String bikinis hit Old Orchard Beach shores this summer
In Old Orchard Beach the string bikini craze from Brazil arrived via Kay and Nina Sportswear. The two piece suits, priced at 14 dollars, come in black and lizard skin colors and are selling mainly to Canadians and some New Yorkers. men show more willingness to wear them than women. Store reports sold out of all men’s black sets and most women’s bikinis, with shoppers often buying as sun therapy and vacation mementos.
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Ousted Cadet Seeks West Point Court Test
In Lexington Massachusetts 23 year old Donald M Boyd seeks a court ruling to challenge the U S Military Academy ban on cadet marriages The case centers on the academy policy restricting marriages among cadets and Boyd remains hopeful for a legal test in court
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104 Year-Old Driver Passes 95 MPH Test in California
Roy M. Rawlins, aged 104, renewed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles despite a 95 mph in a 55 mph zone. State examiner John Burrafato praised his driving ability and alertness as the reason for the license renewal, following the latest test.
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Ford Plan On Amnesty Due Soon
President Ford reviewed Pentagon and Justice Department recommendations on how to deal with military draft evaders and desertors. Gen William B Saxbe and Secretary of Defense James R Schlesinger delivered suggestions on earned re entry for young American war foes at an early morning briefing.
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Train Disaster in Zagreb Kills 120. Dozens Missing
An express train returning workers from vacation derailed near Zagreb station in Yugoslavia killing 120 and leaving 30 to 50 more feared buried. Over 150 injured. Investigators detained an engineer, his assistant, and a switchman as officials assess causes amid a massive rescue effort. The wreck scene was chaotic with cranes lifting debris and bodies identified with difficulty.
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Summer Over School Near Kennebunk
Leo Martin former teacher and now assistant superintendent of SAD 71 recalls the September conflict between freedom and structure. He notes SAD 71’s plan to treat schools as extensions of home, with about 2,200 students expected for the new term starting Wednesday at 8:10. The district pursues a new high school, expanded special services, and a child oriented approach while maintaining academic excellence.
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Pittston doubts Maine refinery fate. shifts to alternate sites
Pittston Co. executive A F Koulakis said opposition to the Eastport refinery may be insurmountable, prompting surveys of Canada and the Caribbean for alternative locations. If Maine legal hurdles aren’t resolved by January 1, the firm will pursue Lorneville New Brunswick Canso Nova Scotia and Caribbean sites, as costs rise amid delays and appeals drag on.
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Justice Truly Blind At Court In Florida
Naples Florida AP judge Louis Corbin is blind since childhood yet handles court with humor and skill. He notes some bias can exist but says appearances do not sway him. He describes cases from a year old bun to obscenity rulings and retains sharp legal thinking without sight.
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