Saco Booth Destroyed in Old Orchard Beach Fire
Saco native David J. Despres owner of La Photo Comique on Old Orchard Pier saw his photo booth burn Saturday night as flames engulfed the pier. While firemen halted the blaze, Despres described losses including cameras and a stereo, noting the booth was uninsured. He may rent a small section later if a ramp can be built over the burned area.
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Peg Hendrick
Old Orchard Beach
la Photo Comique
Old Orchard Pier
David J. Despres
High St
Saco
David
Delourde Despres
Aurelius Blank
Whiley
Richard Nixon
Tiny Tim
Muskie
American University
Washington
Hubert Humphrey
Pierre Salinger
Robert Kennedy
Andy Wil
Dave Despres
John
Dave
Apollo 11 Heads for Earth on Precise Reentry Course
Apollo 11 crews race toward Earth on a perfect path expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean Thursday near Hawaii. Aldrin, Armstrong, and Collins praised homeward view as mission control forecast good recovery weather with scattered clouds and 10 mile visibility.
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Srace Center
Houston
Earth
Pacific Ocean
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Michael Collins
Neil A. Armstrong
Mission Control
Hawaii
Hornet
Charles
Allyn Warner A Maine Singer Builds Early Fame
Miss Allyn E. Warner of Cumberland Foreside has become a rising singer after regular appearances on the Dave Astor show in Portland for four years. She won Miss High School of Maine Talent Queen in 1965 and placed first runner up for Miss High School of Maine Beauty Queen the same year. In 1965 she performed across the country, including Asbury Park New Jersey, and held a residence at the Wishing Well Lounge. Her early training included Brunswick Summer Theater apprenticeship in 1964, followed by roles in Maine and New York productions such as My Fair Lady and The Pirates of Penzance. She has led juvenile roles in Sound of Music and Riverwind.
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John Surran
Allyn E. Warner
Cumberland
Dave Astor
Portland
High School of Maine
Jana Lyric Neater
Indy
Asbury Park
N.J
Old Orchard House
America
Allyn
Brunswick
Maine
Win
New New York
of Music
Kennedy Faces Possible New Charges in Chappaquiddick Case
In Edgartown Massachusetts a special prosecutor said charges of driving to endanger and driving under the influence might be pursued against Senator Edward Kennedy. The review follows the fatal car crash on Chappaquiddick Island where Mary Jo Kopechne died as Kennedy escaped a damaged vehicle. The probe also weighs whether heavy drinking occurred at a party prior to the accident.
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Edgartown
Mass
Dukes County
Edward Mennedy
Walter FE. Steele
Kennedy
Steele
Mary Jo Kopechne
Kopéchne
Chappaquiddick Island
Kopechne
Washington, D.C
Massachusetts Democrat
Dominic Arena
Joseph) Gargan
Arena
Fire destroys Old Orchard Beach rides after penny fuses bypass
The fire at Old Orchard Beach’s White Way and pier destroyed the Moon ride area and caused estimated damages between 500000 and 1000000 dollars. State inspector Charles Rogan said pennies found in fuse sockets left no working fuses, risking continued current and overload ignition. Officials plan to rebuild for next season, though some rides, like a 45 year old wooden horse merry go round, cannot be replaced.
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Old Orchard Beach
Charles F. Rogan
Augusta
Rogan
National Electricai Ie
Lawrence T. Dolby
Saco
White Way
Thomas
Rocco Aceto
Duffy Trust
Apollo 11 crews close to return from Moon mission
Space Center Houston reports Apollo 11 astronauts on a direct course home toward Earth with plans to land in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday. In Washington, Pentagon officials anticipate a top-level review of U.S. gas warfare policy changes and stricter program supervision.
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Associated Press Space Center
Houston
Earth
Pacific Ocean
Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Building Inspectors Weigh Pier Safety in Maine Town
Old Orchard Beach and Saco inspectors meet with state engineers to decide if the destroyed pier can be rebuilt. They advocate outside engineering review before reconstruction. A fire Saturday night destroyed about a third of the pier’s White Way area. owner Wilfred Duffy seeks a building permit before plans are finalized. Jurisdiction divides at the low tide mark between Saco Bay and Old Orchard Beach.
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Old Orchard Beach
Saco
John McNeil
Saco Building
Robert Atwood
White Way
Wilfred Duffy
Department of Army Engineers
McNeill
Army Engineers
Saco Bay
Large Sea Creatures Reported Seen By Sub Crew
Savannah AP reports the research submarine Ben Franklin crew sighted sea creatures ten times normal size during a 30 day Gulf Stream mission. They described eight blackfish about 30 feet long and a 30 foot long jellyfish medusa. Sub surfaced off West Palm Beach with photos hoped to confirm the sightings.
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Savannah
Ben Franklin
Gulf Stream
Walter Muench
Grumman Aerospace Corp
West Palm Beach
Fla
Prince Juan Carlos Accepts Spanish Throne Nomination
In Madrid AP reports Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon accepted designation as king and heir to Franco's title after Cortes notification. The 31 year old prince signed at Zarzuela Palace with Princess Sophie and children Felipe Elena and Cristina present. He acknowledged the responsibility and prayed for guidance.
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Madrid
Juan Carlos de Borbon
Spain
Francisco Franco
Alfonso XIII
Zarzuela
Cortes
Franco
Juan Carlos
Sophie
Greece
Felipe
Elena
Cristina
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St. Louis High School
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United States
Allyn BE. Warner
Allyn Warner
Nolette & Payeour
Roofing Contractors
Machinists
Plas-Met Manufacturing Corp
Mount Pleasant St
Biddeford
Westland Shoe Corp
Sam's Place
Alfred St. Biddeford
Emma Arel
Caron’s Market
Summer St. Biddeford
Maine Linoleum Co
Alfred Street
Wonderbar Steak House
State of Maine
Claude Dubois
Main Street
G.E
Whirlpool
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