On to the Moon for A Christmas Trip Editorial
The piece notes NASA readiness for Apollo 8 with a staged approach from Earth orbit to lunar flyby. If successful astronauts Borman Lovell and Anders would glimpse the moon 70 miles away, marking America's boldest step toward a crewed lunar landing within a year, while prioritizing safety over speed.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Frank Borman
James Lovell
William Anders
United States
Key ingredient missing In rebirth of Bearcat
Nostalgia colors a note on the Stutz Bearcat return as Stutz Motor Car of America plans a 1969 run of modern classic versions. The piece laments the absence of the original model’s charm and the era’s distinctive style, contrasting past glamour with new limited editions.
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Stutz Motor Car of America, Inc
Yesteryear
Skyjacking Threat Faces Tough Hunt for Solution
Paul Harvey notes a persistent skyjack problem from the 1960s with multiple hijackings, diverse motives, and limited detection methods. He calls for a discreet surveillance system capable of distinguishing weapons without provoking false alarms, while acknowledging no clear fix exists yet.
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FAA
ATA
Confess
ALPA
Brain drain hits developing nations harder says U N report
A United Nations study finds underdeveloped lands suffer as professionals such as doctors nurses scientists engineers and teachers migrate to Western Europe and the United States. Reasons include pay better life amenities and research chances but many would return home if compensated fairly. the call is for selfless sacrifice and viewing others interests alongside our own.
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U.N
Sionals
Europe
United States
Biddeford Saco Journal ad and masthead details
The Biddeford Saco Journal lists publisher Casavant and Ingalls as editor, with staff departments and local subscription rates. It notes AP membership and rights to republication of local views and AP dispatches, with postal terms and addresses.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Casavant
Ingalls
Associated Press
Ap News
Washington Merry-Go-Round links in Panama
WashingtonPearson and Anderson report a Panamanian military junta backed by Latin American communists has ousted President Arnulfo Arias. Col Omar Torrijos and Col Boris Martinez head the regime, triggering shootings, censorship, and a national shift toward unity against the coup while Arias seeks asylum in Washington.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Panama
Canal Zone
United States
Tthe State Department
Col
Omar Torrijos
People’s Party
Communist Party
Boris Martinez
University of Panama
State Department
Dr. Arias
Arnulfo Arias
National Guard
Trai
Defense Department
Gles
Panamanian National Guard
Latin America
Arias
Bolivar Vallarino
Vallarino
Panama Canal
Jose Maria Pinilla
Bolivar Urrutia
Salvador
Chile
Colombia
Frederico Boyd
Topago
Col. Pinilla
Urrutia
Junta
People’s Party of
Moses Torrijos
Moscow
Col. Torrijos
Ricaurte Soler
Cherokee
Mac's World Writer Laments Nixon Delay And Indecision
Washington columnist Don MacLean jokes about liquor use among reporters as he skewers President-elect Nixon for delays in outlining policy. He mocks Nixon’s travel to Florida and New York and quips about meeting delays, ending with a mock question about LBJ and Nixon friendship rings.
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Don Maclean
Washington
National Press Club
Woodrow Wilson
Washington Press Corps
Cape Carns
Nixon
Key Biscayne
Florida
Miami
White House
Lyndon Johnson
New York
LBJ
Hermit tree crabs offered for Christmas from Creative Playthings
The Needle notes Creative Playthings, Inc offers hermit tree crabs sold in pairs guaranteed not to reproduce. The ad brands them whimsical and friendly for the family Christmas tree, contrasting with rabbits as a nonreproducing pet option. The reviewer quips the house does not need another old crab.
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Harold Coffin
Creative Playthings, Inc
Readers Ask Biddeford Candidates Questions On City Projects
The Journal prints a six point questionnaire for mayoral and council candidates asking whether they would back a Police Department Relocation Committee a Teen Center Committee a Central Park Committee a Day Care Center Committee a Maine Handicrafts And Hobbies Fair Committee and a Biddeford Pedestrians Bill of Rights plus reflects on honest government and community needs. The letter includes a note of appreciation from the postmaster and thanks patrons for support during his years of service in Biddeford Pool.
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Biddeford
Police Department
Maine
General Services Administration
Biddeford Central Park
Saco
Journal
Lemire
Lausier
Pollution cripples Bondsville fire protection role
Bondsville, Palmer Mass faces millions in fire losses as the canal built for fire protection fouled by paper mill, textile and wire works residues delays pumping. Chief Theodore notes crews had to move upstream and use multiple trucks. Ware chief Hevey cites debris clogging strainers. Pollution also hinders firefighting equipment, with no sewage treatment in town.
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Polly Bradley
Bondsville Mills
Palmer Canals
Bondsville
Palmer
Mass
Palmer Canal
Swift
Gus Theodore
Chicopee
Theodore
Swift River
Robert Hevey
Ware
Myths vs facts in 1968 election spillover analysis
Washington correspondent Bruce Biassot debunks myths about Nixon Humphrey race notes that California, New York and core city voting patterns mattered. Post election checks show GOP gains from old Democratic coalitions and a large Black turnout aided by COPE. Southern realignment attributed to Wallace, not Nixon/Agnew-Thurmond.
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Bruce Biossat
NEA
Washington
Richard Nixon
Johnson
Nixon
Humphrey
California
Humhrey
New York
COPE
Labor
Massachusetts
Michigan
Maryland
Spiro Agnew
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South Carolina
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Virginia
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Florida
Dwight Eisenhower
North Carolina
South Carol
Gov
George Wallace
Agnew
Thurmond
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
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