Kennedy resumes politics with antiwar call in Worcester
Sen Edward M. Kennedy returned to public life in Worcester with a call to end the Vietnam War and declared he is not a candidate this year. He outlined a four point plan: halt bombing North Vietnam, negotiate mutual withdrawal, aid South Vietnam in building stable institutions, and reduce military activity and personnel this year. The speech marked his first public appearance since his brother Robert F Kennedy’s assassination.
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Kennedy signals nonpartisan stance on 1968 bid
Kennedy told a crowd he will not run for office this year and speaks for no party. He argued the Vietnam War progressed as the South Vietnamese government failed due to miscalculation and corruption. He urged following his outlined steps to end the war and restore the nation.
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Saco Woman Feted At Stork Shower
Mrs. Patricia Perkins of Elmwood Drive Saco was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs. Gloria Masse at 4 Bradbury Street Biddeford. Hostess assisted by Mrs. Florence Perkins. Attending were Mrs. Germaine Michard Mrs. Edward Meehan Miss Joanne Valliere Miss Jo Ann Potter Mrs. Ernest Pare Mrs. Irene Corriveau Mrs. Jeanne Valliere the guest and hostess. Absent but sending gifts were Mrs. Janine Parker Mrs. Sandra Corriveau Mrs. Simone Verly Hill Mrs. Judy Labbe Mrs. Claire Charette Mrs. Bergeron Mrs. Patrick Landry Mrs. Diane Pelletier Mrs. Arline Belisle and Mrs. Claire Landry.
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First War Declared by Congress in 1812
The first instance of Congress using its constitutional power to declare war was the declaration of war against Great Britain in 1812. This marked a defining moment in U.S. history as Congress asserted formal wartime authority.
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Two Ideologies Poles Apart By JOHN CUNNIFF AP
Western economic thought learns from Czechoslovakia that capitalism and communism are far from converging. The piece argues both systems borrow for convenience, while Communists retain dictatorial control and the drift toward liberalization is limited by political aims.
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U S Ambassador Harriman Talks Vietnam Withdrawal
In an interview released today Harriman said withdrawal of U S allied and North Vietnamese forces from South Vietnam can start very soon if North Vietnam agrees. He noted the lull in fighting may reflect restraint and said the question was answered at all times. The interview was taped for Japanese TV last Thursday before renewed attacks and the Soviet led invasion of Czechoslovakia.
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VFW Auxiliary Holds Regular Beach Meeting
Old Orchard Beach VFW Auxiliary met at Mrs. Pau line Gordon’s home with reports from Maine Department chairmen, plans for Togus Carnival on Sept 21, and a drive for Muscular Dystrophy. certificates of merit were presented, members praised for 110 percent membership, and a Labor Day meeting was postponed to Sept 9 with a barbecue served beforehand.
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Water spring in Turkey linked to male virility claims
Anatolia News Agency reports a spring near Genen in western Turkey is said to boost sexual power. Ruins around the site suggest ancient Egyptians and Byzantines built palaces to use the water. Officials note many men over 60 have become fathers in the region. Tests pending.
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Biddeford AL Post Calendar Approved at Local Meeting
At a Biddeford American Legion post session held at Elm Street hall Commander J Edmond Pinard led the meeting. The post and auxiliary voted to print a club calendar and noted 11 paid up members for 1969 along with plans to raise funds and invite Dirigo Boys and Girls State delegates to a future supper.
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Baby births announced for Aug 20 at Ay Webber Hospital
At Ay Webber Hospital a son Marshall James to Mr and Mrs Reynald Painchand 81 May St Biddeford weighing six pounds 24 ounces born Aug 20. A son Dwayne Edward to Mr and Mrs Jesse Philbrick Jr Ross Road Saco weighing seven pounds ounce born Aug 20. A daughter Kelly Jo to Mr and Mrs Richard Metcalf 22 Irving J Saco weighing six pounds 10 ounces born Aug 20.
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Saco Boy Struck by Car in Biddeford Incident
A two year old from Saco named John Ryan was hit by a car on Alfred Street Biddeford at about 530 PM yesterday. The child sustained minor head injuries after darting into the path of a car driven by Merric K Mitchell 43 of Princeton. He was treated and released from Webber Hospital outpatient department.
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Everest Height Figure Revised by National Geographic
The height of Mount Everest is now set at 29,028 feet after acceptance by the National Geographic Society. Many mountaineering groups still cling to the traditional 29,002 feet figure, continuing to debate the measurement.
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Essential Iron in Human Body
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes iron is essential for life and mainly resides in red blood cells where it is crucial for hemoglobin. It comprises about 0.004 percent of average adult body weight and underpins oxygen transport in the bloodstream.
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