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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1962

Page

8

Three Mrs Kennedys To Watch In Campaign

AP story profiles Joan Kennedy as Ted Kennedy prepares for a Massachusetts Senate bid. It compares Joan to Jackie and Ethel Kennedy, recounts her campaign training with Ethel and the Kennedy sisters, and notes her plan to accompany Ted, balance family life, and engage with voters while remaining affable and noncommittal.

Joy Miller Joan Kennedy Joan Edward Ted Massachusetts Ethel Robert Kennedy Jackie John F. Kennedy Europe Harvard Law School Joan Bennett Bronxville N.Y Manhattanville Charles River Square House Boston Charlottesville

Vessels Ready To Sail From West Coast

Crews from striking unions sign on to resume West Coast and Hawaii shipping under a Taft Hartley court order sought by President Kennedy. About 60 vessels tied up, some loaded and ready to sail to Honolulu and the Orient. President Wilson expected to depart Monday. Judge Harris set an 80 day cooling off hearing for terms, not to decide if an injunction will issue. The strike idled about 5,000 Sailors Union of the Pacific, Marine Cooks and Stewards, and Marine Firemen members, plus longshoremen.

San Francisco West Coast Hawaii Kennedy American President Lines Wilson Honolulu Orient U.S. Dist George B. Harris Justice Department William Quinn White House Harris Pacific Maritime Association Sailors Union of the Pacific Marine Cooks and Stewards Marine Firemen

Property Sold at 65 67 Pool Street Biddeford to Omer F Gregoire

The two family dwelling with a two car garage and large land lot at 65 67 Pool Street Biddeford changed hands from Paul and Alice Letellier to Omer F Gregoire of Biddeford. The buyer, listed as an investment purchase, contracted through Felix T Sheltra and Sons.

Pool Street Biddeford Paul and Alice Letellier Felix T. Sheltra

Purvis Named Into Society

Clifford A. Purvis a practicing public accountant of Saco was recently accepted into membership in the National Society of Public Accountants The executive office is located in Washington The society is a professional organization of accountants in public practice throughout the United States and its possessions It is dedicated to the highest professional standards and each member subscribes to its rules of professional conduct

Clifford A. Purvis Saco National Society of Public Acccountants Washington National Society of Public Accountants United States

Past Presidents Elect Mrs Willey in Saco Meeting

Ruth Willey was elected president of the Past Presidents association of Fred Gurney corps at the home of Mrs. Hazel Emmons in Saco. Willey also became sunshine chair. Phyllis Wright named vice-president. Next session set for May 9 at Mrs Irene Ayer’s home in Saco.

Ruth Willey Association of Fred Gurney Corps Hazel Emmons Middle Street Saco Emmons Willey Sunshine Committee Phyllis Wright Irene Ayer Portland Road Beatrice Hover Rose Wilcox Dorothy Abbott Gertrude Dennett Doris Duross

B&M Railroad Sees Deficit Shrink in Early 1962

Boston and Maine President Patrick B McGinnis said January and February reductions cut the railroad deficit sharply and that March could bring over $200,000 in profit. He reported the first quarter 1962 loss should be under $1 million, down from $2,252,000 a year earlier, and predicted a profitable year ahead. He also noted more than $22 million saved from surplus property disposal since the policy began.

Boston Patrick B. McGinnis Boston & Maine Railroad McGinnis

Steel leaders’ clumsy PR on steel price boost

James Marlow argues steel executives botched their public relations by timing a price increase to collide with President Kennedy's news conference. The move drew Kennedy's sharp rebuke and raised questions about planners' motives and potential congressional scrutiny. It followed a no wage boost contract with union workers, prompting debate on whether the timing was deliberate.

Washington Steel Kennedy Steelmen Steel Union

Eagles Hold Initiation Of 23 Members

The Biddeford Saco Fraternal Order of Eagles held a meeting at Birch street hall with over 150 attendees. Twenty three new members were initiated by the local aerie led by President Gerard Hevey, part of a district effort praised by State President Michael Quarry. The group noted upcoming events, including changes to the April 28 supper and a May 12 sirloin steak supper, plus regular Saturday dances and a buffet lunch after the initiation.

Biddeford-Saco Fraternal Order of Eagles Birch Street Biddeford Gerard Hevey Robert Cartier Louis Gosselin Joffrey Remillard Daniel Pendleton William Bill Chase Roland Sylvester Edward Chelate Ernest Cote Lucien Gagnon Michael Quarry Biddeford Aerie Eagles Quarry Arthur Costellow Joseph Viger Joseph Larose Aerie Chef Roger Tardif William Chase Ralph Croteau Bill Curti Robert Krasko

Philathea Class Plans Spring Fete At Saco Baptist Church

The Philathea class of Saco United Baptist Church named Mrs. Ruby Brown and Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson co chairmen for the spring banquet during April meeting in the parish house. The group, with fourteen members present, voted to give $25 to church Easter mission work and held a social with refreshments.

Ruby Brown Elizabeth Wilson Philathea Saco United Baptist Church Lydia Wentzell Sunshine Committee Wilson Jennie Fay Ethel Goodier Edna Stacy Rhoda Kimball

Rabbis Say Right Wing Groups Threaten Democratic Way

The Central Conference of American Rabbis says right wing groups led by the Christian Anti Communist Crusade and the John Birch Society are inimical and dangerous to the American democratic way of life. The reform-leaning executive board opposes their efforts to turn back social progress in their opposition to civil liberties.

New York Central Conference of American Rabbis

Veterans Make Pole Dedication Arrangements

Biddeford veterans council met at AMVETS post home to plan a Memorial Day flag pole dedication at St. Joseph cemetery. Libby to command. Sheltra chaplain. Huot Lapointe to handle flag raising. Grindall and a WWI veteran to unveil marker. donor Robert Pinard to present. next meeting at American Legion on Elm Street April 18 at 7 30 p.m.

Biddeford Veterans Council Amvets Alfred Street Roland St. Michel Royal Sheltra American Legion Paul Lapointe The Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert Libby Robert Norton Disabled American Veterans David Grindall Sons of Union Veterans Roland Huot St. Joseph Cemetery Libby She Elm Street

Many Reform Goals Shape Postwar Policy Agenda

The proposed agenda centers on a graduated income tax social security unemployment insurance racial integration slum clearance and civil liberties. It frames these as core reforms guiding economic equality urban renewal and personal rights in the postwar era.

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