Lindsay victory reshapes New York city politics
After vote counting, John Vliet Lindsay won an upset mayoral election in New York City running with Liberal party support on a fusion ticket. He faces debt, crime, and racial issues while Republicans hope for a future leadership role. Across the nation Democrats gained ground with Hughes in New Jersey and Byrd backing Godwin in Virginia. De Gaulle announced another presidential run as Viet Nam operations continued with heavy casualties and a misdirected air strike.
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Associated Press
New York City
John Vliet Lindsay
GOP
Lindsay
Abraham D. Beame
William F. Buckley
New York
New Jersey
Richard J. Hughes
State House
Senate
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Mills E. Godwin Jr
A. Linwood Holton
Atlantic
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Three Aldermen Seek Re election in Saco
Three incumbents Donald Guay Richard Murray and Charles Gilpatr ic seek another term representing Wards 5 6 and 3. Guay city council president a St Louis High School Biddeford graduate and former Army man manages City Square Auto Parts. Murray Coca Cola Bottling executive former Recreation Commission leader and Babe Ruth organizer seeks re election. Gilpatric Biddeford High School Navy veteran and Bliss Portland employee has served on the Police and Fire Commission and is a family man.
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Saco Democratic
Donald J. Guay
Lincoln St
Richard P. Murray
Green St
Charles Gilpat
Rick Jr
Weymouth St
Guay
St. Louis High School
Biddeford
U.S Army
City Square Auto Parts
Murray
Saco
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Grace Letendre
Gilpatric
Biddeford High School
Smith rejects Wilson's Rhodesia independence plan
In Salisbury Ian Smith refutes Harold Wilson's proposal for a white minority vs black majority vote on independence under the 1961 constitution. Smith says Wilson closed the door and hints at possible push for unilateral independence as Britain demands fuller African political voice. Rhodesia's white minority controls government and wealth amid mounting tensions.
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Ian Smith
Wilson
Rhodesia
Salisbury, Rhodesia
Harold Wilson
Salisbury
Smith
Four Air Force NCOs abducted near Saigon by Viet Cong
Four U S Air Force noncommissioned officers were abducted after a roadblock between Vung Tau and Saigon. A massive search and rescue operation is under way to recover them as officials withhold names pending notification of next of kin.
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Viet Nam
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Vung Tau
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Mekong Delta
Reny Challenged On Referendum In Saco
Robert L. Cassette of the Saco Taxpayers Protective Association challenged Mayor Paul E. Reny to initiate referendum action on the sewer ordinance, arguing the mayor should prove the majority supports his views. Reny defended the measure as fair and said most citizens share his stance. Cassette called the mayor’s remarks a bluff and urged immediate council action to start a referendum.
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Saco Taxpayers’ Protective Association
Paul E. Reny
Saco
Reny
Association
S.T.P.A
News At A Glance Summary of Global and Domestic Highlights
Brief items report a wounded farmer in Vietnam being treated, a soldier awaiting Christmas with a newborn, TV crews filming at frontlines, and a Supreme Court case on the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Canada heads to an election as Pearson leads in final campaign day. Prime Minister Pearson and Diefenbaker close in on Monday vote. United Nations cracks down on India Pakistan tensions. Princess Margaret makes Western travel and campus stops amid a US tour.
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Supreme Court
South Carolina
Johnson
Morrissey
Lester B. Pearson
John Diefenbaker
Pearson
Liberal Party
Canada
U.N. Security Council
Local Biddeford Consumers Boost 1964 GNP Growth
New York reports show the national gross national product climbing to 629 billion dollars in 1964, up 40 billion from 1963 and 68 billion from 1962, driven mainly by a 62 percent share of spending by American consumers. In Biddeford Maine consumer outlay reached 38.7 million with 32.7 million on merchandise and 6.0 million on services, marking a 17.5 percent rise from three years prior and outpacing Maine state growth. The report links growth to government spending, employment, incomes, and industry R and D.
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Biddeford
Maine
Department of Commerce
United States
Biddeford Receives Federal Aid for Adult Education Program
Federal assistance totaling 13410 dollars under Title II B of the Economic Opportunity Act has been allocated to Biddeford with the city's share at ten percent. Reno L. Roy will head the program at Biddeford High School where classes will aid adults over 18 lacking a ninth grade education and those who never attended school.
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Bruce L. Smith
Smith
Reno L. Roy
Biddeford High School
Maine
Roy
Paul M. Stebbins
Biddeford High
Stebbins
Pepperell Textile School Expands Employee Training
Pepperell Mfg Co workers undertake courses at Pepperell’s textile school led by Maurice C. E. Roux. About 80 students study loom fixing, blanket room work, knitting, math, English, and other subjects as part of a 20 week program. The school, now in its 27th year, began Oct 11 1938 under Bernard F. Brady and operates with state and local education boards cooperation.
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ED Smith
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Biddeford
Maurice C. E. Roux
Pepperell
Roux
Bernard F. Brady
Brady
Pepperell’s
Maine
New England
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