Revolutionary Soldiers Were A Scruffy Bunch
John Sail of Massachusetts faced a Continental Army draft after 1776 as Washington sought steady manpower. The war shifted from rough militia fighting behind fences to organized drill, bayonet use, and strict discipline under Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge. Musket inaccuracy and a drum's roar defined 18th century battle, while desertion plagued armies seeking better bounties or land grants.
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Washington
John Sail
Massachusetts
Baron Frederick William von Steuben
Steuben
Valley Forge
Sail
Henory
Rockefeller Reflects On Six Months As Vice President
Nelson Rockefeller looks back on six months as vice president noting a close working relationship with President Ford. He says he is a staff assistant, ready to serve, and hints Ford may choose his own ticket for 1976. Rockefeller praises Ford and discusses party prospects and Reagan’s role.
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Washington
Nelson A. Rockefeler
Ford
New York
Rockefeller
Terview
Senate
Capitol
Executive
Central Intelligence Agency
California
Ronald Reagan
Richard M. Nixon
Dial-A-Ride A Hit But Costly Transit Program
Dial-a-Ride programs attract riders nationwide yet face funding shortfalls. Minneapolis started Feb 3 with 190000 in subsidies for nine months but projected costs reach 198000 with only 15000 in revenues. The San Jose project was shut after three months due to high costs despite strong demand.
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Associated Press
Sam Jacobs
Minneapolis, Minn
Jacobs
San Jose
Calif
Santa Clara
Five Scholarships Awarded by Kennebunk Savings Bank
Kennebunk Savings Bank awarded scholarships to five area high schools during recent June graduation exercises. Recipients include Margo Brackley and Kris ty Bunnell of Kennebunk High School. Linda Putnam and David Marshall of Marshwood High. Donna Brooks and Pamela Ward of Noble High. Robin Leger of Wells at School. Lorri Ramsdell and Terri Poirier of Lyman H. York High. President William E. Gilpatric said the bank is pleased to support area students and wished the ten scholars success as they begin a new life chapter.
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Kennebunk Savings Bank
Senate
Kennebunk High School
Margo Brackley
Kennebunk
Kristy Bunnell
Marshwood
Linda Putnam
Eliot
David Marshall
Noble High School
Donna Brooks
North Berwick
Pamela Ward
Berwick
Wells
Robin Leger
Lyman H. York
Lorri Ramsdell
Terri Poirier
William E. Gilpatric
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Howe’s Floor Store
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FBI
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Wells, Maine
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Eim
Whitewall
Zenith
GLASS
Spalding
B. F. Goodrich
BankAmericaid
Yudy
Portland
St. John Street
Westbrook
Saco Street
Elm Street
Lewiston
Lisbon Street
Church & Main
Yudy’s Lake Region Tire CO
Raymond
U.S. Department of Transportation
Ple
Missy
Mill ST
Springvale, ME
Daly Bros
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