Navy pilot Ellis pursues astronaut dream despite injuries
Lt Cmdr Frank K Ellis, who lost his lower legs in 1962, seeks NASA approval to become an astronaut backed by the Navy. Adm David MacDonald notes he would rank fifth among 70 candidates if qualified. Ellis remains a pilot with artificial limbs and remains confident in acceptance.
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Associated Press
Monterey
Calif
Cmdr
Frank K. Ellis
Navy
Ellis
David MacDonald
Naval Operations
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Point Mugu
Celler accuses draft of suppressing dissent in letter row
Rep Emanuel Celler of New York charges the draft system is used to deter political dissent after a dispute with Selective Service head Lewis Hershey over 1-A reclassifications following a sit in at an Ann Arbor draft board. Hershey defends lawful administration and cites obstruction.
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Associated Press
Washington
Emanuel Celler
New York Democrat
House Judiciary Committee
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service System
Ann Arbor
Mich
Celler
Hershey
U S Jets Reports From Vietnam Frontlines
Reports describe continued Viet Cong attacks around Saigon and Da Nang as U S forces respond with air strikes and ground patrols. Gen Wheeler visits Da Nang as draft card protests stir Washington amid talk of a potential 12 hour Christmas Eve truce offer.
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South Viet Nam
U.S. Transportation Center
U.S
Saigon
National Liberation Front
da Nang
Death Valley
Earle G. Wheeler
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wheeler
United States
Washington
Johnson
Seamans sworn in as NASA deputy administrator
Dr. Robert C. Seamans Jr. has been sworn in as deputy administrator of NASA. He succeeds the late Dr. Hugh L. Dryden.
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Robert C. Seamans Jr
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Hugh L. Dryden
Citizenship Gained By Area Residents
Sixteen residents became U.S. citizens in Portland as Judge Edward T. Gignoux presided in District Court. Notables include Lieselotte Leni Zimmerman 31 formerly of Germany Rita Ledoux 28 formerly of Germany now Old Orchard Beach and Franz Anton Josef Nowotny 31 economist from Austria.
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Portland
U.S. District Court
Federal District Court
Edward T. Gignoux
Lieselotte Leni Zimmerman
Lincoln St. Laco
Germany
Franz Anton Josef Nowotny
Pool Road
Biddeford
Austria
Rita Ledoux
Old Orchard Beach
Kiwanis Club Hears State Fire Inspector
Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis heard State Fire Inspector Lawrence Dolby of Saco speak on insurance and fire protection. President Herbert R. Bean presided. Officers will be installed and Ladies Night held January 5 at the Elks Lodge in Saco.
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Old Orchard Beach
Donald Jones
Lawrence Dolby
Saco
Kennebunk selects Perkins as new high school principal
Sup. John Seekins Jr. announced Kennebunk has chosen from 24 candidates to appoint Perkins as principal. Seekins praised Perkins' rich background in high school teaching and administration and strong recommendations. He succeeds Andrew J. Peterson, who resigned for a state education post.
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Perkins
Sup
John Seekins Jr
Andrew J. Peterson
Christmas Party Brightens Christian Haven Patients
Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 100 sponsored a Christmas party for residents of the Christian Haven Nursing Home. Linda Lavigne served as Santa. other scouts organized tables and decorations while gifts came from a decorated tree.
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Leo Nolette
Priscille Neault
Joseph Auger
Lorraine Stevens
Lorraine Auger
Belle Poirier
Geraldine Poirier
Linda Herrick
Laura Mininni
Joyce Garon
Diane Murphy
Theresa LaBlond
Susan Neault
Claudette Anger
Gifts Presented By Santa Claus At St. Mary's
The St. Marys School annual Christmas party in Biddeford featured a program by grades 1 through 7 with songs, stories and a Marionette display. Santa distributed gifts as Mrs Labrecque chaired the event and refreshments followed. The Unknowns from St Louis Junior High, including Paul Credit and Roger Moreau, performed several selections.
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St. Mary’s School
Biddeford
St. Mary’s School Associates
Maurice Labrecque
Philip Laverriere
George _Dineen
Arthur Rizas
Walter Nelson
Raymond Lamothe
James Mininni
Henry Tartre
Donald Abraham
John Sheehan
Haley Booth
Peter Shea
David Twomey
Philip Cantara
Sheldon Cote
Joel St. Armand
Joseph Ribaudo
Edward Lane
Philip Spang
Paul Parenteau
Warren Harriman
Ralph Pitt
Carmen D'Amico
Coleen Shea
Santa Claus
St. Louis Junior High School
Paul Credit
Robert LaPointe
Jerry Allie
Ronald LaFortune
Roger Laliberte
Roger Moreau
Officers Named By Chamber Of Commerce
Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting and elected an official slate. Frank Small was named president with H David Walley as first vice president and Joseph Riley as second vice president.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce
Frank Small
H. David Walley
Joseph Riley
Alimona Greene
John Cummings
Louisa Winston
Henry B. Twombley
Charles J. Fiske
George Harrington
Wallace Reid
Phyllis Perry
G. Hollis Truscott
William Cummings Jr
Jessie Taylor
Thomas Reagan
Charles Cole
Christmas Eve Services and Gatherings in Old Orchard Beach
A midnight Christmas service is set for Christmas Eve at 11 PM at the Washington Avenue Methodist Church. The Methodist Youth Fellowship will carol at 9 PM. The Assembly Order of the Rainbow meets at 7 PM Thursday at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall with a Christmas party to follow. Mrs. Mary McSweeney is a patient at Webber Hospital.
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Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Old Orchard Beach
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Old Ochard Beach
Wolf Life Span in the Wild
A wolf nears old age around ten to twelve years with teeth worn by fourteen. In the wild, twenty years is about the maximum lifespan.
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