Army Reservists Told To Wait For Switch
Washington AP Army reservists are told to wait while the National Guard expands to 550000 volunteers and conversions proceed. Units may switch if 60 to 70 percent agree. The move targets completion by March 31, 1966 with a start July 1. Retirement points eligibility and ROTC programs remain, graduates may join the Guard voluntarily, others stay in the Army Reserve. Draft-age youths may enlist only in the National Guard under the plan.
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Army
National Guard
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Guard
Italian Satellite San Marcos I Orbits Earth From Wallops
Italian craft San Marcos I, weighing 254 pounds, orbits the Earth every 95 minutes after a late Tuesday launch from Wallops Island. Italy becomes the third nation to place a satellite in orbit, joining the United States and the Soviet Union, with praise from Italian ambassador Sergio Fenoaltea and U.S. deputy space administrator Hugh L. Dryden.
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Washington
U.S.A
U.S
Italy
Sergio Fenoaltea
United States
Hugh L. Dryden
Lthe
U.S. National Aeronautics
Johnson Emulates Roosevelt In Night State Of The Union
President Johnson will deliver the State of the Union address at night on January 4 marking a first since FDR. Eight new ambassadors presented credentials in the Blue Room as Johnson mirrors Roosevelt’s historic 1936 timing and setting. The speech will be aired nationwide by TV and radio as Congress convenes the 89th session.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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State of the Union
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United States
Executive Mansion
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Auto Firms Forecast Strong Business Year 1965
DETROIT AP Three major automakers project solid 1965 demand led by Ford which foresees U.S. car and truck sales near 10.1 million. Chrysler expects at least 9.5 million with potential to top 10 million while GM hints 9.2 million in 1964 could exceed. Ford cites 8.7 million domestic cars as realistic while Donner pegs higher. Ford underscores labor issues and union bargaining power amid a broad expansion plan.
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Ford Motor Co
Henry Ford II
United States
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Frederic G. Donner
General Motors
Ford Board
Donner
Ford
United Auto Workers
Buddhist Leaders Rally Against Huong Regime
Buddhist faction officials attacked Huong as a dictator aided by foreigners, denouncing U S support. Tam Chau accused him of splitting Buddhists by forming the Association of General Buddhism. Buddhists vow nonviolence until Huong’s government is replaced after prior riots were suppressed.
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Huong
Ngo Dinh Diem
United States
Tam Chau
Association of
General Buddhism
Cadette Troop Plans To Hold Bowling Party
Cadette Girl Scout Troop 239 met at Pool Street Scout Hall Biddeford planning a bowling party for December 30. Patrol 1 ran games and Patrol 5 handled decorations and cleanup. Present include Jacinthe Leme lin Suzanne Lizotte Linda Bou cher Patricia Michaud Bridget Brunelle Diane Letellier Suzanne Gosselin Karen Sparko wich Pearl Cote Marie Dumont Helen Fortier Diane Thibeault Estelle J Letellier Joyce Dube Paula Laverriere Janice Beaulieu Doris Lafortune Priscilla Lavigne Linda Lizotte Constance Brunette Mary Ellen Dutcher Diane Libby Estelle O Letellier Mrs Raymond Lizotte Mrs Maurice Auger.
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Biddeford
Pool Street
Patrol 5
Patrol 1
Jacinthe Lemelin
Suzanne Lizotte
Linda Boucher
Patricia Mic
Old Orchard Beach Club Plans Meeting and Christmas Events
The Old Orchard Beach Parent-Teacher Association will meet Thursday at Jameson Elementary School with John Clark, Chief of Police, as guest speaker. Boisvert School of Music pupils will perform Christmas selections. Also, the Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday with a 50 cent Christmas gift exchange and a Thursday 8 p.m. card party at the Hall. Members of Miniwanca Chapter served a supper before their meeting.
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John Clark
Boisvert School of Music
Antonio Boisvert
Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge
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Flora Ricker
Merry Briggs
Children of Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
Orchard Lodge A.F
A.M
Helen Smith
Mildred Nowell
Gertrude Leonard
Lucille Mooers
Edrice Bates
Pauline Peacock
Constance Roach
Jean Mooers
Jameson School
Beach
Sanitary Waste Pollutes Saco Brook Report Finds Health Hazard
A Maine Water Improvement Commission survey shows sanitary waste entering a Saco brook from Tasker Street north through several streets. It labels the brook a nuisance and health hazard from polluted ditches and malfunctioning sewerage units. Mayor Whelan will seek clarification from Augusta before city action to locate and eliminate pollution sources.
