St Louis High Band Invited to St Patrick's Parade in NYC
St Louis High School band accepted an invitation to march in New York City's St Patrick's Day parade. General Chairman Harry M. Hynes announced the 73 member group, set to wear new uniforms in March, with a fundraising goal of 12000 dollars to cover trip and attire. Committee members include Raymond Pepin and school leaders, planning diverse drives and local support.
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St. Louis
New York City
Harry M. Hynes
Marcell
Hynes
Jearches
Raymond Pepin
Drapeau
Pepin
Biddeford-Saco
St. Louis Regional High School
Brother Gilbert
Brother Earl
Marcel Drapeau
Andre Deschambault
Leonard Drapeau
Ralph Binette
Richard Sevigny
Bernard Villandry
Roland Lemieux
Valmont Gilbert
Robert Labelle
Harry Huot
Nixon Says Vietnam Peace Talks Are Off To Good Start
President Nixon told a White House news conference that Paris peace talks on Vietnam are off to a good start under his new administration. He pledged a major legislative program, noted urgent urban and economic issues, and discussed timing for approving the nuclear test ban treaty and pursuing arms talks with the Soviet Union and regional peace initiatives including the Middle East.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Washington
Paris
White House
Congress
National Security Council
China
Soviet Union
Middle East
Mideast
United Nations
United States
Saigon Rejects Truce Over Territorial Claims
Saigon foreign minister Tran Chanh Thani declared that no cease-fire is acceptable while any enemy holds South Vietnamese territory or controls parts of its people. He insisted North Vietnam and the Viet Cong must withdraw north of the 17th parallel before any cease-fire becomes effective.
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Saigon
Tran Chanh Thani
North Vietnam
National Liberation Front
Chanh
Thanh
Trenton Rejects Aluminum Plant
Tepco Inc plans to study other Maine locations after Trenton voters reject a bond prerequisite for an aluminum reduction plant. Officials cited conservatism and a fear driven campaign as the reason for the 144 to 77 defeat in a sparsely attended vote.
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Trenton
Maine
Tepco, Inc
LeRoy G. Shepard
Rockland
Tepco
Uton
Hancock County
Ton
Ferment in the Catholic Church Triggers Global Reactions
Reports claim a postponed consistory and a potential Dutch schism over papal policies, amid dissent after the encyclical on contraception. In Cleveland, two priests were arrested for leading an unauthorized Mass at St. John’s Cathedral, while Amsterdam students faced a celibacy dispute shaping a dissident movement.
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Vatican City
Holland
Vatican
Paul VI
Paul
Msgr
Fausto Vailainc
Vatican Curia
Cleveland
Ohio
St. John’s Roman Catholic Cathedral
Robret T. Begin
Floyd Begin
Oakland
Calif
Bernard L. Meyer
Father Mey
Cleveland Area
Clar
Burglary Tales From Laurie's Diner in Pittsburgh
Charley Laurie recounts years of break ins at Laurie's Diner in Pittsburgh's West End. He describes smashed windows, stolen items from ice cream to brass knobs, a wall nailed phone, and repeated break ins despite a $100 reward after two burglaries. The diner once ran 24 seven, now opens only part of each day.
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Pittsburgh
Charley la
Laurie
Solice
West End
Motions Turned Down in Goldman Bookmaking Case
ALFRED AP A Superior Court judge rejected two motions to dismiss bookmaking conspiracy charges against Arnold Goldman of Kennebunk. Judge Lincoln Spencer also denied defense attorney Charles W. Smith's bid for a bill of particulars as Goldman goes to trial. Indictment stems from state police gambling raids in Portland Biddeford and Sanford in October 1967, with co defendants Lucien Therrien of Biddeford and Theresa Martelle of Portland. Therrien serves five months in Cumberland County Jail. Martelle’s case appeals to the Supreme Court on illegal search and seizure questions.
