Gold Price Soars as France Declines to Dampen Market
Paris gold climbs to 44.36 per ounce amid speculative drive from Hong Kong and a London market halt under government decree. Bank of France backs policy to curb demand by lifting one kilogram price to 7000 francs, while the United States raises rates and convenes a gold pool emergency meeting in Washington.
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Paris
United States
Hong Kong
London
France
Bank of France
Washington
Europe
U.S
Senate
What Happens If Gold Price Rises
An AP interview outlines how a gold price increase to boost dollar confidence could affect Americans. Wages and domestic prices might stay steady while imports rise in cost. hoarders and speculators could gain quickly. Long-term risks include trade breakdowns and inflation.
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New York
Associated Press
United States
A Green Wave To Roll Across Land
New York AP reports a Saint Patrick weekend with Irish parades and parties across the country. The piece notes bagpipes, green celebrations from Chicago to Philadelphia, and the famous Fifth Avenue parade in New York while recalling Patrick born in Britain and died in Ireland in 461.
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New York
St. Patrick
Kevins
Brians
Mikes
Tonys
Abes
Angelos
Maxies
Magonus Lucatus Patricius
Britain
Patrick
Calpurnius
France
Ireland
Chicago
Civic Center
Niagara Falls
Nassau County
Hewlett, N.Y
San Francisco
Joseph Alioto
Carmel O'Leary
Italy
Francis J .Lynch
Pennsylvania
St. Patrick's Day
Washington
John F. Kennedy
Philadelphia
Fifth Avenue
Clancys
Kellys
Callahans
Shapiros
AP chief says public is deeply involved in news
Wes Gallagher, AP general manager, told members that Americans are emotionally engaged with news more than since the Civil War, following coverage of Vietnam, Korea tensions, riots, peace marches, and racial matters. He described AP's cool, balanced reporting and expanded investigative work, especially in Washington.
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New York
Wes Gallagher
Associated Press
Vietnam
Korea
Gallagher
Washington
Clark M. Clifford
Defense
Will
Edwin Q .White
AP Log
Saigon
Biddeford Sets Sights on Model Cities Grant
Biddeford files a Model Cities planning grant letter of intent with HUD, outlining a seven page plan led by Joseph A. Plamondon and Roger Johnson. The proposal details a broad task force including municipal and county groups, aims for data gathering, publicizing, and coordinated planning to address health education welfare housing and recreation needs.
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Biddeford
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Joseph A. Plamondon
Roger Johnson
Leo R. Lemire
Model Cities Planning Task Force
Model Cities
Planning Board
Urban Renewal
Board of Zoning Appeals
Housing Authority
Police Commission
Fire Commission
Health and
Parks and Recreation Commission
Economic Improvement Commission
Saco River Committee
York County Community Action Corp
Maine Employment Security Commission
Neighborhood Youth Corps
Cow of All Faiths
Chamber of Commerce
St. Francis College
St. Andre's Home
Plamondon
York County
University of Maine
Syracuse University
Mr. Plamondon
Orga
Johnson
University of New Hampshire
Model Cities Task Force
Major Offensive Across Saigon Frontier Involving 50,000 U.S. Forces
Between Saigon and the Cambodian border a vast operation named ee Thang involves about 50,000 allied troops from six divisions and two task forces. The drive aims to crush Viet Cong units, restore security in Saigon, and include sections of the city in ongoing search and destroy actions. Casualties and enemy losses are reported as officials note 11 U.S. dead and 94 wounded, with 215 enemy killed and 22 suspects seized.
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Saigon
U.S
Jin
William C. Westmoreland
South Vietnam
Ben Cat
Saion
Oregon Senate Race Heats Up In Democratic Primary
Oregon voters face a bitter Democratic primary as Wayne Morse seeks to hold his Senate seat against former congressman Robert B. Duncan. Duncan's campaign has drawn regular party leaders and charges of pressure and threats. Morse, 67, emphasizes Vietnam and inflation while courting younger voters in what observers call a polarized contest.
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Portland
Ore
Wayne Morse
U.S. Senate
Robert B. Duncan
Morse
Charles Brooks
Oregon
Vietnam
University of Oregon
Duncan
Senate
Hatfield
GOP
Phil McAimond
Rabor
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Colby College
Waterville
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Steven Cantara
Steven Mantis
Pepperell Trust Co
Shifra Zaitlin
Parent-Teacher Association
Ronald Parent
First National Bank of
Janet Souza
Biddeford-Saco
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
Biddeford Organ & Piano Co
Elm St
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Congress
America
Joseph B. Wagner Jr
Poli Ical Airtatanes
Waldorf-Astoria
U. S. Supreme Court
Edwin A. Walker
Dow Jones
Reuters
At&t
Latin America
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Iran
Maine Linoleum Co
Alfred St
A&p Super Market
Biddeford & Saco
5Th Vietnamese ‘Ranger Group
Cholon
General Electric
RCA
RCA Victor
Chad
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