Pentagon Nominee Open to Nuclear Use in Vietnam
William P. Clements Jr., Nixon's nominee for deputy defense secretary, testified he would not rule out using nuclear weapons in Vietnam if peace talks fail. He said the decision would depend on circumstances, locations, and who is involved, while affirming support for military plans.
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Pentagon Post
Vietnam
Washington
William P. Clements Jr
Nixon
Pentagon
Dallas
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defense
Clements
Harold E. Hughes
Iowa
Hughes
Saigon
U.S
Southeast Asia
Fense Department
Sedco, Inc
United
States
Vng
Argentina
Saco Rec Center Moves Toward Completion and Community Use
Moody notes the Saco Recreation Center is two years from completion with siding priority and plans for a skating rink. Six high school hockey teams are signed and about 400 kids want to use the facility as a general skating site. City recreation, YWCA support, and school relations fuel a growing program with daily hours and future additions such as arts, a pool, and senior transport.
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Curtis
Moody
Biddeford
LaCourse
Gartis
YWCA
Saco Rec
Saco
Pate
Methodist Women Meet For Supper
The United Methodist Women of Biddeford's Foss Street church held a pot luck supper and business session in the church vestry. Mrs. Sylvia Searles led with a reading, routing reports were given, and Ann Spencer announced gifts for shut-ins and cards for members. The group voted to renew the annual mission pledge and planned a future drive for towels and cheerful notes.
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United Methodist Women
United Methodist Church
Foss Street
Biddeford
Sylvia Searles
Ann Spencer
Sunshine
Virginia Henderson
Ida Michie
Hazel Rand
Hostesses Named for Evening Meeting at Local Club
Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Bernice Wheeler, Mrs. Bernice Nadeau and Mrs. Louise Merryman. Miss Ena Tuttle attended as a guest. The next business meeting is set for February 14.
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Bernice Wheeler
Bernice Nadeau
Louise Merryman
Ena Tuttle
Lessons In Skiing For Children Set To Start
Skiing lessons for elementary school children start January 18 at 3 p.m. at Rotary Park. John Braley of Biddeford Parks and Recreation urges parents to enroll their kids and contact the department at 282-5005 or 282-5820. A small fee applies.
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Rotary Park
John Braley
Biddeford
Armand Viger Patient at Maine Medical Center
Armand Viger of 40 Sullivan Street Biddeford is a patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland confirming a local hospital admission status.
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Armand Viger
Sullivan St
Biddeford
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Parents and Teachers Plan Parish Projects at St Andre
St Andre's Parents Friends and Teachers Association met in the parish hall for a business session. Chairman Mrs. Claire Racine led the meeting with prayer by Rev. Roland Sirois. A New Year's Eve dance report was given, a nominating chair was named, and future plans include a parish cookbook bake sale and Casco Bay cruise. The gathering included Sister Cecile Nadeau and many parish members.
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St. Andre
TOPS 1972 Achievements Highlight Biddeford Chapter
Results for the past year show 49 members shed 1 218 pounds. Rita Pageau crowned Queen of the Year with 67 pounds lost. Jeanine Bertrand Best Loser with 42 percent loss. Priscilla Coughlin Miss Congeniality. Top division winners include Jeanine Bertrand Helene Fender son Rita Pageau Charlene Berube Theresa Brunelle and Mary Dawn. Perfect attendance prizes to five members. A 12 pound 12 week contest earned jewelry charms for seven members. Best Losers of the Month span January to December with multiple names. TOPS offers group therapy for weight loss and invites attendance Mondays at 6 30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church basement Biddeford.
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Biddeford
Rita Pageau
Jeanine Bertrand
Priscilla Coughlin
Jeanine Bertand
Helene Fenderson
Charlene Berube
Theresa Brunelle
Mary Dawn
Lily Burnham
Agnew Hayes
Emma Daniels
Theresa Dubois
Lucy Perkins
Helen Fenderson
Madeleine Corriveau
Grace Williamson
Elaine Mercier
Joyce Twomey
Therese Brunelle
Agnes Hayes
Emma Hayes
Deborah Williamson
TOPS
Christ Episcopal Church
South Street
TOPS Loses 376 Pounds in 1972 Highlighted in Kennebunk Meet
TOPS Club of Kennebunk held its first 1973 meeting at the Kennebunk Baptist Church. Mary Perkins reported a 376 pound total loss for 1972 and plans included a Silent Auction on Jan 15 to fund sending the Chapter Queen to State Recognition Day in Bangor. The group will bowl after weigh-in on Jan 22 and honor the 1972 Queen on Jan 29.
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Kennebunk
Tops Club
Chapter 69
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Mary Perkins
Bangor
Tops
Submarine Library Upholds Groton's Maritime Legacy
A Groton, Connecticut corporation runs the world’s only library dedicated solely to submarines. The facility collects, preserves, and shares materials on submarine history, technology, and naval heritage, attracting researchers and enthusiasts from around the globe.
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Groton, Conn
St Anne Sodality Meets At School
The St Anne Sodality of Notre Dame Church Saco held its January meeting at Notre Dame School. Mrs William Martin was named Mother of the Year to be honored in May. Invitations for February go to mothers of children making First Communion. Rev Joseph Carrier spoke and guests Mr and Mrs Donald Roy showed slides of Europe. Refreshment and member lists are noted.
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St. Anne Sodality of
Notre Dame Church
Saco
Notre Dame School
Beach Street
William Martin
Joseph Carrier
Donald Roy
Europe
Claire Nadeau
Lucienne Bergeron
Dorothy Leclair
Alice Bergeron
Adrienne Martin
Marie Valliere
Victoria St. Amand
Yvonne Cote
Rachel Saucier
Leda Cabana
Laurette Cloutier
Dolores Levesque
Pauline Martel
Dorothy Belisle
Rita Boucher
Jeanne Belisle
Emily Ouellette
Germaine Bourcier
Suzanne Ouellette
Alice Mondor
Bernadette Coulombe
Beinette Maxson
Gilberte Warner
Emma _ Pothier
Therese Piette
Jeannine Goulet
Therese Delage
Delores Cote
Doris Madore
Laura Guay
Rita McIntyre
Eva Dinsmore
Robert LeClair
Past Matrons Elect Officers for Annette Chapter Saco
The Past Matrons Association of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star elected officers for a new term during a meeting at Mrs. Charles Towle Sr. home in Saco. Mrs. George Mahoney was re elected president with Mrs. Gordon Flood as vice president and a full slate including secretary Urbain Oberge treasurer Norman McAuley Sunshine chair Oscar Littlefield and press reporter Melvin Wilbur. The next chapter meeting is set for February 14 at Mrs. George Smith’s home.
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Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Saco
George Mahoney
Gordon Flood
Urbain Oberge
Norman McAuley
Oscar Littlefield
Sunshine Committee
Melvin FE. Wilbur
Charles Towle Sr
Foley Ave
Mahoney
William Kimball
Neil Dow
Chester Pease
Chester Maddox
Daniel Lyman
William Gosselin
Lawrence Stackpole Sr
Stanley Northrop Sr
Kenneth Johnson
Frank Whitten
Agnes Cunningham
Flood
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Governor Curtis
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Linoleum Free Parking & Carpet Co
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St. Anne Sodality
Arlene Gonneville
Theresa Dauphin
Carol Patterson
Edmond Cote
Marie Anna An
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Lucille Jamieson
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