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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
1
Willis A. Trafton of Auburn urged GOP unity at a Portland Friday night gathering. He cautioned against attacks among candidates and emphasized carrying out the party platform without raising general fund taxes, arguing strong unity could spur victory in fall elections.
Opinion argues against South Carolina and Alabama laws restricting Japanese textiles. It warns such measures threaten global trade, hurt American exporters like cotton and textiles, and could spark nationwide notices disadvantaging other regions. It highlights Hoffman remarks on trade offs and the broader “trade not aid” principle.
A Michigan State University Bureau of Business Research survey on last December's Detroit newspaper strike shows suburban retail sales rose while downtown sales fell by 35 million dollars. Editor & Publisher lauds the analysis as strong evidence that newspapers drive advertising effectiveness and overall community business health across villages to metros.
Secretary Benson reviews the farm bill clause by clause as Eisenhower weighs signing it. The measure would raise a ten dollar annual cost per American, but aims to cut large surpluses and stabilize the economy by supporting soil bank payments to farmers who plow under spring planted crops.
Several Bath area defendants faced Municipal Court on Thursday and Friday with fines ranging from five to one hundred dollars. Everett Wright of 40 Summer street pleaded guilty to speeding 50 mph on Leeman highway and paid ten dollars plus five dollars and seventy cents costs. Others including James McPhee of 42 Edward street and a 15 year old Phippsburg boy faced licenses, speeding and reckless driving charges with varying fines and suspensions. A total of twelve cases produced three figure fines and a sum of three hundred fifty dollars in fines and costs.
A large Portland Republican clambake at the Exposition building drew a big crowd to hear major candidate speeches for June primaries. Gubernatorial hopefuls Philip Chapman, Alexander A. LaFleur, and Willis A. Trafton spoke, along with First District hopefuls James V. Day, Robert Hale, and Col. William Dawes Veazie. From Bath, many officials attended, while Sagadahoc’s Joseph W. Larrabee led the event as Clambake King. The event faced heat over an outdoor fire used for cooking, delaying the meal briefly. Afterward, Day hosted a party at the Lafayette hotel with Bath guests attending. If Hale wins the nomination and election, he would tie or surpass Maine’s record for terms served in Congress, currently at six.
Opens open house Monday night June 11 in Auburn for Willis A. Trafton seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He and Mrs. Trafton will greet residents at Huse school from seven to nine PM with coffee, refreshments, and a brief entertainment. The event aims to let locals meet the couple in a formal but informal setting. Local contests center on state senator, county attorney, county commissioner, and probate judge races, with Charles F. Cummings leading in the senate race and Frank S. Bailey challenging him. county commissioner race features Foster Pratt and Mark W. Harrington as top contenders. probate judge contest sees Rubin challenging long-time incumbent Arthur J. Dunton. county attorney race is a three-way fight involving George M. Carlton Jr. and others.
The Legion Cadets, champions from Maine, will march in Biddeford at 1.30 for the Amvers State Convention parade contest with top drum corps earning cash. They also compete in Manchester on June 12, Dover on June 17, Old Orchard Beach on June 24, Portsmouth on July 3, Whitefield on July 4, and major events in Portland Rockland Dartmouth Bath through August with cash prizes and a three year trophy at stake.
The Sagadahoc County Republican event, a lobster bake for all candidates, is set for June 15 at 5 30 p m at Sewalls Casino Small Point. State Senator Philip Chapman and William Dawes Veazie will attend. The bake committee includes Hazel Robbins P Edward DeBerg Jane Fenn Sumner Sewall. All Republicans in the county are invited. tickets from committee members.
At a West Bath Drama Club meeting on Thursday night two new members were admitted Dennis Fraser and Cecile Garand. President Bonnie Belanger led the session as reports were heard and Roger MccNelly along with George Gammon were named to the refreshment committee for next week. Members rehearsed for the forthcoming variety show and refreshments were served by Jack Lander and William Garand Jr to attendees including Doris Doughty Bernice Coombs Pauline Belanger Jean Belanger Maureen Merrick Brenda Brewer Phyllis Gagner Arvella Holbrook Rita Hennessey Jacqueline Frost Carol Worden Virginia Wallace Sylvia McCorr Joan Chambers and one visitor.
Bath Court Recorder Arthur Dolloff of Topsham and attorney David Klickstein of Bath run in Sagadahoc county towns. Dolloff shows strength in up-river communities while Klickstein, new to Sagadahoc politics, struggles with notoriety.
The Garden Club Federation of Maine releases dates for 29 of 45 events including Longfellow Garden Club in Longfellow Canal Nationale E20 June 18 and a series of flower shows across coastal towns. Highlights include St Mary’s Garden Club Falmouth July shows, Portland combined shows at the Portland Museum of Art, and August events in Boothbay Belfast Ellsworth Bar Harbor Bristol and Kennebec area listings. The annual meeting is set for June 25 26 at the University of Maine with regional meetings June 28 in Manchester Vermont. The Maine Gladiolus Society exhibition is August 23 at the South Portland Armory.
The Bath Canning Co resumed operations Thursday with the first loads of sardines delivered by carriers for the current season. The plant, idle since November, will ramp up as coast herring schools arrive. About 150 workers are employed.
A Norfolk Massachusetts debate saw the Emerson College women’s team defeat by the male contingent defending the negative that women lack natural superiority. The women were students at Emerson College while the opposing team consisted of male inmates from the Norfolk State Prison Colony.
Carol and James Barnes and younger brothers John and Thomas receive farewell parties and gifts from Bath Junior High, Mitchell, and Washington Street Primary students as their father serves with the U S Navy. The family, long-time residents, plans Florida home after Brunswick station leave.
Mrs Bernice Burns of 1093 Washington street discovered a century old New Era Herald in a trunk. Dated Saturday the issue carried full details of the assassination or death of President Lincoln as reported last night.
Sixteen Navy aircraft units are among the first to win the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award plaques for outstanding safety records and successful efforts in preventing aircraft accidents.
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