Education for All Idea Questioned on Capitol Hill
Congress questions the push for universal college education as the best path for all youths. Critics argue vocational training should be expanded and funded, noting high college dropout rates and rising higher education spending while proposing a phased plan from elementary through postsecondary levels. The Gardner council outlines a national policy stressing early exposure to work and free postsecondary training, while lawmakers push for broader funding and legislation to ensure meaningful work and employability.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Congress
Albert H. Quie
R-Minn
John W. Gardner
Roman C. Pucinski
DTI
NASA to launch fifth solar observatory OGO 5
Cap Kennedy AP NASA plans a Friday liftoff of its fifth solar observatory OGO 5 atop an Atlas Agena rocket. The satellite carries 25 experiments to study how solar flares affect Earth weather communications and atmosphere.
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Cape Kennedy
Fila
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Congress Enacts Retroactive Tax Validity Past Action
In a historic move Congress upheld the legality of a retroactive tax, confirming its validity after it was imposed in a prior session. The decision reinforces fiscal policy tools used in earlier years and clarifies statutory interpretation surrounding retroactive taxation.
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Congress
Trademark Registered For Twenty Years With Renewal
A trademark is registered for a term of twenty years and may be renewed for additional twenty year periods. The notice specifies the longevity of protection and the option to extend the mark's exclusive rights.
Fowler May Regret His Stand
AP report outlines Henry Fowler's proposal for periodic debt limit reviews and the risk the administration faces before the November elections. Rep. Mills warns of potential funding gaps if taxes aren’t raised, highlighting limited options for Fowler and Johnson as debt limits loom amid costly domestic programs.
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New York
Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Congress
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Secretary of the Treasury
Capitol Hill
Fowler
Johnson
Kennebunk Woman Honored At Birthday Party
Mrs Beatrice Jackson celebrated her 91st birthday at her Mechani Street home with a surprise ore party. Gifts included a Happy Birthday record and a duet of ers from her son Roy Jackson and daughter in law. Attendees included Mrs Julia E Small and others from the Lotus Class of the Kennebunk Baptist Church.
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Kennebunk
Beatrice Jackson
Mechanic Street
Ers
Roy Jackson
Julia E. Small
Grace M. Barron
Madge B. Jackson
Flora Lin
Ladies Aid Meets In Biddeford Home
Eleven members of the Ladies Aid of South Biddeford Methodist Church met yesterday at the home of President Mrs. Lena Peck on Marblehead Lane Biddeford. Co hostess was Mrs Anna Tremblay. Devotions were led by Mrs Margaret Linscott and reports were given by Treasurer Mrs Lydia Emerson and Secretary Leona Johnson. The mystery prize was won by Mrs Emerson who will hold the next meeting at her home on Be Pool Road on March.
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Ladies Aid of
South Biddeford
SAD Talks Set For Kennebunk and Kennebunkport
The boards of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport plan a March 12 meeting at 7 30 p m to discuss forming a School Administrative District. They will decide director numbers cost sharing and voting dates while the state board endorses the SAD for both towns. Kennebunkport now sends high school students to Kennebunk on a tuition basis.
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Kennebunk
He Board of Education
Kenne
Kennebunkport
Unity Social Club Meets In Saco
The Unity Social Club met at Hill Street, Saco, home of Mrs. Irene Townsend. Mrs. Martha Herrin won a mystery prize. Vice President Mrs. Hazel Emmons led the session as routine reports were read. The next meeting is March 30 at Mrs. Emmons home, 57 High Street, Saco.
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Martha Herrin
Unity Club
Hill Street
Saco
Irene Townsend
Hazel Emmons
Quick Quiz Q Can Any Bird Fly When Hatched
A Q&A from Newspaper Enterprise Association notes young brush turkeys hatch with feathers and can fly almost immediately. It asks about royal blood in England since the Norman Conquest, answered as Oliver of England. It also explains Rembrandt’s name, stating his full name was Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, though he is known by the first name.
