Two Die, Ten Injured As Libbey Mill Explodes
In Lewiston the W S Libbey textile mill blast killed two workers Donald Grondin and two others listed as missing Frederick Sway and Robert Richards. Ten injured including six firefighters. Authorities planned dental checks to confirm identities after rubble was searched.
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Lewiston
W.S. Libbey
Donald Grondin
Lewiston Saint
Libbey
Frederick Sway
Robert Richards
Reginald A. Doucette Jr
Two Die Ten Hurt In Lewiston Mill Fire Tragedy
Fire at Libbey glass plant in Lewiston killed two workers and injured ten as explosions and a blaze ripped through the four story facility. Inspectors cited a possible chemical ignition while crews from Maine towns battled the flames and the plant, on reduced production, suffered extensive damage.
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Grondin
Janice Biron
Libbey
Robert Bioure
Doucette
Maine
Androscoggin River
Miller Leads Boyle in UMW Election Count
In a Labor Department supervised vote, Arnold Miller leads W. A. Boyle with 31,345 to 26,145 as tallying continues in 1,300 locals across 25 states. Miller’s allies predict victory, noting strength in larger locals still to be counted, while Miller’s running mates Trbovich and Patrick also lead their Boyle opponents.
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Washington
Miners For Democracy
Arnold Miller
United Mine Workers
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Elctor Miller
Labor Department
Miller
Boyle
Charleston
Reform Group
Joseph A
Chip” Yablonski
UMW
Jock
Yablonski
Boyie
Mike Trbovich
Harry Patrick
Trbovich
Clarksville
Leonard J. Pankovich
Fairmount
W.va
Patrick
Fairview
Wilbert Killion
Brazil
Ind
Sabotage Blows Up Saigon Ammunition Depot
Two saboteurs blew up a military ammunition dump seven miles southeast of Saigon causing massive blasts and shattered windows across the city. About 1,000 tons of shells and napalm were detonated with four soldiers and four civilians injured.
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Saigon
Thanh Tuy Ha
Parrot’s Beak
Cambodia
North Vietnam
271S
U.S
Kennebunk School Roofing Flaw Sparks Special Board Meeting
SAD 71 directors and officials met with Portland architect Wilbur Ingalls to discuss a leaky roof at Kennebunk High School’s All Purpose Room. Total estimated repair cost 3145 dollars includes wall carpet replacement. flashing not per specifications blamed for water damage.
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Cecil B. Munson
Kennebunk
Portland
All Purpose Room
Wilbur Ingalls
Ingalls
Kennebunk High School
Pete D’ascanio
SAD
Arthur K. Hedberg Jr
Bailey Wentworth
Ray Wakefield
Biddeford
Wakefield
Ingals
Wilbur Inemleft
Danes Shift Search For Mystery Sub To Rescue Mission
The Danish Defense Command prepared to convert a search for an unidentified submarine in ice filled northwest Greenland fjords into a rescue operation. It asked U S air bases in Greenland for help while military spokesmen warned the sub could be in trouble. Fishermen reported a sighting near the area.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Danish Defense Command
Greenland
U.S
Apollo 17 ends moonwalk and returns to orbit
Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt completed a historic lunar EVA on Apollo 17, stepping back into the Challenger after a final footprint. Ronald Evans continues orbiting the Moon aboard America as the mission concludes a decade of space exploration begun by President Kennedy's challenge.
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Cernan
Moon
Taurus-Littrow
Harrison H. Schmitt
Challenger
Ronald B. Evans
America
Schmitt
John F. Kennedy
Apollo
Truman in Very Serious Condition Amid Health Decline
Kansas City AP report notes former President Harry S. Truman, 88, in very serious condition with declining kidney function and weakened heart. Doctors warn fluctuations possible while vital signs vary. daughter Margaret Truman Daniel reports mixed optimism as fluid buildup and lung congestion persist.
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Kansas City
Harry S. Truman
Wallace Graham
Truman
Research Hospital
Jound Medical Center
Graham
Margaret Truman Daniel
Daniel
St Francis President Seeks Community Support
The St Francis president appeals for local backing to bolster campus projects and student services. Officials aim to unite faculty, students, and neighbors behind fundraising and program expansion efforts.
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N. Ireland
Curtis
Maine
St. Francis
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Wash
Henry Isham
Isham
Tony’ Boyle
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Cecil Munson
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