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Biddeford Saco Journal in Biddeford, Maine

20 Dec 1961

Page 12

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Biddeford Saco Journal

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Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

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Dec 20, 1961

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12

India Claims Quick Victory in Goa Invasion

India announced complete victory in its blitz into Goa Damao and Diu on the west coast, with fighting ended in 36 hours. Lt. Gen. J N Chaudhury hoisted the Indian flag in Nova Goa as Goans celebrated the end of four centuries of Portuguese rule.

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Bombay India Portugal Subcontinent Defense Ministry Goa Damao Diu Manuel Antonio Vassala E Silva Indian Defense Ministry Belgaum J. N. Chaudhury Nova Goa
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Hobbyist Nurtures 600 African Violets At Home

Mrs. H. Price Stephenson of Angola New York built a violet collection from a gift 25 years ago. She now tends 600 plants of 100 varieties with extra upstairs windows for light and fluorescent shelves for starter growth. She waters twice weekly and sterilizes shelves four times a year with insecticides. Her prized violet is a white variety. In 1956 diseased violets from Ohio nearly wiped out about 100 plants prompting a 110 degree water bath to save the rest.

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H. Price Stephenson Angola N.Y
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