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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1959

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Steel Negotiations Strained At Third Union-Industry Talks

NEW YORK AP Steel negotiators met in a strained mood after a bitter exchange over the shutdown. It was the third joint session since the union strike halted about 90 percent of U S steel production three weeks earlier. Joseph Finnegan of the FMCS sat in as Mitchell criticized both sides. Finnegan said no discernible attitude change occurred and another session was worthwhile.

New York Joseph F. Finnegan Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Secre Tary Labor James P. Mitchell Finnegan Finnegan Mitchell

Byrd Seeks Pause on Aid Bill Over Possible Mismanagement

Senator Robert Byrd demands Congress delay consideration of the foreign aid appropriation bill until evidence exists on potential coverups and mismanagement within the program. He warns of considerable secrecy by foreign aid officials and calls for thorough scrutiny.

Washington Sen Robert IC. Byrd D-Wva Congress

Jekyll Hyde Promoter Dies From Police Guns

In Los Angeles Daniel M. Snyder a 40 year old promoter and art lover who posed as a policeman was killed by police after a drugstore holdup attempt. He wore elevator shoes to reach 5 foot 7 and flashed a badge claiming to be Police Sgt. Cain L Wood. He previously robbed two markets taking 38000 dollars before officers fired as he fled back door.

Los Angeles Daniel M. Snyder Snyder Cain L. Wood

Today’s Chuckle An Ideal Wife Helps With Dishes

A light joke notes that an ideal wife assists her husband with chores, reflecting a traditional domestic punchline from a comic feature. The line appears under a caption referencing a corporate or feature title, with no broader context provided.

Fea. Corp

Dwyer seeks commutation of life murder sentence

Paul N. Dwyer of South Paris filed a petition for clemency with Governor Clauson and the Maine Executive Council, arguing his 1937 guilty plea was unjust and that freedom is needed to seek vindication. Hearing set for Oct 7. he seeks to gain 14 months of freedom if granted.

Augusta Paul N. Dwyer South Paris Pricon Clauson Executive Council Dwyer Maine Supreme Court Superior Court Maine James G. Littlefield South Paris Francis M. Carroll Carroll Carrol E. Walker Abbott

Lawyer Warns Maine Tax Collectors Over Delinquent Taxes

Maine attorney Barnett I. Shur in Augusta warns state tax collectors to keep actions 100 percent legal when seizing delinquent properties. He says illegal steps can halt seizures and derail the entire collection effort. The two day meeting discusses legislative changes and methods to boost collection rates.

Augusta Maine Barnett I. Shur Portland

Cotton Maid Linda Berry Returns to Stillwater College Life

Linda Berry, the globe-trotting Cotton Maid, is back in Stillwater Oklahoma. The 21-year-old plans to enroll this week for her senior year at Oklahoma State University after seven months of touring to promote cotton.

Cotton Maid Stillwater Okla Linda Berry Maid of Cotton Oklahoma State University

Khrushchev s Visit Date To United States Murky

Speculation on Khrushchev’s U S visit date runs from September 8 to 16 with choices tied to his plans and to the UN General Assembly opening September 15 in New York. Officials say no exact arrival is fixed and timing may hinge on talks with Eisenhower and world audience considerations.

East 40Th Street New York N.Y Washington Nikita S White House Kremlin Khrushchev General Assembly Graf Nikita Khrushcev Europe Eisenhower Vitation United States Moscow

Registration Slated For Biddeford Public Schools

Registration for Biddeford Public Schools opens at the Superintendent of Schools office for first time enrollees and returning Senior High students to arrange September programs. Children age five by Oct 15 1959 enter sub-primary, six by Oct 15 1959 enter first grade. August registration at the School Department. Open hours 9 12 and 2 5 weekdays 9 12 Saturday. School opens Sept 9 with staggered hours for Senior High Junior High Elementary and sub-primary half days.

