Nixon Arrives in The Troubled Philippines
President Nixon lands in Manila for a 23 hour visit to meet Ferdinand Marcos and Philippine opposition leaders. He vows Asia should lead in defense and economic progress while US role remains supportive. Thousands greet the motorcade as security deploys to curb demonstrations.
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Manila
Nixon
Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
Guam
Marcos
Malacanang Palace
Far East
United States
U.S
Asia
Kennedy faces push to quit Senate amid crash questions
U S Senator Edward M Kennedy warned he may resign if Massachusetts voters lose confidence after a car crash that killed a young passenger. He told of near death moments and a delayed report to police amid nationwide doubt and a televised appearance. The incident led to a suspended two month sentence and probation.
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Hyannisport
Mass
Edward M. Kennedy
Pittsburgh
Kennedy
U.S. Senate
Massachusetts
Lonely Island
Ed. Kennedy
Hrid
Strong Undertow Keeps Beach Lifeguards Busy
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Lifeguards rescued 20 bathers in two hours from 12 30 to 2 39 as strong undertow pulled swimmers from Ocean Park to sea. Captain Dick Marshall closed the area for safety after repeated double and triple saves. Spectators praised the lifeguards while weather and a Cape Cod storm boosted swells along the coast.
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Old Orchard Beach
Dick Marshall
Marshall
Ocean Park
Capt
Barnard Wrobel
New York
Shoul
Cape Cod
Moon mission heroes reach Honolulu after lunar landing
Apollo 11 astronauts rendezvous with fans in Hawaii awaiting quarantine and a flight to Ellington AFB near Houston for 16 days of isolation. Boxes of moon rocks were flown to Houston for initial analysis in glass chambers as Armstrong Aldrin and Collins remain in quarantine van en route to Ellington.
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Hornet
Hawaii
Houston
Neil A. Armstrong
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Armstrong
Aldrin
Michael Collins
Honolulu
John Burns
Hickam Air Force Base
Ellington Afb
William Carpentier
Space Agency
Carpentier
Moon
Perley G. Davis Retires After 54 Years at Pepperell Trust
Perley G. Davis 74 of 15 Orchard St Biddeford retires this week after starting at Pepperell Trust Co in 1915 following Thornton Academy graduation. He held many posts before serving as treasurer for about 15 years. He received a purse at a 1965 50th anniversary dinner with directors and employees. Davis notes banking has become more automated as the building dates to 1907 and merged with First National Bank of Biddeford in 1924. He hopes to travel with his wife and visit family in Delaware and Notre Dame en route to possibly living near his daughter in Falmouth.
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Pepperell Trust Co
Biddeford
Perley G. Davis
Davis
Orchard St
Thornton Academy
Wonder Bar
Pepperell Trust
Hugh Robinson
Portland
Biddeford National Bank
First Bank of
First National Bank of
Notre Dame
Delaware
Jere
Will provisions reveal Cleaves Fund for senior scholars
Probate filings in York County outline Alice Cleaves of Biddeford leaving 500 for a trust named the Cleaves Fund to aid a senior class student bound for college chosen for citizenship. Remainder goes to Sweetser Children's Home. Other beneficiaries include nieces, a nephew, a brother, a grandniece, a grandnephew, and a great grand nephew. Also noted are wills filed but not yet allowed for William Handlen and Rolan Staples estates.
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Alfred — Thornton Academy
Saco
Sweetser
York County
Alice Cleaves
Biddeford
Cleaves
Sweetser Children
Alice Roy
Joan Fleurent
Norman Descoteau
Frank Ledoux Jr
Doris Tarbox
Urbain Roberge
Thomas Roberge
William G. Handlen
Handilen
Frank W
Biddeford Pool
Frederick Handsen
Frank Handsen
Rolan G. Staples
Old Orchard Beach
Greta K. Staples
Staples
Henry A. Allard
Allard
Antoinette Allard
Gulliver Taller Than Life Captivates Biddeford Crowd
The world’s tallest man, Henry Mullins known as Henry Hite, drew about 250 onlookers in Biddeford with his eight foot two inch frame. He spoke in a deep voice, joked with fans, and displayed a giant shoe while recounting rapid childhood growth. Mullins travels the country in a Volkswagen, though he’d prefer a Cadillac, and notes his wife stands just under his chin when they kiss.
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Gulliver
Peg Hendrick
Biddeford
Auburn
Sampson's
Aid
Henry Hite
Cbs-Tv
Ourna
Richard Danforth
Rene Poirier
Ed Sullivan
Mullins
Moon Rocks Arrive At Houston SPACE CENTER
Moon rocks from Tranquility Base arrive in Houston part of Apollo 12. Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin assist in selections as scientists prepare for initial viewing in the lunar receiving laboratory. The specimens include moon rocks and sun wind particles, promising new clues to Earth's neighbor.
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Neil A. Armstrong
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Persa P. Bell
LRL
Gravel $1.20 Per Yard and Bulldozer Work Ad
Claude Dubois advertises gravel at 1.20 dollars per yard and offers bulldozer work. Contact numbers listed are 282-0000 or 284-7027 for service inquiries and bids.
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Claude Dubois
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Lake Erie and Northern Ontario
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Syracuse
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Volkswagen
Hite
Wilson Meat Co
Edgartown
National
Berkeley Heights
N.J
John Surran
Pool Rd
Knights OF Columbus
Notre Dame Institute
Alfred, Maine
Thornton
Sweetser Home
Biddefordians
Moon Rocks
Mississippi
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Old Orchard Beach Pier
R.A. Tousignant
P.O
Laconia Federal Credit Union
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