Ford bids farewell as he ends 28 years in the White House
President Ford, in his final hours, thanked senior aides and cabinet members and forecast that history will treat his record kindly. He planned a simple farewell, joining Jimmy Carter for the inaugural ceremonies, then traveling to California with Betty Ford to begin private life. Ford's last day included routine tasks, late-night farewells, and a final helicopter view of Washington before departure.
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Maryland
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Soviet Union
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Nixon
Watergate
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Sue Bald
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Virginia
Almanac notes and history for January 20 1977
The Almanac for January 20 1977 lists celestial sightings with Mercury Mars and Saturn by morning and Venus and Jupiter by evening. It notes birthdays Joseph Hoffman Patricia Neal and historic events including Naismith's basketball origin in 1892 and Nixon's 1969 inauguration. Dayton Duncan confronts wood heat costs and a hospital visit prompting a page 4 feature.
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Mass
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Britain
Richard Milhous Nixon
United States
Dayton Duncan
Carter becomes 39th president in simple inaugural ceremony
Jimmy Carter took the oath as the 39th U.S. president in a Capitol ceremony before about 150,000 spectators and a national TV audience. He urged a renewal of humility mercy and justice as the new administration began. Chief Justice Warren Burger administered the oath as Carter pledged to preserve defend and protect the Constitution.
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Jane Fenderson runs seven Carter inaugural receptions
Jane Fenderson of Saco coordinates eight thousand invitations for seven post Inaugural receptions for Calynn Carter. The 11 year Washington resident and Mt Holyoke alum plans guest lists travel and events, while balancing a demanding 12 hour day schedule and keeping roots in Maine.
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Saco
White House
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Cross St
Carter
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Mary Hoyt
Europe
Biddeford High Band Plays for President Ford in Washington
The Biddeford High School Tigers traveled to Washington to perform before the President, a once in a lifetime thrill for the Maine group. Band members and boosters voiced pride and nerves, noting the honor and hopes for TV coverage, with mixed views on the political backdrop.
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Washington, D.C
Biddeford
Daigneault
Maine
Tigers
State Democratic Committee
Richard Hebert
Richard
Biddeford band boosted by legislature in Augusta
The Biddeford High School Band receives a $2,500 appropriation from the Maine Legislature to help cover trip costs for marching in President Carter’s Inaugural Parade. Senator Robert Farley sponsored the order after the band, chosen by the Democratic State Committee, had raised about $14,000 of the $17,500 needed. The Senate and House moved to passage, with final approval expected. funds were needed as the Executive Council, which previously provided emergency support, no longer exists. The band had previously performed for Carter in Biddeford during his campaign.
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War paint over Maine land claims boils across state lines
Gov. James B. Longley criticizes a federal memo that argues a suit against Maine should award two thirds of the state to tribes despite slim chances of success. He campaigns for the rights of non Indians of Maine as the issue heats up.
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Interior Dept
Maine
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Today’s Chuckle Inhouse Cartoon Witty Quip
A playful local gag frames a light joke about secrets and social scenes. The item riffs on wit and everyday humor, typical of the newspaper’s inside pages. It hints at a playful tone without detailing broader news.
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