Dear Abby readers urge older women to learn to drive
A flood of letters from readers, many in support, say age should not stop a woman from learning to drive. They share experiences of starting lessons in the 60s and 70s, passing tests, and continuing to drive well into their 80s.
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Minnesota
Abby
P.S
ST. Cloud
Florida
Granada
Hills
iCanada
Palm Beach
Tucson
Grandma
Boston
Arryw
Hijackings Not Profitable Says FAA Chief Shaffer
FAA Administrator John H. Shaffer reported 18 hijack attempts this year failed. He noted arrests or killings in every case and highlighted the Algerian return of $1.1 million in ransom as proof air piracy is unprofitable.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
John H. Shaffer
Shaffer
D. Cooper
Cooper
Honduras
Red China
U S
Algeria
U.S
Today in History highlights 1939 and 1682 events
On September 1 1939 World War II began with Germany invading Poland. Also on this date 1682 William Penn led 100 English Quakers to America.
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Associated Press
Germany
Poland
William Penn
America
Richmond
Aaron Burr
History in Brief: Key 20th Century Global Highlights
A concise roundup notes major events from 1862 liquor rations ending in the U.S. Navy to 1923 Tokyo and Yokohama tremors, 1945 Japan's surrender aboard the Misomi, 1946 Greece recalling King George II via plebiscite, and a 1950s era United Nations population study. It also lists notable birthdays and a thought for today on aging whisky.
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U.S. Navy
Tokyo
Yokohama
Japan
U.S
Misom
Greece
George II
United Nations
Lyndon B. Johnson
North Vietnam
Switzerland
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Harold Arlen
Joaquin Balaguer
Dominican Republic
Public notice forattachments to existing utility at Biddeford Maine
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company notifies that an application is pending before the Board of Councilmen of Biddeford Maine for placing attachments to existing structures. The notice specifies the local governing body and the regulatory action sought. Public records indicate an official action date and status will follow.
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NEW England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Board OF Councilmen
Biddeford
Maine
Breakthrough In Leukemia Reported
American scientists report Soviet work claiming leukemia virus isolation in monkeys raises hope for a preventive vaccine and better treatments. NCI experts say the breakthrough could affect leukemia and related cancers, with plans to exchange viral material in Moscow and compare 32 viruses isolated by U.S. researchers.
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Washington
United States
John B. Moloney
National Cancer Institute
C. Gordon Zubrod
Moloney
Boris Lapin
NCI
Moscow
Telephone company seeks pole attachments in Biddeford Maine
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company applies to the Board of Councilmen to attach its wires to Central Maine Power Company poles along Gertrude Avenue and other crossings. Wires must be at least 18 feet high at crossings and 8 feet elsewhere, maintained per National Electric Safety Code. Assents signed by the two company managers.
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Portland
Maine
Board of Councilmen
Biddeford
NEW England Telephone and, Telegraph Company
Central Maine Power Company
Gertrude Avenue
West Street
N.E.T& T. Co
NEW England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Ralph H. Dunton
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