Bondville Blaze Levels Factory Complex and Homes
About 500 of Bondville’s 1,500 residents were jobless and 25 homeless after a fire tore through six buildings of a factory complex. With 40 mph winds and 200 fire companies from 18 communities, the blaze damaged seven manufacturers, forced evacuations, and drained water supplies as hoses were dropped into the Swift River. Estimated damages reached the millions.
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Palmer
Mass
Bondville
Massachusetts
Bondsville
TV Listening Device for Hard of Hearing Offer
Free TV listening device ad from National Hearing Aid Centers promises an ultraminiature hearing aid to aid everyday listening. No obligation, mail-in offer from Minneapolis Minnesota address with fields for name city address state.
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Miracle
Dept
Minneapolis
Minn
Massachusetts Fire During Investigation and Hearts Preservation Hope
The fire cause was under investigation and Allan Zenowitz called the ruin “the greatest economic and industrial disaster in western Massachusetts in 50 years” while noting the scene resembled a bombed factory. A researcher said Massachusetts General Hospital could preserve human hearts for transplantation within 3 to 5 years, addressing key freezing and cooling challenges under Dr Paul S. Russell. Harvard appoints C Douglas Dillon president of the Board of Overseers, with Robert Amory Jr. named executive committee chair. In Vatican news, 24 Korean martyrs were beatified at St Peter’s Basilica, opening paths to possible sainthood.
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State Civil Defense
Massachusetts
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Charles E. Huggins
Hospital News
Paul S. Russell
Cambridge, Mass
Secretary of the Treasury
C. Douglas Dillon
Harvard University Board of Overseers
Dillon
Harvard College
David Rochester
Washington
Robert Amory Jr
Thomas D. Cabot
Cars Damaged In Biddeford Accident
Police reported two cars damaged in a Biddeford crash at Alfred and Ray streets yesterday. The drivers were Ray mond T. Abbott Jr., 20, of 4 Hillside Ave, Biddeford, and Rene J. M. Langevin, 28, of 219 Cleaves St, Biddeford. Abbott said he crossed Alfred from Ray when Langevin’s car struck his rear. No injuries were listed.
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Alfred Street
Ray Street
Biddeford
Raymond T. Abbott Jr
Hillside Ave
Rene J. M. Langevin
Cleaves St
Abbott
Langevin Auto
Fire department reports September alarms and ambulance calls
Saco fire officials reported in September the department answered 28 fire alarms including three box alarms, 18 telephone alarms and seven verbal alarms. The department also responded to 39 ambulance calls.
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Saco
Thieu Says North Vietnam Bombing Obstructs Peace Talks
President Thieu warned Hanoi that ongoing bombing of North Vietnam south of the 20th parallel is used to mislead world opinion. He stressed the core aim is ending the war, not merely stopping bombings, and urged Hanoi to propose a total ceasefire to move peace negotiations forward.
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Hanoi
Thieu
North Vietnam
CYO Officers Elected At Beach St Margaret’s Parish
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Officers for St Margaret's Parish CYO were elected at the meeting. Carol Shevenell and Miriam Leonard were named president and vice president with Arm and Vachon as treasurer and Stephen Gervais as secretary. New chairs were installed in cultural spiritual social recreational and publicity roles. Events announced include a car wash October 12, hayride and communion breakfast on October 27 for National Catholic Youth Week.
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St. Margaret's Catholic Youth Organization
Old Orchard Beach
Miriam Leonard
Armand Vachon
Catholic Youth Organization
St. Margaret's Parish
Carol Shevenell
Stephen Gervais
Dianne Sweeney
Marsha Joncas
Constance Simard
Beth Mrowska
Marc Auger
Debbie White
Marc Zahares
Daniel Roberge
Lina Melancon
Phyllis Crane
Roland's
There Are 92 Classifieds In Want Ads. Why Not Use One
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Saco Man Injured When Car Hits Pole
Kennebunk Friday night car crash on Route 35 left KENNEBUNK man KENNEBUNK- David J Davis 19 of Saco treated at Webber Hospital in Biddeford for injuries listed as good. Passenger John Ames of Kennebunk suffered slight injuries. Davis operated the car which hit a utility pole and tree in the Landing section. Police Officers George Moore and Arnold Pike investigated.
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Kennebunk
David J Davis
Saco
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Davis
John Ames
Ames
Kennebunk Fire Department
George Moore
Arnold Pike
Senators push conditional bombing halt proposal
Senator John O Pastore of Rhode Island says he would favor an unconditional bombing halt with no ifs ands or buts, while reserving the option to resume bombing if Hanoi shows any military advantage. He contrasts this with Vice President Humphrey’s approach, which he criticizes as laden with ifs and buts and hopes for reciprocal signs from Hanoi.
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John O. Pastore
D-R.i
Humphrey
Hanoi
Nixon Backing and Endorsements Highlight 1968 Race
Democratic reps Patsy Mink and Spark Matsunaga were unopposed. California Governor Reagan said he would refuse a cabinet post or ambassadorship if Nixon wins and one is offered. Humphrey gained endorsements from New York Times The Atlantic Constitution and Denver Post over the weekend.
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Patsy T. Mink
Spark M. Matsunaga
California
Ronald Reagan
Nixon
Reagan
Humphrey
The
New York Times
Atlantic Constitution
Denver Post
Hildreth urges end to 10 percent surtax in Viet Nam conflict
Augusta AP Horace Hildreth Jr first district congressional candidate urges removal of the 10 per cent surtax at a Falmouth Republican meeting. He says a GOP administration could end the Viet Nam conflict and do away with the surcharge.
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Augusta
Horace Hildreth Jr
Pere
Falmouth
Vietnam
New Hair Growth Method Promises Stop to Baldness
HOUSTON TEXAS A laboratory firm claims a new treatment can stop hair loss and grow hair for both men and women. A 32 day no risk trial is offered if you provide information. inquiries answered confidentially by mail.
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Houston
Texas
Loesch Laboratory Consultants, Inc
West Main St
Chevrolet Walk In Wagon Introduced For 1969 Lineup
Chevrolet unveils a new walk in wagon with a step up bumper entry and slanted rear to avoid head bumps. Features include a dual action tailgate concealed door openers optional washer headlights tri level loading and a roof rack. The 327 cubic inch V8 is standard in many models. Big on looks and performance with two wagon sizes offered. Available now at Chevrolet dealers.
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Chevrolet
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