Tug of war at Biddeford carnival ends in dispute over foul
From the 1897 Biddeford street carnival, American team led by Gowen competes with French squad managed by Joe Cote in a two pull tug of war for a $25 prize on the bandstand at City Square. After a disputed foul accusation, referee Cole orders a new pull with both sides remaining tied. The American team finally wins as the rope crosses the center line, prompting a protest from the French camp.
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Dick Charles
City Square
Biddeford
Frank Cole
Lyman Young
Lucien Me
Gowen
E. J. Sullivan
George Welch
Albert Labonte
Charles Fournier
S. Boisvert
W. Brunelle
Frank Martel
Joe Cote
Cole
Young
Frech
Labonte
Cote
Nessie Hunters Arrive as Loch Ness Monster Hunt Grows
American scientists led by Robert H. Rines and Harold K. Edgerton head to Loch Ness to join a busy summer scene of Nessie seekers. Oregon-like sonar claims of two underwater objects dubbed Nessie and son sparked excitement as crowds, divining rods, and bagpipe serenades fill the Scottish lake’s tourist buzz. The expedition, organized by the Boston Academy of Applied Science, backs by the New York Times, carries a $75,000 budget and aims to document the famed creature amid a thriving Nessie hunting culture.
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Inverness
Scotland
Loch Ness
Cornwall
England
Boston
Robert H. Rines
Harold K. Edgerton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rines
Franklin Pierce Law School
Concord
N.Y
Boston Academy of Applied Science
The
New York Times
Steeplejack crew reinsulates Biddeford church steeple
Workers from the Taylor Steeplejack and Waterproofing Co. of Saco reroof the steeple of the United Church of Christ Congregational on Crescent Street in Biddeford. The scene highlights a high lane project with the crew suspended above the city as photographer Stephen Muskie captures the work.
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The
Taylor Steeplejack and Waterproofing Co
Saco
United Church of Christ, Congregational
Crescent Street
Biddeford
Stephen Muskie
Journal skips publication for Memorial Day holiday
The Biddeford Saco Journal will not publish on Monday May 31 in observance of Memorial Day and will resume its regular schedule on Tuesday June 1.
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Biddeford- Saco
Longley acts to halt defense dollar loss in Maine
Governor James B. Longley launches a state office to protect Maine and six New England states from defense spending discrimination. He names Charles L. Wyman as Federal Activities Impact Coordinator. He cites Loring Air Force Base cutbacks and a $30 million Belgian contract as examples of regional losses.
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Augusta
Maine
New England
James B. Longley
Longley
Navy
Charles L. Wyman
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Marement Corp
Saco Longley
Loring
Maryland
Virginia
California
Texas
Fingland
White House breaks silence on ship seizure
The Sea Wolf, an American owned yacht, was seized by Panamanian guardsmen in the Panama Canal then released after the owner posted a court bond. Officials cited the incident as illegal seizure in U.S. controlled waters, while politicians framed it as a canal sovereignty issue amid Ford Reagan politics. None of the four crewmen were hurt or imprisoned.
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Washington
Panama Canal
U.S
White House
Ford
General Electric Credit Corp
State Department
Canal
Ronald Reagan
Ron Nessen
Associated Press
Jesse Helms
Rn.c
Reagan
United States
Senate
Helms
John Ordway
Panama
Department
Ordway
Republic of Panama
Helicopters de Panama
General Electric Credit
Loch Ness expedition to use cameras as bait in search
The New York Times and Academy of Applied Science plan a June Loch Ness expedition focused on Urquhart Bay. Cameras, lights, and divers will monitor 40 feet deep water while sonar infrared and time-lapse systems probe lake habitats and possible underwater caves for the elusive monster.
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New York Times
Academy of Applied Science
John Noble Wilford
N.Y. Times News Service
Urquhart Bay
Robert H. Rines
Drumnadrochit
Loch Ness
Harold Kedgerton
Cape Hatteras
New England Aquarium
Boston
Edgerton
Charles W. Wyckoff
Applied Photo Services, Inc
Needham Heights
Mass
George Newton
MIT
Urquhart Castle
Martin Klein
Klein Associates Inc
Salem
Klein
This Day In History May 29 1976 Highlights
On May 29 1976 events across history are noted including the fall of Constantinople in 1453 the birth of Patrick Henry in 1736 Rhode Island joining the Constitution in 1790 Wisconsin statehood in 1848 and John Kennedy born in 1917 A memorial service for 28 killed in a Yuba City bus crash is reported with survivor remarks The note mentions a federal payroll scandal involving Rep Wayne Hays with six other women and directs readers to pages 2 and 8 for details
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Constantinople
Patrick Henry
Hanover County
Rhode Island
U.S
Yuba City
Calif
Martinez
Washington
Elizabeth Ray
Wayne Hays
FBI
Cartoons and Classifieds Note and Puzzle Teaser
A compact notice page highlights cartoons crossword and classifieds from a daily edition. It mentions Dear Abby editorial items and a light hearted office bulletin sign about positivity. The teaser reflects a busy page with humor advice and puzzle features.
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Abby
Food For Thought
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Scottish Tourist Board
Edinburgh Castle
Nicholas Witchell
Nessie
Journa
Tyre Ir
Ansows
Tee
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