Bethlehem prepares for Christmas amid security boom
Bethlehem in the Judean hills gears up for Christmas with enhanced Israeli security measures for pilgrims and officials expecting about 15 000 visitors. Police and army units will guard the hilltop town as ministerial officials ask travelers to minimize luggage for bomb checks. Pilgrims will lodge in Jerusalem and travel by bus to Bethlehem, with events including a midnight Mass broadcast to viewers in Israel and abroad.
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Bethlehem
Jordan
Bethehem
Judean Hills
Israel
Middle East
Isra
Jerusalem
United States
Britain
Manger Square
Church of the Nativity
Senate Nays Threat To State Lotteries
Washington AP The Senate passed by voice vote a bill to remove the threat of prosecutions against state lotteries. It would allow local broadcast of lottery information within the state and permit newspapers to carry lottery details in general circulation areas, while limiting ticket mailings to state addresses. The bill differs from the House version by restricting advertising to stations licensed in the state.
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Washington
Senate
William B. Saxbe
Congress
Allocation of Funds Announced By DOT
The Maine Department of Transportation announced the state has been allocated 173000 dollars in federal funds for two public transportation projects. One project serves the elderly and handicapped, the other a demonstration rural program. DOT invites local governments or non profits to propose eligible projects.
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Augusta
Maine
Lodge of Elks Chagnon group plan tourney
Lodge of Elks and Chagnon group met at the Adams Street hall Biddeford for a business meeting. President Norman Laverriere announced an annual cribbage tournament with Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks forming. signups at the club rooms. Norman Laflamme reported on a Christmas party for 175 children. Bernard Chretien gave the treasurer report. awards presented by Laflamme, Fournier, Thibodeau, Mantis, and others. Donald Fournier named chairman of January supper committee. A chicken supper preceded prayers by Laverriere. BETROTHED The engagement of Miss Susan R Rollins to Donald Roberge is announced by her mother Mrs Lila Rollins. wedding planned for November 1975.
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Council Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptiste
Adams Street
Biddeford
Norman Laverriere
Saco Lodge of Elks
Norman Laflamme
Bernard Chretien
Guy Laflamme
Donald Fournier
Roger Thibodeau
Andrew Mantis
Chretien
Susan R. Rollins
Donald Roberge
Ralph Roberge
Stone Street
Saco
Lila Rollins
Pompano Beach
Fila
John Rollins
Rollins
Broward Junior College
Thornton Academy
University of Maine
Portland
Diane Demers Weds Michael DeMeule in Biddeford
Miss Diane Demers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Demers Sr, became the bride of Michael DeMeule, son of Mr and Mrs Gene and Edward DeMeule. The bride works at Kings Department Store in Biddeford and the groom is employed by Diamond International Corp.
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Diane Demers
Raymond Demers
Michael DeMeule
Gene
Edward DeMeule
King’s Department Store
Biddeford
Diamond International Corp
Suorsa Main Kennebunk Beach Wedding Made in Amesbury T
Miss Gaylene C Main and Peter A Suorsa both of Amesbury Massachusetts were married on Kennebunk Beach December 14 attended by maid of honor Miss Wendy L Main and best man Lars Robert TenstromJustice of the Peace Jean L Perry of Arundel officiated The couple will reside in Maine with Main a dental laboratory technician and Suorsa a production manager at AeroSpace Electronics in Amesbury
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Kennebunk Beach
Gaylene C. Main
Peter A. Suorsa
Amesbury
Mass
Wendy L. Main
Lars Robert Tenstrom
Jean L. Perry
Arundel
Maine
AeroSpace Electronics
Auxiliary of VFW Members Hold Holiday Meeting in Old Orchard Beach
Members met at VFW hall on Atlantic Avenue with President Mrs. Wyonna Rowell leading. A moment of silence honored Pearl Harbor Day, Cancer project updates were given, and Sandra Corriveau announced an Afghan drive for Girl Scouts while members were urged to save stamps and coupons for fundraisers. Card parties were canceled until Jan 12 and the next meeting is Jan 14.
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Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Tudsay
VFW Hall
Atlantic Avenue
Wyonna Rowell
Emily Hamiston
Sandra Corriveau
Aciivity
Girl Scout
Post Home
Frances Pettingill
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Penses
Zvi Neva
DOT
Green’s Store
Main Street
Lodge of Elks, Chagnon Group Plan Tourney
Sevigny
Deran
Tangerines
Wilson
Rockers
Coupan
Sneider
West Street
DeMeule
Suorsa
Tony Day
Left
Gary Rutter
Rotary Club
John Ewing
Old Orchard Beach
Rgwell
Does
Santa Claus
Gladys Ruben
Lenny the Clown
Dobritch
Magician Sue Brown
Old Orchard Beach High School
Shotgun
Saco Jaycees
Most Holy Trinity Hall
Sam's Place
Brother’s Pharmacy
Madame Simone
Hibou
Norm
AVON
Birch Street
Scarboro Kmart
A. i
Metrix
APT
Kmart
Scarboro
Scarborough
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