Industrial park shows abundant potential and growth
The Biddeford Industrial Park evolves from dream to reality in two years and promises wide impact. It could bring jobs, spur home building, expand local firms, raise payroll and taxes, while inviting returning residents and service industry growth. Gratitude goes to Mayor Edward Gaulin, city councils, and the Economic Improvement Commission for vision and steady work.
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Biddeford
Edward Gaulin
Economic Improvement Commission
Impressions of Inez and the Tracks War Draft Debate
A Letter to the Editor from Sharon E Rankin of Long Beach California argues that the poor and underprivileged south of the tracks should be drafted for Vietnam. She faults college attendance and favors nonworking youths as more deserving. The piece notes the draft law favors the privileged and highlights racial disparities in who fights and dies.
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Vietnam
Los Angeles Times
Sharon E. Rankin
Long Beach
Calif
Los Angeles
U.S A
Sharon
Gen. S.L.A. Marshall
L. A. Times
Horatio Alger
Alfred E. Smiths
Walter P. Chrysiers
Andrew Carnegies
F. W. Woolworths
Newark
Watts
Ken Hechler
D-W
Rep. Hechler
West Virginia
Las Vegas gambling table dealers union debated
A report notes a union drive among Las Vegas casino table dealers may form, but warns negotiations could turn into disruptive bargaining. The fragment hints at potential problems from union action and the complex issues involved.
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Las Vegas
Humphrey Pushes Negro Youth Programs Across Agencies
Vice President Humphrey leads race outreach, promoting concerts, free flights, and private sponsorships to create block recreation in city slums. National Guard bases and military camps host youth activities, while Fort Ritchie and Fort Benning donate facilities.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Humphrey
LBJ
Army
Navy
Marine Band
National Guard
American Machine and Foundry
Pentagon
Red River
Texarkana
Tex
Elliott Lake
Kelly Air Force Base
San Antonio
Fort Ritchie
Baltimore
Fort Benning
Watering Death Valley: million-dollar park plans questioned
Washington columnist Don Maclean criticizes Interior Department spending on Death Valley including 324 000 to maintain the site 231 159 to run it 521 300 for roads totaling about 1 million while noting visitor counts and questioning the need to preserve a desert. He compares to other nations and laments government overreach.
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Don Maclean
Washington
Interior Department
Johnson
Ladg Bird
Death Valley
Calif Bete
National Park
Harold T. Johnson
Calif
Libya
Sahara
George Romne
Percy pressured to skip primaries in bid for moderates
Washington Sen. Charles Percy faces pressure from GOP moderates to avoid listing himself as a candidate in Wisconsin Nebraska and Oregon primaries next spring. A late entry could split the moderate vote against Gov. George Romney and undermine a unified moderate bid. Percy could avoid the tests by a formal disclaimer, a move some liberals oppose.
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Bruce Biossat
Washington
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Sen Charlies Percy
Illinois
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Oregon
Percy
George Romney
Michigan
New Hampshire
Romney
Perey
Teen expelled from school becomes teacher with doctor’s help
A teen, expelled seven times, found purpose after a doctor believed in his hidden talent. The physician encouraged him to finish school, leading to college success and a plan to become a teacher to aid at‑risk youth. The story praises steadfast belief in potential.
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Inez
Harold Coffin
HHH
Joe Resnick
D-N.y
House Agriculture Committee
Farm Bureau
Midwest
Resnick
Thomas Foley
D-Wash
Rep
Robert Price
Pampa
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Panhandle Livestock Producers Association
Top of Texas Rodeo, Horse Show and Fair Association
Congressman Price
Department of Agriculture
Neal Smith
D-la
Poage
D-Waco
Walter Mondale
D-Minn
Mac's
Ronald Reagan
Borax
World Bank
Nasser
Sen
Wayne Morse
Washington News
Charles Percy
Russell Kirk
Congo
Etienne Tshisekedi
Lubumbashi
Elizabethville
Bukavu
Moise Tshombe
Mobutu
Joannson
Radio Congo
Florida
Kenya
L.B.J
Nigeria
Lagos
State Department
Egypt
Katanga
Mobuca
Tacitus
Roemans
Rome
James Keller
Hosea
Jesus
Biddeford - Saco Journal
Adams Street
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Telephone Business
Associated Press
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