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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1972

Page

14

Chan Chan Ruins May Have Hosted 250000 Population

Archaeologists estimate the ancient Peruvian city Chan Chan could have supported up to 250000 residents at its peak before its decline. The vast adobe complex lies in ruins, revealing a sophisticated urban center once thriving along the coast.

Chan Chan

Winners at Old Orchard Beach card party noted

Results from the Old Orchard Beach card party at the Memorial W F W Hall listed winners for ladies and men, plus queens and door and special prizes. Local groups like the Sea Coasters and V F W Auxiliary held meetings and planned Christmas events including a children’s party at the Post Home with cartoons and gift exchanges.

Old Orchard Memorial W.F.W. Hall Ladies High Helen Corbeil Dorothy Lenkowski Winfred Bliss Robert Pettengill Queens Jan Simpson Robert Pettingill Ivy Bliss Old Orchard Memorial V.F.W Post Atlantic Avenue National Lola Reid Post Home Post and Auxiliary Pride Training School National Home Fund

Amherst Votes to Permanently Fly United Nations Flag

Amherst Massachusetts selectmen vote unanimously to fly the United Nations flag on the town common. The move follows a petition with over 500 signatures led by Mrs. Robert McGarrah a resident and UN Association member. Only New York City and Los Angeles currently fly the flag permanently.

Amherst Mass United States U.N United Nations Robert McGarrah University of Massachusetts School of Business

Good News Ad Magically Promises Paradise on Earth

An advertisement proclaims universal divine love and everlasting life through Christianity. It asserts Christians will join God’s invisible and visible government in a future paradise on earth, inviting readers to request free Bible news from The Bible Standard in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania.

New World Bible Standard Chester Springs

Dear Abby Shoewear Bond Sparks Amputee Friendship

A reader suggests trading single shoes to form friendships among amputees while another replies with guidance on finding shops for one shoes. The column shares anecdotes about dog encounters, fire-safety tips, and a priest who matches the reader’s ideal in life.

Shoes Exchange Abby

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