Kennedy Leaves Door Open For VP Post
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy signals openness to joining President Johnson as Democratic vice presidential nominee after announcing he will not seek the New York United States Senate seat. He cites loyalty of supporters and focuses on civil rights work while his brother Edward Kennedy recovers from a plane crash. He plans a European tour from Germany to Poland and London before early July return.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Germany
New York
Kennedy
Johnson
Empire State
Kenneth B. Keating
Justice Department
United States
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Robert Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Shotgun Pellets Found Lodged in 9-Year-Old Girl
In Louisville, Dawn Bardowell, 9, suffered years of shoulder irritation before a surgeon removed two shotgun pellets from her shoulder. Dawn believes the pellets, likely from a hunter's shell, lodged there while visiting a relative's farm after a sting she initially attributed to an insect.
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Louisville
Dawn Bardowell
Dawn
Maine Savings and Loan League elects new officers at 66th convention
Kenneth Baird of Portland was elected president of the Maine Savings and Loan League at the 66th annual convention in Kennebunkport. Charles Harmon became secretary treasurer and Nelson Hayes was re named executive secretary treasurer. John Stadler, VP of the United States Savings and Loan League, spoke at the meeting noting challenging years ahead. The convention included a banquet and magician Ralph Greenwood. the three day event closes tomorrow after breakfast.
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Kennebunkport
Kenneth Baird
Portland
Cumberland Savings and Loan Association
Maine Savings and Loan League
Colony Hotel
Charles C. Harmon
The
Savings and Loan Association
Bangor
Nelson B. Hayes
Deering Savings and Loan Association
John W. Stadler
United States Savings and Loan League
Ralph Greenwood
Two Larceny Cases Reported To Police
Saco police have received two complaints of alleged larceny. David Tousignant, owner of the Saco Transmission Co., Portland Road, reported a black wheel with a white wall tire missing from his property. Mrs. Gerard Vermette, 532 Main St., reported 20 colored sheets, 36 colored pillow cases, and possibly white sheets missing from the Oak Ledge Motel linen storage room after a window was found open. Both cases are under investigation by Saco police.
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Saco
David Tousignant
Saco Transmission Co
Portland Road
Gerard Vermette
Main St
Oak Ledge
Lodge and Scranton vie for GOP nomination in 1960 race
The piece outlines Lodge’s reluctance to run unless drafted and Scranton’s entry as a candidate against Goldwater. It notes many Republicans know little about Scranton and his positions, while Lodge has recognition from party workers whose caucus influence could shape convention votes. The question remains if delegates will back Lodge over Scranton at the nominating convention.
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Pace One
Scranton
Goldwater
Lodge
Pennsylvania
GOP
Mrs Myoming Wins Mrs America Cold Water Laundry Contest
In St Petersburg Florida Mrs Myoming and Mrs Margaret Mick elson of Big Piney Wyoming dominate the cold water laundering contest in the Mrs America competition. Big Piney earns the nickname the nations icebox for its extreme winters and cool summers.
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ST Petersburg
Fla.a
Myoming
Margaret Mickelson
Big Piney
Wyo
Scarce Rainfall Triggers Maine Drought Warnings
In May and June Maine faced record drought with only 2.10 inches of Portland rainfall vs 6.59 usual, prompting warnings from U S Weather Bureau and State Forestry Commissioner Austin H Wilkins. Fires occurred in Newry as dry conditions spread, while coast and southwest Maine showed high fire hazard. A two day soaking rain is urged. Gardiner Water District restricts outdoor use after 22 rainless days in May.
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Portland
Maine
U. S. Weather Bureau
Austin H. Wilkins
Weather Bureau
Bureau
Wilkins
Newry
Gardiner Water District
George Webb
Cobbesseecontee
Webb
Dropout Tide Hit Nearly One Million U.S. Youths
The Office of Education estimates that about one million youths leave elemental and secondary schools annually. The figure highlights a rising concern over school retention and the impact on education nationwide.
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U.S. Office of Education
One More Juror Selected For Shackford Trial
Alfred AP reports the Shackford murder trial remains in jury selection with 11 jurors seated, 9 men and 2 women, and one more juror needed plus two alternates before opening remarks. Ernest B. Shackford Jr. faces trial for the knife killing of 15 year old Marcia Hanscom in Berwick on Aug 23. he pleads not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Alfred
Ernest B. Shackford Jr
Berwick
Young Shackford
Marcia E. Hanscom
Pst
Berwick Me
Anniversary Party Honors OOB Pair
OLD ORCHARD BEACH A party marked the seventh anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Gilbert at 117 Eden Lane. Red and white rose decorations framed gifts and cake. Attendees included Conrad Brouillard, Carl Archer, Stilman Gilbert, Gordon Allerove, Pamela Vaun, and the couple. Some guests or Mrs Ruth Gilbert and Armando Rousselle were unable to attend. The Gilberts and Pamela Vaun also visited Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth during the day.
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Old Orchard Beach
Carl F. Gilbert
Eden Lane
Conrad Brouillard
Saco
Carl Archer
Stilman Gilbert
Gordon Allerove
Carl Gilbert
Pamela Vaun
Ruth Gilber
Armando Rousselle
George Laney
Richard Doe
Violet Incalls
Cordon Allgrove
Cape Elizabeth
California Dominates U.S. Wine Production Share
California accounts for eighty five percent of all wine produced in the United States, reflecting its dominant role in the national industry and wine economy.
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U.S
California
Saco Association Urges City Manager Plan Study
The Saco Businessmen's Association urged the city to continue study of a city manager plan under the Saco Charter revision Committee. Gordon Pendleton, the chair, outlined why a new charter with a city manager would aid long term planning and continuity, noting Dr. Edward F. Dow’s charter work in South Portland. The talk followed a Daughters of Isabella social at St. Jean hall in Biddeford with prize awards to several members and plans for a September social.
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Westbrook
Presque Isle
Our Lady of Fatima Circle
Daughters of Isabella
St. Jean Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Solange Demers
Flora Jalbert
Bertha Moulin
Delia Saucier
Nora Proulx
Lucille Bellerose
Orella Millard
Margaret Dubois
Geraldine Souliere
Loretta Beaudoin
Regina Gaulin
Blanche Neault
Cora Leprohon
Jeannette
Saco Businessmen’s Association
Oak Ledge
Saco
Saco Charterevision Committee
Gordon Pendleton
Pendleton
Edward F. Dow
University of Maine
South Portland
Donald Doyle
A R A Termination Action Is Postponed
Sen. Edmund S. Muskie said the Area Redevelopment Administration postponed indefinitely the suspension of Biddeford-Sanford from eligibility for aid pending further study of the area employment situation. Biddeford had been set to exit the list this July due to recent employment gains.
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Biddeford - Sanford
Futher
Edmund S. Muskie
Area Redevelopment Administration
Biddeford
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