Snowshoers Gather for National Convention in Biddeford
About 600 snowshoers from Maine New Hampshire Connecticut and Canada converge on Biddeford and Saco for the Snowshoe National Convention. Festivities begin Friday at 8 15 pm with the Rochambeau Drum and Bugle Corps, plus a coronation for Mrs Dorothy Linscott at Le Volti eur Club.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Canada
Twin Cities
Rochambeau
le Voltieur Club
Dorothy Linscott
Linscott
Julie Vigne
South Street
South Street, Bidderd
Biddeford
Goldman Trial Jury Completed in Kennebunk Case
The Goldman gambling conspiracy trial halted for a continuance as defense counsel argued undisclosed state witnesses. Jury finalized with Francis Fiske Jr. as foreman. prosecutors depict Goldman as a central financier in York County bookmaking, with evidence of large cash transfers tied to the Cue Strike Lounge and Arian Box Co.
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Alfred
Arnold Goldman
Kennebunk
Charles W. Smith
Lincoln Spencer
Atty. Smith
Smith
Lyndon Abbott
Francis Fiske Jr
Kittery
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Daniel G. Lilley
Goldman
York County
Bockies
Atty. Lilley
Gold
Cue Strike
Biddeford
Arian Box Co
January Hijack Wave Hits Havana With Back-To-Back Landings
Two U.S. airliners landed in Havana under hijackers orders as January hijackings climbed to ten. An Eastern Airlines jet carrying 105 passengers and eight crew returned to Miami after being ordered to divert to Cuba by three men described in hippie dress. Stewardesses recounted threats and a gun at the neck of a crew member as the hijackers demanded flight changes. A National Airlines jet also diverted, with passengers and crew later returning to Miami.
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Miami
U.S
Havana
Eastern Airlines
Robert J. Sullivan
Cuba
National Airlines
Gulf of Mexico
California
Sky Pirates
Condominiums Planned on Riverfront in Kennebunk
John D. Downing Inc plans two six unit condo buildings on ten acres beside the Kennebunk River. Each unit, designed by Barbara Converse, costs 16000 to 18000 dollars, with purchases limited to retired persons without young children. Construction by Raoul Charland set to begin April 1. residents will share a park and private road access, with river views and amenities including built in kitchens and electric heat.
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Kennebunk
John D. Downing Inc
Barbara Converse
Downing
Storer Street
Raoul Charland
E. R. Warren Co
4 Ping
Lunar Tet Truce Suggested Amid Vietnam War Moves
Saigon signaled a lunar new year truce for Tet February 17 to 22, shorter than the Viet Cong cease-fire from February 15 to 22. The Front warned U.S. and allied bombardments would breach the settlement, while Saigon cautioned it would end if violations occur amid ongoing U.S. helicopter losses and ground clashes nearby.
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Saigon
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
United States
South Vietnam
U.S
Negro Police Making Inroads By Ken Hartnett
AAP writer notes Chicago’s black sergeant earns 12900 yearly and seeks true equality. A survey across major cities shows black officers rise unevenly from under 5 percent to over 10 in places like Chicago 17 percent and Philadelphia 22.8 percent. Milwaukee trails, while New York has added hundreds since 1948 as Negro officers serve in all divisions.
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Ken Hartnett
Associated Press
Chicago
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
New York City
Guardians
Mass Spy Trial Underway In Baghdad
The Baghdad mass spy trial proceeds behind closed doors with charges tied to U S Central Intelligence Agency work. Iraqi officials say the state is ready for any Israeli reprisals as tension rises across the region.
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Baghdad
Associated Press
Merrai
Iraq
Arson Suspected In Portland Fire
Portland police and fire officials questioned two juveniles aged 12 and 16 about a fast fire that destroyed the 165 year old Ellis Hiome in downtown Portland. Fire officials cited signs suggesting possible arson but said no positive evidence. one fireman was treated for a leg injury and nearby buildings were protected as the three story building was set for demolition to make way for a parking garage and motel.
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E US. Commando
Light Observatory
Mekong
Can Tho
da Nang
Portland
Ellis Hiome
Joseph R. Cremo
Cremo
National Fire Protection Association
Maine Medical Center
Pope decries Iraqi hangings amid racism fears
Pope Paul VI spoke to over five thousand in Vatican City decrying the Monday hangings in Iraq that executed fourteen people including nine Jews. He warned racism may have influenced the justice and urged Baghdad to show mercy while praying for peace amid global conflicts. He cited Vietnam Czechoslovakia Africa and the Middle East and referenced the land of Jesus and holy sites desecrated by violence.
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U.S. State Department
Israel
Washington
Beirut
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
Iraq
United States
Briain
Pope Paul VI
U.N
U Thant
Baghdad
Levi Eshkol
Babylon
London
Nahum Goldmann
World Jewish Congress
Thant
Syria
Egypt
New York
Middle East
Gunnar V. Jarring
Nixon
National Merercy Council
Vatican City
Paul VI
Vatican
L'Osservatore Romano
Paul
Vietnam
Czechoslovakia
Africa
Land of
Jesus
Blackout Hits Florida Across State From FP&L Plant
A million kilowatt generator failure at Florida Power and Light Port Everglades plant caused a statewide blackout spreading to Daytona Beach St. Petersburg and Fort Myers with Orlando at 35 percent dark for about half an hour. Utilities restored service within 20 minutes to about an hour in most areas.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Florida
Florida Power and Light Company
Port Everglades
Daytona Beach
St. Petersburg
Fort Myers
Tampa
Fp&l
Orlando
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Robert E. Lee
Most Holy Trinity Church
Father Lee
St. Dominic's
Thomas Winston
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Women’s
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Elizabeth McClain
North Hampton
N. H
Anna Gorham
Marboro
Mass
Joseph Kenneally
Church Council
Leo Lemire
Prospect Street
Bull's Cafe
Water Street
le Voltigeur Club
Rensey
St. Andre’s Church
Bacon Street
St. Francis College
Biddeford Junior High School
Alcede Vilandry
Roland Huot
Joseph Bouchard
Jegent Huot
Roberta Trappman
Vard
Missruppman
Robert Truppman
Miss Trappman
A&p Super Market
Biddeford & Saco
Sunnybrook
Cora Cambre
Alice Guertin
Beatrice Roux
Freda Chadbourne
Ligon
199Th Light Infantry
Negro Police
Milwaukee
Big City
Kansas City
F. L. Willoughby
Coopera
Willoughby
Rac
Voman
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
Revolutionary Court
Abdullah Salloum Samerrai
Jordan
Claude Dubois
Maine Dry Cleaners
Pepperell Sq
Alfred St
Wash, Ave
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