Romney Quits Presidential Bid as Rockefeller Draft Emerges
Romney withdraws from the Republican race with no ballots cast while Governor Rockefeller weighs a White House draft. Governors’ support may shape the next move as Romney urges a consensus around another candidate. Rockefeller declines candidacy but says he would consider a draft if offered.
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Oilmen Versus Fishermen Stir New England Coastline
An Associated Press survey finds potential clashes brewing between New England fishermen and offshore oil explorers as oil activity expands off Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico. Alaska considers stricter pollution controls after an oil spill drifted onto Coox Inlet, killing thousands of ducks and geese. State officials and lawmakers push for safeguards while preparing for a March 26 oil and gas lease sale at Bristol Bay, sparking broad debate among fishers, sportsmen, and politicians.
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Morning Realization Rouses Sleepless Chuckle
A light quip notes that waking time restores energy and ends insomnia as the realization dawns it is time to rise. The line carries a playful tone typical of light humor features from a general feature source.
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Fea. Corp
Fighter Bombers Return To Hanoi Area For Second Day
SAIGON AP guided radar guided U S Air Force fighter bombers attacked targets around Hanoi and Hai Phong for the second day amid overcast skies. North Vietnamese sources said Hanoi was raided and one American was shot down while the Pentagon reported multiple aircraft losses in South and North Vietnam. Among the results was a CH46 Sea Knight helicopter downed near Khe Sanh with all 19 aboard killed.
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Royal Anchor Motor Lodge planned at Pine Point beach
A 100 unit Royal Anchor Motor Lodge is planned for Beach Hundred Unit Motel at Old Orchard Beach. Construction begins in March by Bureauco Enterprises of Lewiston. The hotel will offer private balconies, tv, telephone, private baths, a lobby with art exhibits, a heated pool, cocktail lounge and coffee shop. Architect is John Calvin Stevens.
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Leap Year Confusion Through Caesar to Gregorian Reform
The piece recounts leap year origins from Caesar's 46 B C calendar reforms to Pope Gregory XIII's 1582 adjustment and the eventual adoption of New Style dates. It notes the 11 minute 14 second annual error, the bissextile year, centennial rules, and Washington's birthday shift to February 22 NS from February 11 1732 OS.
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Caron Announces Candidacy for State Senate in York County
Atty Edward L Caron of 60 South St Biddeford today announced his intention to seek one of York County state senate posts in the Democratic June primary. The Biddeford native, a World War II combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient, is a lawyer with Maine State Bar since 1956. He is married to Elizabeth Tibbetts and has three sons. He has chaired local committees and supported Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts programs.
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Edward L. Caron
South St
Biddeford
York County State Senate
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St. Andre's
Elizabeth Tibbetts
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Holy Name Society
la Societe Historique Franco - Americaine de Boston
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House Hit By Safecrackers at 287 Alfred St Biddeford
Police said safecrackers entered through a cellar window at 287 Alfred Street Biddeford and stole about $800 from a small house safe. The proprietor is Raymond Rheaume.
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Biddeford
Raymond Rheaume
McNamara Ends Record Pentagon Tour With Honors
Washington AP McNamara completes a seven year term as defense secretary praised by President Johnson as brilliant and good man Some critics say he stayed too long and the Vietnam war loomed large His farewell included a 19 gun salute band music an honor guard and a fly over of warplanes The ceremony followed his Medal of Freedom award and his move to become World Bank president on April 1 Clark Clifford succeeds him Johnson lauded his reforms and the reshaping of Defense Department budgeting and management
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Vietnam Today Military Situation At The Critical Stage
In Saigon the Vietnam war stands at a critical indecisive juncture as Communist offensives press the initiative from Loc Ninh toward Khe Sanh and the DMZ. U.S. and ARVN forces face stretched lines around cities while pacification suffers as battalions redeploy to defend urban centers and cities risk falling behind in a widening stalemate.
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Peter Arnett
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Khe Sanh
Demilitarized Zone
U. S
William C. Westmoreland
Westmoreland
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