Memory as fortress and mirror of American life
HAL BOYLE reflects on memory as a salvation and citadel for humanity and traces nostalgic scenes from midcentury American life. He recalls home interiors, family Bibles, doorstep visits, streetcar rides, vaudeville, quilts, Bible debates, and the neighborhood’s familiar characters shaping a shared memory.
Notable Family Evening in a Quiet Neighborhood
A reflective scene portrays a man at home with his family near a fire. He is part of a close neighborhood, listening to his mother play piano while his sister sings a cherished old song, "Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming."
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America
Mother
Sister
Local births recorded at Webber Hospital
Mr and Mrs Roger H Huot announce a daughter Denise Michelle born Jan 5 at eight pounds two ounces. Mr and Mrs Ronald E Lefebvre welcome daughter Terry Lynn born Jan 7 at six pounds 12 ounces. Mr and Mrs John R Smith report daughter Deborah Carolyn born Jan 8 at six pounds. Mr and Mrs Donald R Soucy reveal son Michael Donald born Jan 8 at seven pounds five ounces. Mr and Mrs George G Cooper announce son George born at Old Orchard Beach.
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Roger H. Huot
High St
Biddeford
Denise Michelle
Ronald E. Lefebvre
Kennebunkport
Terry Lynn
John R. Smith
Buxton Road
Saco
Deborah Carolyn
New York Fashion Preview Highlights One Syllable Verbs
The AP notes a fashion week presentation by Donald Brooks as part of the American designer series. The article describes bold grooved folds, rope cinches, high and low belts, hairpieces, silk gowns, and emancipated woman silhouettes with trousers and palace dog pantsuits.
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New York
Donald Brooks
Brooks
Julian Tomchin
Newborn Listed for Mr and Mrs Lari iviere in Saco
A son born to Mr and Mrs Lari iviere on Shadagee Road in Saco weighs five pounds fourteen ounces in January.
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Lariiviere
Shadagee Road
Saco
Wee
U S Troops Seize Initiative In Vietnam
Gen. Earle C. Wheeler, chair of the Joint Chiefs, says 1967 strategy keeps pressure on the enemy and maintains the initiative seized a year ago. He predicts more Mekong Delta operations and hails U S airmen and soldiers while noting 8 000 infil trations monthly.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Earle C. Wheeler
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S
Vietnam
Wheeler
Namese Hed
Mekong Delta
Illness Delays Noel Coward Suite in Three Keys on Broadway
The Noel Coward group of plays titled Suite in Three Keys will not open on Broadway this season due to Coward illness. Coward, slated to star with Irene Worth and Margaret Leighton, is ordered to rest to recover from a virus infection picked up during a tropical trip.
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New York
Noel Coward
Coward
Irene Worth
Margaret Leighton
Tropics
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