Biddeford Superintendent of Schools School Department

Stage Duel Hurts Actor in Bitter Suite at Gilbert and Sullivan

Actor Raymond Allen feigned death during a duel scene with Daryl Dodson in Bitter Sweet at the Gilbert and Sullivan Theater. A rehearsal prop jabbed Allen in the hip, producing a flesh wound rather than a fatal blow. Dr. R. E. Barron of Monmouth said Allen can likely return to the stage tonight.

Monmouth Raymond Allen Allen Daryl Dodson Gilbert & Sullivan Theater Carlson Faber R. EF. Barron

Memorial Field Hosts Two New Youth Leagues This Summer

The Biddeford Memorial field hosts three youth leagues this summer with 137 players across the Summer Basketball, Little Big, and West Biddeford Little Leagues. West Biddeford Little League began premier play in June, with Kiwanis, Rotary, Patime alleys, and Biddeford Saco Journal sponsoring teams.

Memorial Field Biddeford Biddeford Memorial Field West Biddeford State of Maine Jack Miniutti Arthur Girard Paul Girard al Gagne Ray Gagne Ray Goulet Bill Murphy Jasper Cochrane Edgar Cote Ray Laverriere Joe Wood Jim Donald Joe Goulette Cantara

Disabled Vets Elect Delegates to National Convention

Delegates to the Disabled American Veterans national convention in Miami Florida August 16 to 23 were chosen at a Biddeford Saco chapter meeting. The delegates named were Conrad Nolette Romeo Provencher Oliva Bolduc and Robert Gosse lin A report on the Forget Me Not tag day was presented.

Miami Fla Biddeford-Saco Conrad Nolette Romeo __ Provencher Oliva Bolduc Robert Gosselin

Youth Sentenced for Dog Cruelty in Railroad Tragedy

In Van Wert Ohio Danny Clem 14 admitted in juvenile court to tying two dogs to rail tracks with a 17 year old watching. He described waiting behind boxcars as the train ran over the animals. Judge Cathryn Harrington imposed seven years at Ohio's Boys Industrial School with a recommendation against early release. The incident occurred July 21.

van Wert Ohio Danny Clem Danny Dixon Cathryn Harrington Boys Industrial School

Downtown Toledo Tests Four Pedestrian Malls

Downtown Toledo begins a 45 day trial of four downtown pedestrian malls to compete with outlying shopping centers. The plan includes grass, trees, benches, a playground, an elongated pool with five penguins from the Toledo Zoo, and statuary from the Toledo Museum of Art. Thousands tour the new pedestrian areas as the malls formally open.

Toledo, Ohio Toledo

Fishing Parson Resigns From Bingham Congregation

The Rev. Arthur R. Macdougall Jr., known as the fishing parson, resigned from the Bingham Congregational Church after his conviction for statutory rape of a 14 year old Embden girl. Members voted 40 to 27 to accept the resignation. He faces 10 to 20 years in prison on the outcome. He remains free on $15,000 bail pending appeal.

Bingham Arthur R. Mac‘Dougall Jr Bingham Congregational Church Embden Macdougall Macugall

Kristiansand wedding date set for Aug 22

Kristiansand reports say Marie Rasmussen confirms Aug 22 as the wedding date for Kristi an and Steven Rockefeller. Steven says his parents Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and wife will attend unless unforeseen events occur. The couple plans to wed at a Lutheran church in Spenge.

Kristiansand Norway Steven Rockefeller Anne Marie Rasmussen Steven Nelson Rockefeller New York Young Rockefeller Spenge

Russia’s Sputnik III Completes 6248th Earth Lap

The Soviet satellite Sputnik III, weighing about a ton and a half, completed its 6,248th orbit around the Earth at 6 a m today. It was launched on May 15, 1958, marking a long run in space tracking and communications research.

Moscow Russia

Eisen meeting place choice in Bonn this month

President Eisenhower weighs options for a meeting venue in Bonn Germany this month as plans for talks with European and allied leaders proceed. Officials say location will reflect security and diplomatic considerations shaping the summit.

Bonn Germany Eisen

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