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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1963

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New York City Ends 114 Day Newspaper Strike

After a long stoppage, printers approve a new contract and presses roar again. NYC newspapers resume with higher prices and boosted early sales. Times Herald Tribune and others return as circulation surges well above normal.

New York New York City Bronx Times Herald Tribune Sions Publishers Association of Times, News, World-Telegram & Sun and Journal-American The Post Mirror Long Island Press Long Island Star-Journal the Mirror

Maine Budget Faces Hurdle As Reed Plan Contends

The Maine Legislature opens its 14th week as Sen. Carlton Reed Jr. vows to amend Gov. Reed’s 143 million current services budget. A key fight centers on restoring funds for the Military Naval Children's Home in Bath while Republicans question several items including economic development and education costs. The House plans to tackle liquor sales and a 17 million bond proposal for state buildings.

Augusta House Senate Department of Economic Development Appropriations Committee Reed En On Gov. Reed Sidney

Guatemala Coup Blocks Election

Guatemala's military takeover led by Col. Enrique Peralta Azurdia ousted President Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes, suspended the constitution and disbanded parties. Peralta pledged anti Communist rule, promised elections later, and said the regime would run executive and legislative powers with a future cabinet.

Guatemala City Guatemala Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes Central American Enrique Peralta Azurdia Ydigoras Nicaragua Central America Peralta Juan Jose Arevalo Mexico Arevalo Congress U.S. State Department Washington United States Alliance For Progress Kennedy Latin

Catechism Contest Winners Advance to State Finals

The annual Catechism contest by the Biddeford Knights of Columbus was held in Biddeford with eighth graders from Sanford Springvale and Biddeford. Jeanne Bourassa won with Helen Coulombe as runner up and both will enter the state finals at Waterville in May.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus K of C Hall Sanford Springvale Martha Conroy St. Mary Helen Coulombe St. Andre Angeline Provencher Notre Dame Thomas Maurais Adele Lapierre St. Ignatius Priscilla Ryan St. Joseph Jeanne Bourassa Holy Family Gerard Leboullier Sacred Heart William B. Sutton Paul LeBlond Inquisitor Waterville

Mansfield Outlines Congressional Program For Summer Action

Sen. Mike Mansfield on a pragmatic program to push major Kennedy measures to the Senate floor by late summer with a September adjournment in sight. He named Kennedy mass transit and youth employment bills, a wilderness measure, Satellite Communications Corp nominations, and further routine budget items to follow.

Washington Mike Mansfield Congress Mansfield Senate Kennedy Montana New Satellite Communications Corporation Albert Gore D-Tenn House Interior Department

Exiles Discouraged By Guerrilla Report From Cuba

A fresh report from Cuba says guerrilla forces are weak and under armed, dampening Miami exile hopes after a US crackdown on raids. Exile leaders were barred from leaving Dade County as Coast Guard and Immigration Service bolster patrols against Cuban forays.

Miami Fla Cuba United States Carlos Penin Fidel Castro People's Revolutionary Movement Dade County Coast Guard Immigration Service Washington State and Justice Departments

Saco Alderman Opposed To Jenkins Road Dump

Robert H. Knox alderman from Ward Two in Saco opposed using land off Jenkins road for a new dump site citing fire hazard. He proposed returning to the Cumberland avenue site near the former dump abandoned last fall. Mayor J Edward Whelan said the issue goes to tonight's 7 30 city council meeting along with the 1963 budget first reading and zoning amendments.

Robert H. Knox Saco Jenkins Road Cumberland Avenue J. Edward Whelan

Pastor at OOB Church Resigns Post

Rev. Oakley E. Woodward, pastor of the Washington Avenue Methodist Church in Old Orchard Beach, announced his resignation at Sunday worship. He said June 2 is the tentative date of his last Sunday service and noted plans for the future are indefinite. His pastorate began in June of last year.

Oakley E. Woodward Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach

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