Cinderblossom Arrives In May By John Ray
Biddeford Saco Elks plan a May charity musical comedy Cinderblossom by Biddeford’s John Ray to raise funds for underprivileged disabled children in the area. Ray directs writes, stars, and choreographs with a York Players cast of 16 led by Marie Smith, with elaborate Japanese themed sets and pre recorded music.
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Peg Hendrick
Biddeford-Saco Elks
Surrey
Cinderb m
Biddeford
John Ray
Ray
Lina
Thornton Academy
Linnell Gymnasium
Biddeford-Sacoon Club
York
Ronald Ayotte
Elk’s Charity Committee
Conrad Doucette
Saco
The
Elks
Kleene Ray
Nee Pan
Theresa Lemire
The Tuesday to Thursday Club in Congress
Washington reports on a group of influential lawmakers lacking formal officers and a public address. Members earn at least 30000 annually and rely on a four day work week to balance campaigns and private interests. Critics seek reform while defenders defend the old system.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Club
Peace talks near halt to bombing in Vietnam reported
Reports persist that a U S bombing halt is near as United States and North Vietnam envoys spar over a basis for peace talks in Paris at the 28th session. Harriman and Thuy spoke briefly while both sides kept to themselves on the substance. An allied official noted progress yet offered no details amid secrecy. Continued on Page Five.
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Paris
United States
North Vietnam
Vietnam
U.S
South Vietnam
Bangkok
Thailand
Thanat Khoman
W. Averell Harriman
Xuan Thuy
Harriman
Saigon
Cyrus R. Vance
William J. Jorden
Vance
McCarthy Pushes Reform as He Backs Humphrey
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy signals ongoing revolt within the Democratic Party while endorsing Hubert Humphrey over Richard Nixon. He vows to promote reform of the nominating process and may pursue a third path if changes aren’t achieved, implying continued political maneuvering beyond the current election.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
Hubert H. Humty
Richard Nixon
McCarthy
Minnesota
Democratic Party
Senate
Bergeron Laverriere Seek Council Seats in Biddeford
Incumbent councilman Armand Bergeron and Norman C. Laverriere announce bids in Biddeford Democratic primary. Bergeron, lifelong resident and machinist at A. W. Bliss, seeks renomination. Laverriere, a newcomer from 68 Green St., aims for a council seat amid the mayor Leo Lemire ticket.
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Biddeford
Maor Leo R. Lemire
Armand Bergeron
Westfield St
Norman C. Laverriere
Green St
Bergeron
Musicians Strike TV Networks Across Major Outlets
In a wage and job security fight, 800 musicians from the National, Columbia, and ABC unions began picketing 13 TV studios in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. NBC planned Tonight Show with no live music, CBS hinted at a Ed Sullivan rebroadcast, and ABC expected no interruptions despite the walkout. The AFM seeks an immediate $64 weekly raise plus 10 percent next two years, rejecting a $40 three year offer. top weekly pay is $257.50. Herman Kenin said pickets would be removed during live shows or tapings by candidates.
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New York
American Federation of Musicians
Afl-Cio
Los Angeles
Miami Beach
Jackie Gleason
National Broadcasting Co
Columbia Broadcasting System
American Broadcasting Co
NBC
Johnny Carson
John Gilroy
Tonight Show
CBS
Ed Sullivan
ABC
Gramming
Dick Cavett
Joey Bishop
Lawrence Welk
Musicians Union
Herman Kenin
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Ciolek Construction Co
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Joyce Walker
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Paul Reay
Linnell
Congress
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D-Okla
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Franklin Stoves
A&p Super Market
Biddeford & Saco
Edward LaCourse
Laney Morley
Robert Goodson
Mary Bickford
Grace Hott
Jeannette Boissoneault
John Lee Chester Littlefield
Main and
Alfred Srs
Democratic Fleet
A. W. Bliss
South Portland
Arlene Soulard
Saco Tanning Corp
Norman
U. S. Army
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Myad
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