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Australia
England
Oliver
Rembrandt
Rembrandt Harmensz van
Shirley Valliere Named Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow
Shirley Valliere of Biddeford daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Valliere 37 South Street Biddeford is named this years Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow at St Louis High School She serves as president of the Student Council in the girls division and is a National Honor Society member She has been accepted at St Elizabeths School of Nursing Brighton Massachusetts and her achievement makes her eligible for state and national scholarship awards earning a silver charm from General Mills sponsor of the program
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Betty Crocker
St. Louis High School
Shirley Valliere
Fred Valliere
South St
Biddeford
St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing
Brighton
Mass
General Mills
Eagles Supper Plans For Biddeford Saco Aerie Fund Drive
Plans by the Eagles include a meatloaf supper from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Repl hall on Birch Street Biddeford with proceeds to Johnny Durante Crippled Children’s Fund. Members and guests attend. Next meeting features 1967 World Series films, buffet lunch. Prize awarded to Simoneau. Adelbert Huot also winner. Larose and Lucien Martel attended the Concord NH conference. Martel led last night’s meeting. Wilfred Edwin III gave prayers.
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Biddeford - Saco Aerie Fraternal Order
Repl’ Hall
Birch Street
Biddeford
Jimnmiy Durante
Crippled Children’s Fund
Josh Larose
Andre Jacques
Ares ‘Simoneau
Sedott
Simoneau
Adelbert Huot
Larose
Lucien Martel
Concord
N.H
Y. Martel
Wilfred Edwin III Reenee
Arundel Area Calendar Notes Various Community Events
Local events include a March 4 meeting at Mos. Unitarian Church with Miss Marjorie Gay discussing job corps and a Q and A session. Ward W. Hatch and family hosts updates from Maine General Hospital. Madonna Chapter OES dinner and meeting follow at Glen-Mor, Vivien Tranc hosts business session. World Day of Prayer planned by Arundel Church Women United at Wells Second Congregational Church. A Sunday basketball game features Lafayette De Molay vs Arundel Rainbow at It Con solidated School. Kennebunk Cub Scout Pack M3 Blue and Gold Banquet set for Saturday at Kennebunk Baptist Church.
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Biddeford
Christ Church
DerEey
Nise
Jolene
Ae Ford
Association of Madonna Chapter
O.E.S
Glen-Mor
Portland Street
Vivien Tranc
Sea Road
World Day of Prayer
Epremenes
Arundel Coun
Women United
Second Congregational
Wells
It Consolidated
Sunda
Lafayette Ter
de Molay
Arundel Assembly
Rainbow
Kennebunk
Kennebunk Baptist Chur
Liberal government wins confidence vote in Commons
The Associated Press reports Canada’s Liberal government secured a vote of confidence in the House of Commons but faces pressure from revenue gaps estimated at 550 million dollars after a tax bill was killed, risking economic crisis.
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Associated Press
My Uawa
Canada
House of Commons
House
Pearson government wins confidence vote in Parliament
The House approved Lester B. Pearson's confidence measure 138 to 119 to shield his government from a snap election that threatened Liberal leaders, after tax defeat 84-82. Meanwhile, Mozambique priests urged independence from Portuguese governance, citing church financial dependence and restricted religious liberty. In Cambodia, clashes left thirteen Cambodian Communists dead in Battambanga Province with unrest spreading to Kampot and Kompong. Sihanouk said government forces control the situation.
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Lester B. Pearson
New Democrat
Johannesburg
South Africa
Mozambique
Rand Daily Mail
Porto Amelia
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Battambanga
Prince
Norodom Sihanouk
Kampot
Kompong
Saco Jaycees Chapter Receives Blue Chip Certification
At a meeting in Saco the Jaycees chapter earned its blue chip certification for the second year. Awards in membership went to Richard Roberge, Lawrence Dearborn, and Louise, with 11 new members overall. Westbrook and Old Orchard Beach Jaycees attended as Walter Beesley presented their soap box derby plan, and the next meeting is March 13 at the Mutual Fire Insurance Building in Saco.
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Saco Jaycees
Richard Roberge
Lawrence Dearborn
Louise
Westbrook
Old Orchard Beach
Jaycees
Walter Beesley
Mutual Fire Insurance
Saco
Africans stranded on Zambezi bridge after deportations
Four Africans were stranded on a Zambezi River bridge for five days after being deported by Zambia and denied entry to Rhodesia. Lacking identity papers, they claimed to be Rhodesians, a claim Rhodesian officials doubted. Officials fear they are in poor condition without shelter as they await resolution.
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Lusaka
Zambia
Zambezi River
Rhodesia
Presidents Buchanan and Cleveland Were Then Single
The article notes that James Buchanan and Grover Cleveland were bachelors at the times of their respective elections, highlighting their single status as a point of interest in historical political profiles.
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James Buchanan
Grover Cleveland
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