CBS Refuses Repeat Showing Bookie Film in Massachusetts
CBS rejected a request by the Massachusetts House to reshow its controversial documentary Biography of a Bookie Joint. The network, citing pending criminal cases and possible delays to judicial processes, stood by not airing the film locally. The House passed a Thompson resolution after a split vote and debate over a separate order for a private screening.
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Columbia Broadcasting System
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News
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D-Ludlow
New England
Back Bay
Internal Revenue
Harrison Chadwick
R Winchester
Rules Committee
Chadwick
Henry D. Donnelly
Worcester
Julius Ansel
Matthew J. Kuss
Fall River
Basketball Results From Schoolboys Matchups
St Louis beat Portland 70 63 Sanford edged Biddeford 38 31 Old Orchard defeated Kennebunk 73 66 Wells topped York 60 43 Eliot won over North Berwick 57 43 St Ignatius beat Freeport 59 56 Morse defeated Lewiston 82 60 Stephens routed Edward Little 67 37 Deering over Train 68 60 Porter defeated New Gloucester 62 36
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Portland
Sanford
Biddeford
Old Orchard
Kennebunk
Wells
York
Eliot
North Berwick
St. Ignatius
Freeport
Morse
Lewiston
Stephens
Edward Little
Deering
Train
Porter
New Gloucester
Elks Lead In Cribbage Tourney At Saco
The Elks extended their cribbage tourney lead to seven points after a five point win over Council Chagnon on night five at the Elks home in Saco. Gerry Sevigny and John Brooks led with 11 for the Elks while Mel St. Ours and Pat Bourgoin had two.
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Saco
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Pat Bourgoin
Arthur Pepin
Alcide Gagne
Red Foran
Tony Gendron
Joe Viger
Bill Gagne
Richard
Raynald Laverriere
J.P. Vigneault
Fernand Marchand
Dennis Adorio
Alcide Villandry
Leopold Chretian
Paul Roy
Hockey Results From Associated Press Schedule
No games scheduled Tuesday or Wednesday. Detroit visits New York and Boston hosts Toronto. Thursday features Chicago at Boston.
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Associated Press
Detroit
New York
Boston
Toronto
Chicago
Woman Indicted In Oxford County Robbery Case
A 23 year old Kansas City woman Loretta D. Smith was indicted by the Oxford County grand jury for robbery after allegedly taking a 38 caliber pistol from state trooper William G. Bickford at gunpoint in Bethel. Police say she then handcuffed the trooper to a tree and fled with a 15 year old Norman Oklahoma boy. They were caught after crashing a roadblock in Albany following a chase.
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Rumford (Ap
Kansas City, Mo
Oxford County Grand Jury
Loretta D
Boy Scouts Plan Two February Events At Beach
Old Orchard Beach Troop 350 met at St Margaret parish hall to outline two February activities. They include a mass and communion on February 11 at St Margaret church and a February 25 charter presentation with a court of honor led by Scoutmaster James Foley and assistant Norman Murphy. District Scouting officials to present the charter. Members listed across four patrols and leaders.
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Old Orchard Beach
St. Margaret Parish Hall
Old Orchard
Norman Murphy
Fagle Patrol
William Smith
Robert Jacques
Raymond Jacques Roland Rousselle
Leo L'Heureaux
William Mullen
Wolf Patrol
Richard Butfum
David Marcotte
Stephen Coreau
Michael Martel
Bernard‘ebrun
Richard Savoy
Arrow Patrol
Peter Verrill
Robert Gillis
Richard Stevens
Rene Cote
Leo Gloude
Marc Beauregard
Paul Beauregard
Richard Descoteaux
John Shevenel
Michael Quinn
Ronald Petrin
Maurice Petrin
Paul Lachance
Michael Gloude
Donald Jerry
Roger Stevens
Robert ‘Trembly
Olive Rebekahs Set to Confer Degrees
Mrs Mildred Redson presided as donation to the American Red Cross was approved. The charter was draped for Mary Hurley past Rebekah Assembly president. A degree rehearsal on Monday Feb 12 at 7:30 pm precedes degrees on Feb 19. Hostesses Mrs Alice Tyndale and Mrs Florence Conway. Olive lodge to host York County Past Noble Grands March 5. Dorothy Hubbard and Evelyn Ciurt in charge of pot luck at 6:30. Refreshments by Mrs Jone Foss.
