Released From Rights Murders Charges In Biloxi
In Biloxi Mississippi a federal commissioner freed James Edward Jordan 38 of conspiracy charges in the Mississippi civil rights workers slayings case. The hearing lasted two minutes and followed earlier releases of 19 other white men amid dispute over a purported confession. The Justice Department plans to seek a federal grand jury indictment.
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Biloxi
Miss
Justice Department
U.S
Mississippi
Verta Lee
Sweatman
James Edward Jordan
Meridian
Esther Carter
FBI
Philadelphia
Horace D. Barnette
Shreveport
James Barton
Barnette
Barton
Cullen
Jordan
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Hancock County
U.S. Dist
Harold Cox
Jackson
Robert Owen
U S Government Offers Increase In Viet Nam Aid
The United States agreed to an across the board increase in aid to South Vietnam including military and economic assistance to improve government programs and curb Viet Cong infiltrations. The communique noted strengthened air defenses and hinted at expanded U S support while consulting with the Huong government as Buddhist leaders press for changes.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
South
United States
U.S
Hanoi
Maxwell D. Taylor
Tran van Huong
South Viet Nam
US S
Huong
Taylor
Washington
Sion
Vietilice
al Ober
See Nam
South Viet
Provi Nam
Leaders Back Joint Plan for Biddeford Saco Area
Local leaders and mayoralty hopefuls support a joint Saco Business Men's Association proposal to curb unemployment by returning to a single industrial development administrator for Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach. The plan also seeks beaches access roads and larger parking to draw summer visitors and favors state or federal control of public beaches.
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Biddeford
Saco
Saco Business Men's Association
Donald Doyle
Saco Group
J. Edward Whelan
Board of Aldermen
Portsmouth Naval
Old Orchard Beach
York County
Wilie W. Pomerleau
Pomerleau
Whelan
Kennebunk
Gaulin
Wiring Blamed In Fire At Maney Block Biddeford
Defective wiring was cited by Biddeford Fire Chief Arthur King as the cause of a blaze that destroyed the Maney Block at 58 Alfred Street last Saturday. The 1 a.m. fire displaced 20 residents, many losing possessions, and injured four Biddeford firefighters while drawing aid from nearby towns. The second and third floors burned completely. the first floor housing Dupuis Hardware and Plumbing, Sears Roebuck, and Mariami's Bridal Salon sustained heavy water damage. Owner Hilary Mahaney declared the building a total loss. An adjacent Morin Block had burned on November 19 from an overheated funnel above a furnace.
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Biddeford
Arthur King
Mahaney
Alfred St
Saco
Biddeford Pool
Old Orchard Beach
Dupuis Hardware and ‘Plumbing Co
Sears Roebuck and Co
Mariami
Atty. Hilary Mahaney
Morin
McNamara to shift 250000 reservists to National Guard
Secretary McNamara approves drastic streamlining moving 250,000 Army reservists and their units into the National Guard with about 150,000 more into a manpower pool. The Organized Army Reserve would largely cease to exist, expanding the Guard to 550,000. Readiness is the keynote as guard units would be ready within about 60 days for cold or limited wars.
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Washington
Robert S. McNamara
National ‘Guard
Guard
Air Force Reserve
Air Guard
Biddeford Mayorship At Stake In Tight City Race
Biddeford voters focus on the December 21 general election after a subdued Democratic primary. Incumbent Republican Mayor Willie W. Pomerleau seeks re election against Democrat Edward F. Gaulin, with independents and council contests adding to the battle over taxes, city services, and fiscal policy. Democrats push vocational training and federal aid, while Republicans tout a united slate and tax stability.
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Biddeford
Willie W. Pomerleau
Pomerleau
Arthur J. Lesieur
Clement Deschambault
Lesieur
Young Atty
Deschambault
Gaulin
Leo R. Lemire
Alcide J. Gagne
Gilbert R. Boucher
Napoleon Verrier
Paul E. LaFlamme
Roland Morissette
Ernest Fontaine
Alfred Desroberts
Paul A. Deshaies
Opam Democrats
Leonard A. Drapeau
Antonio Dallaire
Joseph A. Pelletier
Biddelford
Women entering law studies rise in numbers
An increasing number of women are taking up the study of law while the usual number continue to abandon it. The note credits TM, WRR Gen, and Fea. Corp. with the trend and adds context on ongoing attitudes toward the profession.
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WRR Gen
Fea. Corp
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Cecil Price
Henry Rask
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By ED Smith
Edward F. Gaulin
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Scout
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