Nixon asks Congress for 2.6 billion in foreign aid
President Nixon asked Congress to approve a 2.6 billion foreign aid program for the new fiscal year, about 900 million more than last year. The plan allocates 2.2 billion for economic assistance, 375 million for arms aid abroad, and 75 million to start a public investment promotion corporation, with emphasis on technical aid.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
U.S
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Cratic
White House
Executive Branch
Administration
Agency For International Movement—Aid
Kennedy
Special Committee
Yorty wins third term as Los Angeles mayor in big turnout
Sam Yorty defeats Bradley in the nonpartisan runoff with 53 percent of the vote as millions turn out, carrying white-leaning districts and delivering a major victory for the incumbent. Bradley vows to concede only after full count. he had hoped to become the city’s first Black mayor. Bradley led the primary by 100,000 votes but fell short as the final results show Yorty ahead.
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Los Angeles
Sam Yorty
Mas Bradley
Bradley
Tory
Yorty
Radley
Holiday Ceremonies Scheduled for Biddeford Parade
The Biddeford Memorial Day Parade, led by Grand Marshal Paul Lamontagne, will form at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery and proceed to City Square after ceremonies at 1:30. James Hector will MC, with Rev. Robert Rand giving the invocation, Painchaud's Band and Biddeford Junior High School bands performing, and multiple veterans groups marching in five divisions. The program includes a firing squad, taps, and recitations of Lincoln and the national anthem standards.
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Biddeford Memorial
Paul Lamontagne
Bidde
Woodlawn
West
Graham Streets
City Square
James Hector
York County Barracks
Robert Rand
Foss Street Methodist Church
Painchaud
Bernard Guerin
St. Louis
Linden
Jonathon
Sons of the Union Veterans
Norman Vir
Amvets
Edward St Onge
V.F.W
Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley
Boy Scouts
West Biddeford
Robert ‘Poire
Merton Ira Staples
John F. Kennedy
Discount Clothing Blowout Near Post Office
Local sale advertises American Discount and Famous Brands apparel with savings up to 75 percent. Worsteds priced at $20, shoes from $6.95, nylon panty hose $0.09, and first quality items highlighted alongside Knapp and other brands.
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Knapp
Chuckle: paying 80 cents a pound is hard
A humorous observation notes that paying 80 cents per pound for meat is costly, but paying only 40 cents is even tougher to swallow, delivering a light punchline on rising grocery prices.
Petition Falls Short Of Signatures On Saco Zoning Proposal
A petition to seek a referendum on a North Street zoning change in Saco is 11 signatures shy of the 200 needed. Citizens opposed to National Distributors of Portland's plan to build a warehouse say the R3 to B1 alteration could depress property values and amount to spot zoning. If completed, the measure would go before voters in the next municipal election.
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North Street
Saco
National Distributors of Portland
York County
North Street - Roebuck Avenue
Zoning Board
Planning Board
Sweetser Lecture Series Selects Four Events for Saco
The Saco Sweetser Lecture-Con cert Series chosen at a meeting of the Sweetser Provident committee outlines four programs at Thornton Academy and Linnell Gymnasium. Olin Sewall Pettingill Jr. will present New Zealand Spring, William J.ayer will discuss America and the World, pianist Richard Casper will give a recital, and Bates College Choir will headline a March date. Proceeds go to the Saco Provident Association per Cornelius Sweetser will.
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Saco Sweetser
Sweetser Provident Committee
Cobb - Baptist
Cross Street
Saco
New Zealand
Olin Sewal Pettingill Jr
Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology
Linnell Gymnasium
Thornton Academy
Thornton Gym
William J. Rer
America
Annapolis
Nieman
Harvard
Richard Casper
New York
Bates College
Lester Black
Harold Stevens
Verna Taylor
Robert Fenderson
William Farrington
Thornton
Lederer
Farrington
Saco Provident Association
Cornelius Sweetser
Provident Fund
Space Spending Defended Amid Moon Mission Debate
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP defenders of the space program argue the billions spent to reach the moon yield broad benefits. NASA tech transfers include medical sensors for Parkinsons early signs and heart monitoring, upgraded medical imaging, eye-movement controlled wheelchairs, infant apnea alarms, and oxygen consumption devices from helmet studies. Details extend to Mars and Moon photo clarity and other applied research.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
United States
Space Agency
Earth
Moon
Mars
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Saco Memorial Day Parade Plans Three Divisions
Saco will host a three division Memorial Day parade forming at 10 a.m. in Pepperell Square with Grand Marshal Donald W. Linscott Sr. of the VFW. Ceremonies led by Saco Veterans with AMVETS Boucouvalas-Dupuis and Ow en-Davis AMVETS. If rain, services move to Saco City Hall at 9:45 a.m. Choir and Gettsyburg Address by Gloria A. Linscott. principal speaker to be announced. Taps by Arnold Ballard. benediction by Rev. James Daly.
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Saco
Pepperell Square
Donald W. Linscott Sr
Saco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Saco Veterans
Boucouvalas - Dupuis Amvets
Owen-Davis Post
American Legion
Laurel Hill Cemetery
D. W. Linscott Jr
Thornton Academy
Gloria A. Linscott
Armand Mercier
Arnold Ballard
James Daly
Most Holy Trinity Church
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Kennebunk
Elton Welch Sr
Robert Pillsbury
York County Sheriff's Department
Tony Ciriello
Bill Dolliver
Atty. Edward Gaulin
Bid
Waterfront
Ferry Beach
Clement P. Wight
C. Russell
Vic’s Appliance Center, Inc
Main Street
War Corp
Biddeford, Maine
Westland Shoe Corp
Smith St. Biddeford
Mr. Poirier
Mr. Daoust
Sweetser
Briggs Garage
Saco Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Jack & Larry’s Jewelry
Biddeford
Public Finance
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Starlite Restaurant
San
NASA
Common Street
Saco Amvets
Ballard
Saco Icewomen
Mercier
Co. B
Armored Division
National Guard
Thornton Academy Band
Saco Jets
Elks Explorers
Cub Scouts
Middle Street
Common
Harold Strout
Claude Dubois
Nolette & Payeur Inc
Roofing Contractors
Leon F. Jones
Atkinsons
St. Joseph's School
Evelyn Chabot
Vic
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Aime
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