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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1964

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Soviet Will Back Cuba If U S Attacks Island

Izvestia said the Soviet Union would side with Cuba if the United States launches a treacherous attack over Cuba amid ongoing reconnaissance flights. The piece defends Cuba’s right to act against intrusions and recalls the 1962 missile crisis, noting U S flights to monitor missile activity.

Moscow Izvestia Soviet Union Cuba U.S U.N Havana Washington

President and First Lady mobbed in Indiana visit

President and Mrs. Johnson faced a chaotic welcome from thousands of school children in South Bend as they began a four state poverty tour. amid the melee they toured Lulu Cline Vocational Retraining School meeting unemployed former Studebaker workers and thanking students for their efforts. Local and national officials accompanied the party including Senators Hartke and Bayh and Rep Brademas.

Indiana South Bend Ind Johnson South Bend Secret Service Lulu Cline Vocational Retraining School Vance Hartke Birch E. Bayh Jr John Brademas Matthew E. Walsh Lloyd M. Allen Hartke Bayh Brademas Chicago Luther H. Hodges Anthony Celebreeze Health, Education and Welfare Department

Biddeford Resident to be Ordained Priest in Portland Cathedral

Biddeford resident Raymond Gauthier will be ordained into the priesthood on May 16 at 9 a m in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland, with rites led by Most Rev Daniel J Feeney. He will celebrate his first Mass May 17 at 11 a m in St Mary’s Church, Biddeford, followed by a reception. Born June 22 1933 in Peabody, Mass he is son of the late Mr and Mrs William Gauthier.

Raymond Gauthier Louise Flynn Westmore Ave Biddeford Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Portland Daniel J. Feeney Gauthier St. Mary’s Church

Chuckle on Success and Roles in a Husband Wife Dynamic

A humorous quip notes that a successful man has a wife who tells him what to do and a secretary who does it. The line plays on workplace and domestic authority, implying guidance from both spouse and assistant in achieving success.

Notre Dame Hospital Medical Staff Elects Officers

The medical staff held an April luncheon meeting yesterday for officer elections. Dr. Leopold Viger was chosen president with Dr. G Patrick Shaw as vice president. Dr. Andre Fortier became secretary treasurer. New appointments include Dr. Ottone Renzulli as anaesthesiologist and Dr. Ulrich Moeser as pathologist.

Notre Dame Hospital Leopold Viger G. Patrick Shaw Andre Fortier Joseph Patane Thomas Anton Ottone Renzulli Ulrich Moeser

Grants awarded Crono: Maine zoology professor gets $53,429

Dr. James R. Cook of the University of Maine receives federal research grants totaling 53429 for cell development studies. Grants come from the National Institutes of Health and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the university reports.

CRONO James R. Cook University of Maine National Institute of Health National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Maine Gov Declares May Senior Citizens Month

Gov. Reed proclaims May as Senior Citizens Month in Maine urging residents to honor aging citizens and support programs designed to enrich their lives.

Augusta Maine Reed

McNamara Announces 63 Military Base Closures and Reductions

Defense Secretary Robert McNamara unveils 63 actions to close or shrink bases depots and arsenals and consolidate offices in 29 states. Projected yearly savings reach 68 million with total operating savings of 551 million and 81,600 civilian jobs eliminated. Some overseas installations affected. NATO forces not involved.

Washington Robert S. McNamara McNamara Johnson Pentagon Navy NATO United States Nebraska South Dakota Louisiana Ft. Lawton Seattle Wash Florida Virginia Watertown Arsenal Boston Defense Department

Red China Faces At Least Two Major Crises

U S officials say aging leaders could cede power within 10 to 15 years, altering China’s stance toward the United States. Reports note Maoist strategy of stalemate with the U S while backing revolutions in Africa and a heavy drive to develop atomic weapons. Chinese leaders reportedly view the atomic “spiritual bomb” as central, not defeated by long-range missiles, and rely on large manpower if invaded. Page three continuation promised.

Washington China U.S Red China United States Mao Tse-tung Africa Communist Party State Department Bureau of Intelligence and Research Hughes

Laos Leaders Agree To Rebel Conditions Crisis Settlement

Premier Souvanna Phouma and his cabinet say they accept rebel demands for enlarging the government to include right wing figures. Coup leaders insist on military control of Vientiane until a government meeting their terms is formed. Pathet Lao approval remains uncertain as Souphanouvong and the coalition split over the agreement.

Vientiane, Laos Souvanna Phouma Vientiane Souvanna Kouprasith Abhay Siho Lamphouthakoul Pathet Lao Laos

Brooks Given Term In Prison

In Bangor Maine William L Brooks 27 of Dexter is sentenced to 6 to 15 years in state prison for the rifle slaying of Ralph Thompson 27 also of Dexter. Brooks was found guilty of manslaughter by Superior Court Justice Abraham Rudman after a trial for murder.

Bangor William L. Brooks Dexter Superior Court Abraham Rudman Brooks Ralph Thompson

Poissant Named Commander in Biddeford Legion Election

Adrien Poissant was elected commander of the Tighe-Beau doin-Farley Post American Legion during last night’s officer elections at the post home in Biddeford Elm Street. Other officers named include Edmond Pinard first vice commander Alfred Prejean second vice commander Robert Poire adjutant and finance officer Joseph Hanusek chaplain Atty Gerald Nason judge advocate Royal Sheltra service officer and Joseph Zaitlin sergeant at arms. Installation set for May 14 with Donald Leighton Alfred assisting as installing officer. Plans also advanced for a coordinated program with legionnaires from Ace and Old Orchard Beach to place flags on veterans’ graves before Memorial Day.

Adrien Poissant Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley American Legion Elm Street Biddeford Edmond Pinard Alfred Prejean Robert Poire Joseph Hanusek Atty Gerald Nason Royal Sheltra Joseph Zaitlin Post Donald Leighton Alfred Ins Leighton York County William Rogers

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