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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1963

Page

7

Smog and Smoke Damage Human Lung Cells, Research

Dr. Charles M. Pomerat reports at an American Cancer Society seminar that smog and cigarette smoke irritants cause lung cells to multiply and suffer chromosome breaks similar to cancer chemicals. He notes that filtered smoke damages cells quickly and that test-tube human cells resemble living human cells in their response.

LA Jolla Calif Charles M. Pomerat Pasadena Foundation For Medical Research Iean Cancer Society Pomerat

Granville Hamner Retires From Baseball Management

Petersburg reports Granville Hamner known as Granny says he has seen the last of baseball. The former shortstop of the Whiz Kids retires to manage and train in Kansas City after a career with Philadelphia and later assignments ending in August.

Petersburg Granville Granny Hamner Philadephia Whiz Bow Kansas City

Paris Strikes Highlight Public Nuisance in Metro Battles

Richard K. O'Malley compares French labor actions with American strikes and notes metro and bus workers in Paris stage surprise two to four hour walkouts. Public disruption is brief and aimed at signaling government discontent, with some Parisians preferring a committee approach to coordinate protests.

Richard K. O'Malley France Metro Subway Ao Ik Sy Han Cain Metrole

Budget friendly purchase options highlighted

The message suggests buying items within your budget either at your bank or via the Payroll Savings Plan offered at your workplace. It emphasizes choosing affordable options and leveraging payroll deductions or banking channels for affordable installments.

Breath Test Bill Opposed By Committee

Augusta AP reports the Appropriations Committee opposed a bill to spend 25000 for breath test machines at strategic state locations to measure alcohol in drivers through breath analysis.

Augusta Legislative Appropriations Committee

Princess Christina Applies To Radcliffe College

Princess Christina of Sweden has submitted an application to Radcliffe College for admission to next fall's freshman class. Admissions director Mrs. Edward S. Simpson confirmed the 19 year old will be processed like other applicants, with a decision to follow. Christina intends to live and study as a regular undergraduate student for at least a year after graduating from Stockholm High School in May. She has three sisters Margaretha Birgitta and Desiree.

Cambridge Mass AP Radcliffe College Christia Sweden Edward S. Simpson Harvard Christina Sibylla Prince Gustav Stockholm High School Princess Christina Margaretha Birgitta Desiree

Easter Dinner Prices Decline From Five Years Ago

The Grocery Manufacturers of America reports Easter dinner costs ease this year. A five pound baked ham dinner with 20 items costs 10.19, down from 11.74 five years ago and 10.16 last year. Roast chicken and leg of lamb show similar reductions. The 20 items total 7.03, down from 8.31 five years ago. Homemakers also spend 19 percent of after tax income on foods.

Paul S. Willis Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc Willis

Tufts President Urges Action on Talent Waste

Worcester ceremony marks inauguration of Dr Clifton Emery Jr as Worcester Junior College president. Dr Nils Y Wessell of Tufts warns that restricting college admissions wastes talent and endangers civilization. Delegates from 12 educational bodies attend as Richard Rutherford presides. Loren Hutchinson greets new leader and notes Emery’s prior Tufts role.

Worcester Mass Tufts University Nils Y. Wessell Worcester Memorial Auditorium Clifton W. Emery, Jr Worcester Junior Earle East Richard J. Rutherford Worcester Ymca Loren K. Hutchinson Worcester Junior College Emery Fmery

Japanese Christian Student Studies at Hebrew Union College

Kuichiro Ishikawa a two year old Japanese Christian student at Hebrew Union College Cincinnati studies Hebrew Aramaic Syriac and Ugari tic and Bible history. He hopes to teach future courses and language instruction and says knowledge of Jewish tradition is essential to understanding the Old Testament.

Hebrew College Cincinnati Hebrew Union College Kuichiro Ishikawa Japan

Naval Ensign Wallace A. Cole Commissioned

Ensign Wallace A. Cole son of Mr and Mrs Richard L Cole of Hollis Road Dayton has been commissioned as a naval officer after completing a 16 week Officer Candidate School course at Newport Rhode Island The program trains college graduates for naval leadership and technical challenges Also at home Air Force A3C Albert Pont briant Jr is visiting his parents Albert Pont briant Sr and Mrs Pont briant in Dayton

NAVY Wallace A. Cole Richard L. Cole Hollis Road Dayton Newport R.I Albert Pontbriant, Jr US Air Force Aut Albert Pontbriant Forest Street Biddeford Sheppard Afb Tex St. Louis High Air Force Clark Afb Phillipine Islands

Cherry Blossom Festival Opens in Washington

Esther Van Wagoner Tufty reports on the Washington Cherry Blossom Festival with 53 princesses, royal parade roles, and a gala dinner attended by lawmakers including Senate leaders, highlighting cross party admiration and old political ties. The piece blends spring scenery with political notes and social event details.

Esther van Wagoner Tufty Washington Mount Vernon Virginia Armed Services Maine Sarah Allen Skowhegan University of Maine Michigan Traverse City

Population 9 and 1 old grouch sign spotted

AP reports Paul Davis, columnist for the St. Petersburg Independent, notes a sign at the edge of a small north Florida town reading Population 9, and 1 old grouch.

ST Petersburg Fla Paul Davis The St. Petersburg

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