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Noble Grand
Olive Rebekah Lodge
American Red Cross
Mary Hurley
Rebekah Assembly
Alice Tyndale
Florence Conway
Olive Lodge
York County
Noble Grands Association
Dorothy Hubbard
Evelyn Ciurt
Jone Foss
Gail Gonneville Birthday Party Is Noted
Gail Ann Gonneville daughter of Roger and Gail Gonneville of Storer Street Kennebunk was guest of honor at her sixth birthday party. Games followed gift opening and refreshments were served from a pink heart centerpiece and birthday cake baked by the honoree’s mother. Attending were Karen Belyea Holly Harrington Donna Nadeau Wendy Vail Susan Andrews Michael Andrews John Green Mark Bowdoin Billy Yates Michael Truscott David Ross Gail herself her grandmother Mrs Ralph Greene Mrs Harold Small and Mr and Mrs Roger Gonneville.
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Roger Gonneville
Storerstret
Kennebunk
Karen Belyea
Holly Harrington
Donna Nadeau
Wendy Vail
Susan Andrews
Michael Andrews
John Green
Mark Bowdoin
Billy Yates
Michael
Mary Beth Brady Feted On Birthday at Home
Miss Mary Beth Brady celebrated her eighth birthday as guest of honor at her parents James and Mary Brady home in Kennebunk Woodside Drive. Gifts, games, prizes, and a Valentine theme with heart pin favors accompanied a red and white cake. Attendees included Margaret Perkins Zeleen McPherres Joy Lynn Oswell Marlin Marcia Williams Audrey Cathy Schnieder Scarlet Thone Nancy Robichaud the guest of honor and sister Patricia.
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Mary Beth Brady
James Brady
Woodside Drive
Kennebunk
Valentine
Date Set For PFTA Style Show In Parish Hall
The third annual PFTA style show for St. Andre PFTA is set for March 18 in the parish hall. Wardrobes from Murphy's ladies apparel, hats from Bernard's millinery, and junior ensembles from the Children's Shop, Biddeford, will be featured. General chairman is Mrs. Mignonne Plamondon, with co chairwoman Mrs. Gabrielle Montembeau. Committees will be named later. The first planning session will occur next week with Mrs. Plamondon. date to be announced.
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Joseph Plamondon
Murphy's Ladies Apparel
Bernard's Millinery
Children’s
Biddeford
Mignonne Plamondon
Gabrielle Montembeau
Rewarding Inspection Reveals Hidden Bonds In Car
In La Jolla California an inspection found the car radio failed due to a leather folder under the dash containing 2700 in U S Savings bonds issued to former owner F H Tewkbury. Mrs Pecores notified Tewkbury who offered 100 reward to her adopted son Charles aged 11 for returning the bonds.
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Norman H. Pecores
U.S
F.H. Tewkbury
Pecores
Tewkbury
Civil War Era Provices Theme For Schuberts
The Schubert club met at Mrs. George Whittier in Kennebunk for a Civil War music program led by Maj. ret. Ethel Theilmann. Guest artist Claudia Michaud performed a Civil War piano medley while Mrs. Richard Bibber sang Come Home Father in costume. Club singing accompanied by mandolins and piano followed, then a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. Lester Hathaway.
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Schubert Club
George Whittier
Kennebunk
Ethel Theilmann
Claudia Michaud
Richard Bibber
Elliot Freeman
Raymond Steward
George W
Voltigeur Club Prepares for Biddeford Snowshoe Convention
Voltigeur club holds meeting to plan the American snowshoe convention in Biddeford February 23 to 25. President Yvon Caron leads. Jerry Vigue and convention committees report. Highlights include guest arrival, open halls, a coronation hall, bean supper, a parade, and church services with a body parade.
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Biddeford
Yvon Caron
Jerry Vigue
Vigue
Voltigeur
Rochambeau
Biddeford Junior High School
St. Joseph Parish
Twin City
St.Joseph Church
Caron
Quebec
Henry Roberge
Paul Angers
Angers
Club Social Recalls Feb Meeting With Prize Award
The report notes 16 auxiliary members attended the social hosted by L Martel with refreshments. J Pelletier and Roland Cloutier are mentioned. a special prize was awarded to Cloutier. The next meeting is set for February 13 at 8 p m at the club.
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