Mayflower II Open for public viewing at Maine State Pier
Reporter Peggy Hendrick tours the Mayflower II before public viewing opens. The 166-foot replica ship, born from Plymouth, features cramped between decks, a dim bow crew space, and wet cold holds. Guides describe Pilgrims' hardships as crowds line the berth awaiting tours through Sunday.
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Peg Hendrick
Portland
Maine State Pier
Plymouth
Mass
Alfred Guaraldi
Guaraldi
Reginald Hall
Clifford Blake
VCA
MCA
Blake
Iguides
Nent
Casier
Ngland
America
Stiny
Browd
Gory
England
Atlantic
Alan Villiers
Chuckle on estimating cost of living rule
A lighthearted rule suggests that to estimate living costs you take your income and add a quarter. The tongue in cheek guidance presents a simple multiplier for quick budgeting.
Curtis Named As Chairman Of New England Governors
Gov Kenneth M Curtis of Maine was elected unanimously to lead the New England Governors Conference and named state co chair of the New One Regional Commission. Curtis was nominated by Gov John Dempsey of Connecticut for the governors conference post.
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Boston
Kenneth M. Curtis
Maine
New England
Curtis
John Dempsey
Connecticut
Hong Kong Flu Spreads, Forcing Closures Across Regions
The Hong Kong flu outbreak prompts school closures and rising absenteeism in business. Los Angeles reports nearly 300,000 absentees, while Adelphi University cancels undergraduate classes until January 5. Kings Point ships midwinter vacation moved up as many shipmen fall ill. The National Communicable Disease Center labels the spread an epidemic with cases in 14 states, Puerto Rico, and DC. Actress Tallulah Bankhead dies at 65 after contracting flu.
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Los Angeles
New York City
Adelphi University
Garden City
Hong Kong
Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point
National
Communicable Disease Center
Puerto Rico
District of Columbia
Tallulah Bankhead
California
St Francis students stage Christmas party for 250 children
St Francis College coeds Jean and Maureen Curley say 600 students organize a Sunday matinee in the college gym for 250 underprivileged children ages four to eight. About 75 elves help with toys, games, and decorations as local agencies and an orphanage send youngsters. WGAN-TV plans to film.
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Maureen Curley
St. Francis
Joseph Lemieux
Roark Loran
Jean
Bethlehem
Boston
St. Francis College
Maureen
Father Joseph LeMieux
Santa
Wgan-Tv
Brazil Faces Military Tension Over Congress Clash
Brazil's armed forces remain on alert after Congress rejects a military demand to strip immunity from deputy Marcio Moreira Alves who called the army a nest of torturers. President Costa e Silva consults aides as regional defense plans are discussed amid political strain.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Congress
Arthur da Costa E Silva
Chamber of Duties
Marcio Moreira Alves
Navy
Air Force
Moreira Alves
Comey
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South Portland
Storey Shipyards
Maine Linoleum Co
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Gladys H. Ruben
Main St
Paul E. Sheltra
Claudette J
Felix T. Sheltra & Son Real Estate & Insurance
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Jefferson ST
Biddeford Coffee & Donuts
Biddeford Piano & Organ CO
Elm St., Rie
A&p Super Market
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Sherw
Williams
Main Street
Jean Bodkin
Santa Claus
James Maguire
Bacon St
Country
Ogunquit
Open Daily & Sun
Tremendous Savings
Central Theater
Alfred St. Sam’s Place
Cochrane
Graham St
Sales & Service
P.O
Party
Biddeford Junior High School
Johnny Trull
the Value House
The
Royal Typewriter
General Electric
Panasonic
RCA Victor
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