Chaplin Returns in Troubled Comedy A Countess from Hong Kong
Hollywood premier of A Countess from Hong Kong signals Chaplin’s return to film after a long absence. Brando and Sophia Loren fail to lift the weak farce while a chaotic opening and overbearing score hinder the comedy, despite some belly laughs and responsive audience.
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Independent Service Club Supper Held at Kennebunk Home
The Independent Service Club met at Mrs. Vernon Webber’s High Street home for a covered dish supper and a brief business meeting led by Vice President Mrs. Donald Smith in place of President Mrs. Clifton Murray. A social hour followed.
Meeting Set for April 27 at Cape Porpoise Home
The next meeting is scheduled for April 27 at the home of Mrs. Gordon Hutchins in Cape Porpoise. Attendees include Mrs. Paul Genthner Mrs. Lowell Maling Mrs. Arthur Jack Mrs. Richard Day Mrs. Jon Milligan Mrs. Gordon Hutchins Mrs. Harriet Garnett Mrs. Jack Enphross Mrs. Donald Smith Miss Evelyn Smith and the hostess Mrs. Vernon Webber.
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Gordon Hutchins
Cape Porpoise
Paul Genthner
Lowell Maling
Arthur Jack
Richard Day
Jon Milligan
Harriet Garnett
Jack Enphross
Donald Smith
Evelyn Smith
Vernon Webber
Haller Seeks Set Aside Sentence in Kidnapping Case
In Bangor Maine Roger R Haller a Korean War veteran who in 1965 sparked a major manhunt by abducting Dr John F McGinn s wife Lynn McGinn seeks to set aside his 25 to 50 year prison term arguing he was coaxed into pleading guilty and that a related robbery indictment was flawed Haller contends threats and withheld allegations affected the case a habeas corpus hearing heard testimony from Judge Randolph Weatherbee and others with a ruling possible after two months.
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Bangor
Orrington
Roger R. Haller
Haller
Lynn P. McGinn
John F. McGinn
Maine
Justice Marden
Mrs. McGinn
Old Orchard Beach News Roundup
Mr and Mrs Jerry Post and son Douglas of Denver visit Mrs Posts parents Mr and Mrs John M Wortman who moved into their new house on Saco Avenue The Old Orchard Beach Parent Teacher Association meeting postponed due to weather will be held Thursday at 8 pm at Jameson School Superintendent Bernard C Forbush will discuss the proposed school budget The Tuesday Desert Bridge Club met at Mrs Donald Briggs Lawn Avenue high score by Miss Helen Fitzgibbons A Rainbow Assembly meeting will be held Thursday at 7 pm at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West Grand Avenue
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Jerry Post
Douglas
Denver
Col
Donald Briggs
Lawn Avenue
Helen Fitzgibbons
Old Orchard Beach
Order of the Rainbow
Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall
West Grand Avenue
Saco Cub Scout Pack Inducts Two Members
Saco Cub Scout Pack 310 inducted Timothy Soule and Donald Scott as Bobcats while Michael Applin and Samuel Gagnon earned Wolf badges at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks on Portland Road. Various Arrow and Denner badges were awarded. a Webelos badge went to Daniel Laskey and Denner pins to Steven Brunelle Raymond Levesque and Robert Harriman. The pack seeks more den mothers and notes upcoming meetings and activities.
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Timothy Soule
Donald Scott
Michael Applin
Samuel Gagnon
Saco
Biddeford - Saco Lodge of Elks
Portland Road
Arrow
Eugene LeSieur
Lion
Lawrence Owen
Thomas Duross
Wolf
Louis LeSieur
Ronald Haskell
Webelos
Daniel Laskey
Denner
Steven Brunelle
Raymond Levesaue
Robert Harriman
James Campbell
David Robergé
Daniel Husser
Edwin Munford Jr
Colonial Drive
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Perron Is Named Outstanding Airman of the Year
Lorraine M Perron daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Perron of 343 Pool Road Biddeford Maine has been named Outstanding Airman of the Year in her Bolling AFB unit Washington DC An administrative specialist she is with Headquarters Command supporting Air Force headquarters in the Pentagon and nearby units She is a Biddeford High School graduate and attended St Josephs College North Windham Maine.
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Lorraine M. Perron
Joseph A. Perron
Pool Road
Biddeford
Maine
Bolling Afb
Perron
Headquarters Command
Air Force Headquarters
Pentagon
Biddeford High School
St. Joseph’s College
North Windham
Texas Cattle Population Ties To State's Population
Texas holds about 10 million cattle, roughly one head per resident, while Purdue University Student Health Center treats nearly 4,800 students each month.
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Purdue University
Man Charged With Murder To Face York County Trial
Alfred Armand A. Brochu 42 of 20 Forest Street Biddeford free on 20000 bail charged with murder in the Thanksgiving Day death of wife Monique 41. Trial set in York County Superior Court April 3. Notices sent to 80 special traverse jurors drawn last Saturday. 75 other jurors dismissed. Brochu released on bail six weeks ago after a continuance.
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Alfred — Armand A. Brochu
Forest St
Biddeford
Monique
York County Superior Court
Traverse
J. Albert Merryman
Brochu
Lincoln Spencer
Saco AMVETS Auxiliary Elects State Officers
The Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS Auxiliary in Saco elected a slate led by President Mrs. Helen Strout and Senior Vice President Mrs. Dorothy Moody. Re-elected officers include Junior VP Mrs. Rita Potvin, Secretary Mrs. Harriet Henderson, Treasurer Mrs. Margaret Parsons, Chaplain Mrs. Doris Clappison, and Sergeant at Arms Mrs. Evelyn Henaire. New appointive posts and committee roles were announced, with installation set for a later date by Portland department president Mrs. Nora Duclos. Delegates to the department convention include Mrs. Clappison and Mrs. Henaire.
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Boucouvalas - Dupuis Amvets
Spring Street
Saco
Helen Strout
Dorothy Moody
Rita Potvin
Harriet Henderson
Margaret Parsons
Doris Clappison
Evelyn Henaire
Henderson
Department
Clappison
Henaire
Oswald Lawyer Charged With Perjury in Kennedy Case
Dean A. Andrews Jr., 44, a former Orleans Parish assistant district attorney, faces a perjury arraignment after an indictment linked to the Kennedy assassination inquiry. The case involves testimony about Clay Bertrand and Oswald, and ties to Clay Shaw.
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Dean A. Andrews Jr
Lee
Harvey Oswald
Andrews
Orleans Parish
Jim Garrison
Frank Shea
Garrison
Jefferson Parish
Warren Commission
Clay Bertrand
Dallas
Tex
John F. Kennedy
Himo
Oswald
Clay L. Shaw
Shaw
Criminal District Court
Kennedy
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