Dreams And Facts From Boyle's Notebook
A medley of quotes and curiosities from HAL BOYLE touches on dreams and hangovers, animal sleep upside down, species extinction, dynamite power, and the value of sleep. It includes reflections from Will Rogers, Roman bed practices, and water use in Israel, ending with Swift on loving God and despising man.
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New York
Science
Panama Canal
Will Rogers
France
Versailles
China
Peking
National Geographic Society
Israel
Jonathan Swift
God
Spanish Leader Killed By Bomb In Madrid
Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco, Spain’s premier and close ally of Franco, was killed when his car exploded in Madrid. Torcuato Fernandez Miranda automatically became premier. Carrero had risen with Franco’s favor and was seen as heir to part of Franco’s power.
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Madrid
Spain
Luis Carrero Blanco
Francisco Franco
Torcuato Fernandez Miranda
Carrero
Carrera
Franeco
Franco
Juan Carlos de Borbon
Viet Cong Free U S Technician Endures Captivity
Homer L. Elm of Acadia South Carolina released after 22 months held by Viet Cong in Mekong Delta. He recalls six weeks bound by arms, later ankles, moved among sites near air and artillery strikes. Elm describes rough travel, rations of rice and fish, and gunfire during seizure on Highway 4.
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Salgon
South Vietnam
Viet Cong
Homer L. Elm
Acadia
S.C
Mekong Delta
Saigon
Elm
Alfred Girl Killed When Hit By Car
State police reported Linda J. Wilmot, 12, of Alfred was killed near Route 111 at about 7 p.m. when struck by a car as she walked along Route 202. The driver said he was blinded by an oncoming truck and heard a thump before stopping.
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Alfred
Linda J. Wilmot
Local Residents Complete Studies at University of Maine Orono
About 373 students at the University of Maine Orono will finish degree requirements this fall. No summer commencement is planned, but grads will be invited to spring ceremonies. Named York County undergraduates include Andre Bergeron and Dennis Boston of Biddeford, Patricia McDowell and Jeanmine Whitten of Biddeford, Richard DeCormier of Old Orchard Beach, Cynthia Nickerson of Wells. Graduates include Gail Dansereau of Biddeford, Constantine Dourkeris and Stanley Payson Jr. of Saco.
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Orono
University of Maing At
York County
Andre P. Bergeron
Dennis R. Boston
Patricia K. McDowell
Jeanmine C. Whitten
Bidde
Two Gaps in Aviation Security Highlighted in 1973 Analysis
A 1973 New York Times News Service analysis identifies two major gaps in global aviation security. Terrorist sanctuaries abroad and uneven airport security worldwide undermine countermeasures. Experts urge closer asylum deterrence and universal security standards, noting U.S. progress with passenger and baggage screening and Cuba asylum agreement helped reduce hijackings.
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New York Times News Service
New York
Washington
United States
Southern Airways
Havana
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S
Cuba
US S
Fidel Castro
License Classes Become Effective
Augusta AP reports new driver license classifications for trucks and other large vehicles will take effect January 1. Renewals will show the vehicle class a driver may operate. Most large vehicle drivers will qualify based on prior experience without a written or road test. Ten driver examiners are being trained in procedures and large-vehicle operation.
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Augusta
Attractive plastic cabinet fin ished in Maple Sugar Fog White
A cabinet fin in Maple Sugar and Fog White finish, model VZP16L, described as attractive and durable, suitable for modern storage spaces and home interiors.
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Boyle
Hal Boyle
Kim
Pacfic Architects and Engineers
International Commission of Control and Supervison
Alfred Girl
Electrolux
J. Durfee SR
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Jefferson ST
Dubai
Benghazi
Libya
Lufthansa
Yemen
Rome
Bea’s
Sanford
Paul Loubier
Daniel Allard
Misty Zephyer
Nirvana
West Street
Biddeford
Virginia Ham
Supper Club
Alfred ST
Eo Phonograph
Duralife
Murphy’s Music Store
Main Street
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