Latin American aid plan boosts South American ties
Washington AP The House Appropriations Committee approved a 600 million administration request to raise wing standards in South America, including 100 million for Chile to rehabilitate quake damaged areas. Funds would support the Inter-American Development Bank loans, OAS field studies, and ICA grants for health and education.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Chile
Otto E. Passman
D-La
Passman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Kennedy
Inter - American Development Bank
Economic and Social Council
Organization of American States
International Cooperation Administration
Saco Red Cross Exceeds Fund Drive Quota in 1961
The Saco Red Cross reports surpassing its $3,600 fund drive quota by $146.21, with totals rising despite incomplete returns. Key figures include fund drive chair Thomas Armstrong and branch chairman Dr J Edward Whelan, along with several community leaders and donors across advanced gifts, business, industry, professional, clubs, and organizations.
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Saco
American Red Cross
Thomas Armstrong
J. Edward Whelan
Saco Red Cross
Armstrong
Theodore Gillette
Warren Peterson
Joseph Truman
Roger Moore
Robert Bowie
Teresa County
Arthur Harmon
William Kirk
Robert Whittier
Charles Tucker
Philip Snow
George Love
John Burnham
Roger Sherman
J. Edward Lan
Teresa Coun
Chuckle: Old-Timer Joke on First Jobs and Dating
A gag line notes that an old-timer is someone who recalls when a job was the first thing you went steady with. Copr. Gen. Fea. Corp.
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Copr
Gen
Fea. Corp
Lunch Box Clams and Fish and Chips Menu Item
A lunch box offering includes clams and fish and chips with portions listed as 1 quart of clams, 1 quart of fried potatoes, 1 pint of clams, and 1 pint of fried potatoes. It appears as a simple meal selection with seafood and fried potato sides.
Female Help Wanted For Office Work
Female help wanted for office work with typing experience preferred and basic bookkeeping capability optional as training provided. Benefits offered. Apply in writing.
Solons Toast Hillman On His Birthday
AUGUSTA AP The Senate paid tribute to Sen Earle M Hillman R Bangor on his 59th birthday with song and playful verse. Colleagues approached the dais for a birthday salute while James Stanley ribbed the presiding officer in a limerick. Ruth Foster and Lois Beauchamp delivered cake and a kiss to Hillman. Shelton Noyes presented a silver engraved gavel as a gift.
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Stanley
Kbangor
Hillman
Ruth Foster
Lois Beauchame
Shelton C. Noyes
Rockefeller backs Kennedy on foreign policy
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller urged united support for President Kennedy in managing foreign affairs, signaling bipartisan backing for the administration's international policy.
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Rocky
JFK
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
United
Kennedy
Residence Bill Shelved By House Clerk: Maine residence bill shelved
In Augusta the House rejected Gov. Reed's measure to drop the one-year Maine residence requirement for public assistance. The bill was referred to the Legislative Research Committee for study after an 83-40 vote to sustain Rep John L. Baxter Jr.'s motion to favor unfavorable welfare committee report.
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Augusta
Reed
Maine
Legislative Research Committee
John L. Baxter Jr
Pittsfield
House
Baxter
Man Shoots Wife Tuns Gun On Self NORWAY AP
A 21 year old father killed his 18 year old wife in an early morning shooting then killed himself. The couple’s seven month old daughter slept nearby as police investigated. The husband used a revolver found in the room. a neighbor reported hearing a shot after an argument before the deaths.
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Norway
Oxford
James A. Lassiter
Elaine Burgess
Charles
Lewiston
Burgess
Lassiter
Janice
Kathy
Jean
James Hayward
Maine Driver License Change Defeated In House Vote
The Maine House rejected a proposal to issue driver licenses for two years with advance renewal notice delaying expiration. Rep. Dunn’s indefinite postponement failed 95 to 28, and Rep. Berry warned of higher fees while noting risks of allowing blank forms to the public. The bill’s opponents cited Transportation Committee opposition.
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Augusta
Maine
Philip E. Dunn
Poland
Richard N. Berry
Cape Eliabeth
Transportation Committee
Auxiliary Of Troop One Elects Staff
Mrs Albert Gardella was elected president of the Building Association auxiliary Tuesday evening at the April meeting in Biddeford Also elected were Mrs Ben Ren vice president Mrs Allen Sneider secretary and Mrs Euclide Millette treasurer Installation will be held in May at the annual meeting Co chairs for arrangements were Mrs Remar and Mrs George Dumochel The auxiliary plans the annual banquet for the Building Association on April 29 at 6 30 PM in Biddeford Boy Scout hall Tickets are on sale Reports were read by Mrs Remar secretary and Mrs Millette treasurer with the membership committee reporting further details
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Albert Gardella
Roe
One Building Association
Daniel Lemovitz
Biddeford
Ben Ren
Allen Sneider
Euclide Millette
Remar
George Dumochel
Building Association Group
U. of M. Reports 36 Staff Openings Amid Hiring
ORONO AP The University of Maine reports 36 vacancies despite adding 15 new faculty members. 14 are in arts and sciences. President Elliott warns salary gaps limit competitiveness while trustees approve a PhD in general experimental psychology and seek a 2.7 million dollar bond plan for dormitory construction repaid over 40 years.
Education Aid Bill Tabled Change In ETV Plans
AP reports setback to University of Maine plans for a statewide educational television network. FCC reserved Channel 10 in Augusta and Presque Isle for ETV use but moved Channel 7 from Calais to Bangor for commercial TV, limiting potential reach to about 80 percent with Bates Colby Bowdoin ETV link. Lloyd H. Elliott welcomed Channel 10 but lamented Channel 7 as a commercial loss. Gov. Reed proposed 119.3 million state services appropriation. budget trimmed to 117.1 million in current services. education subsidies not restored. further budget action pending.
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CRONO
University of Maine
Federal Unications Commission
Augusta
Presque Isle
Calais
Bangor
Bates, Colby
Bowdoin
Lloyd H. Elliott
Channel 7
Appropriations Committee
Louis Jalbert
D-Lewiston
House
Appropriations
Harold Bragdon
Aperham
Reed
Action On School Bus Bill Slowed
AUGUSTA AP The local option bill to permit public bus transportation of private school pupils was deferred in the House after Senate clearance. The House tabling suspended the bill and three committee reports until Tuesday. Rep. John L. Baxter Jr. led the motion. The Senate accepted the Judiciary Committee majority report and passed the bill on second reading. Sen. Augusta K. Christie warned she would offer a statewide referendum amendment if the bill returns to the Senate without one.
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Senate
Castro's Status Shrouded In Mystery
News analysis notes Castro's leadership mystery after Havana proclaims a triumph. Questions arise about his absence from declaring the victory and potential power shifts with the Communist leadership in Cuba. The piece ponders whether Castro is sidelined by rivals or maneuvering in background amid guerrilla resistance in Escambray.
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William L. Ryan
Cuba
Fidel Castro
New Office Setup in New York Labor Department
Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg announced a new office for automation and manpower to be established today in his department. He did not identify who will head the office.
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New York
Secretary of Labor
Arthur J. Goldberg
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