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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1960

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Girls Attend Troop 27 Event With Leaders

Nancy Hammond and twenty more names lead a group from Troop 27 in attendance alongside Mrs Wayne B Hutchins. The accompanying Troop 27 members include Jocelyn Loignon Frances Barrett Patricia Caudoin Fanchon Carey Charlotte Carroll Doris Cote Denise Doyon Dorothy Gravel Marjorie Kelleher Patricia Kelleher Carlotte Dupont Jane Langevin Priscilla Morin Peggy Ouellette Jean Pelletier Mary Reilly Mary Lou Robert Bonnie Remar Joan Sczymecki and Susan Wakefield with Mrs Norman J Reilly and Mrs J Raymond Kelleher assisting.

Nancy Hammond Jean Cotsinas Diane Demers Patricia Griffin Christine Hackett Susan Hall Diane Lapierre Paula Ledoux Jeanne Lizette Selina Marcille Constance Olson Elizabeth Perkins Priscilla Pierce Carol Roy Cora Stevens Jo-Ann Stansberry Carol Sevigny Carolyn Whelan Carol Violette Laurette Descoteaux Wayne B. Hutchins Jocelyn Loignon Frances Barrett Patricia Caudoin Fanchon Carey Charlotte Carroll Doris Cote Denise Doyon Dorothy Gravel Marjorie Kelleher Patricia Kelleher Carlotte Dupont Jane Langevin Priscilla Morin Peggy Ouellette Jean Pelletier Mary Reilly Mary Lou Robert Bonnie Remar Joan Sczymecki Susan Wakefield Norman J. Reilly J. Raymond Kelleher

Rebels abandon Caracas stronghold flee toward Colombian border

Rebels opposing President Betancourt abandon the Bolivar Regiment headquarters in San Cristobal and retreat toward the Colombian border as government tanks close in. The pursuit follows air force threats to machinegun the barracks and border guards report repulsing some units near Rubio. The border lies 24 miles away through the Andes. leader Gen Jesus Maria Castro Leon’s whereabouts are unknown.

Caracas Venezuela Romulo Betancourt Bolivar Regiment San Cristobal Tachira Betancourt Bolivar Rubio Andes Jesus Maria Castro Leon

Annual Confusion Time Will Start Next Week

The Associated Press reports about 50 percent of the nation’s clocks will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday for Daylight Saving Time, with about 91 million Americans gaining an extra daylight hour. Most will switch back to Standard Time in late October, though some areas back near September and a few stay on Daylight Time year round. Hawaii and Alaska will remain on Standard Time during summer. Time differences in states with mixed observances create daily scheduling problems for workers and residents Across Texas Kansas Colorado New Mexico Arizona Utah and Oklahoma no change is needed.

Associated Press Hawaii Alaska Texas Kansas Colorado New Mexico Arizona Utah Oklahoma

Southern Negroes Press Integration Demonstrations Across South

The Associated Press reports sit-down demonstrations spread from Nashville to Beaumont and other cities as police clash with protesters. Z Alexander Looby’s home bombed the night before as King urges end to segregation. in Beaumont Negro students protest lunch counters while Marshall sees 57 students convicted or fined, with appeals planned.

Associated Press Looby Beaumont Tex South Fisk University Nashville Tenn Negro College Martin Luther King Jr Atlanta W. P. Donoho King Z. Alexander Looby Lamar Tech College Marshall Florence S.C

Foes Demand New Korean Elections After Riots

In Seoul, Syngman Rhee faces renewed demands for presidential elections as opposition leader Vice President John M. Chang and the Democratic party reject the cabinet resignations as insufficient. Riots left at least 147 dead, hundreds wounded, and martial law imposed as troops patrol major cities. U.S. Ambassador McConaughy urged greater democracy in talks with Rhee.

Seoul Korea Syngman Rhee Gt Nagel John M. Chang Democratic Party Rhee Chang Lee U.S Walter P. McConaughy

Rescuers Renew Mountain Search on Long Peak

Estes Park Colorado rescuers renewed their search for two University of Colorado students missing on Long Peak after coed Jane Bendixon 18 sought help with frostbitten feet and facial cuts. She said the trio faced a snowstorm and dug a snow cave above timber line. Willmon 23 Jones 18 were last seen after they were blinded by the storm and split up to seek aid. Bendixon is recovering at a Boulder health center.

Estes Park Colo University At Boulder David L. Jones Webster Groves Prince D. Willmon Fort Smith Ark University of Colorado Bendixon Timberline Willmon Jones Miss Bendixon Davenport Iowa N. L. Sutherland Allens Park

Democrats Eye Strong Civil Rights Bill for 1980 Platform

New England's Chester Bowles was named platform committee chair to push a strong civil rights plank at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Calvin W. Rawlings will chair the credentials committee, with Camille F. Gravel as co-chairman. Democratic Chairman Paul Butler said civil rights will be a major issue, and Bowles' appointment was welcomed by presidential hopefuls.

Los Angeles New England Chester Bowles Bowles Utah Calvin W. Rawlings Camille F. Gravel Louisiana Gravel Paul Butler Connecticut India

New Officers Elected for Kennebunk VFW Auxiliary

The Kennebunk Memorial VFW auxiliary installed new officers at Fletcher Street Hall. Edith Horne became president with Doris Lindquist as junior vice president and Flora Lindquist as chaplain. Present were Phyllis Lindquist and Bernice Sampson as color bearers and other officers. several members were absent. An April 28 15th anniversary observance was accepted, with plans for a rummage sale on May 21 and a birthday gift for Doris Lindquist.

Kennebunk Memorial Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Fletcher Street Edith Horne Doris Lindquist Flora Lindquist Bernice Sampson Priscilla Smith Phyllis Lindquist Orilla Wakefield Catherine Ambrose Louisa Winston Pauline Dickerson Molly Smith Dorothy Labbe Ruby Bouvier Betty Foley Ambrose Dickerson Lindquist

Conclave Head Predicts Maine Backing Kennedy On First Ballot

The Maine Democratic convention chair Robert J. Milliken predicted Maine delegates will back Senator John F. Kennedy on the first ballot in Los Angeles. If Kennedy fails, Milliken said Maine could switch to Senator Stuart Symington. Senator Hubert Humphrey will speak at the opening. about 2,200 delegates and alternates are expected.

Portland Maine Los Angeles John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Robert J.milliken Missouri Stuart Symington Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Milliken Kennedy James C. Oliver Edwin H. Pert Bath Mass Hubert H. Humphrey Minn America Humphrey Symington

Press Must Aid In Breaking Of Secrecy Barriers

Washington AP The president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors urged the press to boost performance to win public trust in breaking secrecy barriers. J R Wiggins of the Washington Post reported gains in ASNE’s effort against news suppression and urged stronger organization and industry action. The convention featured Democratic hopefuls Kennedy Humphrey Symington and Stevenson panelists with British and Canadian peers. Nixon and Morton spoke on sessions for Republicans.

Washington American Society of Newspaper Editors J. R. Wiggins Washington Post ASNE

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