Kennebunk Opens Golden Age Center
A Golden Age Center gathering in Kennebunkport at the Webhannet Club drew about 35 attendees. Leaders from York County Council on Aging and local volunteers outlined plans for weekly meetings, classes, and visits to assist elderly residents and shut-ins.
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York County Council On Aging
Frema Grant
Allen Kline
Dolly Dimples Underweight Now in Florida
Dolly Dimples once famed for a 79 inch bust now weighs 110 pounds at 4 feet 11 inches. Celesta Geyer, 66, ex sideshow performer, reveals she lost 401 pounds in 14 months after heart attack in 1950 and now follows an 800 calorie daily diet.
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Warplanes Return To Attack Bridges In Hanoi
Saigon reports U S war planes attack bridges linking Hanoi to supply routes as a 24 hour Christmas truce begins at 6 p m Christmas Eve with moves toward a 24 hour New Year truce and a 48 hour Tet cease fire. American pilots hit the Ca nal des Rapides bridge and earlier the Paul Doumer structure. Tass cites reports of widespread raids. one American and one Communist plane downed.
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Raids Raise Toll of U S Bombers Over North Vietnam
The tally of U S combat planes lost over North Vietnam reached 761 after Thursday raids, with the U S Command noting more than 3,000 aircraft losses in the war. Saigon reported Viet Cong propaganda claiming three cease fires at Christmas and New Year, followed by a seven day Tet truce, prompting expectations the U S may pause bombing during those periods.
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Senate Moves Toward Social Security Boost in Big Vote
The Senate, led by Sen. Russell Long, advances a House-passed Social Security bill with the largest benefit hikes and payroll tax increases in history. If signed by President Johnson, 24 million current recipients would see at least a 13 percent rise by next March, with monthly checks up across the board. The plan also tightens welfare programs including Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Medicaid, sparking debate among Kennedy Harris and Tydings among others. The vote deadline was set after Long’s maneuver, drawing criticism over decorum and speaking rights as the bill heads toward final passage.
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Oklahoma
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Long and Son
Robert Byrd
Dw.va
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R-N
Congress
White House
Subversives Activities Control Board
Last-Minute Hurdles Hit Congress On Aid And Education
Congress faces a rush to adjourn after conferees settled key bills including a 1.77 billion antipoverty appropriation and a 9.3 billion two year extension of the Elementary and Secondary School Act. House and Senate also moved toward Social Security expansion while a 20 million foreign aid cut rekindles tension.
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Greek King May Return as Greece Seeks Stabilization
Speculation grows that the Greek military junta will use a monarchy restoration to ease the crisis after King Constantine fled to Rome following the coup. U S and Britain weigh relations as junta reports say order prevails and life returns to normal in Athens.
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Pope Paul rebukes cowards in peace appeal
Pope Paul VI urged worldwide prayers for peace on New Year's Day while denouncing those who refuse to fight for justice and liberty. He said peace is not pacifism and warned of the dangers of war, nationalism, and arms buildup in a global papal message to Catholics and all who seek good will.
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Congressmen Well Versed in Air Mail Allowance Rise
Congressmen show arithmetic as air mail stamps rise 25 percent to 10 cents in January. The House voted Thursday to boost member air mail stamp allowance by 40 percent.
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House
Salary agreement reached at Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy headmaster Robert L. Bowie announced a new salary schedule for bachelors, bachelors intermediate and masters degree programs. The plan uses a five percent index on base salaries with fringe benefits including fully paid medical insurance and partial Blue Cross coverage. The revisions align pay with area standards to attract and retain qualified teachers.
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