Saco-Lowell Eyes Subcontract for M-14 Parts
Saco-Lowell shops seek a sub contract from Harrington and Richardson of Worcester for M-14 rifle components. The firm has prior work history with Harrington and Richardson on the M-1 and T-48 programs, with a decision expected in four to six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco-Lowell
Harrington and Richardson Company
Worcester
Mass
Exac
James Davidson
Everday
New England
Davidson
Saco- Lowell
Harrington and Richardson
Massachusetts Arms
Understanding Women and Men, A Light Reflection
A dated humorous citation notes the gendered miscommunication between women and men. The piece playfully observes how difficulty arises from mutual misunderstandings in social interactions.
Favorable Report On WIC Bill With Committee Amendment
A bill to grant Water Improvement Commission jurisdiction over unclassified waters received a favorable report and a committee amendment. The amendment lets municipalities or sewer districts avoid licensing for sewage discharges into unclassified waters through outfalls existing by next September, while the original draft would have required licenses for sewage and industrial pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustap
Water Improvement ‘Commission
Addison Saunders
Bethel
Whitin Company Posts Heavy Loss in 1958
Whitin Machine Works reported a 1958 net loss of 1 885 794 dollars or 2 65 per share at its annual meeting. The prior year showed a profit of 870 890 dollars or 1 22 per share. President J Hugh Bolton noted the merger of Landis Machine Co and Whitin subsidiary Fayscott Corp into Fayscott Landis Machine Corp of Deter Maine and the planned impact of acquiring American Type Founders of Elizabeth New Jersey on profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitinsville
Mass
Whitin Machine Works
J. Hugh Bolton
Whitin
Landis Machine Co
St. Louis
Fayscott Corp
Fayscott Landis Machine Corp
Deter, Maine
Bolton
Elizabeth, N.J
Margot Fonteyn Freed After Panama Jail Stay
British ballerina Margot Fonteyn arrived in Miami after 24 hours in a Panama jail where police sought her husband Roberto Arias on revolutionary charges. She avoided details on his whereabouts and dismissed questions about mistreatment, saying only that she might return to London, timing uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Margot Fonteyn
Panama
Roberto Arias
Ernesto de la Guardia
Arias
Britain
Margot
London
Biddeford Civil Service Bill Heading To 1961 Legislature
Rep. Edward Caron says Biddeford police and fire civil service bill will be referred to the 100th legislature meeting in 1961. He asked postponement to allow Police Chief Edgar Sevigny and Fire Chief Arthur King to study retirement plans before action. The bill has been redrafted to specify two commissioners rather than a joint board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Caron
Caron
Legal Affairs Committee
Specife Eniers
Maine House Passes Right to Know Bill Open Meetings
The Maine House approved a Right to Know bill guaranteeing public access to government meetings and certain records. The measure allows private sessions only by majority vote and prohibits rest in private. A companion bill on confidential records also passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine House
Allan Woodcock Jr
R-Bangor
Maine
Legislative Research
Albert Emmons
R-Kennebunk
Senate
House
Fire damages Splendid Restaurant in Portland
A fire Tuesday night caused about 11000 dollars in damage to the Splendid Restaurant in downtown Portland. About 75 patrons fled the establishment as flames broke out in the kitchen and bakery, while 13 upstairs residents evacuated but returned later.
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Portland
Splendid
Rat Shooting Reveals Accidental Toe Wound
Bradford Shaw Jr and his father hunt rats at the town dump using a .22. An accidental toe wound occurs when Shaw’s left toe is perforated by a bullet. Doctor Edward Newall treats the injury while Chief Deputy Merryman investigates.
