Truck Driver Dies In Rain Slain on Maine Turnpike
A 34 year old New Jersey man was killed when his 30 ton tractor trailer slammed into a concrete bridge abutment on the Maine Turnpike and nose dived into the Kennebunk River. The victim lay unidentified as authorities planned to pull the truck free by crane and tow it from the water. The load of french fries spilled into the river as state police investigated speed, weather, and road conditions amid construction.
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Kennebunk
New Jersey
Melvin Bradway
Donald Bradway
Robert Watson
Biddeford
Maine
Hollis Dixon
Robert Downing
Dixon
Bradway
Melvin
Kennebunk River
Maine Turnpike
Portland
Ocean floor ownership debated by United Nations
United Nations diplomats debate continental shelf rights amid potential billions in minerals and oil. Nations clash over definition and breadth of the shelf while methods proposed range from fixed depths to middle lines. oilmen already drill at 200 meters with profits and access at stake.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.N
Eery
General Assembly
U.S
J. R. Wiggins
Viet Cong press calls for immediate Paris peace talks
Viet Cong National Liberation Front said talks must begin without delay regardless of Saigon’s participation. Duong Dinh Thao asserted the NLF is fully competent to discuss issues in South Vietnam and would meet with the three other delegations if Saigon boycotts. Officials in Washington expected Saigon to boycott while U S Hanoi talks advance toward military de escalation.
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Paris
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Vietnam
Saigon
Duong Dinh Thao
NLF
South Vietnam
Thao
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
Clark Clifford
Hanoi
Washington
Pentagon
Clark M. Clifford
United
Clifford
Thieu
Pham Dang Lam
Apollo 8 Crew Given Go For Moon Flight
CAPE KENNEDY AP the Apollo 8 launch team and astronauts were given the go to shoot for the moon at Christmas. Preparations stepped up with emphasis on minimizing mistakes as the mission could leave the earth for three or more days if trouble developed. North American Rockwell officials stressed a tighter energy and reliability standard, installing a new main engine to ensure superb performance and the ability to recover if off course. The three pilots Frank Borman, James Lovell and William Anders have been cleared to proceed.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
North American
Rockwell Corp
Earth
Moon
Bastian
Launcherations
Space Division
Apollo
Hello
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Air Force
Frank Borman
Navy
James A. Lovell Jr
William A. Anders
Lajeunesse Seeks Seat on Council in Biddeford
Richard Lajeunesse of Middle Street Biddeford announces his bid for a Ward 3 Biddeford City Council seat as part of Bernard Neveux’s Democratic ticket. He cites snow removal failures, rising costs with new homes, and the need for accountability in street department spending.
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Richard Lajeunesse
Middle St
Biddeford
Democratc
Bernard G. Neveux
Lajeunesse
Donovan and
Donovan Industrial Vending
St. Mary’s Church
Rochambeau Club
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Biddeford - Saco
Decision On Trade Zone May Be Made In December
Washington AP reports a decision on a foreign trade zone and oil refinery plan for Maine coast to be made by a lame duck administration by year end. Occidental Petroleum seeks 100,000 barrels daily to supply a Machiasport refinery while Shaheen Natural Resources plans a smaller facility. Sinclair Oil challenges the subzone.
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Washington
Maine
Johnson
Shaheen Natural Resources Co
New York
Machiasport
Richard E. Hull
Sinclair
Machias
Northeaster Drives Seaward Across New England Storm
A severe northeast storm moves seaward after dumping up to seven inches of snow across New England. Warnings reduced to gale in most areas, with up to six more inches possible in northern regions. Three deaths reported from traffic and weather related incidents. Gusts reached 91 mph at Mt. Washington, while Cape Cod shores faced high breakers and beach erosion. Thousands of dovekies were driven ashore on Cape Cod.
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Boston
New England
Weather Bureau
Maine
England
Providence
R.I
Eastham
Wellfleet
Kennebunk Beach
King's Highway
Massachusetts
Li House Beach
Cape Cod National ‘Seashore
River Of Grass Returns To Everglades After Drought
The Everglades National Park, urbanized Florida's vast wilderness, regains water with two months of heavy rainfall and opened floodgates. Wildlife rebounds on 1.5 million acres as birds and fish increase, while alligators recover slowly. Hydraulics engineer Francis Nix notes abundant food now supports diverse species.
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Miami
Fla
South Florida
Everglades National Park
America
Lake Okeechobee
Francis Nix
Florida
Everglades
Central and
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Value House
N. Norman Engiebers
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
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Methuen
Mass
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New Hampshire
Cape Cod
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Alfred Street
Claude Dubois
Clement P. Wight Agency
C. Russell Durant Realtor
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