Election Observers Watch Vietnam Polls Ahead of Vote
US observers led by President Johnson's 22 envoys toured Saigon provinces to assess polling sites and election safeguards for Sunday's vote. They reported mixed views on military influence and praised procedures, while candidates debated fairness amid a split government.
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Topsham Man Seeks Commutation of Prison Sentence
Gerald E. Staples of Topsham asked Gov. Curtis and the Executive Council to commute his two to four year Kennebec County sentence for breaking entering and larceny. He appeared Wednesday saying he has learned his lesson and needs at home for family security. a petition will be heard Oct. 4.
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Curtis
Executive Council
Gerald E. Staples
Kennebec County Superior Court
Staples
When You Need a Business Service Look in the Want Ads
A compact ad note urges readers to explore local want ads for business services. It highlights that the classified section lists providers, including repairs, consulting, and professional help, with contact options and quick call opportunities.
Curtis Couple Is Honored On Anniversary
A surprise party marked the 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Earle H. Curtis at their Ross Road farm in Saco. Gifts included a money tree and a figurines sent by son-in-law PSG Thomas McDonough, now in a Japanese hospital. Grandchildren and many relatives attended, with hostesses and a large three tier cake.
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Curtis
Ross Road
Saco
PSG
Thomas McDonough
Ruth McDonough
Helen Curtis
Kathryn McDonough
Kathryn Goulet
McDonough
Marjorie LaBelle
Lawrence
Mass
Goulet
Chicago
Ill
Ralph C. Curtis
Christ Church Votes to Retain Controversial Minister
In Kennebunk a church crisis ends with Christ Church members overwhelmingly voting to keep Rev. Fred B. Holmberg. He had offered resignation on August 13 after asserting changes in his beliefs about virgin birth and the resurrection. Cape Porpoise Methodist Church earlier retained him but its board chairman resigned. Names of congregants listed.
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Kennebunk
Christ Church
Fred B. Holmberg
Cape Porpoise Methodist Church
Thomas Wildes
Holmberg
Jesus Christ
Mr. Holmberg
Open House At Small Fry Nursery School Observed Week
Open house at Small Fry Nursery School on Fogg Avenue Biddeford featured a tour and tempera painting for four year olds. Former students Master Lloyd LaFountain Susan Conley Ann Marie Letourneau Jocelyn Mathieu assisted. Director Mrs Raynald Goulet announced an afternoon program for three year olds with guests Mrs Marcel Levesque and son David Mr and Mrs Richard Walls and daughter Allison attending.
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Small Fry Nursery
Fogg Avenue
Biddeford
Lloyd LaFountain
Susan Conley
Ann Marie Letourneau
Jocelyn Mathieu
Raynald Goulet
Marcel Levesque
David
Richard Walls
Allison
Coast Guard helicopter makes emergency sea landing off Nantucket
A Coast Guard amphibious helicopter made an emergency landing at sea about eight miles off Nantucket Island. All three crew members Lt Joe Underwood Lt J G J Brian Wallace and Aeronautics Technician J C Raymond J Vandal were unharmed. They were en route to evacuate James Rice 46 with a severed ring finger from the fishing vessel Zebu. Rice was evacuated after crew on the Zebu controlled bleeding and a Nantucket cutter brought him to shore. Investigation into fuel pump battery or fuel may have caused the incident. The helicopter was towed in and beached near Sankaty Head Light.
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Coast Guard
Nantucket Island
Nantucket
Joe Underwood
J.g
J. Brian Wallace
Beverly
J.C. Raymond J. Vandal
Danvers
Zebu
James Rice
Rice
New Bedford
Sankaty Head Light
Census finds walking as favorite summertime outdoor recreation
The Census Bureau reports walking tops summer leisure activities while driving for pleasure falls from first to third place after many years. The shift highlights growing preference for active, low cost outdoor mobility during warm months.
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Census Bureau
Pollen Helps Archaeological Research Work
Pollen analysis at the Museum of New Mexico aids archaeology by identifying parent plants and ancient climates. The pollen helps determine whether ancient peoples faced dry or wet conditions, cold or warm seasons, guiding insights into how they lived.
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Santa FE
N.M
Museum of New Mexico
Methods for Dating Artifacts and Ruins in Climate Studies
The article discusses techniques to fix the age of artifacts and ruins and notes a future potential where studying climate patterns could allow humans to chart future conditions. It highlights evolving methods and the broader goal of linking archaeological dating to climate understanding.
Kennebunk Youth Injured After Stairs Tumble
William Brown 11 son of Maurice Brown of the Lower Village tumbled down stairs and thrust his left forearm through a window. Patrolman Edward Maxwell gave first aid and Dr J Robert Downing treated the injuries.
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Kennebunk
William Brown
Maurice Brown
Edward Maxwell
J. Robert Downing
Sanford official to be in office Tuesday
James Berry York County supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration says he will be in the office all day Tuesday September 5 because Monday is a holiday. The office is at 30 School Street Sanford.
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Sanford
James Berry
York County
Farmers Home Administration
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