Webber Hospital coffee shop reopens with new look
A renovated hospital coffee shop at Webber Hospital opened yesterday after six weeks of work. The space now seats 37, up from 21, with new equipment, acoustical ceiling, gift shelves, gold carpet, orange stools, and green chairs. The project, led by the Webber Hospital Auxiliary Coffee Shop committee under Mrs. Simon Spill, reflects long volunteer effort dating to 1948.
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Simon Spill
Harriman Associates
Lewiston
Harry Garland
Lloyd Anderson
Bryce Milne
Carl Haas
William Kirk
Roger Moore
Robert Moore
Bates Manufacturing Co
Little Enterprise
Jeanne Shaw
Webber Hos
Biddeford
Rockefeller decision shocks Morton and Romney
Sen Thruston Morton said advisers may have discouraged Nelson Rockefeller from running for president by overstating his lack of support. Morton admitted he may have misled Rockefeller, aiming to preserve an underdog image for five more weeks. In Michigan, Gov Romney’s withdrawal was linked to Rockefeller’s potential candidacy, with Mrs. Romney citing his decision and Nixon’s rising stock amid the speculation.
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Thruston B. Morton
Nelson A. Rockefeller
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Rockefeller
New York
Michigan
George Romney
Lenore
Romney
Gov. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
York County Council on Aging Receives Federal Grant
A federal grant of about 9600 dollars was awarded to York County Council on Aging by Maine’s Richard Michaud and Robert Frates. Miss Shirley Bessey accepted the award, the only Maine grant not cut in austerity. YCCA operates centers in Saco Biddeford Kennebunk Sanford and Hollis with plans for two more in Berwicks and the five town area next year. Funds support county programs and newsletters totaling about 7500 copies monthly.
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York County Council On
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Maine
Robert Frates
York County Council
Shirley Bessey
Health
YCCA
Saco
Biddeford
Kennebunk
Sanford
Hollis
Miss Bessey
Berwicks
Newfield
Parsonsfield
Limerick
Limington
Cornish
President Novotny resigns as Czechoslovak leader ends era
Prague AP report says President Antonin Novotny abdicated after anti Stalinist party leaders won Kremlin backing for liberalization. He sent his resignation to the National Assembly presidency, which accepted. Novotny, 63, had led since 1957 with power waning since Dubcek replaced him as party head in January.
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Antonin Novotny
Czechoslovak Communist Party
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Novotny
National Assembly
Oldrich Cernik
Moscow
Alexei Kosygin
Czechoslovakia
CTK
North Vietnam Ready to Enter Peace Talks After Bombing Halt
The North Vietnamese government officially informed Switzerland that it is seriously prepared to take part in peace negotiations with the United States after an unconditional halt to bombing North Vietnam. Mai Van Bo, the North Vietnamese representative in Paris, conveyed the message in Bern, arriving at the Swiss invitation. Bo stated Hanoi remains determined to pursue liberation of Vietnam.
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Switzerland
United States
North Vietnam
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Democratic Republic of
Vietnam
News At A Glance From A.P. Two Months After Pueblo Capture
Associated Press roundup notes no early return of 28 American captives from North Korea. Howard University demands resignations after student rebels force closure. Rockefeller declines to run, fueling Nixon speculation about a draft movement. Israeli forces claim bases wiped out in Jordan invasion. 37mm antiaircraft guns used near Khe Sanh. Paul Carlson Medical Center opens in Congo four years after his murder. Senate Moss seeks full bio warfare report. riot commission book nears million sales. Sgt Gent enjoys life at Ft. Meade.
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Howard University
Jordan
Khe Sanh
Paul Carlson
Congo
Dickey Lincoln project cost raised to 218.4 million
The Army Corps of Engineers told a Senate panel that northern Maine's Dickey Lincoln hydroelectric project cost climbs to 218.4 million, up 6.3 million with design changes boosting output to 36 000 kilowatts. Col Renier defended studies and long effort while noting no public hearings in Maine.
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Maine
Army Corps of Engineers
Remi O. Renier
New England
Senate Appropriations
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St. John River
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House
Dickey
Renier
New, England
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Maine Canada discuss corridor highway to link Quebec and New Brunswick
Officials from Canada and Maine will meet in Fredericton to discuss a corridor highway through Maine connecting Quebec and New Brunswick. Attending are Governor Curtis, Premier Robichaud, Premier Campbell, and Nova Scotia’s minister of trade and industry. Maine voters previously rejected a $3 million Route 6 bond for the project.
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Maine
Canada
Fredericton
N.B
Quebec
New Brunswick
Kenneth M. Curtis
Louis J. Robichaud
Alexander Campbell
Prince Edward Island
W.S.K. Jones
Trade and Industry
Nova Scotia
Fleischer seeks Biddeford Maine House seat in Republican primary
Abraham Fleischer 62 of Biddeford announces bid for a Biddeford and York County seat in the Maine House of Representatives. He advocates aiding small property taxpayers and raising state and city revenue beyond property taxes, plus lower utility rates. Fleischer, a former railroad worker and semi retired businessman, is widowed with a daughter Natalie in Long Island.
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Graham S&t
Biddeford
Maine
House of Representatives
Fleischer
York County
Boston & Maine
New York Central
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Agnes Benjamin Fleischer
Natalie
Patchogue
Long Island
N.Y
Bedard pushes biddeford vocational school for York County
Saco Representative Camille Bedard urged Biddeford city leaders to approve a new state funded vocational school. He said the program benefits Twin City area and York County by training a skilled labor pool for new industries, with tuition covered for non Biddeford students. He noted support across parties and highlighted the center’s role in reducing dropouts and expanding opportunities for non college bound youth.
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Camille Bedard
Biddeford
Twin City
York County
Bedard
South Portland
Armand Duquette
Senate
Maine
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