Maine Receives White Christmas Snow Across Coast
The Associated Press reports about three inches of snow covered a coast to Portland and Kittery, with lighter amounts north of Portland. Snow totals dropped to Augusta one inch and traces at Old Town and Bangor, while western Maine ski areas saw no snow. The weather bureau noted the storm turned inland and that snow would end by afternoon with temperatures in the 20s and teens overnight.
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Men Held In Shooting Case On Main Street
Three men are being held by Biddeford police after a shooting on Main Street near Washington Street. The victim, a Biddeford serviceman, received a superficial leg wound at Webber Hospital and was later released. names of those involved have not been released pending investigation.
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Australian Prime Minister Holt Missing After Swim Off Portsea
Harold Holt, 59, vanished during a swim near his Portsea summer home as rough seas hindered searchers. A week of scouring yielded no trace while world leaders paid respects to President Johnson during a memorial in Canberra.
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Holiday Travelers Rush Home for Christmas Amid Busy Roads
Holiday travel surged as millions left work and packed highways airports and terminals to reach families for Christmas. Safety officials projected 625 to 725 traffic deaths over the weekend with 7.9 billion miles driven, while the AP counted 484 fatalities in a nonholiday three day baseline. Philadelphia reported the worst traffic in five years with motorists showing generous coffee and doughnuts to patrols. Extra flights were scheduled at airports including a peak flow to the re and San Juan destinations. Miami expected upper 70s temperatures as tourists filled the Sunshine State Parkway traffic rose 16 percent over last year.
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Johnson Plans Rome Audience After Vietnam Address
President Johnson prepared for a meeting with Pope Paul VI in Rome after telling troops at Cam Ranh Bay that victory is possible in Vietnam. Reports say Johnson wished to explain U S policy to the Pope as the Vatican urged bombing cessation and peace signals from the Communists.
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Unloved Stepchild CATV Faces Copyright Battle
In Farmington New Mexico CATV brings 5 channels via wire from Albuquerque and Durango, angering broadcasters. Two Supreme Court cases test FCC authority and CATV's status as a public performance for profit with potential $1 billion in damages. Industry leaders urge balanced growth while critics blame the FCC for harsh regulation.
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Greek regime grants amnesty to 2600 political opponents
Athens reports 2600 political prisoners are freed as the military dictatorship moves to silence critics. A referendum on a new constitution is planned for April 21 with elections potentially delayed to September 16 if technical reasons require. The plan aims to limit the monarchy and exclude Communism before voting.
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Don’t Blame It All On Christmas
Washington report shows November living costs rose three tenths of one percent as Christmas spending pressures grow. Grocery prices fell slightly, softening the overall rise and hinting at continued inflationary pressure through the year.
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Biddeford Saco Claim First New England Christmas
The article notes Biddeford and Saco possibly hosting the first Christmas celebration in New England. Richard Vines, an Anglican, contrasts Puritan Massachusetts, where Christmas was suppressed by law, with opportunity for local observance eight miles up the Saco River.
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