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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1959

Page

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Death Of Beach Man Ruled From Natural Causes

Felix Michaud 60 of Milliken Mills road Old Orchard Beach died of a cerebral hemorrhage. York County Medical Examiner Leopold A. Viger preliminary examination indicated natural causes. Autopsy performed at Webber Hospital. Michaud found about 150 feet from his house. He lived alone. Police say he was dressed in trousers and one shoe.

Felix Michaud Milliken Mills Old Orchard Beach Portland Michaud Old Orchard York County Leopold A. Viger Webber Hospital Morichaud

Godfrey Cancerous Lung Tumor Operation Reportedly Underway

New York AP reports Arthur Godfrey underwent surgery after doctors disclosed his chest tumor is malignant. The operation began early and included removing part of a left lung while officials stated his condition remained excellent.

New York Arthur Godfrey Radio-Tv Star Godfrey God- Columbia Pres Seos Hemes

World peace hailed as Liu Shao-chi presides in Tokyo

Reports from AP datelined Tokyo Perth Oran and London recount Liu Shao-chi presiding at his first diplomatic event after being named president. Diplomatic figures from recognizing nations greeted him and mutual peace and friendship were emphasized. In Perth an Indian Ocean collision left eight injured and eight dead aboard the Farmand after a tanker explosion. De Gaulle in Oran said only he can solve Algeria’s future through a total evolution, while in London a Moscow broadcast claimed Chinese peasants domesticated and killed a snowman in Kansu.

Liu Mondry Peiping Radio Red China Perth Australia Farmand Indian Ocean Fremantle Oran Algeria Charles de Gaulle Pierre Lefont Echo Oran France de Gaulle London Kansu Moscow Radio Asia Pamir Central Asia

Top Honor Students Announced At Wells High School

Wells High announces top honor students. Merna Darling, Keren Bridges, and William Ireland lead with four year averages above 90. Seven more students exceed 85 four-year average. Graduation set for June 5. Baccalaureate May 31 at Wells Second Congregational Church.

Wells High School Norman F. Holder Merna Darling Karen Bridges William Ireland Keren Bridges Darling John Darling Depot Road Wells Miss Bridges Russell C. Bridges Ocean View Avenue Peter Bent Brigham Hospital School of Nursing Ireland Russell Ireland Shore Road Ogunquit University of Maine Janice Ward Mary Adams Richard Burden Jon Holder William Spiller Frances Clough Emerson Rhodes Wells Second Congregational Church

Net income for March falls at Bangor & Aroostook Railroad

The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad reports March net income of 98203 dollars versus 205639 dollars the previous year. Freight revenue drops to 1548323 dollars, 20 percent below last year’s 1909148 dollars, driven mainly by a 35 percent cut in potato loadings.

Bangor Bangor & Aroostook Railroad

Maine Senate Rejects Two Minimum Wage Bills in Tie Break

The Maine Senate rejected two minimum wage proposals, one for $1 and one for 80 cents, in a 15-15 tie decided by Senate President John Reed. Democrats backed the measure before a later mistaken vote by Sen. James Coffin led to a request for reconsideration.

Maine Senate Reed Augusta Maine Senate John Reed Peter MacDonald Rumford Labor Committee Alton Lesard Lewiston Bath James Coffin Freeport Heel Cofin

Western Big Four ministers unveil Geneva package plan

Foreign ministers from Paris V and the Western Big Four announced complete agreement on a package plan to present at the Geneva conference next month. They closed their session abruptly, and a final communique offered no specifics of the plan.

Paris V

Biddeford Hosts Mexico Band For Exchange Concert

Biddeford high school welcomes the Mexico high school band for a two day exchange program ending with a joint concert and dance at Biddeford High School gym. Host families provide meals and overnight accommodations. Horace Killam directs rehearsals and concert with Mrs. Anna M. Crouse.

Biddeford Mexico High School Biddeford Band Mexico Plate Anna M. Crouse William

Debt trimming bill roils Maine GOP caucus debate

AUGUSTA AP House Republicans caucus again over appropriations linking to Senate GOP and Governor Clauson. A plan to cut 5to 10 million from the 104.4 million current services bill faces opposition. Woodcock warns highway projects would be slashed. Stanley proposes shifting costs from general fund to curb spending. Clauson calls the plan Unrealistic and highway funding would be disrupted.

Augusta House Senate Gop Appropriations Clauson Allan Woodcock Bangor Robert G. Wade Auburn James S. Stanley Th Appropriations Committee Woodcock

Kennebunk Red Cross elects new chapter officers

The Kennebunk Red Cross chapter held its annual meeting at the Kennebunk Unitarian church. Elliott Green was named chairman with Thomas Regan Jr. as vice chairman, Theodore Kingsbury treasurer, and Lucinda Lord secretary. New directors include Mrs. Charles Cole and others. Major Ethel Theilmann to lead a May home nursing class. Guest speaker was Donald Huard of the Portland chapter.

Kennebunk American Red Cross Kennebunk Unitarian Church Elliott Green Thomas J. Regan, Jr Theodore O. Kingsbury Lucinda Lord Lester J. Hathaway Charles Cole Chester Cram Edward Winston George Noiles Sidney Dymkoski Charles Dessow Miss Lord Thomas W. Mars Robert T. Davis David W. Emmons Arty Regan Robert Dowd Joanne Larssen Red Cross Maddeleine Bartlett The Theodore Kingsbury Davis

Coon Hound Likely To Repeat Folly

OWASSO Oklahoma AP Little Richard a lively coon hound freed from a rocky tomb after six days of digging by 200 volunteers using dynamite and jackhammers. Veterinarian Dr John Collins said the dog has every chance to recover and may again chase coons in the same rocky bluff crevice. Larry Wilson, the owner, noted the dog’s fond reunion as Little Richard whimpered in his arms.

Owasso Okla Little ‘Richard Little Richard Larry Wilson John Collins Tulsa Collins Wilson Coon

Textron Net Income Surges in First Quarter

Providence R I Textron reports first quarter net income 14 times last year’s. This year’s figure 4,589,345 vs 321,315 a year ago. Earnings 1.01 a share up from .03 on fewer shares in 1958.

Providence R. L Textron Diversified Industrial Corporation

Delaware Passes Whipping Measure

Delaware lawmakers move to make whipping mandatory for robbery. First offense 20 to 40 lashes, each later conviction at least 30. House approved Senate version 22-3. Gov Boggs undecided on signing, which would mark the first mandatory whipping law in state history. Robbery current penalty ranges from a $500 fine to 3 to 25 years in prison.

Dover Del Delaware House Senate J. Caleb Boggs

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