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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1965

Page

3

UAR Breaks Relations With Britain On Rhodesia

Cairo reports the United Arab Republic became the fifth African nation to sever diplomatic ties with Britain over Rhodesia. The move follows the OAU call demanding Britain overthrow Ian Smith's Rhodesian government. additional reports claim four more nations joined in protest, though confirmations vary.

Cairo United Arab Republic Britain Rhodesia Ghana Tanzania Guinea Mali Organization of African Unity London Ian Smith Thss OAU Nigeria Mauritania Senegal Congo Republic Brazzaville U.A.R Haile Selassie Kwame Nkrumah

Maugham Estate Estimated At Five Million

London reports place W. Somerset Maugham's estimated estate at more than 5.6 million dollars after his death at 91 in Nice France. Royalties from films plays and TV adaptations are expected to sustain the estate for years. Beneficiaries include Alan F. Searle daughter Lady Glendevon and the Royal Literary Fund. Cremation will take place in Marseille and his ashes buried at Canterbury Kings School.

London W. Somerset Maugham Maugham Nice France Alan F. Searle Lady Glendevon Royal Literary Fund Marseille Kings School Canterbury Centerbury Cathe

Kennedy Hosts Bronx Party With Broadway Cast

Mrs John F Kennedy attended a Christmas party for the young and elderly in the Bronx with part of the cast of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. Alan Jay Lerner, writer and producer of the show, was present at the event organized by the Children's Holiday Party Foundation linked to Sen Robert F Kennedy. In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Governor William W Scranton was asked about another presidential bid and said he would run if it aided traffic safety, though he previously stated he would not seek the nomination after 1964.

Commonwealth Ghana Associated Press NEW York John F. Kennedy Bronx Bobby Johnson Alan Jay Lerner Children’s Holiday Party Foundation Robert F. Kennedy Dn.y Harrisburg William W. Scranton Pennsylvania Scranton Barry Goldwater

Warren ponders one duck one vote after hunting day

Sacramento California AP Chief Justice Earl Warren known for one man one vote quipped during a Sacramento Valley hunt that he fired once and bagged one duck. He joked about joining the one man one duck club reflecting on the hunting day.

Sacramento Calif Earl Warren Sacramento Valley

Dead Sea Salt Brings Strong Winds to Stirred Surface

The Dead Sea holds immense salt content making the surface unusually still. only strong easterly winds are able to whip up the salted expanse, creating visible waves and disturbances on the water.

Dead Sea

No religious services for agnostic author Maugham per will

The article notes that the writer William Somerset Maugham specified in his will that no religious services should be held for him. It records his agnostic stance and the executor's plan to respect his wishes regarding funeral arrangements.

Dral Maugham

Portland Considers Municipal Bus Authority Legislation

Robert L. Travis reports a special session may pursue enabling legislation for a municipal transport authority to run the Greater Portland bus system. Subcommittees draft bills to permit city operation if Portland Coach Co relinquishes its franchise by June 30. A federal grant would cover two thirds of a two year demonstration budget to study service needs and costs.

Travis

Reward Posted For Information On Theft At Sebago Lake

A $100 reward was offered for information leading to the arrest of thieves who stole over $3,500 worth of furnishings from the Sebago Lake cottage of Dr. Harold Jones of Pleasant Ridge Michigan. Sheriff Charles B. Sharpe reported the case.

Raymond Sebago Lake Harold Jones Pleasant Ridge Mich Charles B. Sharpe

Maine bankers praise Elwell after economic meeting

Maine State Treasurer Eben L. Elwell told savings and loan associations he will deposit about 3 million dollars of state funds with local and state banks to boost Maine's economy. He argued deposits keep money circulating and yield higher long term returns for the state, noting past hesitation over the involved details.

Augusta Eben L. Elwell Savings and Loan Associations Charles Harmon Bangor Elwell Maine

Biddeford High School Football Banquet Set for Monday

Officials announce the annual Biddeford High School football banquet at 6 30 p m Monday at the Wonderbar steak house on Washington Street Biddeford Limited reservations available.

Biddeford High School Wonderbar Washington Street Biddeford

Looting report cites Raymond reward offer

A looting incident was reported on Thursday and a reward was offered by Charles Jones of Raymond, the father of the alleged victim.

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