Patane Defends Rule Change in Biddeford Graduation Debate
In an open letter to the Biddeford community Dr Joseph Patane, member of the Biddeford School Board, argues for a vote of confidence amid controversy over Rule 3 of graduation requirements. He explains the rule prior to modification, asserts the change keeps fairness and warns he may resign if public support fades.
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Biddeford
Joseph Patane
Board of Education
Patane
Bidleford Siena
Navy Can Hide Ships-Admiral
Russian bomber flights over U S aircraft carriers trigger questions about carrier value. Vice Admiral Schoech says carriers can be found if they want to be. He notes secrecy keeps ships hidden when needed and electronic warfare reveals detection limits between nations. The piece probes the strategic meaning of flyovers.
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United States
Associated Ess
Rem Price
Washington
Navy
Adm
William A. Schoech
U.S. Navy
Schoech
Chuckle on Suspicious People Questioning How They Are
A light jokey remark notes some people are so suspicious they question the meaning of asking how they are. The quip hints at wary humor about daily greetings and social caution.
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Copr
Gen
Fea
Corp
Republicans Face 1964 Nomination Contenders
Washington Republicans edge toward a contest where emotional appeal and winability map the 1964 presidential nomination. Goldwater sees himself as emotional favorite while Rockefeller projects modernist credibility. Romney waits in the wings asWillkie-like surge could shape delegate support with spontaneous activism and large donor involvement.
Senate Gives Preliminary Approval Of Tax Increase
Augusta AP report outlines Gov Reed's sales tax plan facing opposition in the Maine Senate. Sen Lovell's motion to kill the bill fails 15 to 9, while the majority report favors raising the tax from 3 to 4 percent. Several Republicans oppose, some Democrats oppose. session recessed as leaders weigh strategy. House had approved the tax increase 75 to 69 after heavy opposition. Lovell proposes alternatives including a 2 percent gross receipts tax and new head tax. suggests raising fees in Parks Fish & Game and Sea & Shore to fund agencies. He warns the tax could hurt Maine's tourism and industrial growth.
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Augusta
Reed
State Senate
Ralph M. Lovell
R-Sanford
Senate
Lovell
Frederick W. Whittaker
Bangor
Robert L. Cram
Cumberland
FE. Perrin Edmunds
Fort Fairfield
House
Oy. Lovell
Parks, Fish & Game and
Sea & Shore Fisheries Departments
Tension Grips Southern Town Lexington NC riot aftermath
In Lexington North Carolina a race riot left one white man dead and a newspaper photographer wounded. Police mobilized all units including about 200 state troopers and officials sought National Guardsmen if unrest continued. White and Black crowds clashed near segregated cafes, theater, and a bowling alley in the downtown area.
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Lexington
N.C
North Carolina
Racial violence shocks Lexington with deadly shootings
In Lexington North Carolina a white man is killed and another wounded in racially charged violence. The incident underscores rising tensions and prompts police and community leaders to seek swift justice and reconciliation in a town already strained by division.
Beach To Get Sum From ARA
Town officials announce approval of a $27.0 percent sewer project grant from the Area Redevelopment Administration. The project, to run an interceptor and lateral lines from Ocean Park Road to a new treatment plant, will involve Whitman and Howard engineers. Legislature approved $40,000 emergency funding plus $151,000 from federal programs. town share estimated at $142,000 with bond authorization voted. Bidding to start within 10 days of grant receipt. preliminary work possible before September with main work in fall.
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Old Orchard Beach
David McCallum
Clifton Johnson
Area Redevelopment Administration
Kenneth Curtis
Portland
4.R.A
McCallum
Ocean Park Road
Reserve Avenue
Old Salt Road
Ocean Park
Whitman and Howard, Engineers
Boston
Supreme Court Clears Legality of MacGregor Bill
The Maine Supreme Court issued an advisory opinion declaring the MacGregor Bill legally sound. It would allow smaller stores to stay open Sundays and certain holidays while requiring closures for stores over 5,000 square feet or with more than five regular employees. The court cited traffic concerns and public rest needs, noting exemptions may suit small business economy and tourist patronage.
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Augusta
Maine
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
MacGregor
House
Mercaria
Papal mourning period begins in Vatican City during pope's wake
Nine day official mourning starts for Pope John XXIII as crowds file through St. Peter's Basilica to view the pontiff in state. Requiems planned daily through June 17, with a conclave set to begin June 20 to elect his successor.
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St. Peter's Basilica
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Pope John
Pius XI
Trinity Sunday
Corpus Christi
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
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Hungary
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