Saco Young Democrats Convene
The Saco Young Democrats held their initial meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Reny. Gene Palmer urged cooperation with the Democratic City Committee and announced plans for a voter registration drive and membership drive. Barry J Hobbins said officer elections were essential and would be discussed at tonight's GAR Hall meeting. New members are invited to attend.
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Gene Palmer
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Young Democrats
Clinic For Acupuncture Faces Sudden Closure
A New York acupuncture clinic that opened a week ago has shut down after a state ruling forced its closure. Officials stated the decision followed regulatory action and related health department findings affecting the clinic’s operations.
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New York
South Africa Accepts UN Official for Namibia Talks
United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim announced South Africa agreed to appoint a UN official to assist self determination for South West Africa, now Namibia. The white government signaled it would follow findings without a set independence timetable. Namibia, surrendered to SA forces in 1915, mandateed to SA in 1920, UNended mandate in 1966, SA rejected earlier surrender.
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South-West Africa
Kurt Lee
United Nations
Namibia
Waldheim
Acupuncture Center of New York Closes Under Education Dept Ruling
Nonphysicians who administered needle therapy were practicing medicine illegally. Dr Arnold Benson announced the shutdown of the Acupuncture Center of New York while planning to contest the State Department of Education ruling. Four Chinese trained therapists worked under Benson, treating about 300 people in the clinic's brief operation.
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North Viet battalion threatens Quang Tri defense line
South Vietnamese forces battled a North Vietnamese battalion south of Quang Tri City as U.S. F4 aircraft and tank fire hit the attackers. The clash near My Chanh defense line involved mortars and a possible larger North Vietnamese movement aiming to cut Highway 1.
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Portland institute nets EPA grant for marine biomedical study
The Research Institute of the Gulf of Maine TRIGOM, a consortium of ten Maine colleges, received a 59123 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The project will adapt biomedical methods to marine environmental problems, studying stress on heartbeats and blood flow in flounder and Atlantic herring for potential human medical applications. TRIGOM operates from the University of Maine Portland-Gorham and the SMVTI lab.
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Biddeford School Budget Cut Hits Staff And Programs
The Biddeford Board of Education cut its budget by 186,307 to align with the City Council. Resulting reductions include one fired teacher and a 9 percent vacancy rate, with layoffs of two assistant football coaches and an assistant high school principal position, plus extracurricular cuts. Equipment funds for the three schools were trimmed by 44,417 from 76,463. Other savings include 13,000 in fixed charges and 11,000 for outside classroom rental, along with reductions in repair materials and audio-visual supplies.
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Biddeford
Size and Growth From Seed Size
The seed size does not determine the mature plant. A small California redwood seed grows into the world’s tallest tree, while a large watermelon seed yields only a short vine.
Arson Suspected In Wells Farmhouse Blaze
A vacant former Philip Littlefield farm house on Coles Hill Road Wells was destroyed by fire early today. Fire Chief Mike Goff said arson is suspected as flames consumed the seven room two story structure. Fire trucks battled the blaze from Route 1 while investigators from State Fire Marshal Lawrence Dolby assess the scene with Wells Police and Fire Officials.
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Gerald Mills
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Route 1
Lawrence Dolby
Saco
Dumonts Buy Saco Duplex Linked to Local Estate
Mr and Mrs Roland J Dumont purchased the duplex at 10 Green St Saco from the Stephen Michniewic Estate The property includes a land lot with garage a six room downstairs apartment and a seven room upstairs apartment The deal was brokered by Helga M H Sheltra of Felix T Sheltra and Sons Inc Biddeford Fat Tuesday meaning Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday The French origin recalls a fat ox parade in Paris
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Felix T. Sheltra
Patriarca Denies Involvement In Berkshire Downs Investment
FBI wiretaps reportedly captured Ray Patriarca claiming a $214000 racetrack loss, a point he denied to the House Crime Committee. The Cosa Nostra boss testified under oath while Frank Sinatra faced questions about his Berkshire Downs investment.
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New England
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Massachusetts
House Select Crime Committee
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PaTRIArca says no dealings with Sinatra or $125,000 bet
New England crime figure Raymond Patriarca testifies before a House Select Committee on Crime denying any business ties to Frank Sinatra and denying investments in a Massachusetts race track. He was transported from a federal prison in Atlanta to testify.
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