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Alfred
Arnold Goldman
Kennebunk
Lincoln Spencer
Charles W. Smith
Smith
Goldman
Portland
Biddeford
Sanford
Lucien Therrien
Theresa Martelle
Therrien
Cumberland County
Martelle
Supreme Court
Union Terminating Pact With West Point-Pepperell
Alex Anastasoff announces Local 305 voted to terminate its agreement with West Point Pepperell to seek contract modifications including pay rates. Local 1718 of Eastern Plastics Corp. Sanford also initiated the same action. both contracts expire April 15. Anastasoff leads a delegation to the Conference of Northern Cotton Synthetic Locals in New York City February 8 to plan demands and unity, with delegates Bedard, Oliver, Nolette, Laverri ere, Gendron, Provencher, Labbe, Gagne, Bissell, Boisvert, Cleary, and Newhall.
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Anastasoff
Local 305
Eastern Plastices Corp
Sanford
Biddeford-Saco Joint Board
Northern Cotton
New York City
New York
Leo P. Bedard
Ralph Oliver
Donald Nolette
Richard Laverriere
Raymond Gendron
Beatrice Provencher
Roger Labbe
Ralph Gagne
Robert Bissell
Gerard Boisvert
John Cleary
Harold Newhall
Prague students clash with police over Palach tribute
In Prague crowds in Wenceslas Square protest the Soviet occupation after Jan Palach set himself ablaze. Police detained about 13 youths and used tear gas to disperse a 2,000 strong gathering as candles and signs were placed around the statue of St Wenceslas. Pope Paul VI in Rome voiced concern over self immolation while condemning violence.
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Prague
St. Peter's
Jan Palach
Wenceslas
Pope Paul Square
Supreme Desree
Vatican
Gestapo
Palaca
Palach
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Paul VI
Widows Busy Woman at 80 Leaves Busy Life of Service
Jeanne V Gutman of Pottstown is an 80 year old widow who fills days with volunteer work. She helps retarded children at Pennhurst State School on Wednesdays, conducts a nursery class on Thursdays, and teaches art on Saturdays at a Lutheran church. She plans charity parties for Mercy and Truth Synagogue and has sold 51 paintings since taking up art in 1962. She began volunteer work after moving to Potts town three years after her husband died in Stroudsburg, and once taught speech therapy through the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children.
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Pottstown
Jeanne V
Gutman
Pennhurst State School
Jewish Women's League
Mercy and Truth Synagogue
Valley Forge Army Hospital
Coatesville Veterans Hospital
Stroudsburg
Pennsylvania Association For
Pennhurst
Admiral Called In Pueblo Inquiry Sees Closed Session Testimony
In Coronado a Navy court of inquiry moved into its second week of testimony into the Pueblo incident. Rear Adm. Frank L. Johnson and Capt. Forrest A. Pease were called to testify in closed session about the ship's inspection, the gun arrangement, and intelligence concerns prior to the Pueblo’s North Korea voyage. Cmdr Lloyd M. Bucher testified he felt outgunned and noted Johnson’s informal yet probing inspection.
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Coronado
Calif
North Korea
Frank L. Johnson
Forrest A. Pease
Navy
Johnson
12Th Naval District
Seattle
Wash
Pease
Japan
Eee
Thomas L. Dwyer
Lloyd M. Bucher
Yokosuka
Bucher
Adm Johnson
California Begins Cleaning Up After Devastating Storm
California resumes cleanup as the worst storm in three years subsides. About 9,000 residents return to mud battered homes amid 86 deaths from floods and crashes, with 34 inches of rain, $35 million in damage, and federal aid pending. National Guardsmen assist evacuations along the Santa Ynez River and Cucamonga areas. Railways and highways reopen slowly amid continued isolated rain and sporadic looting reports.
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Los Angeles
Ronald Rea
Nixon
Reagan
Sam
Mmore
Santa Barbara County
Santa Ynez
Cucamonga
Ofos Angeles
San Bernardino
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
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