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J. Edward Whelan
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Whelan
W.I.C
Augusta
Three Major Problems Face President Johnson
Washington Post analysis portrays President Johnson weighing his power and limits. It notes Kennedy's legacy and fears FDR overreach, while stressing three key problems: foreign alliance reform, Vietnam policy, and advancing the Great Society to reduce poverty. Johnson seeks cautious, multilateral steps and steady containment of China.
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Washington Post
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John F. Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Chalmers M. Roberts
United States
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Harold Wilson
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MLF
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Russell
China
No Injuries In Vermont Train Mishap
Two Boston and Maine passenger trains collided at Putney Vermont early today but no injuries were reported. The Washingtonian and the Montrealer resumed trips after the mishap. About 65 passengers rode the Montrealer northbound, with around 45 aboard the Washingtonian southbound. A defective switch caused the Montrealer to derail as it entered Putney Station, striking the idle Washingtonian on a siding. many passengers were unaware of the collision.
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Bellows Falls Barracks
Dowdex Inc to open Portland branch plant
PORTLAND AP Dowdex Inc New England’s largest manufacturers of bank checks plans a Portland plant employing 20 printers opening next month. President Oliver Cromwell Yonkers N Y says the firm traces ancestral kinship to the area and announced the move Tuesday.
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Dowdex Inc
New England
Oliver Cromwell
Yonkers
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Daughters Of Ruth Exchange Christmas Gifts
A covered dish luncheon opened a meeting of the Daughters of Ruth at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford. President Mrs. Edith Hutchins led the session with reports of Christmas cards to absentees and plans for flowers on Christmas Sunday and a March card party. Gifts were exchanged among attendees including Mrs. Elsie Smith and Miss Ethel Roberts.
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Unitarian Universalist Church
Saco
Biddeford
Edith Hutchins
Elsie Smith
Blanche Beal
Marion Wood
Mildred McIntire
Rose Willcox
Beulah Dickerson
Eva Wentworth
Effie Burnham
Elizabeth Emmons
Ethel Gowen
Ethel Roberts
Below Zero Temperatures Plague Maine Coast
A cold front sent Maine temperatures below zero in northern towns with Old Town at 3 below and Greenville at 2 below. Portland Airport registered zero, while downtown Portland reached 11. Lows elsewhere hovered near zero as clouds gather and temperatures edge up tonight. Snow is possible statewide as the system moves in.
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Portland
Maine
U.S. Weather Bureau
Old Town
Greenville
Caribou
Camp Ellis Auxiliary Elects Officers at Members’ Meeting
The Past Presidents of Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen’s Auxiliary named new officers at a recent gathering at the Camp Ellis home of Mrs. Mary Pendleton. President Mrs Lillian Gagnon and Vice President Mrs Laura Robbins were chosen, with Mrs Mary Pendleton serving as secretary treasurer and reporter. A Sunshine committee member was also named. The event included a seasonally decorated supper and gift exchange with Santa Claus hosted by Mrs. Pendleton, who presided as outgoing president Marjorie Pendleton received a parting gift. Attendees included Mrs. Elsie Buzzell, Mrs. Alfreda Pendleton, Mrs. Leona Allen, Mrs. Florence Fitch, Mrs. Alice Roberge and Mrs. Cynthia Lemay.
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Marry Pendleton
Lillian Gagnon
Laura Robbins
Sunshine Committee
Mary Pendleton
Marjorie Pendleton
Elsie Buzzell
Alfreda Pendleton
Leona Allen
Florence Fitch
Alice Roberge
Cynthia Lemay
Yankees Tanking Catchers Highlight 1965 Roster
The Yankees list two rookie catchers for 1965 Jake Gibbs batted .219 at Richmond and Billy Madden hit .283 at Columbus Georgia, shaping spring roster depth and catcher competition.
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Jake Gibbs
Richmond
Billy Madden
Columbus
Puritan Leader of the Same Name Identified
A 17th century English Puritan leader known by a common name is highlighted, with emphasis on his influence within the movement and leadership role in key religious debates of the era.
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