State Begins Presenting Evidence in Armand Brochu Poison Case
Three doctors and a hospital admitting clerk testified as the state opened its case against Armand Brochu 43 of Biddeford accused of poisoning his wife with a vodka and fruit juice cocktail. The wife died November 24, 1966 after admission to Maine Medical Center. Dr Fortier said no physical illness was found during his examination at the Brochu home. Dr Austin noted a high acidosis in blood drawn November 21, 1966, suggesting possible poison or other severe condition. Continued testimony expected.
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Alfred
Armand Brochu
Biddeford
Brochu
William
US Destroyer and Soviet Merchant Ship Collision in Sea of Japan
The Defense Department reports a minor collision between the US Navy destroyer USS Rowan and the Soviet merchant ship Kapitan Vishobokov in the Sea of Japan, about 96 miles east of Pohang Korea, with no casualties. Rowan sustains a small hull dent. Vishobokov reports minor stern damage. Investigation by the Navy ongoing.
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Washington
Defense Department
Sea of Japan
Department
Kapitan Vishobokov
U.S.S. Rowan
Pohang
South Korea
Rowan
Vishobokov
Loren I. Moore
Wheat Ridge
Colo
Navy
Pentagon
North Korea
U.S
Pueblo
Japan
Vladivostok
Enterprise
Income Tax Deduction Rules Change for Medical Costs
A summary of changes to medical expense deductions for 1967. Individuals 65 or older join under the same rules as younger filers. No overall deduction limit remains, but reimbursements are not deductible. Itemize to claim medical expenses. Deduct half of medical insurance costs up to 150 dollars if you itemize. Separate medicines from medical care costs and subtract 1 percent of income from medicines before combining with medical care deductions.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
Chuckle on guest towels and hand washing urge
A humorous note asserts that a guest towel encourages people to skip washing their hands, reflecting a light commercial aside from WRR Gen. Fea. Corp. The quip plays on social norms and adds a subtle promo twist.
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WRR
Fea. Corp
Groundhog fails to see shadow in Lancaster area
In Lancaster Pennsylvania no shadow was seen as Octorara Creek’s groundhog emerged at dawn signaling an early spring. Slumbering Groundhog Lodge members in top hats observed the event noting folklore conflicts with the calendar while Punxsutawney preparations continue nearby.
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Lancaster
Groundhog
Quarryville
Lodge
Ray Dunlap
Punxsu
Tawney
Communist Troops Control Hue
AP dispatch from Hue reports four battalions of Communist troops dominating most streets while clashing with allied forces. U S helicopter losses mount as Marines and South Vietnamese troops defend positions in a siege now in its fourth day. Civilian casualties are feared high. refugees flood a city of about 40 000. The Perfume River bridge remains under allied control amid ongoing fighting and uncertainty over provincial leaders.
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Associated Press
John Lengel
U.S
Hue
Vietnam
Perfume River
Tham van Khoa
Nixon Hitting Campaign Trail in New Hampshire
Nixon campaigns in Manchester as he seeks footing in the first presidential contest. With 3-1 GOP lead but lagging behind Romney's start, he plans a noon news conference in Manchester later moved to 2 p.m. due to foul weather. A Concord reception and roast beef dinner with 1,300 Republicans headline the opening weekend as Romney tours the state since Jan. 12.
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Manchester
N.H
Richard M. Nixon
New Hampshire
Nixon
Seaboard
Concord
John F. Kennedy
Ho Ae
Edmund G. Brown
California
Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Inflation Clips Wage Gains in 1967
Inflation reduced real income gains in 1967 despite a $151 rise to $2,735 per person in national after tax income. At 1958 prices the figure would be $2,391. The Council of Economic Advisers released the data showing higher after tax savings, larger federal pump priming, and a calendar year deficit of $12.6 billion, the largest since WWII.
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Washington
Senate
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Johnson
Capitol Hill
John J. Williams
Delaware
Senate Finance Committee
Council
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