New spring fiction and nonfiction books from major authors
AP Arts Editor reports a busy spring for books with strong non fiction on public affairs and biographies of presidents. Notable titles include Hemingway posthumous nonfiction A Moveable Feast, Gallup on social progress, Too Many Americans, The Naked Society, The duPonts of Delaware, Paris in the Terror, and Patton. fiction highlights feature Knebel and Bailey Convention, Grau The Keepers of the House, Golding The Spire, Grau The Blind Heart, and more from Caidin, Janeway, Vidal, and Fleming among others.
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New York
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Ernest Hemingway
Paris
Scribner’s
Edwin O'Connor
William Golding
Elizabeth Janeway
Storm Jameson
Robert Penn Warren
Gore Vidal
Fletcher Knebel
Charles W. Bailey II
Gene Smith
Morrow
Woodrow Wilson
George Gallup
Harper
Lincoln
Alice Day
Houghton Mifflin
Ladislas Farage
Patton
Obolensky
Myron Brenton
Coward McCann
Dallas
Warren Leslie
Grossman
Pierre van Paalsen
Scribner's
Hemingway
Joseph S. Clark
Congress
Lan Fleming
James Bond
New American Library
McHugh
Doubleday
Boston
Knebel and Bailey
Don Camillo
Russia
Farrar, Straus
Golding
Harcourt, Brace
Warren
Random
Tennessee
O. Connor
Little, Brown
Miss Janeway
Vidal
Julian
Eugene Burdick
McGraw- Hill
Simon and Schuster
Summer School Mulled In Saco
Saco teachers from grades four to six met with Dr. Frank D. Lawler to discuss a possible summer session. A similar meeting is planned for Old Orchard Beach teachers. A morning session with certified teachers in a regular building is proposed and attendance would require home room permission. An administrative officer would oversee the curriculum. Finances have not been discussed.
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Saco
Frank D. Lawler
Old Orchard Beach
House Pay Vote Switch Alters Ranks in Congress
The House began with a 125 to 37 vote to keep pay raises in the bill but later fell 222 to 184 after a roll call. A total of 149 Democrats and 3 Republicans who initially supported passage are now on record in favor of a pay rise they did not receive.
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Pare
House
African Writer Urges End to Men Finesse Obsessed Fashion
In Johannesburg an Afrikaner Church magazine contributor decries Western decadence from men's fashion and perfumes. He says effeminate grooming harms South Africa’s values and questions if such men can serve in army or police. Designers and ethnologists defend style as culture while warning against excess.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Ivor Kirsten
Kirsten
Abel Coetzee
Coetzee
Train Crash Fatal for Former Kennebunk Man
A passenger train travelling about 80 miles per hour struck a stalled tractor-trailer on a grade crossing in Canastota New York fatally injuring 25 year old George Vermette of Everett Massachusetts. Vermette died three hours after the crash in a hospital. He is survived by his wife two daughters and several siblings. Funeral services set for Sanford Maine.
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Canastota
N. Y
Madison County
George Vermette
Everett
Mass
Associated Press
Sanford
Maine
Tavella Trucking Co
Boston
Vermette
William
Amanda
Bosse) Vermette
Kennebunk
Kennebunk-Sanford
Gladys Delrymple Vermette
Wanda
Kathy
Roland
Paul
Tacoma
Wash
Pauline Vermette
Lebanon
Irene Vermette
Emery’s Mills
Carl Gilbert
Newmarket
N. H
St. Ignatius
Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Reveals Secrets Meeting
Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary met at the fire station on April 2 to discuss revealing secret pals during the session. Vice President Greta Greenier opened with prayer and salute led by Chaplain Carole St Ours. roll call, reports, and refreshments followed with attendees named.
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Camp Ellis
Greta Greenier
Carole St. Ours
Ruth Cote
Ruby Bouchard
Ruth Stackpole
Lillian Morris
Lillian Gagnon
Susan Gagnon
Bouchard
Cote
Morris
Cynthia Lemay
Stackpole
St. Ours
Theresa Pendleton
Greenier
Mildred Cohen
Ohio Housewife Plans To Circle The Globe Alone
Jerrie Mack, an Ohio housewife and amateur pilot, plans a solo around the world flight in a single engine light aircraft. She will establish a women’s speed record while navigating global regulations, visas, and weather challenges, aiming to avoid red tape and monsoons. Her family supports the mission, with husband Russell and children aiding in planning and preparation.
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Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Jerrie Mack
Columbus
Russell
Roger
Gary
Valerie
Momma
Ohio State University
US Panama Set To Open Negotiations
Washington reports the United States and Panama have agreed on a formula to begin talks on canal differences and renew diplomatic relations. Diplomats say a final decision hinges on minor wording in statements from President Johnson and Panama’s Roberto Chiari.
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Washington
United States
Panama
Panama Canal
Johnson
Roberto Chiari
Soviets Condition For Fliers Release
BERLIN AP The Soviet Union will release three U S Air Force officers if the United States admits it ordered them to fly over East Germany The officers parachuted from an RB66 reconnaissance plane shot down by a Soviet fighter over East Germany Tuesday The informant said release hinges on US admission of ordered flight and espionage charges would be pursued otherwise Washington has said the plane was on a routine training flight and blundered across the Iron Curtain No official word on captors or status was issued until Washington pressed for immediate release Thursday.
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U.S
United States
Iron Curtain
East Germany
Washington
Nine Awards Won By Women Nine Awards Won By Women
AP reports the first honor list for distinguished decoration by the National Society of Interior Designers. Nine names include Mrs. William Paley Mrs. Charles B Wrightsman the Duchess of Windsor Henry Francis DuPont and Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan among others reflecting high style in homes in New York Palm Beach Paris and Rome.
