a new Pepys Diary edition and notes Pepys is no longer employed by them.
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Candy Sale Is Set By Beach Kiwanis Club
Twenty one members attended the Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club at the American Legion Hall. President Roger Tousignant led the meeting and James Murphy outlined the second annual candy sale for underprivileged children, to be held next Tuesday. Proceeds support the club’s community aid program.
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John Wortman
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Old Orchard Beach Art Association Smorgasbord Plans
The Old Orchard Beach Art Association organized a meeting and workshop at Jameson School. President Joseph Bay led the business session. A Smorgasbord will be held Saturday April 29 at 6 p.m. with a painting auction at 7:30 p.m. Donations come from members. Paul Wight chairs tickets. George Carpenter of Ogunquit instructed.
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Old Orchard Beach Art Association
Jameson School
Joseph Bay
Paul Wight
George Carpenter
Ogunquit
Freewheelers Sing At Social In Biddeford Hall
The Freewheelers six girl group performed at a Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella social in St Johns Hall Adams Street Biddeford. Prizes were awarded to a long list of winners including Doris Angers Ludivine Heroux Lena Bilodeau Violette Bellefeuille Constance Bisson Rose Caya Adele Huot and many others. Lunch was provided by co chairmen Rachel Laflamme Claire Croteau and committees.
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Therese Binette
Helen Chretien
Odette Dubuc
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Yvette Ledoux
Adele Grenier
Marie Anna Dorais
Pauline Goulet
Eveline Gervais
Bertha
Rumford Man Vito Parrisi Found Dead at Home
Firefighters found 78 year old Vito Parrisi of Rumford in his residence during a grass fire at his home. Fire Chief George Bulger said Parrisi appeared to have been attempting to reach his house when the blaze started.
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Sherlock Holmes
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Biddeford Cub Scouts Tour Fire Station
Biddeford Cub Scout Den 2 members from Pack 309 visited the Biddeford fire station guided by Raymond Gagne after a welcome by Fire Chief Arthur King. The group learned about equipment and safety, then met for refreshments at Wonderbar Steak House. Den meeting postponed to May 4. Attendees included Brian Adams David Adams II Mark Lynes Mark Perreault John Perrault Dan Stevens Michael Travers Ernest Crocker Jr and guest James Travers Jr.
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Mark Lynes
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Dan’ Stevens
James Travers Jr
Consumer protests spark better buyer seller communication
In Washington, protests by dissatisfied housewives last year spurred improved communication between shoppers and retailers. Betty Furness will become consumer spokesman on May 1, while Mrs. Peterson returns to labor duties. A separate Air Force report criticizes Titan rocket fuel contracts highlighting profits and supplier dynamics.
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Capital Footnotes March cost of living rises modestly
The cost of living increased two tenths of a percent in March as grocery prices eased while clothing transportation and medical care costs rose. Standing in line to make a purchase reflects ongoing consumer price pressures.
Soldier in Love stars Rathbone in Hall of Fame drama
Basil Rathbone, veteran actor, headlines NBC's Soldier in Love as the Duke of York in a story about John and Sarah Churchill and Queen Anne. The program, part of the Hall of Fame series, profiles history and performance, with Rathbone reflecting on his career shift from Sherlock Holmes to Royal intrigue.
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White House tour to gain audio guides for visitors
Tape recorders will be installed along the walks to speak to tourists. A young Russian engineer seeking political asylum in Tokyo is waiting in Okinawa while the State Department considers his case. Senate Democrat Stephen M. Young questions Gen. Westmoreland’s role in Washington versus war escalation debates.
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