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Africa
Bradford Shaw, Jr
Kennebunk
Shaw
J. Albert Merryman
Shaw, Sr
Edward Newall
Merryman
Loafers Heart Seen As Menace To Health
CHICAGO AP A study by an international team warns that prolonged inactivity causes a degenerative heart condition in Western populations. The researchers from four countries tested athletes, mountaineers, soldiers, and sedentary individuals, noting reversibility with 6 to 12 weeks of reconditioning and urging broader study and regional fitness policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American College of Physicians
University of Vermont
Austria
Wilhelm Raab
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Burlington
Biddeford Census Nearing Final Count
Biddeford records show at least 16 960 residents as the annual census nears its April 1 start to close. Officials expect a final tally near 18 000 with the census ending next week. Only population data compiled so far as questions on employment and public attitudes toward a new school will begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Rock and Roll Declared Near End at National Music Clubs
At the National Federation of Music Clubs biennial convention in San Diego, leaders including Mrs. Blant Buford and Sigmund Spaeth argued that Rock and Roll is fading from popularity. Ada Holding Miller reported the trend, citing member clubs and the February Parade of American Music as showing folk and show tunes predominating.
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San Diego
Calif
National Federation of Music Clubs
Blant Buford
Dallas
Tex
Sigmund Spaeth
Bleed It
Vera Wardner Dougan
Beloit
Wis
Federation
Ada Holding Miller
Providence
R.J
Spreth
City physician Dr Roscoe L Mitchell dies at 82
Augusta physician Dr Roscoe L Mitchell aged 82 died Tuesday. A Hudson Massachusetts native he had practiced medicine in Maine and been a member of the Maine Medical Association for fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Roscoe L. Mitchell
Hudson, Mass
Maine Medical Assn
Democratic Women Pick New State Leaders
The Democratic Women's Social club formed recently held a supper meeting at St John hall and elected officers. Annette Gagne was chosen president with Charlotte Casavant as recording secretary Aline Ouellette financial secretary and Muriel Clark treasurer. Trustees elected include Fred Deschambeault for three years Conrad Binette for two years and Jo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Women's Social Club
St. John Hall
Annette Gagne
Charlotte Casavant
Aline Ouellette
Muriel Clark
Fred Deschambeault
Conrad Binette
Herter Is Sworn In as Secretary of State
Christian A. Herter was sworn in as the United States secretary of state at a White House ceremony. President Eisenhower pledged full backing and wished him success before the cabinet and other officials. Herter becomes the nation's 54th full time foreign policy chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Christian A. Herter
Eisenhower
White House
Herter
Unitedtates
Women hostage forgives two escaped prisoners at San Quentin
Two small time burglars Billy Joe Wright and William D. Werner escaped from San Quentin and held Louise Gschwend at knife point on a fishing pier for six hours. They claimed they bluffed, sought a car, and were not seeking a real hostage. Guards blocked the pier and a standoff ended when prosecutors promised leniency and a disciplinary review was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin
Calif
Billy Joe Wright
Louise Gschwend
William D. Werner
Wright
San Francisco
Werner
San Francisco Bay
Gschwend
Gus
Harrison
Walter
Louise
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Paul Larrabee
Rutledge Morton
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Thomas H. Simpson
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Lucien Doyon
Morton
Simpson
Bradford
Deschambault
Congress
Boston
Kittery - Portsmouth
Labor Committee
William Dennett
Kittery
James Cox
R-Dexter
Cox
Dennett
Howard Mayo
R - Bath
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Fea. Corp
Main St
Dial
Whitin Company
Scarborough
E King
Sevigny
Bill
Canton
Chester
Memory Lane
Saco Recreation Center
Saco City Hall
Richard Murray
Guy Beaulieu
Alan Ladd
Emerson Armstrong
David Kimball
R Reynald Ouellette
Bruce Reay
Richard Crown
Steve Smith
Gordon Eldridge
Harvey Lamontagne, Jr
Ted Clegg
May Dennis
Loafers
Raab
Rock ‘N
Winivuxg
Mickey Bernier
Beverly Southwick
Old Orchard Beach
Tina Welch
Kennebunkport
Kathy Hirst
Sherry Dresser
Janet McKeon
Kennebunk High School
Beverly MacPhail
Nancy Milligan
Cape Porpoise
Taloma Johnson
Louise Whitten
Saco
Nancy Smith
Candy Calderwood
Colleen Higgins
Herter Is
Notis Drive-In
Main Street
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