Santa Faces 747 Challenge For Christmas Eve Freight
New York AP reports Santa may need a 747 jet to move the expected avalanche of gifts this Christmas. Rising incomes and strong retail sales push holiday spending higher than last year. Sindlinger study says gift lists enlarge 25 percent as more people give to more relatives.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Santa Claus
Unien
Vigon
Sindlinger and Co
Swarthmore
Albert Sindlinger
Sindlinger
Nick
Prestige in American life a notebook on status
Boyle offers a tongue in cheek guide to measuring prestige through recent achievements and failures. He lists signs of rising status such as moving to a better neighborhood, admired office stationery, and a playful authorial glow around a personal bio, contrasted with signals of decline like prison alumni, a former love photo, or being mistaken for others.
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New York
America
Ae Peer
Rev Philip Gage Guest Speaker at United Baptist Church
The Rev Philip Gage missionary to Thailand and former Limerick Free Baptist pastor will speak at United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Biddeford tomorrow at 7 30 PM. He will report on his mission work and refreshments will follow. The event is open to the public.
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Philip Gage
Thailand
Limerick Free Baptist Church
United Baptist Church
Jefferson Street
Biddeford
Mr. Gage
Moon Flight Turns Back on City Traffic Jams
An ironic reflection notes that space travel advances contrast with suburban traffic and city hall woes. The piece lampoons priorities, suggesting Apollo 17 could help mend inner cities while prices and taxes defy decline.
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Moon
Kennebunk Signal Project Bids to Open
Maine Department of Transportation to open bids on December 20 for a Kennebunk project. Installation of new traffic signals at Coopers Corner Routes 9 and 9 A includes traffic islands and pedestrian WALK lights with vehicle detection loops.
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Augusta
Maine Department of Transportation
Kennebunk
Coopers Corner
Rochambeau Club Meets. Christmas Party Planned For Dec 17
The Rochambeau Club held its monthly meeting with Miss Denise Neault thanking volunteers for the 26 dinner to benefit the International Queens Contest. The annual Christmas party is set for Dec 17 at the Wonder Bar. Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post members and Auxiliary host Department officers Thursday at 8 p.m. Elm Street, Biddeford. Social hour precedes. VFW Biddeford Auxiliary meets tonight at 7 30 p.m. Thornton Street post home.
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Rochambeau Club
Denise Neault
Wonder Bar
Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Post
Post
Elm Street
Biddeford
VFW
Thornton Street
People’s Forum Ends With Call For Civic Participation
The column argues that a qualified office seeker serves the public good rather than personal gain and urges readers to vote for government of the people. It notes the consequence of voting choices, then adds a note about Thomas P. Sullivan and Napa Valley wine production.
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Old Orchard Beach
Thomas P. Sullivan
Property Transfer at 43 Highland Street Biddeford
Dr and Mrs Robert Perrin sold their property at 43 Highland Street Biddeford to Mr and Mrs Norman Racine of 118 Cleaves DL Glanerora. The sale was arranged by Richard C Auger proprietor Morin Auger Agency 223 Main Street Sanford.
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Robert Perrin
Highland St., Biddeford
Norman _ Racine
Cleaves DL
Glanerora
Richard C. Auger
Morin-Auger Agency
Main St
Sanford
Flu Vaccine Clinic Set For Kennebunk
A free flu vaccine clinic for residents 50 and older is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Rev. William J. Kelly Parish Center, St. Monica's Church, Route 1 in Kennebunk.
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Kennebunk — A
Public Health Association
William J. Kelly
St. Monica’s Church
Route 1
Three Minutes A Day Boosts Child Mental Growth Potential
The piece cites Dr Benjamin Bloom of the University of Chicago claiming a child in the first four years can increase IQ rapidly, about two and a half points yearly. By eight, growth slows to roughly a half point annually, underscoring the impact of a stimulating home environment and spiritual development.
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Benjamin Bloom
University of Chicago
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