Two Bodies Found In Turnpike Wreck
Edward J. Marcelli age 20 of Franklin Massachusetts and Arthur E. Abbott Jr. age 22 of South Paris were recovered from a 1969 Chevrolet wreck under the Saco River Bridge on the Maine Turnpike. Police traced the car to an early Sunday entry at Gray toll booth with a 3:36 am ticket. Abbott served in the U S Army and Vietnam veteran. Marcelli was born in Boston. Funeral arrangements noted in South Paris and Kennebunk.
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Edward J. Marcelli
Franklin
Mass
Arthur E. Abbott Jr
South Paris
Saco River
Maine Turnpike
Turnpike Authority
Roy Pierce
Kennebunk
Stephen Bowley
J. Robert Downing
Gray
Turnpike
Abbott
Norway
Arthur E
Doris Dubois Abbott
U.S
Vietnam
Paris
Bibber Memorial
Summer St
Kenne Marcelli
Boston
Joseph
Mary Kelley Marcelli
Franklin, Mass
South
Maine
Apollo 11 Countdown Drives Toward Moon Landing
Apollo 11 astronauts Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. Neil A. Armstrong and Michael Collins prepared for liftoff at Cape Kennedy Florida with a flawless countdown and a full flight plan review. Armstrong said the crew faced the mission with confidence as Vice President Agnew and former President Johnson were set to attend the launch.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Edwin E. Fidrin Jr
Michael Collins
Neil A. Armstrong
Armstrong
Earth
Amer
Russia
America
Moon
Armstrong Aldrin
Collins
Aldrin
John F Kennedy
Gulf Stream Voyage Begins
The research submarine Ben Franklin and a six member crew begin a 30 day 1200 mile undersea journey along the Gulf Stream off West Palm Beach Florida. Captain Donald J. Kazimir leads the dive to 1800 feet then drift at 600 feet collecting data and testing life in confined quarters.
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West Palm Beach
Fila
Ben Franklin
Atlantic
Gulf Stream
Donald J. Kazimir
Grumman Aircraft Corp
U.S. Navy
Jacques Piccard
Erwin Aebersold
Roswell F. Busby
Fort Washington
Kenneth Haigh
Oe B. May
Huntsville
Ia Kennedy
Moon
Clock joke about office timing and breaks
A lighthearted office quip mocks clocks as tools to gauge lateness lunch coffee breaks and when to stall work before quitting time.
Dealership In Hondas Is Awarded
Ed and Frank Chevrolet has been named the Honda Motorcycle dealer for the Biddeford Saco Portland area. Honda accounts for over fifty percent of U S cycle sales and offers a full line of scooter trail and full size motorcycles. Ed and Frank now handles Chevrolets Ski Doo snowmobiles and Honda motorcycles.
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Frank Chevrolet
Honda
Biddeford - Saco
Portland
United States
Frank
Biddeford Probe Details From Augusta Officials
Attorney General's office announced the results of a two week investigation into Biddeford City Hall contracting practices, outlining findings and potential implications for city procurement and oversight. The probe reportedly examined contracts, bidding processes, and compliance with state procurement rules.
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Augusta
Biddeford City Hall
Attorney General's Office
No Criminal Violation Found In Biddeford Investigation
The Attorney General’s Office states no state criminal law violations were found after reviewing city contracting practices in Biddeford. The inquiry noted possible Charter issues and turned any findings over to City Solicitor Marcel Viger for action, with cooperation from the city clerk’s office.
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City Hall
Attorney General
Biddeford
Biddeford Low
Marcel Viger
Richard Cohen
State
Attorney General's Office
Three Apollo 11 astronauts ready for moon flight
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP the three astronauts say they are not afraid and confident their ship and training will carry them to the moon Liftoff is set for 932 am EDT Wednesday The countdown to splashdown charts the Apollo 11 voyage as television coverage plans unfold.
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Associated Press
Cape Kennedy, Fla
Moon
New York
Andibac
Cardiac Capers of 1969 Planned in Saco
Planning session for Cardiac Capers of 1969 was held at Mrs. William Kirk's home in Saco. Webber Hospital Auxiliary plans an all new fund raising show on Oct 24 and 25 at Linnell Gym Thornton Academy Saco. Co chairs Larochelle and Fogg announced publicity program and patron committees and city advertising chairs for Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach.
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Webber Hospital Auxiliary
Donald Fogg
Robert LaFond
William Kirk
Glenhaven Circle
Saco
Linnell Gymnasium
Thornton Academy
J. Ralph Larochelle
Jon Nathanson
Jane Burns
Robert Warner
Carleton Davis
Horace Nichols
Cit
William O’sullivan
Norman Reilly
Biddeford
Kirk
Auxil
Jon Milligan
Kennebunks
Burns
Old Orchard Beach
Larochelle
Fogg
Old Orchard Beach Council Reverses Surfing Area Plan
At a town council meeting in Old Orchard Beach a 3 to 1 vote rescinded last week’s decision creating a surfing area near the pier. Over 25 residents protested, citing business hindrance and concerns about non residents paying taxes while surfers benefit.
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Old Orchard Beach
Bob Michael Woodhead
Linda Peters
Cec
A. M. Jakeman Jr
Emerson Cummin
Gordon Oe
Maloo
Jones
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Janet Armstrong
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Houston
Tex
Spiro T. Agnew
Lyndon B. Johnson
Biddeford-Saco Journal
PPLY
Persona Land Manufacturing CO
Hondas
Biddeford Probe
Tegucigalpa. Honduras
Central America
Honduras
el Salvador
The
Organization of American States
Washington
Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
U.S. Command
Bee L. Prouty
Senate
William Mullin
Citeguard
Richard Marshall
Eae
Office OF
Thomas Anton
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