Textile Industry Faces World Market Problems
Palm Beach, Fla. American textile leaders warned that competition in world markets cannot be met easily and must be faced with realities of varied living standards globally. R Dave Hall of Belmont NC, ACMI chair, cited lower costs abroad, access to cheap raw materials, tax and tech advantages, and social shifts shaping the trade landscape. He noted ongoing talks on a five nation inter national textile pact, a Tariff Commission study on offset fees for cotton textiles, and continued Office of Emergency Planning deliberations.
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Palm Beach
Fla
American Cotton Manufacturers Institute
ACMI
Central Trade Association
R. Dave Hall
Belmont
N. C
Climax Spinning Company
U.S. Tariff Commission
United States
Office of Emergency Planning
Hall
Kennedy
Car Vinson
D-Ga
Tariff Commission
Broad Investigation of Boston Garage Started
Boston authorities probe a $9.6 million state garage project beneath Boston Common aimed at uncovering missing funds and possible work not performed. Attorney General Edward J. McCormack Jr. coordinates with IRS and State Police. investigations focus on Metropolitan Parking Authority contractors, Brady and Kiernan links, a $346,000 engineering fee claim, and potential undisclosed income.
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Boston
Boston Common
Massachusetts
State House
Atty
Edward J. McCormack Jr
Metropolitan Parking Authority
MPA
McCormack
National House
John W. McCormack
D - Mass
U. S._ Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Frank J. Cavanagh
George L. Brady
Bosom
Sylvan Tizian
Stamford
Brady
Francis W. Kiernan
Furcolo
Tizian
Muzzillo & Tizian
Kiernan
New Hampshire
Granite State Realty and Construction Co
Maurice Broderick
New York
Broderick
Massachusetts Tax
Guy J. Rizzotto
Former Saco Girl Wins Beauty Prize
Joan Sullivan of Easley South Carolina was named the 1962 Junior Miss Easley in a pageant by the local Junior Chamber of Commerce. She won from 12 contestants, with talent sportswear and evening gown judging plus questions for semi finalists. The winner received a $100 scholarship, a trophy, roses, and a sterling bracelet.
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Saco
Joan Sullivan
John Sullivan
Townsend Drive
Easley
S.C
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Joan
Jon
College
Bridal Shower Honoring Rita Vire at Freemont Club Hall
A bridal shower for Rita Vire, soon to wed John Budd Jr, was held at Fre mont club hall Alfred Street Biddeford with parasol and bell decorations. Mrs Ruth Jacques matron of honor displayed the bride’s trousseau while guests including many named attendees presented a portable television to the honoree ahead of the April 28 wedding at St Andre church.
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Rita Vire
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Trousseau
Ruth Jacques
Miss Vire
John Budd, Jr
St. Andre Church
Horace Beaulieu
Roy Perry
Irene Dubuc
Mina Morin
Bertha Bedard
May Vire
Anne Metayver
Rachel Metaver
Anita Toussaint
Priscille Ledoux
Rose Jacques
Yolande Lowell
Amanda Martineau
Rose Fortier
Darie Lemie
Arthimise Jacques
Jeanne Lemieux
Jeannette Huff
Emma Gaudette
Emelia Pepin
Alfred Martin
Yvette Duquette
Aurore Gaudreau
Emile Fortier
Joan Goulette
Gertrude Jacques
Hazel Ouellette
Rose Begin
Lucienne Valliere
Paulette Beaudoin
Amanda Roberge
Therese Drapeau
Leo Paul Nadeau
Rose Lamb
Alden Neault
Eva Couture
Patrick Guerette
Irene Lariviere
Therese Piette
Rita Boisvert
Antoinette Vire
Gertrude le Beton
Judy Martin
Margaret Brandt
Lorraine Goudreau
Mildred Budd
Therese Vire
Nina Bedard
Priscille Boivert
Jeanne Jacques
Jeanne Pelletier
Barbara Ouellette
Collette Fortier
Fay Barbano
Laurette Boutet
Jeannette Bolduc
Priscilla Lamb
Rachel Lamb
Nancy Yoho
Doris Harriman
Elaine Uzier
Priscille Beaulieu
Lucille Jacques
Aline Dubois
Sandra Ponbriant
Claudette Jacques
Suzanne
Salange Beauchemin
Onil Gagne
Gilman Morin
Ronald McCullough
Rita Belair
Anita Gagne
Cecile Paquette
Albert Lemieux
Lucy Nicholas
Nini Bergeron
Francis Robbins
Juliette Ayotte
Yvonne Leclair
Eva Moreau
Germaine Bour
Jeannette Bisson
Blanche Neault
Yvonne Mondville
Therese Dubois
Florida Provost
Dorothy Millette
Lucienne St. Louis
Edward Oneil
Reservations Are Held For Recovery Plan
Washington notes show mixed views on a new W P A style recovery plan. President Kennedy pushes a $600 million public works program with $25 million in 1962, $350 million in 1963, and $225 million in 1964, but critics fear misallocation and political influence. Some favor a tax cut as a better stimulant.
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Washington
W.P.A
Kennedy
Congress
Washington Post
Barbara Worcester Is Shower Guest
A miscellaneous shower honor for Miss Barbara Worcester was hosted at Mrs. Edward Myers home on Gray Lane in Biddeford. The event celebrated Barbara Worcester ahead of her upcoming wedding.
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Barbara Worcester
Edward Myers
Gray Lane
Biddeford
Health notes on swallowing social drinking and Twist injuries
Health reporting covers how often people swallow during meals sleep and reading. Dr Clement Lear notes reduced saliva at night may affect mouth bacteria. Dr D R Davies discusses limited cases able to resume social drinking after treatment. Dr Bernie P Davis warns the Twist dance may hypnotize teens and mask knee strain leading to injuries.
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Associated Press
Clement
Lear
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
D. R. Davies
London
Quarterly
Journal of Alcohol Studies
Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies
Rutgers
Yale University
Twist Injuries
Bernie P. Davis
Buffalo
N. Y
Perils of Janice Rochester National skating trip rough
Janice Smith star 16 year old skater from Rochester New York faced a difficult journey to the National outdoor speedskating championships in St Paul Minnesota. The family car broke down in Elkhart Indiana leaving them stranded for 30 hours. On arrival they found motel reservations arranged by the host skating club. Her 220 yard sprint victory occurred as she slipped at the finish and she borrowed racing tights from a rival who failed to qualify.
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Janice Rochester
N.Y
Janice Smith
St. Paul
Minnesota
Elkhart
Ind
Janice
DiFiglia Star Spare Leads Local Bowling Teams
Buffalo AP reports Joe DiFiglia has bowled 18 games this season as a fill-in for three local teams, averaging 210 per game. His stint shows strong scoring and versatility for a part time player.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Joe DiFiglia
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