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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1961

Page

2

Mother Says Son Is Murderer In Saugus Killing

Mrs Grace Bonfiglio recalls a nervous son Stephen Dobson 17 amid charges for the March 26 dawn killing of Philip DeViaminck 22 at a Saugus gas station. Dobson and James F Horn Bray 18 held for an April 18 hearing. pleas of innocence entered.

Boston Newburyport Grace Bonfiglio Stephen Dobson Esterday Saugus Dobson Philip DeViaminck DeViemninck James F. Hornbray Lynn District Court

Thousands Rally To Aid Sgt. York Tax Debt Help

The nation pours donations to fund Sgt Alvin Yorks $25,000 federal tax debt relief. From $1 to $1,000 gifts arrive alongside pennies and notes from Americans of all ages and walks. Prominent supporters include Sam Rayburn and Douglas Dillon while many 82nd Division veterans recall Yorks WWI heroism in the Argonne.

Gordon Brown Sgt. York Washington Alvin York Capitol Hill Joe L. Evins D-Tenn York Tax Fund Campaign Sam Rayburn D-Ten Denver Bobby Lamie Kankakee Ill York Washington, D.C Sargant York Michael G. Parker Bronx N.Y Rayburn the Treasury Douglas Dillon William Randolph Hearst Will Clayton Philip Graham Washington Post Abe Plough Memphis Tennessee John J. Pershing

Schools Open On Saturday in Biddeford

Biddeford public schools will hold a Saturday morning makeup session from 8 to 11 30 for all pupils except Junior high, due to winter cancellations. Parochial pupils won’t have Saturday sessions. Junior high building used for high school classes. sessions must total at least 180 days.

Biddeford Pag Larrabee Toay Larrabee

Kennedy Macmillan Parley Focuses On Crisis In Asia

Kennedy and Macmillan focused on Southeast Asia crisis planning for Laos and Viet Nam during their Washington talks. State Department meetings reviewed progress, with leadership optimistic on a Laos cease fire and future settlement talks while differences over Red China UN membership remain a potential issue.

Kennedy -Macmillan Asia Washington Kennedy Harold Macmillan Southeast Asia Russia Red China Laos White House State Department Potomac River Kennedy-Macmillan Honey Fitz South Viet Nam Macmillan United Nations United States Britain U.N. General Assembly

Water Pollution Bill Is Favored by Maine Officials

Augusta AP The chief engineer of the Water Improvement Commission urged revision of Maine pollution laws to curb odors from wastes along river banks. Raeburn MacDonald told the Resources Committee the bill would let the commission act against deposits creating a stench without violating water classifications. Proponents call for cleaning tidal waters near Phippsburg West Bath Georgetown and Arrowsick and upgrading Kennebec River classifications. MacDonald and supporters said sewerage facilities would be municipal only if a sewerage district forms or people install septic tanks.

Augusta Water Improvement Commission Raeburn MacDonald Rex John L. Baxter Jr R-Pittsfield MacDonald Edward W. Atwood Portland Associated Industries of Maine Dana W. Childs Maine League of Women Voter Phippsburg West Bath Georgetown Arrowsick Kennebec T. Tarpy Schulten R-Woolwich Mrs. Childs Shirley E. Pratt Roland Patterson

Catholic School Aid Plan Framed by NY Attorney

Lawrence X. Cusack, editor of Fordham University Law Reviews, proposes four constitutional methods to provide federal aid to students in parochial and private schools. He filed the statement in Washington for Francis Spellman, noting Kennedy’s stance excludes aid to parochial schools. Suggestions include child-focused aid, parent tuition reimbursements, long-term church student loans, and support for nonreligious facilities or secular teachers.

New York Archdiocese of Lawrence X. Cusack Fordham University Law Reviews Francis Caroline Spellman Washington House Committee On Education and Labor Kennedy Cusack

Curious Flock To Biddeford Death Car

Scarborough AP report describes a red 312 HP car with triple carburetors blasting from U S 1 into a tidal flat. Two of five youths died, others survived, crowds flocked to view the wreck, police note no brake marks and speculate on the high speed before the Dunstan River tragedy near Biddeford.

