States weigh tax sharing to fund education and services
Investor s Forum notes growing state budget gaps surpassing 1 billion dollars as federal aid scrambles to cover needs. Debates include direct 5 percent tax sharing for education, indirect subsidies using state tax offsets, and opposition from major cities led by Boston Mayor John F. Collins. Critics warn gains could raise overall taxes and extend federal influence, while supporters tout reduced red tape and restored state power amid broader fiscal pressures.
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William E. Brock
Tennessee
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Vietnam
Church Society Sets Installation at June 7 Meeting
In Biddeford Foss Street Methodist vestry the Woman's Society of Christian Service announced the installation of officers for June 7 at Mrs. Sylvia Searle's Ferry Road home in Saco. President Mrs. Esther Marr led the session with 16 members and a guest, Mrs. Peter Paul. Devotions were by Mrs. Ida Michie and reports by Treasurer Mrs.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Foss Street Methodist Church
Biddeford
Sylvia Searle
Ferry Road
Saco
Esther Marr
Peter Paul
Ida Michie
Maine Chorus Wins Papal Applause at Vatican
A Lewiston Maine choir from St Patrick's Parish Church drew loud applause from Pope Paul VI during a choral performance in Vatican City. The Vatican radio recorded the event and it was cited in the Vatican daily L Osservatore Romano.
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St.Patrick's
Lewiston
Paul VI
Vatican Radio
L’osservatore Romano
Vatican
Brunswick College Names New Director of Admissions
Brunswick College announces Richard W. Moll will become director of admissions on July 1, succeeding Hubert S. Shaw. Moll currently serves as executive director of the African Scholarship Program of American Universities.
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Brunswick
Bowdoin College
Richard W. Moll
Hubert S. Shaw
DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN LISTING
Puzzle clues mixture across and down with many thematic entries including famous names and places. Readers fill in answers ranging from historical towns to common objects, with several two word phrases and several foreign language references across both directions.
Lamson Arcand Rites Held In Kennebunkport
Marie Rose Arcand and Lawrence Sumner Lamson Jr. wed at St. Martha's Church Kennebunkport on May 20 Rev William J Kelly officiated. Bride wore angel silk satin Sabrina neckline lace appliques crown of crystals. Bridesmaids included Kathy Arcand Diane Camire Sheila Murphy. Best man Jeffery McConnell, ushers Wayne Fordham Norman Reay Peter Garsoe. Reception for 200 at Rochambeau Club Biddeford. After June 1 they will live in St. Louis Missouri.
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Marie Rose Arcand
Wilfrid G. Arccand
Lower Brown Street
Kennebunk
Lawrence Sumner Lamson Jr
Lawrence S. Lamson
Cumberland Center
William J. Kelly
Eleanor Adams
Carol Arcand
Kathy Arcand
Diane Camire
Sheila Murphy
Biddeford
Jeffery McConnell
Wayne Fordham
Norman Reay
Peter Garsoe
Rochambeau Club
Lucy Lessard
Arcand
Lamson
St. Louis
University of Maine
J.C
U.S. Air Force
St. Louis (Mo.) University
Classics Classified: Top 19 US Bestselling Classics Listed
The Modern Library names the 19 all time best selling classic books in the United States over the last 50 years. Among them are Maugham’s Of Human Bondage Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury Joyce’s Ulysses Tolstoy’s War and Peace.
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New York
Modern Library
United States
Maugham
Dostoevski
Faulkner
Joyce
Ulysses
Tolstoy
Ross Wins Thornton Academy Speech Contest in 1967
Eight Thornton Academy students competed in Linnell gymnasium Saco for the annual speaking contest. James Ross won first prize with The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock, Donald Beal took second with My Name is Aram, and Glenn Anderson earned honorable mention for Land of the Free. Others included Barbara Boutet, Frank Vance, Pamela Pendleton, Debbie Harriman, and Denise Cartier with various selections. Sidney O Griffith Jr. organized, judges were Elaine White, Charlene Thompson, Mary Thurston, prizes by Robert L Bowie, and Lawrence Woodward directed music.
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Saco
James Ross
J. Alfred Prufrock
T.S. Eliot
Donald Beal
My Name
Is Aram
William Sarayam
Glenn Anderson
Dean Jennings
Barbara Boutet
Robert L. Bowie
Lawrence Woodward
Tolstoy and Dostoevsky Novels and Classic Works Listed
A list of literary titles includes Tolstoy Anna Karenina Dostoevsky The Brothers Karamazov. Also noted are Fielding Tom Jones and Plato The Republic among other classic works.
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Dostoevski
the Brothers Karamazovv
Fielding
Tom Jones
Plato
Unity Social Club Plans Food Sale
The Unity Social Club met at Mrs. Emma Garside's home in Saco to finalize plans for a food sale tomorrow at Shaw's Market in the Saco Valley Shopping Center starting 10 a.m. President Mrs. Josephine Meserve presided and Mrs. Ruth Scammon won the mystery prize. The next meeting is June 14 at Mrs. Thelma Farley's home.
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Emma Garside
Buxton Road
Saco
Shaw's Market
Saco Valley
Josephine Meserve
Ruth Scammon
Michigan State Wrestler Also Plays on Football Team
Jeff Richardson, a Michigan State heavyweight wrestler, also competes as a member of the varsity football roster, showcasing dual sport participation at the university.
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Jeff Richardson
Jleam
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