Age Creeps Up On U S Air Force Mainstay B47 Bomber
In Columbus, AP notes the aging Boeing B47 Stratojet, first flown in 1947, remains a vital yet aging jet bomber. It measures 107 feet long, 28 feet high, with a 116-foot wingspan and six GE engines. About 1,200 were built, it costs $516 per flying hour, and crews praise its ruggedness, long-range capability, and high cockpit visibility despite age.
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Columbus, Ohio
America
Strategic Air Command
General Electric
Boeing
T. E. Rickelman
Covington
Bob Robbins
Air Force
Howard H. Beredt
Dixon
Iowa
David H. Regan
Selma
Ala
Valentino Bagnani Jr
San Francisco
Officials Recover Shopping Money
Scarborough AP reports a police treasure hunt recovered most of the $185 and personal papers from a handbag left on a car trunk at a shopping center. Mrs. Fred Pickering of Portland said the money was partly for Christmas gifts for the four.
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Scarborough
Fred Pickering
Portland
Ogunquit Voters Approve Sewer Plant Location
Ogunquit voters approve a sewer plant site on the east bank of the Ogunquit River about 800 feet south of the Wells line. The Whitman and Howard design includes four pumping stations at Perkins Cove Israel's Head lighthouse the current plant and the footbridge parking lot. They also authorize borrowing 12900 to fix the 35 year old Perkins Cove footbridge and grant easements to the sewer district over corporation lands.
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Ogunquit
Wells Town
Whitman and Howard
Boston
John Dannert
Perkins Cove
Israel's Head
Saco Masons Set Officer Installation Plans
Plans for officer election and installation were outlined at a Maine Council Royal and Select Masters meeting held at Saco Masonic Hall on Main Street. The combined event will occur January 15 at the Saco hall with Herbert Swett of Berwick presiding and refreshments provided by Edward J. Whicher of Kennebunk and Mason A. Brown of South Berwick.
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Maine Council
Saco Masonic Hall
Main Street
Saco Hall
Herbert Swett
Berwick
Edward J. Whicher
Kennebunk
Mason A. Brown
South Berwick
Church Circle Holiday Luncheon Supports Deserving Families
Mrs. Burton Stride hosted a Christmas luncheon for United Church of Christ Circle A in Biddeford Saco serving members. Attendees brought canned goods and toys for charity while Mrs. Claude Faulkner led thanks to sunshine chair Mrs. William Trott and telephone chair Mrs. Robert Moore.
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Burton Stride
Ferry Road
Saco
Circle A
United Church of Christ
Congregational
Biddeford
Claude Faulkner
Faulkner
William Trott
Sunshine
Robert Moore
David Wigley
Trott
Charles Patrick
Clarence Tarr
Leo Pratt
Frank Pollister
Moore
Donald Fraser
Norman Lundy
Wigley
Stride
Harrigan Family Suffer Toll From Fire Tragedy
Police report reveal William F Harrigan of Portland and his wife died in a Monday fire along with three of Harrigan's children and two more youngsters. Investigators found money scattered along 200 feet of the highway, suggesting a possible struggle or escape attempt.
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William F. Harrigan
Portland
Harrigan
Press AP publishes Kennedy tragedy book at cost
The Associated Press teams of writers editors and photo specialists assemble a large 10 by 13 inch hard cover book recounting the Kennedy murder and aftermath with new material and illustrations. The newspaper offers the volume at cost with profits donated to the Biddeford-Saco Community Chest.
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Associated Press
Biddeford - Saco
Community Chest
How to Order The Torch Is Passed Book
A notice explains ordering steps for the book The Torch Is Passed. Readers should mail a coupon with $2 per copy to The Torch Is Passed, PO Box 50, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Checks or money orders should be made payable to The Associated Press. Production is underway and shipping begins in January.
Philippine couture moves into New York spotlight
In New York, Filipino designer Jose Moreno promotes Philippine fashion as Manila hauls in affordable, handmade gowns and barong inspired garments. He notes dresses can cost far less in the Philippines, with labor plentiful and new fabrics like organdy and Pena emerging. Americans see value in the practical, low cost, luxury-inspired styles showcased by Manila designers and models.
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New York
Moreno
Manila
Philippines
Atk
Jose Moreno
United States
Hong Kong
Philippine Couture Association
Bea
Mor
Pena
Massachusetts Man Fined $20 in Saco
Wayne H. Manning, 21, of Georgetown Massachusetts pleaded guilty in Saco Municipal Court yesterday to following too closely. He was fined $20 by Judge Hilary Mahaney for the incident on Portland Road with Saco Police as complainants.
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Wayne H. Manning
Georgetown
Mass
Saco
Hilary Mahaney
Portland Road
Bicycle Licenses Available In Saco
Saco Police Chief Raymond Kerry announced licenses for 1964 arrive with an orange color and black border. Licenses become official January 1 with a twenty five cent fee. Children should bring last year’s registration when applying.
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Saco
Raymond Kerry
Kennedy Leaves For Christmas In Palm Beach
Mrs. John F. Kennedy travels with Caroline and John Jr. to Arlington to visit President Kennedy's grave before flying to Palm Beach for the holidays. They will stay at an oceanfront mansion loaned by C. Michael Paul. security is tight with 25 Secret Service agents and police.
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Mrs. Kennedy
Palm Beach
Fla
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Caroline
John Jr
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
Palm Beach International
Secret Service
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Lockbourne Air Force Base
Beredt
U.S
Ocunquit
Saco Masons
Church Circle
President Kennedy
Poughkeepsie, N.Y
The
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Poughkeepsie, New York
the Associated Press
Massachusetts
Shinjuku
Tokyo
Sttle
Larne
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