Vermont Diplomat Plates Spark City Police Confusion
New England Vignettes recalls Vermont license plates starting with DPL digits cause confusion in New York City where diplomats are immune from prosecutions. Vermont allows any resident to obtain DPL plates by applying and sending a check, with many plates ending up in New York and New Jersey.
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James F. Donohue
Associated Press
Boston
New England
Vermont
New York City
Green Mountainland
United Nations
New York
Col. E. A. Alexander
Vermont Safety Bureau
New York Daily News
New Jersey
Monuments and a Bank Run in a Summer Tale
The bishop recalls a grim scene amid a granite monument and notes the Valley Bank and Trust Co of Springfield ran dry of cash as all other local banks suspended after 5 pm. A teller paid out $25,000 in small bills to one customer before abruptly closing, claiming a shortage of money. Fat Wallet is referenced as the recipient.
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Valley Bank and Trust Co
Springfield
Mass
Valley Trust
Anglers Spend $300 Million a Year on Fishing Gear
Anglers in the United States spend about $300 million annually on fishing tackle and gadgets, reflecting strong consumer demand for rods reels lures and related equipment across the national market.
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United States
Desmarais Buy Home at 22 Evanthia Drive Biddeford
Andrew and Lorraine Desmarais of Biddeford purchased the single residence at 22 Evanthia Drive from Bel Air Estates Co. The three bedroom home includes a living room a ultra modern kitchen and bathroom. The buyers intend it as their residence.
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Andrew
Lorraine Desmarais
Biddeford
Evanthia Drive
Bel Air Estates Co
Desmarais
Marriage Intentions File At Saco City Clerk Office
Marriage intentions on file list Paul David Howe of Biddeford and Rita Lena Blais of Saco, plus Richard Maurice Morin of Biddeford and Barbara Louise Antoine of Saco, with listed addresses in Biddeford and Saco.
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Saco City
Paul David Howe
Clark St
Biddeford
Rita Lena Blais
Lincoln St
Saco
Richard Maurice Morin
Pool St
Barbara Louise Antoine
Motown Establishes Rhythm Power In Detroit Music Scene
Motown Record Corporation becomes a major force with Diana Ross and the Supremes leading sales. UK, Europe tours, and US chart success place Detroit on the music map as Gordy builds a multi-label operation and a dominant single producer status.
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Detroit
Motown
Supremes
New York
Copacabana
England
France
Germany
Liverpool Daily Post
Britain
Hamburg
Hamburger Abendecho
America
Ipussy Willows
Diana Ross
Paris
Champs Elysee
Berry Gordy Jr
Hamburger Abendblatt
Gordy
Assembly Line
Europe
United States
Cashbox Magazine
The
Motown Record Corporation
Capitol Records
U.S
Tamla
VIP
Soul
Melody
Jazz Workshop
Lincoln-Mercury
Ford Motor Co
Marvin Johnson
United Artists
Smokey Robinson
Smokey
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Tony Martin
Billy Eckstine
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Jack Winters
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Pittsburgh
Geneva
Calvin
Wesley
Luther
Gites
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Western Berm
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Truvals
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Trouvals
S. S
Amereica
Reg Crees
Boys
Rob Roy
Kaynee Jac
Rob Roy S. S. Oxford
Kaynee
Delmar” and
Feracci
Bishop Wright
Worcester
Motown Record Company
George’s Cash & Carry
Alfred Street
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