Old Orchard Beach Ocean Pier saga spans decades
The 1898 booklet recounts Old Orchard Ocean Pier built as the world’s finest steel structure with 5000 seating, electric lighting, boats and excursions. Duff Construction Co oversaw early work while the Duffy family owned it later. storms, erosion, and changing uses shaped its history through the 1920s Big Band era and beyond.
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Two condemned men face delays in death and pardon bids
The ACLU says Gary Gilmore cannot be executed before December 1 due to Utah law and a 30 day minimum, while Gov. Rampton seeks a Pardons Board review. In Pennsylvania, retired Maj. Edward Woods and Robert DeFinnis petition for a pardon for Pvt. Edward Slovik to aid his widow's life insurance.
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Mike Deamer
Oregon
Utah Supreme Court
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Bullock
Berenne Woods
Slovik
Detroit
DeFinnis
Oise-Aisne
Fereen-Tardenois
France
Bernard Edelson
Limbless mother wins custody of her daughter in Philadelphia
Celestine Tate born without arms or legs fought to keep her infant Niya. In a six month review Judge Edwin Rosenberg affirmed full custody, praising her courage and ingenuity as a symbol of hope for disabled people.
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Heat from trash could power regional plan in Maine towns
An E C Jordan preliminary report urges recovering heat from incineration of solid waste to supply steam for industry as the core of a regional deal among Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach. Officials from Saco and Old Orchard Beach and the Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission met to explore a six month commitment with disposal concerns looming two years away.
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Christopher Kent
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Jordan
James Atwell
Atwell
Maremont Corp
Samuel Zaitlin
Thornton Biddeford Rivalry Almost Had Its Start
In 1893 the Thornton Academy and Biddeford gridiron series nearly failed to launch amid a gate-distribution dispute. The two schools planned a two out of three set at the Saco Driving Park with Owen funding the first match.
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Academy Triumph in Saco Football Game and Jubilant Parade
In Saco at the Driving Park on October 17, the Academy, having hired Joseph T. Shaw as coach, defeated Biddeford 12 0 after a first half 6 0 lead. Shaw refereed by Thornton’s Murnane, crowds roared as players paraded through town amid cheers, fish horns, and a jubilee.
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Ning
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Biddeford
Fairfield
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Wedge
Jis Wakefield
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Marcille
Celtics Beat New Orleans 117 110 After Cowens Exit
In Boston a surprising turn at center did not derail the Celtics as they defeated the Hornets 117 to 110. Jim Ard and Tom Boswell combined for 28 points filling in for Dave Cowens, while Sidney Wicks led with 22 points and Curtis Rowe added strong defense. The full story runs on page 7.
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Tom Boswell
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Oswald plan memo ties Oswald to Castro claim
Hoover memo alleged by a reliable source that Lee Harvey Oswald told Fidel Castro of his plan to kill President Kennedy. The Washington Post released the note stating Castro allegedly confided the information to Hoover. The story continues on page 3.
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Journal Page Highlights and Syndicated Features
Cartoon selections, crossword puzzle and Dear Abby column headline the journal page with editorials, horoscopes and movie notes. National and regional items appear alongside sports, weather and television listings for the day.
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