Penthouse sparks debate among previewers for Paramount film
AP film writer notes Penthouse provokes strong reactions across Europe and America. Writer director Peter Collinson discusses audience walkouts, censorship stance, and the film’s chilling focus on a married man’s adulterous affair and intruders posing as meter readers.
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VA seeks eligible veterans and widows for pension increases
The Veterans Administration says about 14 000 veterans and widows nationwide have not applied for automatic pension raises under Public Law 90 77. Some 10 000 housebound veterans may qualify for 100 dollars a month versus 78 75 or 66 15. Over 4 000 widows of Korean and Vietnam veterans may obtain 50 dollars more if aid or nursing home care is needed. VA offices can provide details. Faneuil Hall Boston is noted as Cradle of Liberty due to historic meetings.
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York Savings and Loan Association Statement of Condition
Irl E. Withee Deputy Bank Commissioner reports the statement of condition for the York Savings and Loan Association. The document itemizes assets liabilities and other financial positions as examined by the regulatory authority.
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Maine wage law changes take effect this October
The Maine minimum wage overhaul, approved last session, begins in October with key dates on October 7 and October 15. Rates rise to 1.40 an hour for most firms and 1.25 for hospitals and nursing homes, with 1.50 planned in 1968 for most employers, while overtime rules and service employee provisions are updated.
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Maine Department of Labor and Industry
Sputnik's 10th Anniversary Marks Soviet Space Era
A Moscow report outlines Soviet space milestones from Sputnik 1 to Voskhod 3 man missions and Valentina Tereshkova's flight, noting a pattern of bold leaps and long pauses that suggested preparations for a new generation of vessels.
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United States
America
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Yuri V. Gagarin
Valentina Nikolayeva-Tereshkova
Alexei A. Leovov
History highlights for October 5
On this date in 1954 Italy and Yugoslavia formally settled their Trieste dispute. Also noted are Columbus discovering Costa Rica in 1502 and birthdays of Chester A Arthur in 1830 and Pablo Picasso in 1881. WWI milestone announced in 1918.
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Soviet Space Milestones And Speculation On Moon Orbit Return
The article recalls Soyuz 1 crash involving Vladimir M. Komarov after 24 hours in orbit, notes Luna 9 achieving a moon landing with TV images, and considers Soviet plans for a manned moon orbit without landing. Analysts speculate timing could align with the Bolshevik Revolution centennial on November 7.
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Earth
Pivotal World Events From 1921 to One Year Ago
Timeline notes radio broadcasts of baseball in 1921 by Grantland Rice, Truman meat and grain scare in 1947, Sputnik 1 over major cities a decade ago, U S Laos withdrawal a decade ago, Vietnam war bombing the DMZ east sector a year ago.
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South Vietnam
Boyle's Notebook Boyle Favors Cardinals By HAL BOYLE
NY columnist HAL BOYLE predicts the St. Louis Cardinals will win the World Series in six games. The essay riffs on beards fashion, literature, food, and everyday quirks with humorous observations, including views on civility and human foibles.
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Airman Perkins Assigned to Maxwell AFB Security Unit
Air man Charles A Perkins Jr assigned to Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama after basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. He is son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Perkins of Old Orchard Beach and a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School.
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