Reed Replies to Dubord Attack on Horse Hobby
Gov. Reed dismisses Richard Dubord's charge that he runs private horse breeding from the Blaine House. Dubord, a Democratic hopeful, cites a harness ad listing John H. Reed of Augusta and urges action on alleged mansion racing activity. Reed calls the attack a desperate bid to boost a sagging campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AU Usta
Reed
Richard J. Duboerd
Dubord
Mexico
John H. Reed
Blaine House
Augusta
Maine
Geome
Executive Mansion
Duvord
Training program assured in Biddeford and Sanford
Augusta AP financing for three employee training programs under the Area Redevelopment Act was arranged today by Gov Reed and the Executive Council. They transferred 9 012 dollars in federal funds to the Maine Employment Security Commission to start two courses for sewing machine operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Biddeford
Sanford
Gov
Bloodhounds Called To Hunt For Elderly Beach Resident
An 80-year-old retiree, William Blanchard of Old Orchard Beach, has been missing since Tuesday. Police, fire crews, and Civil Defense units coordinate with state bloodhounds as a search begins near Saco avenue and Pleasant Street.
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William Blanchard
Old Orchard Beach
Bethel
Diamond Gardner
Beach
Blanchard
Georgia Blanchard
Old Orchard Road
Saco Avenue
Pleasant Street
John Clark
Ocean Park Area
Wharff
Clark
T For Turn Road
School Street
No Journal On Holiday Observance of Patriot's Day
The Biddeford Saco Journal will not publish Thursday in observance of Patriot's Day. The business office and other departments will be closed for the entire day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Biddeford-Saco
Birch Society Tests California Primary in June
California voters face a Birch Society test as three Republican nominees for Congress seek renomination in Democratic strongholds. Incumbents Edgar Hiestand and John H. Rousselot face inexperienced challengers, with Rousselot’s Birch ties drawing sharp criticism from Nixon. A new 29th District race also centers on Birch influence amid San Marino and Arcadia areas.
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Los Angeles
California
John Birch Society
Congress
Birch Society
Birch Man
John H. Rousselot
Richard M. Nixon
Rousselot
Nixon
Ning
San Marino
Arcadia
Edgar Hiestand
Hiestand
Birch
Bircher
Thomas F. Noonan
Airlines Differ On Adequacy Of Service
Northeast Air lines argues National Airlines plan to expand in New England would create gaps in service. National seeks to fly Presque Isle Bangor Portland Maine Worcester New Bedford Hyannis Massachusetts if Northeast exits. Northeast president James W. Austin vows continued service to all points and counters National aims to serve only major New England cities.
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Boston
Northeast Airlines
National Airlines
New England
National
Civil Aeronautics Board
Presque Isle
Bangor
Portland
Maine
Worcester
New Bedford
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Northeast
James W. Austin
New Hampshire
Vermont
Augusta
Manchester
Keene
Lebanon
Connecticut Valley
Montpelier - Barre
Burlington
Martha's Vineyard
Nantucket
Mass
Patriot's Day Holiday Schedule Variations
Most area workers will observe Good Friday as a holiday this year and work on Patriots Day. Pepperell Manufacturing Saco Tanning and Saco Lowell shops close Friday for Good Friday. stores stay open Thursday and close 1 to 3 p.m. Friday. post offices run normally Thursday. banks close. Municipal offices in Saco and Orchard Beach close Thursday and again Friday 1 to 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Saco Tanning Corporation
Saco- Lowell
Saco
OM Orchard Beach
Beloved Piano Gift Turns Tragic in Michigan Town
Brenda Harrison ten learned of a piano she could study music after an abandoned school pose sat beside a church torn building. A six inch platform and missing caster caused the upright piano to topple and trap the girl. Brenda died from head injuries despite efforts by three children to lift the piano off her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socus, Mich
Brenda Harrison
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Brenda
Benda
Raymond Harrison
Gene
Jimmy Long
Gossip Loops Through Big Office in A Week
A humorous quip notes a company is too large when office chatter takes a full week to travel from one end to the other. The line satirizes corporate scale and slow internal communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copr
Gen
Fea. Corp
Saco Native Marks 92nd Milestone
The 92nd birthday of Arthur W Andrews was celebrated yesterday with a dinner party and open house at his Middle Street residence in Saco. The event featured gifts cards and a cake cutting ceremony.
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Arthur W Andrews
Middle Street
Saco
Fairchild Purchases South Portland Plant For Maine Growth
Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corp plans a 1 million plus investment at its newly acquired 48 000 square foot South Portland facility near Portland Airport. Pilot production is expected by late August with about 250 employees by year end and double that in 1963. Governor Reed calls the move a milestone in Maine economic growth.
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South Portland
Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corp
New York
Fairchild
Robert B. Beith
The
Area Development Council
Semiconductor
Portland
Augusta
Gov. Reed
Maine
Biddeford and Saco Coal and Oil Office Closes Saturdays
The Biddeford and Saco Coal and Oil Company will close its office on Saturdays for the summer starting April 21. Payments may be made at Towle's Travel Agency in Biddeford or Whitten's Hardware Store in Saco. For service call AT 2-1058.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco Coal and Oil Company
Towle
Whitten
Saco
Easter Weekend Sale Cars From 1950s and 60s Models
Classified ad lists a selection of classic cars for sale during Easter weekend. Vehicles include a 1961 Lark 4 door a 1961 Rambler 6 to choose from a 1960 Comet sedan a 1959 Pontiac a 1958 Ford a 1958 Mercedes Benz a 1957 Mercury hardtop with full power a 1957 Plymouth a 1956 Mercury station wagon a 1955 Mercury 1955 Nash sedan two 1953 Chevrolet a 1961 Metropolitan 2 door hardtop a 1960 Rambler 1959 Ambassador 1959 Rambler a 1958 Pontiac a 1957 Rambler two to choose from a 1956 Rambler a 1955 Pontiac a 1955 Rambler a 1954 Chevrolet a 1952 Ford hardtop.
Easter Bunny Specials and Classic Cars Sale Card
An old ad lists Easter Bunny specials featuring Henry J and Lincoln models from the early 1950s, plus Pontiac and Ford cars, with Mercury offerings and discount prices such as 53 and 49 dollars. The fragment highlights a mix of 1949 to 1953 autos and associated dealer pricing.
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Saco Democratic Club
Clyde Bartlett
US House of Representatives
Front
Bartlett
Phyllis Deschambeault
Register of Deeds
Glenn
Yarborough
Democratic Club
Peter J. Farley
Frederic Deschambeault
Senate
Atty. Lloyd P. Lafountain
Samuel G. Gagnon
Emile Feeteau
Story
Kennedy
Steel
Washington
Roger M. Blough
U.S. Steel Corp
White House
Blough
U.S. Steel
Andrew T. Hatcher
Youland’s
COATS
Youland’s Dept
Biddeford-Kennebunk
Reilly’s Bakery
Main St
Patriot's Day
Maine, Linoleum and Carpet Co
Alfred Street
Webber Hospital
Clair Nadeau
St. Joseph High School
Rena Mae Binette
Biddeford High School
Kathleen McGovern
Penny Jones
Thorn
Noted Corporation
New South Portland
Merchants Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Lark
Comet
Mercedes- Benz
Plymouth
Mercury
Nash
Metropolitan
Rambler
Pontiac
Ford
Chevrolet
Henry J
Ford Cony
Oldsmobile
Crepeau Rambler Sales CO
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