State urges organized Dutch elm control in Biddeford region
State Shade Tree Specialist John H. Chadwick criticizes delayed ad hoc Elm disease efforts in Biddeford, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach. He cites limited gains, calls for a comprehensive plan with pruning and removal, and notes Kennebunkport as a model town for coordinated Elm disease control.
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Augusta
Biddeford
John H. Chadwick
Alfred Street
State Forest Service
Saco
Chadwick
Old Orchard Beach
Kennebunkport
Miniskirt Courtesy Allegedly Elevates Bus Etiquette
Comic snippet notes fashion tool boosts politeness, joking that miniskirted men offer bus seats and hold doors. Wry, period voice references TM and WRR General Features Corp as authors of the quip.
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WRR
Fea. Corp
Taxpayers Face New Year Tax Shifts In 1968
New Year brings mixed tax news with higher Social Security taxes for 1968 and the repeal of the real estate transfer stamp tax. The stamp tax of 55 cents per 500 dollars will be removed, while Social Security taxes rise on earnings above 6600 dollars, altering take home pay for higher earners. IRS will begin mailing 1967 tax forms and instructions this week.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Johnson
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
President Johnson
Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Rocket Firing Copters Crush Viet Cong Battalion
South Vietnamese and American helicopters blasted a Viet Cong battalion near Quang Tri coast, killing 203 enemies and tearing apart their retreat. Fifteen South Vietnamese and several U.S. and Australian personnel were wounded. six prisoners were captured, including a junior officer. U.S. air strikes and heavy artillery supported the operation as 150 missions were flown nationwide.
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Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Quang Tri City
North Vietnam
Communist Battalions Poised at Thai Border
Thai army commander said three Communist battalions, including North Vietnamese troops, are poised on Thailand's northern border and one battalion is attempting to cross. The report cites regional tensions along the border.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Laos
North Vietnam
Pathet Lao
Praphas Charusathien
Praphas
Nan Province
Chiengrai
3Rd Army
Mahaxay
Thakhek
Mekong
Nakorn Phanom
Nam Bac
Luang Prabang
Washington
Pentagon
State Department
South Vietnam
Lost Teeth Mystery Draws Miami Educator
In Miami, denture instructor Matthew Comito stores about 300 denture plates found on beaches. He seeks owners despite inquiries, calls, and a public display, noting most plates cost at least 150 dollars and many came from lifeguards over the years.
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Miami
Fla
Matthew
Comito
Miami Beach
Lindsey Hopkins Public Adult Education Center
America
Florida Keys
Fort Laos
Palm Beach
Vietnam War Outlook 1967 Ends with Shadow of 1968
AP analysis by Peter Arnett reviews a year of widespread action across Vietnam with both sides claiming victories. Despite high enemy losses of over 80 000 this year the war shows no decisive battles and 1968 may bring bigger, bloodier clashes as Hanoi forwards a fight to the finish while U S pacification lags.
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Associated Press
Vietnam
Peter Arnett
Saigon
Dak To
Wil
North Vietnam
America
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
Sihanouk
United States
North
South Vietnam
Europe
Vietnams
Westmoreland
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Shank
Kennebunk, Maine
Red River
25Th Infantry Division
Royal Australian Regiment
U. S
Korea
Liam C. Westmoreland
Viet Minh
K & K Shoe Co
Main St
A. L. Poirier
Mattel
Remco Kenner
Marx, Topper
Hasbro
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