Frequent hold-ups and breaks in Lewiston and vicinity of late lend color to the general belief that a gang of crooks is making its headquarters in this city. Persons residing in the vicinity of College, Wood, Nichols and interacting streets, report frequent attempts to enter their houses and of being disturbed at night by people prowling about at unseasonable hours. Breaks and hold-ups in neighboring cities and towns do not alleviate their troubles but tend to increase their fears.

50 Years Ago, 1956

Seven students from France, England, South Wales, and French Morocco arrived in Lewiston to spend a few days in the Twin City area as part of a tour sponsored by the Association for World Travel Exchange of New York City. The students, who are required to pay for their transportation from their native land to the United States and return-travel throughout the United States and Canada viewing the customs and receiving the hospitality of the American people. The students are staying in private homes while in Lewiston.

25 Years Ago, 1981

The Pentagon prepared to mobilize more than 100,000 military personnel to move the mail – or an estimated 90 percent of it – in the event of a nationwide postal strike, sources said. The contingency plan does not include door-to-door delivery at the home, however. Officials said the residents likely would have to go to their local Post Office to pick up personal mail. Leaders of two large postal unions said their half-million members would strike unless the Postal Service backed off its insistence upon a three-year freeze on general wage increases. Postmaster General William F. Bolger said anyone who walks out will be fired. The Army, which has been given responsibility in the impending postal crisis, would set its plan – code named Graphic Hand – in motion after a presidential proclamation declaring a national emergency.