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Associated Press
NEW York
National Society of Interior Designers
John F. Kennedy
Arturo di Pini San Miniato
William Paley
Manhasset
Duchess of Windsor
Henry Francis DuPont
Wilmington
Del
Winterhar
Jacques Balsan
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Fifth Avenue
The
Riviera
Newport
London
Normandy
Palm Beach
Laetizia Pecci-Blunt
Rome
la Marlia
Lucca
Napoleon
Elia
Kennedy
Pecci Palace
Otter Mother Dives to Shelter Pup From Danger
A mother sea otter spots danger and swiftly tucks her pup under one arm, then dives to safety. The quick maneuver showcases protective maternal behavior and sea otter swimming prowess in protecting vulnerable young.
Smoke Damage Reported At Kent Cleaners
Firefighters answered an alarm from Box 32 at Kent Cleaners on Main Street. The boiler room fire activated four sprinklers and was extinguished before arrival of units. Chief Harrison Coleman said the sprinkler system prevented serious damage. Jack Ephross runs the shop and reported only slight smoke damage.
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Kennebunk
Central Station
Box 32
Kent Cleaners
Main Street
Harrison Coleman
Jack Ephross
Fire Claims Life Of Aged Maine Man
WESTBROOK AP A 90 year old man died in his blazing home as his 70 year old bed bound wife Maria suffered arm and leg burns while two rescue attempts failed to save him. She said he urged her to abandon him. The blaze destroyed the house and cause and loss were not yet determined.
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Westbrook
Ernest L. Rube
Maria
Aube
Westbrook Community Hospital
Wells Ogunquit group hears speaker on Maine figures
About 35 residents attended the Wells Ogunquit Historical Society March meeting at Ogunquit Firemen’s hall where James Brewster spoke on Noted People of Maine's Past Who Left Their Mark on Both Maine and National History. He highlighted Hamlin Fender-son Blaine Reed and noted Maine-born presidential hopefuls Margaret Chase Smith and Nelson Rockefeller.
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Ogunquit
Wells-Ogunquit
Reed
Maine
Blaine
Brewster
Hamlin
Fenderson
Lincoln
United States
Margaret Chase Smith
Nelson Rockefeller
Petty Larceny Reported in Saco
Saco police report a petty larceny complaint by Mrs. Frederick Grondin of 7 Franklin Street. She says her car overheated after a short drive. a friend found the generator missing, wires cut, and bolts on top of the engine block, with the damage believed to have occurred last Saturday while she visited friends. Police are investigating.
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Saco
Frederick Grondin
Franklin St
Saco Resident Injured In Intersection Mishap
Miss Elizabeth Shaw a 33 year old Saco resident of 78 High Street was taken to Webber Hospital by ambulance after a collision at School and High Streets. Paul Henri 53 of 14 Wakefield Avenue Saco drove south on School Street and failed to stop at the stop sign before entering High Street.
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Saco
Elizabeth Shaw
High St
Webber Hospital
School
High Streets
Miss Shaw
High Street
Paul Henri
Wakefield Ave
School Street
Banquet for Faith Workers Held at Biddeford Steak House
A fellowship banquet last night at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford hosted Faith Workers from Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Old Orchard Beach. After dinner plans for next meeting projects were discussed. Attendees included Doris Pier Ruth Gowell Rose Blanchette Norma Bickford Sylvia Churchill Leona Norton Edna Foster Annie Carr Maxine Martel Alice Robertson Judy Cushman Nilda Pettengale Helen Henderson Nancy Taylor Alice Small Dorothy Taylor Phyllis Stevens Theresa Day Elsie Boyle Lena Glidden.
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Wonderbar
Biddeford
Faith Workers
Faith Tabernacle
Pentecostal Church
Old Orchard Beach
Doris Pier
Ruth Gowell
Rose Blanchette
Norma Bickford
Sylvia Churchill
Leona Norton
Edna Foster
Annie Carr
Maxine Martel
Alice Robertson
Judy Cushman
Nilda Pettengale
Helen Henderson
Nancy Taylor
Alice Small
Dorothy Taylor
Phyllis Stevens
Theresa Day
Elsie Boyle
Lena Glidden
Hollis Man Pleads Guilty In Deer-Chasing Dog Case
Donald Darling, 48, of Hollis, pleaded guilty in Saco Municipal Court to owning a dog that chased deer. Maine Game Warden Thomas Bryant Sr. filed the complaint. Judge William Wilson Jr. fined Darling $15 and continued payment to March 17, with Darling vowing the dog would be put away by a veterinarian tomorrow.
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Saco
Donald Darling
Hollis
Thomas D. Bryant Sr
Maine
Transmission Of Natural Gas To Maine Studied
Augusta AP report says several well financed firms are negotiating to build natural gas transmission to Portland and Lewiston Auburn. Maine would use Tennessee Gas Transmission from Plaistow NH to Granite State line then a new Maine segment to South Berwick and Portland with possible Auburn. Estimated cost 2.0 million to Portland and 3.2 million to Auburn.
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Augusta
Maine
Public Utilities Commission
PUC
Frederick N. Allen
Portland
Lewiston-Auburn
Tennessee Gas Transmission Corp
Plaistow
N.H
Granite State Gas Transmission Co
Portsmouth-Newington
South Berwick
Auburn
Allen
Beach Council Sets Special Meeting For Revaluation Talk
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Town Manager Leon Jones announced a special town council meeting for Monday at 7 30 p m A Cole Layer and Trumbull representative will discuss revaluation The council will act on articles from the town meeting and prepare articles for a special town meeting set for March 30
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Old Orchard Beach
Leon Jones
Cole, Layer
Trumbull
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