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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1963
Page
2
Biddeford resident Armand Soulard of Westland Avenue is identified as a patient at Notre Dame hospital. The notice records a medical status update and locational details without sensational elements.
Past Matrons of Adah chapter CBS plan a Thursday meeting at 24 Roberts Street Biddeford hosted by Mrs Ruth Haley with Mrs Gladys Goodwin and Mrs Hazel Beety as hostesses. Saco Public Schools will be closed next week reopening April 22 while the Superintendent of Schools Office remains open during the vacation period.
Prayer meeting at Bible Baptist Church Saco and Bible study at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach both occur Thursday at 7 30 p m. Youth choir rehearsal at Saco School Street Methodist Church Thursday 3 15 p m. Senior choir rehearsal at same Methodist Church Thursday 7 30 p m. Assembly of God Saco holds 7 30 p m prayer meeting at Ahepa Home Pleasant Street.
The pope’s broad analysis argues for political, social, economic and religious peace. He condemns colonialism and racism, asserts equal human dignity, and warns about arms stockpiles harming global progress. The message targets both Catholics and non Catholics, urging respect for private worship and free initiative.
In Syracuse a Voodoo jet interceptor and an American Airlines Electra nearly collided on a Boston to Detroit flight. The turbo-prop airliner with 57 aboard veered violently, tossing passengers and injuring five. Investigations by Air Force Civil Aeronautics Board and FAA began. the Voodoo’s ground control and pilot roles are under review. The aircraft was based at Griffiss AFB, Rome, New York.
Past Master Milton Randall led master stations in the absence of Master Robert Littlefield at the Saco Grange meeting. A public auction to benefit the Salk polio fund is planned for May, with date to be announced. Various demonstrations and performances highlighted the evening, including music by local students and baton twirlers. Youth night is set for April 23 with refreshments by local volunteers.
The Soviet note warned that NATO nuclear plans could trigger war and an arms race, accusing the West of arming West Germany with nuclear weapons. McNamara flew to London to discuss NATO plans with British officials while Rusk planned to join in Paris. The US proposed 25 Polaris armed merchant ships with multinational crews, while Britain favored units retaining national identity.
Alma Breault and family express gratitude to relatives and friends for spiritual bouquets and Mass cards received after the death of their son Clarence. God bless you all for your kindness.
Weather update for Portland coast notes small craft warnings this afternoon with cloudy skies and occasional showers. Temperatures will reach the mid 40s, with northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy and cool with lows around the mid 20s and NW winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday remains partly cloudy and cool with NW winds 10 to 15 mph.
Heavy buying in steels pushes New York stocks higher as Wheeling Steel increases prices. The AP 60-stock average rises 0.8 to 265.5 with industrials and rails up, while Dow Jones hits 707.20 after noon. Prices on the Amex advance. bonds ease.
Portland AP reports Bruce F. E. Mather aged 36, district traffic superintendent for New England Telephone and Telegraph, has won a notable position or award. Details are incomplete in the clipping.
Exalted Ruler Richard Murphy of Biddeford Saco Elks received the traveling cribbage trophy from St Jean Elks at a joint banquet. Eugene Bertrand of St Jean handed over the trophy after their club held it last year. Prizes went to high scorers Arthur Costellon and Arthur Lesieur for the Elks and Robert Ruel and Leopold Chretien for St. Jean.
Pearl Prosser, manager of the Old Orchard Beach High lunch program for 10 years, tendered her resignation to the School committee. Helene Burke was reported as the new manager of the lunch program at the high school this morning.
Proponents said the proposal would end compulsory union and agency shops and let workers choose union membership. Opponents argued it would undermine unions and harm labor relations in Maine. The Senate defeat margin was wider than two years ago when a similar bill failed 18 to 12.
A House Republican bloc plans bold reductions in the fiscal bill to dodge a sales tax increase. The measure requires about 13 million more in revenue than current tax sources. Gov Reed seeks a 4 percent sales tax from 3 to raise about 18 million in two years, leaving roughly 5 million for new or expanded services, mainly in education.
Diefenbaker wins 96 seats with smaller parties distributing 24 to Social Credit and 17 to the New Democrats. Liberals may gain two or three more from service votes but cannot reach 133 for a majority. Mackenzie King precedent allows him to lead without the largest party if supported by others. It remains customary for the largest party leader to form the government.
A rash of grass fires stretched from 2 50 p m to 5 18 p m as four calls were answered. Properties affected included land owned by Paul Avel at 9 Glenwood Avenue the John Wormwood property on Paul Street Harold Strout land on Roebuck Avenue and Adie Mooney land on Harrison Avenue.
Mather, a former Olympic hockey player, is among 45 American businessmen awarded a fellowship to study industrial management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program supports leaders across sectors to advance management expertise.
Biddeford High School announces Frederick J. Crowley will be valedictorian and Miss Marie MacMorran salutatorian for the June 11 ceremony in Stephen White Memorial gymnasium. Four other honor students are Rachel Jacques Nancy Belanger Bruce Carp and Perley Perkins.
AUGUSTA AP A food processing firm told Maine's Department of Economic Development it suspended operations because workers preferred unemployment checks. The owner said the plant would never return to Maine. DED noted other firms voiced frustrations during a Raw Var City breakfast, citing talent and facilities concerns.
The Unitarian Women's Alliance and the Daughters of Ruth met at the Unitarian house in Saco with Miss Lillian Chapin presiding. Reports were given, subscriptions renewed for the Unitarian Universalist Register Leader, and thank-you notes read from the Joslin Diabetic Camp and the Red Cross. An invitation to attend the Silver Tea for the Medical Scholarship on April 27 at 24 Hall Avenue was accepted, sponsored by the York County Medical Society auxiliary. Mrs. Clement Taylor gave a book report on Witch Doctor's Apprentice followed by refreshments prepared by committee members.
President Kennedy denounces steelmakers for defiance of the public interest and mobilizes government pressure including antitrust threats and contract withholds. Within 72 hours the steel titans’ united front collapsed as Inland and Kaiser balked from the price rise, forcing a roll back.
Xi Omicron Exemplar chapter Beta Sigma Phi elected officers at a Biddeford meeting held at Mrs. Richard Sawtelle home. President is Mrs. Philip Scammon. Others include Mrs. Richard Sawtelle vice president, recording secretary Mrs. Betty Stansberry, correspondence secretary Mrs. Roland Rioux, treasurer Mrs. James Nadeau. Founders Day on April 30 invite accepted. Girl of the year honors go to Mrs. H Clifford Berry. Installation set for April 23 at Mrs. Rioux home.
State tax assessor David A. Brown will speak at the Saco Taxpayers Protective Association luncheon on Sunday April 21 at 12:30 p.m. at Saco Grange Hall North Street. Brown, a property assessment supervisor with the Bureau of Taxation in Augusta, has 15 years direct experience with local property taxes and directs the Maine Assessors' School. Robert L. Cassette, president, says the meeting is open to the public and reservations may be made through him or other association officers.
The St Mary Assumption Sodality held its year end meeting in the school hall. Communion Sunday is set for April 14 at 8 30 a m. A rummage sale raised 166 19 for the Seminary fund. Eighteen new members are to be welcomed at a May reception. Twenty garments were gifted to the Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association. A spring card party is planned for April 28 in St Mary hall. The group elected new officers and discussed district MDCCW meetings and a May convention at Poland Spring.
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