Johnson dedicates Central Texas College with call for progress
President Johnson spoke at Central Texas College in Killeen praising educational expansion and opportunities. He urged Americans who believe in progress to persist, citing goals of educational excellence, poverty abolition, better health, economic stability, and world peace, while acknowledging opponents. He flew from his Texas ranch and planned to return to Washington, with AFL-CIO support for his Vietnam policies noted.
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Killeen
Tex
Johnson
Central Texas College
Johnson City
Washington
Afl-Cio
Miami Beach
Fla
Vietnam
Doyle Wins Election In Saco Charter Loses Sewers Pass
In Saco Maine voters rejected the council manager charter 1861 to 1420 while approving a sewer treatment plant referendum 2206 to 1027 to meet the Water Improvement Commission pollution abatement deadline. Mayor Doyle, a Republican, defeated Clifford Purvis 1977 to 1321 and Republicans swept most wards.
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Doyle
Saco
Charter
Bill Houston
Water Improvement Commission
Saco River
Donald C. Doyle
Clifford A. Purvis
Edmond F. Rube
Richard H. Braley
Christmas shoppers buoyed by prosperity and credit growth
Biddeford and Saco merchants report brighter Christmas buying with rising demand for quality goods. Managers from W T Grants Warren's Furniture Youlands Atkins ons and The Children's Shop cite strong early sales, new credit plans, and a shift toward higher quality chairs and appliances. Some impact from taxes and parking is noted.
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Biddeford
Saco
W.T
Richard J. Gregg
Newell Potter
Warren’s Furniture Co
Youland
Lawrence Lamb
Irene Shevenell
Patient laments inability to pay after slowed work pace
A patient tells the doctor he cannot pay, explaining that slowing down per medical advice led to job loss and financial strain. The exchange highlights healthcare affordability pressures and patient hardship.
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WRR Gen
Fea, Corp
Legal Aid Pushes Free Help From Pine Tree Attorney
Peter Van Voast travels from Biddeford to Saco areas every Monday to offer free Pine Tree Legal Assistance services to qualified residents. In two months he counseled about 40 people, with income limits noted and domestic relations cases common. He stresses dire need and warns against exploiting the poor. service funded by federal, state, and local sources.
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Peter van Voast
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Program
Pool Road
Biddeford
Saco
Pine Tree
Law
York County
van Voast
Pine Tree Portland
Larochelle Leads In At-Large Race In OLD ORCHARD BEACH
In Monday's municipal election Leo F. Larochelle led councilman-at-large with 550 votes, ahead of incumbent Thomas R. Lee Jr. 546. District 2 Gordon G. Smith ran unopposed with 722 votes, while Town Clerk Barbara E. Lord won re election with 921 votes. Frederic T. Hayes and Robert E. Maguire won the two constable posts with 660 and 698 votes.
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Old Orchard Beach
Leo F. Larochelle
Thomas R. Lee Jr
William J. Mullen
Irving C. Hertz
Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr
Jesse L. Ballard
Gordon G. Smith
John H. O'Neil
Charles J. Anderson
Charles L. Beaudoin
Rupert H. Davis
Richard H. Smith
E. Emerson Cummings
Barbara E. Lord
Frederick T. Hayes
Robert E. Maguire
Percy Escapes Injury in Dakson Mortar Attack
Sen Charles Percy his wife and seven other Americans escaped uninjured after mortars and small arms opened fire during an unescorted visit to Dakson village near Bong Son. Percy received minor scratches as he sought cover, helicopter evac took Mrs Percy away, and combat around Bong Son left 471 enemy killed with 33 Americans and 30 South Vietnamese dead.
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Saigon
Charles Percy
Ilinois
Dakson
Percy
U.S
Bong Son
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
40Th Infantry Regiment
Truong Lam
Cambodia
Laos
Antipoverty Agency Granted Money
Washington AP reports Congress authorized 4.16 billion over two years for the Office of Economic Opportunity led by Sargent Shriver, but the House subcommittee recommends only 1.612 billion for the first year with 1.98 billion authorized for 1969. Senate support could yield about 1.78 billion. The measure passed the House 246 to 149 and clears a path to adjournment.
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Washington
Sargent Shriver
White House
Office of Economic Opportunity
Shriver
Congress
House
Appropriations Committee
OEO
Senate
US Ahead In Ocean Exploration Says Federal Official
Dr Edward Wenk cites a 5-1 US edge over all nations in ocean probing power and wealth potential but notes the United States will not join any race for deep-sea control. He says progress is unmatched, while President Johnson avoids colonization competition.
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Washington
United States
Edward Wenk
Wenk
National Council On Marine Resources and Engineering Development
Johnson
Associated Press
United Nations
Mediterranean
Malta
Tools Taken In Break At Diamond National Corp
A break at Diamond National Corp in Biddeford 68 Elm St nets power tools worth 300 to 400. Lawrence Dearborn discovery this morning. entry made by breaking a glass side door. Office drawers and desks rummaged with papers scattered. Police Sgt Adelbert Morin leads investigation assisted by Ted Drouin.
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Diamond National Corp
Elm St
Biddeford
Lawrence Dearborn
Adelbert Morin
Ted Drouin
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Donald L. Chretien
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Arthur T. Gallant
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Robert C. Murray Sr
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