Nasser’s actions blamed for Mideast war warn of UN failure
AP analyst James Marlow argues Nasser precipitated the conflict with impulsive moves in 1952 and 1956. He criticizes the UN Security Council for dithering over a resolution and notes the United States and Soviet Union jockeying while the war loomed.
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James Marlow
Washington
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Nations
Middle East
U.N. Security Council
United States
Israel
Nasser’s Missteps Ignite Arab Rift and Israel Gains
The passage portrays Nasser losing Arab prestige as leaders denounce him for Western ties and unplanned war threats. It notes his military buildup with Soviet arms, a failed land gesture, and his role in provoking a broader Arab-Israeli clash. Israel seizes Jerusalem and Sharm el Sheik, gains control of Aqaba’s Gulf shipping, and positions itself to collect war costs.
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Soviet Union
Nasser
Israel
Farouk
Egypt
Suez Canal
Britain
France
U.N
United Nations
Jerusalem
Tax Incentives urged for political contributions
General counsel of the Republican National Committee told a Senate Finance Committee hearing that tax incentives should encourage political giving. Fred C. Scribner Jr. of Portland urged replacing federal subsidies with tax deductions up to 100 dollars annually to cover primary and general election costs.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Fred C. Scribner Jr
Portland
Scribner
Johnson
Deans Reappointed to National Association Education Committee
Willi am D. Deans vice president and treasurer of the Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution in Maine has been reappointed a member of the National Association of Mutual Savings Banks Committee on Education. The announcement came from Harlan Swift president of the Erie County Savings Bank in Buffalo New York. The association spans the savings bank industry and uses committee work to shape programs and policies. Deans selection aligns with policy to use industry leaders insights.
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New York City
William D. Deans
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution
Saco
Maine
National Association of Mutual Savings Banks
Harlan Swift
Erie County Savings Bank of
Buffalo
N.Y
National Association
Committee On
Swift
Life Underwriters Appoint Delegates for Maine Convention
The Southern Maine Association of Life Underwriters selects Harlan R. Smith Edward H. Brooks John F. Hayes Robert H. Harris and Rudy Zahares as delegates to the Maine Association of Life Underwriters convention at Shawmut Inn from June 22 to 24. David F. Whorf will preside as Maine State Association president. The event draws over 250 life underwriters and company officials.
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Kennebunkport
Southern Maine Association of Life Underwriters
Harlan R. Smith
Edward H. Brooks
John F. Hayes
Robert H. Harris
Rudy Zahares
Maine Association of Life Underwriters
Shawmut Inn
David F. Whorf
C.S.A
Portland
Maine State Association
Southern Maine Association
National Association of Life Underwriters
N.A.L.U
Life
Life Insurance Company
Duley Elected As President of Counselors
Frank Duley Jr of Kennebunkport was chosen president at a Southwestern Maine Personnel and Guidance Council meeting at Nassau College. He is a Boston College graduate with a masters in guidance and serves as guidance director at Old Orchard Beach High School. Also elected were Miss May Robertiello secretary treasurer and John Gilmore program chairman.
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Springvale
Frank Duley Jr
Kennebunkport
Maine
Nassau College
Duley
Kennebunk High School
Boston College
25Th Infantry Division
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Teachers Association
Maine Teachers Association
American Personnel and Guidance Association
American School Counselors Association
National Vocational Guidance Association
May Robertiello
Cape Elizabeth Junior High School
John Gilmore
Deering High School
Rockette Club Elects Officers at Annual Banquet
The Saco Rockette Club held its annual banquet at the Shawmut Inn. New officers named include President Sue Hayden and Vice President Carol Rancourt. Outgoing seniors from Thornton Academy received bon voyage wishes. many attendees were listed.
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Kennebunkport
Saco Rockette Club
Shawmut Inn
Sue Hayden
Carol Rancourt
Lois Spears
Pam Estes
Linda Perreault
Thornton Academy
Linda Gomez
Gail Chadbourne
Susan Thompson
Janice Boutet
Nancy Scammon
Mrs. Kimball Chosen for Regional Historical Seminar
Kennebunk's The Brick Store Museum curator Mrs. Kimball has been selected by the American Association for State and Local History to attend a regional seminar in historical society and museum administration in St Paul Minnesota. The program supports travel lodging and meals for twenty fellows. Mrs. Kimball, a Framingham State College graduate, has served at the museum since 1958 and as curator since 1962. She also holds posts with the Museum Board Maine League of Historical Societies and Museums and the Sanford Alfred Historical Society.
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Kennebunk
Donald D. Kimball
American Association For State and Local History
St. Paul
Minn
Oregon Historical Society
Minnesota Historical Society
National Endowment For the Humanities
Portland
Ore
Kimball
Framingham State College
Brick Store Museum
Maine League of Historical Societies and Museums
Maine Historical Society
Sanford-Alfred Historical Society
Dickey Dam Project Draws House Subcommittee Opposition
A Dickey Dam site near Dickey Maine faces House subcommittee opposition over its power output and cost savings. The Public Works subcommittee report says Dickey Lincoln would supply less than two percent of New England’s 1975 hydroelectric need and benefits would not reach individual consumers. Assistant Secretary Kenneth Holum notes several side benefits including flood control and area redevelopment.
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Washington
Dickey
Maine
House
Public Works Subcommittee
House Appropriations Committee
Dickey-Lincoln
New England
Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Kenneth Holum
Rusk Faces Senate Test on Middle East Crisis Handling
Secretary of State Dean Rusk deflected some congressional criticism of the administration’s Middle East policy while warnings of further trouble persisted. Senators urged caution about optimism and calls to evacuate U.S. citizens, amid tension eased by the Israeli blitz and a UN ceasefire. Javits warned that Egypt’s charges could inflame Arab masses and invite renewed conflict.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Middle East
Rusk
Iowa
Jack Miller
United States
Egypt
U.S
Dirksen
J. W. Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Colorado Centennial State nickname origin
Colorado is nicknamed the Centennial State for gaining statehood in 1876, marking the 100th anniversary of American independence.
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Colorado
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Dickey Dam
Congresstion
Canada
Foreign Relations Committee
Jacob K Javits
R-N.y
Congress
Javits
King’s Fly Shop
Main St. Saco
State Farm
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Paul R. Ross
Prospect St
Ocean Terrace
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Main Street
Jewelers and Appliance Stores
Rthern
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