Mamie Eisenhower falls ill at Gettysburg farm home
Mamie Eisenhower, widow of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, became ill today at her farm near the Gettysburg Battlefield and was taken by ambulance to Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington. The illness type was not disclosed. Her son John, reached in Phoenixville, asked that any statements come from her doctor. She is 79.
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Eisenhower
Break-In Attempt at Ford Campaign Offices Fails
Washington police reported an attempted break-in at the Ford campaign committee offices in a downtown building. Tampering signs appeared around a door and the burglar alarm tripped, but the offices on the 10th floor were not entered and nothing was missing. A building search found no suspects.
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Farmington man dies after double shooting and self harm
In Farmington Maine a 38 year old Keith Norton wounded a woman 30 Jean Ann Hovey then shot himself in the head. Norton died en route to hospital while Hovey is in critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred around 1130 p m Tuesday in Miss Hovey's apartment. A neighbor alerted authorities.
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Colorful New Year Celebrations Mark 200th Bicentennial
The AP reports New Year festivities across the United States as 1976 opens with Bicentennial themes. Highlights include Guy Lombardo at the Waldorf Astoria, the Liberty Bell moved under guard in Philadelphia, fireworks atop Pike's Peak, Times Square ball drop, and Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall. Weather forecasts warn of snow, rain, and warming trends across regions.
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New Year Eve Celebrations Shift From Public Drunkenness
Maryline White notes a change in 1940s New Year festivities at Saco venues. Owners report buffet dinners and revelry after midnight with hats balloons and noisemakers. Public drinking appears down as crowds focus on eating dancing and socializing. Cascade Inn in Saco plans parties for about 250 guests in groups of six to sixteen.
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Maine New England section brief collage item
A compact listing from the Maine New England page notes crossword, cartoons, classifieds, and Dear Abby in the 12 13 issue. It references Horosco and editorial content with sparse fragment lines. The readable elements imply a periodical table of contents rather than a full article.
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Dear Abby
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New England
Snowy Weather Riles Chuckle Movie News Briefs
A lighthearted sports and entertainment rundown notes snowy conditions affecting local screenings and game plans. Snow is described playfully as nature's peanut butter, sticking to roofs and charming kids, with no serious incidents reported.
New Year's Journal Pause and Eve Party Notes
In observance of New Year's, the Journal will not publish Thursday January 1. Offices on Alfred Road Biddeford closed all day. Regular edition resumes Friday January 2. Hotels and clubs plan 9 pm openings with food drink and live music. The public enjoys entertainment and dancing as celebrations continue after midnight.
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Marie Brewer
Biddeford Mayor Might Run for Congress Against Boucher
Biddeford Mayor Lucien Dutremble muses a congressional bid if his son Dennis skips the June Democratic primary. He targets former mayor Gilbert Boucher, arguing past fiscal and county governance flaws while noting his own willingness to balance city duties if elected.
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Maine council tabs Look nomination for coastal warden post
The Maine Executive Council tabled Vinal Look's nomination for marine resources commissioner to study accusations of capricious handling of wardens transfers. Two other Longley nominees, Joseph Williams and Ralph Gelder, were confirmed 6 0 and unanimously respectively as coast guard and business regulation head. Look defended himself saying local tensions within a small agency breed clashes.
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Ralph H. Gelder
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