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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1965

Page

10

Battle of the bricks stirs Harmony fire district dispute

Citizens in Harmony Rhode Island clash with the fire district over brick color for a new firehouse. A restraining order was denied in Superior Court, while the committee argues the issue reveals broader government control concerns.

Boston Harmony R.I Citizens’ Committee Fire District Citizens Committee Superior Court Fred B. Perkins Francis M. Kiely

Blind Piano Student Shows Promise At New England Conservatory

Boston AP writer David Crohan, a 20 year old blind Providence pianist, reads music in braille and can play by absolute pitch. His teacher Miklos Schwalb notes Crohan’s concentration and talent, describing him as a born pianist with potential as a concert performer despite braille reading limits.

Boston David Crohan Providence R.L Miklos Schwalb New England Conservatory of Music Crohan Schwalb

Networks seek new organized sports for TV thrills

New York AP reports ABC plots national skateboard championship playoffs to air May 29 as networks chase telegenic events. Roone Arledge notes TV rights premiums surge for major sports amid NBC securingMonte Carlo Rally and ABC Le Mans broadcast while Indy 500 remains closed circuit.

Lewiston Maine New England Telephone and Telegraph Co London Stockholm Central Maine Fight Auditorium Portjland Telephone Company New York Reginald Myers ABC Roone Arledge NBC Arledge U.S Moscow

Florida race course revenue tops 109 million since 1932

In a financial note, Florida state figures show Hialeah Race Course contributing about 109 million dollars in revenue since 1932. Separately, Purdue quarterback Ron DiGravio led the Big Ten in pass completions with 74 and in touchdown passes with 7 during the 1963 season.

Florida Hialeah Race Course Purdue Ron DiGravio Big Ten

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