White House mission leaves Vietnam with 12 coffins
The White House commission led by Leonard Woodcock departed Vietnam today carrying 12 flag draped coffins of U.S. airmen aboard a C141. In Vientiane the delegation was welcomed by officials at a dinner and dance while the group pledged further searches for the 2,550 U.S. service members still missing in Indochina.
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Sonny’’ Montgomery
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U.N
Charles Yost
Senate
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Marian Iman
Children’s Defense Fund
Pham van Dong
Woodstock
America
Chief Lumb stays in post as resignation bid falters
Chief Richard Lumb remains police chief of Old Orchard Beach after he apologized to the public safety commission and asked withdrawal of his March 5 resignation to stay in the top job. The meeting saw Commissioner Louis DeAngelis move to approve the resignation letter and request a patrolman.
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Two PSC members questioned over dual roles in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach three residents face possible PSC violations but only two were acted on. Commissioner Louis DeAngelis tied Paul Fontaine’s dual roles on the PSC and as a deputy sheriff paid by the town to a potential breach. Fontaine refused to step down from either post during the meeting.
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Bootlegger busted in Biddeford booze pursuit
In spring 1889 Biddeford, Marshal Tarbox pursued liquor smugglers Joseph Pelopyn and William Bisson. A chase along Alfred Road ended when Pelopyn was captured and jailed after a half barrel of beer and two kegs were found in a buggy. Bisson fled. Tarbox later sought him, fining Pelopyn $50 and six months' costs.
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Biddeford
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William Bisson
Wells
Tarbox
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Gowen
Alfred
Marshal Taxbox
Alfred Street
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Pelopyn
Birch Street
Ay Hamilton
Hamilton
Cruising the Bars in Old Orchard Beach
In Old Orchard Beach residents and visitors fill Friday evenings as bars open to unwind after a tough week. By about 9 p.m. Old Orchard Street will crowd with traffic and people. The Whitehall the Tidal Basin the Old Whaler the Bikini Tavern and the Sandbar cater to regulars and newcomers with distinct atmospheres.
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Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Street
Whitehall
Bikini
Sullivan the Sandbar mainstay of Old Orchard Beach
In Old Orchard Beach, James Sullivan known as Sully, a 32 year old Sandbar bartender, is the social hub and local guide for the bar’s Friday crowd. Regulars include Daniel Guarino and Charlene Delaney, with town officials Bruce and Dick Marshall present. The Sandbar hosts a band, wide screen television, and a casual mixed-age clientele in a smoke filled, social Friday night setting.
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Sullivan
Dave
Sully
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Tucker
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Guarino
Jim
Marshall
Jimmy
Whaler
Bruce
Dick Marshall
Charlene Delaney
Beach
Ms. Delaney
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Tidal Basin
Joseph Mokarzel
Fool
Kennebunk Me election polls open early for town vote
Polls open at 8 a m in Kennebunk upper town hall for early ballots in town elections. Voters choose three SAD 71 school board members for three year terms and contest three year selectman seats. Five year Kennebunk Power and Light District trustee race between Collins and Mailhot. Four referenda ask about a lice commission sewer bond increase and clerk term length.
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Lee Astrowsky
Harriet Blaisdell
William Donner
Gale Kramer
Donald Littlefield
Leon Pare
Theodore Towne
Thomas Murphy Jr
Warren Astrowsky
Robert Slowik
James M. Nadeau
Selectman
Kennebunk Power and Light District Board of Trustees
Michael Collins
Raymond Mailhot
Lice Commission
Almanac entry notes March 19 history and sports preview
The March 19 Almanac highlights David Livingstone born in 1813 and historic 1906 Hotel Traymore ad. It recalls 1917 Adamson Act upholding eight hour rail duty, 1920 Versailles Treaty rejection, 1942 draft registration for men 45–64. NCAA tourney semifinalists and televised games noted. Red Sox beat Phillies 12 8 in Grapefruit action.
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Inside Today's Journal Special sections and features
The paper highlights 16 pages including cartoons classifieds community crossword and Dear Abby with editorials and sections on food films sports television weather weddings world and national news. It also notes a humorous line about inflation and a date 9-10.
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