Morabito John H. Fleming Roger Sicard Raymond St. Ours Biddeford Dunstan

Rags To Riches Saga Of C Of C Head

Richard Wagner, named 34th president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, reflects on his rise from a 14 year old bank runner to chief executive. He will balance duties May 2 starting a one year term with leading Champlin Oil as chairman and CEO. His career spanned Continental Illinois Bank, Chicago Corp, and Champlin acquisition in 1954.

Washington Richard Wagner U.S. Chamber of Commerce Wagner Chamber Champlin Oil and Refining Co Chicago Champlin Loop Horatio Alger Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Co Chicago Corp Champlin Company

Thieves Have Big Appetite at Paddock Diner Heist

A hungry gang broke into the Paddock Diner near Gorham Raceways early today and stole food and goods including five dozen eggs, bacon, pork chops, ham, steak, coffee, cigarettes, cigars, and a radio. Owner Carl Libby reported the loot totaling substantial value.

Gorham Gorham Raceways Carl Libby

Saco United Baptist Churchwomen Elect Officers

At the April meeting of Saco United Baptist Churchwomen the officers were installed by retiring leaders. New officers include Everett Ladd as president Adel bert Jakeman Sr as vice president missions Whylie Brown as vice president of missions Stanley Bennett as vice president of Christian training Loyal Grant as vice president of business and professional women Ossian Johnson as secretary treasurer and publicity H W Lamson as program chairman Harold Smith as hospitality chairman Geraldine Fenderson as literature chairman Richard Doe as Love Gift chairman and Roy Watson as White Cross chairman. Reports on midwinter conference and circle work were given and dues approved. Donations were made to Home Mission literature and the Mather school at Beaufort S C. A pot luck followed with 25 attending and Miss Bina Sawyer will speak May 3 at the church vestry.

Saco United Baptist Harold Smith Geraldine Fenderson Richard Doe Roy Watson White Cross Doe Augusta Watson Ladd H. W. Lamson Harley Scammon Lawrence Tripp Houstis Sulis Lydia Circle Mather Beaufort S. C Bina Sawyer

Dr Finch and Carole Sob spared after murder verdict

In Los Angeles a jury convicts Dr R Bernard Finch and his mistress Carole Tregoff of murdering Barbara Jean Finch, sentencing them to life in prison after a prolonged trial. They sobbed at the verdict as authorities note parole eligibility after seven years if prison records allow. The case, a major headline since July 19, 1959, ends with a costly, extended legal battle.

Los Angeles Finch West Covina R. Bernard Finch Carole Tregoff Carole California Barbara Jean Finch

Total of 601 Executed By Castro Edict

Havana reports two more executions, raising the unofficial total to 601 since January 1, 1959. Separate military tribunals condemned 24 others to prison for counterrevolutionary charges. A fire at the Hershey sugar mill east of Havana was blamed on saboteurs, and authorities said two counterrevolutionary bands in Oriente Province were smashed with seven insurgents captured, allegedly supplied by the Guantanamo Bay naval base.

Havana la Cabana Fidel Castro Cuba Hershey Mill Oriente U. S Guantanamo Bay

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Saco Industrial Corporation Saco City Hall Nicholas P. Scontras Atty Charles W. Smith Richard J. Stride Charles R. Cote Robert C. Spears Leon H. Libby Eliot Fink Thomas Armstrong Lloyd M. Anderson Peter Boucouvalas George Butler Charles W. Fenderson Harry P. Garland E. Frank Reed Story Boy Scout Explorer Post Roger Lemay Robert DeSilva Frank DeSilva James Belanger Harold Steve Lynn Copr Gen Fea Corp RCA Victor Main Street Rags To Riches C of C Kennebunk High School Madison Glee Club Elizabeth Welch Sandra Root Marie Campbell Alexander Economos Allen Thompson Robert Dargis Henry Kingsbury Eunice Fitton Kennebunk Saco United Baptist Churchwomen Dr. Finch Ind
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