It's His Turn Now By PEG HENDRICK
Eli Doyon a 74 year old Maine guide recounts rescuing and caring for a stray pupBrownie who suffered serious injuries and later guided Doyon who became blind The pair share a deep bond formed over decades of mutual care with notable memories including guiding former President Theodore Roosevelt through Maine woods
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Elisee Doyon
Doyon
Maing
Biddeford
Brownie
Devon
Maine
Canada
Newfoundland
Teddy Roosevelt
Maine Woods
Roosevelt
Nixon Announces 35,000 Troop Withdrawal From Vietnam
President Nixon said the United States will withdraw 35,000 more U S troops from South Vietnam by December 15, bringing total withdrawals to at least 60,000. He cited peaceful settlement talks, a review of antiwar efforts, and a ceiling reduction to 484,000 troops by mid-December, with further mutual withdrawal under a cease fire plan.
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Nixon
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South Vietnam
Gulf
Vietnam
United States
Congress Honors Apollo 11 Astronauts and Mars Proposal
Congress planned a noon session to honor Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong Aldrin and Collins after moon landing milestones while the Nixon administration backs a Mars goal to be pursued in the 1970s and 1980s. A Mars landing was urged with budget considerations and public display of moon rocks at the Smithsonian.
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Congress
U.S
Nixon
Mars
Neil A. Armstrong
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Michael Collins
Armstrong
Aldrin
Los Angeles
New York
Chicago
Everett M. Dirksen
White House
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Ronald L. Ziegler
Spiro T. Agnew
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Ziegler
Smithsonian Institute
McLemore Given Reprimand for Evans Melbourne Collision
One man court martial finds Cmdr Albert S McLemore guilty of negligence in the South China Sea collision that killed 74 Americans. McLemore, skipper of the USS Evans, received a reprimand. two junior officers also faced disciplinary actions. The Melbourne commander's acquittal in Australia followed.
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Albert S. McLemore
U.S
Frank E. Evans
Melbourne
U.S. Navy
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Kansas City
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San Pedro
Calif
Navy
South China Sea
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Ronald C. Ramsey
Ramsey
Long Beach Calif
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James A. Hopson
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Robinson Lappin
Evan's
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Challenge Issued To Soviet Union On Seismic Detection
In Geneva the United States urged the Soviet Union to share methods with American seismologists for detecting underground nuclear explosions. Ames Leonard presented the proposal to the twenty five nation disarmament talks referencing the Sept 11 Colorado underground test. Washington argues on site inspection is needed for treaty enforcement while the Soviets claim remote seismic data suffice. The conference reviewed last week’s Colorado nuclear test.
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U.S
Ames F. Leonard
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Middle East
Thant
Britain
France
Assembly
Hydrogen device detonated in desert near Las Vegas test site
A Nevada Test Site hydrogen device yielding about 800000 tons of TNT was detonated with ground shock felt 15 feet and a 30 foot raised red building. Newsmen observed via TV 15 miles away as landmarks like the Landmark Tower Hotel in Las Vegas swayed briefly while Los Angeles remained unaffected.
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Atomic Energy Commission
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UN General Assembly Opens 24th Session Amid Middle East Tensions
The United Nations General Assembly begins its 24th session in New York with major issues including the Middle East arms control and the Northern Ireland crisis. Angie Brooks, Liberia, elected president of the 126 nation body, with U Thant praising the move and U.S. Russia diplomacy anticipated ahead of Gromyko Rogers talks.
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U.N. General Assembly
Middle East
Northern Ireland
Angie Brooks
Nation Assembly
Sheee
Emacy Speec
Chin Ies
Nixon
U Thant
U.S
Andrei A. Gromyko
William P. Rogers
Trees for Saco fund nears 4000 in donations
The Trees for Saco drive reports 3974.33 raised toward a 12000 goal to replace about 1200 diseased elms. Richard C Gray, treasurer, notes near term contributions from individuals and local groups at Canal National Bank Main Street Saco.
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Saco
Richard C .Gray
Canal National Bank
Main Street
Philip Snow
Milestones Eyes Poland Spring Complex for Rehab Center
Milestones Foundation seeks to take over the multi million dollar Poland Spring complex vacated by Joe and Mickey Askey to establish a New England Regional Rehabilitation Center. They worked in Washington to advance a 1.6 million dollar yearly budget and secured backing from Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Governor group discussions. The Askeys claim government investment already spent 3.5 million to prepare the site for Job Corps and insist the center could become self supporting within a few years.
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Poland Spring
J Joe
Mickey Askey
Washington
New England
Askeys
Robert Finch
U.S
Margaret ‘Chase Smith
Finch
Aeane
Kenneth A Urtis
Springfield
Mass
Bishop Feeney Dies After Long Illness
Bishop Daniel J. Feeney dies after two and a half years of illness in Mercy Hospital at age 74. His funeral will be at St Dominic's Church Portland with Bishop Peter L. Gerety as principal celebrant and concelebrated masses for道 schoolchildren and diocesan members.
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Daniel J. Feeney
St. Dominic’s
Peter L. Gerety
Maine
Feeney
Gerety
Seaboard
Mercy Hospital
Immaculate Conception
Wanted Senior Stenographer for All Phases of Work
A private job notice seeks a senior stenographer for all stenographic duties. Send resume and salary requirements to Box 18 c/o Biddeford Saco Journal in strict confidence.
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