Chicago Snowstorm Toll Trusts Record Blizzard Crowds
A historic blizzard paralyzed Chicago and the Midwest with 37 dead in Illinois and more across nearby states. Looting surfaced as police canceled all leaves while transit and schools shut. O’Hare remained closed hours longer than usual as drivers and residents faced widespread disruption and cold.
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World in Turmoil and Apollo Setback Shadow Week
The week brought global upheaval with space tragedy as Apollo I astronauts Grissom White and Chaffee died in a Cape Kennedy fire during a test. Mao's China faced internal strife and clashes with the USSR. Middle East skirmishes and uprisings continued as the U.S. prepared for Vietnam buildup while denying civilian bombing.
Portland Area Gets 3 Inches
A winter storm moved through Maine with snow sleet and freezing rain. Portland received about three inches, Greenville six inches, and snow persisted north of Augusta. Hazardous driving warnings were posted as road crews sanded streets and Saco offered sand to residents via outside containers.
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Saco
Donald Doyle
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Biddeford Charter Pact Aims to Extend Term Lengths
A Biddeford bill seeks to amend the city charter changing mayor and council terms to two years. Proposals call for a four member police panel, mayor as chair, and salaries of 3500 for the mayor and 15 per council meeting. Elections would move to December first Monday and primaries to last Monday in November.
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Farley
Tragedy Cuts Deeply Into America's Space Program
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP a sudden flash of fire killed the first three Apollo astronauts Virgil I Grissom Edward H White II and Roger B Chaffee during a full scale launch simulation on Pad 34 The victims died instantly from heat or asphyxiation and the fire halted the moon program briefly NASA and President Johnson expressed sorrow and pledged renewed dedication to the mission
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Deadline Passes For Maine Legislature Bill Filing
Augusta AP notes the filing deadline for new legislation in Maine's 103rd Legislature has passed. Few bills have advanced. drafts remain many. Director Samuel Slosberg anticipates total bills near 1965 level, just under 1600, with only 250 printed to date.
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Samuel Slosberg
Westmoreland Confident Chief Architect of Vietnam War Strategy
AP analysis portrays General William Westmoreland as confident and outspoken amid a war that has grown in cost and casualties. It notes his influence, expanded U.S. troop presence, and potential for political power while civilian agencies grow wary of his methods.
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William C. Westmoreland
Vietnam
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Korea
Westmoreland
Vilian
Opposition to Mao Est impression in China revealed
In Tokyo, AP reports anti Mao forces include groups such as the Human Red Terror Corps and Red Regime Guard Corps. Leaders Liu Shao-chi and Teng Hsiao-ping are denounced as enemies, yet no central headquarters or clear strength is known.
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Chou Enlai
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Teng Hsiao-ping
Teng
Mao
Saco Native Again Cited For Bravery
M. Sgt. Samuel O Holbrook III of the 25th Infantry Division U S Army received the Silver Star for heroism on November 20 1966 near Tay Ninh Vietnam. He moved under heavy fire to reach and stabilize the lead platoon then established a base of fire and aided a rifleman to safety before directing an attack that sent Viet Cong fleeing. Holbrook a 22 year Army veteran and Saco native is married with two children and has a Bronze Star.
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Mollie Dupee
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Samuel O, Holbrook II
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Washington
Samuel Holbrook
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