Pope John XXIII Calls for True Peace in Christmas Message
Pope John XXIII warned that states exist for man not vice versa and urged world leaders to build genuine peace. He criticized Cold War volatility and the dehumanizing view of people as machines, urging initiatives to avert new conflicts and massacres. The pontiff spoke in Italian to the College of Cardinals and through Vatican radio networks.
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Christmas births and forgotten birthdays in the Noel family
In Auburn AP report Ralph Noel born Christmas Eve and wife Mrs Noel recount lost birthdays. Their children Carol Ralph Jr and David were born in June or July. The piece playfully wishes Mr Noel and Mrs Noel a belated birthday while noting Christmas ties and family names.
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Neels
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Ralph
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Ralph, Jr
David
Noels
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Mr. Noel
Simpler Things Attract Many Girls
A witty observation notes that many girls are drawn to simple pleasures in everyday life. The remark suggests a preference for uncomplicated joys over complexity, implying a broader cultural trend toward minimalism and contentment.
Pepperell Firm Honors 50 Year Employees Ouellette and Simpson
William J. Ouellette and William H. Simpson were honored at Pepperell Manufacturing for fifty years of continuous service. Bernard F. Brady presented service pins as their long careers and changes in the textile plant were noted by supervisors and factory officials.
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William J. Ouellette
William H. Simpson
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Bernard F. Brady
Ouellette
Pepperell
Payson Gibbs
May Street
Simpson
Albert Foster
Standards Department
Quarter Century Club
Board of Governors
J. Stanley Murdock
Joseph W. Cummings, Jr
Bernard F. Bray
Government Change Battle At Old Orchard Beach
Dissent rises as Old Orchard Beach considers returning from city manager government to annual electees. A special town meeting at the high school Tuesday night votes to revoke the 1949 switch. Acting Town Manager Daly calls the move a backward step while two selectmen boycott the warrants.
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Herman S. Gerrish
John T. McNeil
Raoul Belair
Donald Shorey
Claude Faulkner
Jerome Daly
Daly
Ike Returns From Peace Mission Lights National Christmas Tree
President Eisenhower arrived back in Washington after a 22 000 mile peace mission visiting 11 nations on three continents. Thousands greeted him with shivering enthusiasm as he entered the White House and a later ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base preceded a brief comment promising a fuller report on his travels.
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Cantara To Chair City Democratic Committee
Daniel Cantara Biddeford tax collector has been elected chair of the Democratic city committee for a two year term succeeding Albert C Lambert. Wilfred Binette was named treasurer and Robert Belair secretary. The 11 member body includes ward representatives and Cantara as a member at large with a January 18 meeting planned to prepare delegates for next year’s state convention.
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Biddeford
Democratic City Committee
Albert C. Lambert
Wilfred Binette
Robert Belair
Alphee Lambert
Roger C. Nadeau
Albert Chretien
Wilfred Turgeon
Edward Gilbert
Arthur Pratt
Western Allies Divided On Four Summit Issues
Paris reports show Eisenhower De Gaulle Macmillan and Adenauer remain split on key NATO policy and Soviet talks. Experts work four months to craft a common front for an April 27 Khrushchev meeting while Berlin and disarmament topics loom with no firm agreement.
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Taxicabs Ordered Off City Square Stand Feb 1
Effective February 1 1969 city authorities will remove taxi stands from City Square Biddeford and relocate six stands to Lincoln Street by First National Bank. Cab operators have one month to arrange telephone service at the new site. First offense carries a 15 day suspension.
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Albert W. Cookson
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Reporter Given Cuban Heave Ho
Cuban authorities order Miami Herald correspondent James Buchanan deported after a five man military court convicts him for aiding an American escape from a Castro prison. The court suspends his 14 year sentence and orders departure within 24 hours.
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Pinar del Rio
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Miami
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Immortal Civil War Vet Walter W. Williams Honored in Houston
Walter W. Williams, last Confederate veteran, lay in state at civil courts building. A military procession to South Main Baptist church featured 4th Army troops, a firing squad, fife and drum corps, and 25 pallbearers. The funeral was led by Rev. Dr. McKenney and Rev. Dr. Westmoreland.
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Williams
South Main Baptist Church
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Dr. McKenney
E. H. Westmoreland
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