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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1961

Page

6

Passengers Describe Havana Hijacking Ordeal and Aftermath

Passengers recount the Havana layover after the hijacking. Castro criticizes U S handling and calls for preventive steps while hijacker links the act to broader political tensions. Crew and passengers describe detainment in Havana, meals, and a locked cockpit with no communications until landing.

United States Palne Seid Caden Washington Takfe Clifford Shumaker Miranda Calif Havana Viani Castro Vioni Eleanor Weis

Michael Hughes Celebrates Ninth Birthday At Home

Michael Hughes son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred R Hughes 80 Summer Street Saco celebrated his ninth birthday Wednesday with a cookout at home Guests included Thomas Rousse lle Dennis Gaines Steve Sneider David Zaitlin David Hill Steven Hill Saul Green Roger Boisvert Michael Polakowich Daniel Fennell David Staples Kenny Hirst Glenn Chagnon Michael Berlin Dennis Hill Ronald Jones Steve Berlin Steven Cantara and Michael Zaitlin

Michael Hughes Wilfred R. Hughes Summer Street Saco Thomas Rousselle Dennis Gaines Steve Sneider David Zaitlin David Hill Steven Hill Saul Green Roger Boisvert Michael Polakowich Daniel Fennell David Staples Kenny Hirst Glenn Chagnon Michael Berlin Dennis Hill Ronald Jones Steve Berlin Steven Cantera Michael Zaitlin

British Vigil Ends as Patrols Circle Homes

Police move through middle class areas after a vigil ends, knocking on doors to inform residents of the incident. The Viking, owned by Cunard-Eagle Airlines, carries excited youths headed for a Stavanger holiday, with Capt. Philip Watts reporting gale winds and heavy rain before the last radio call.

Viking Cunard-Eagle Airlines Stavanger Sola Philip Watts

Eichmann Nods as Prosecutor Links Him to Wannsee Plan

The prosecutor anchors the case to the Wannsee minutes showing Eichmann’s presence and Heydrich’s authority for the final solution. He notes Heydrich designated Eichmann as his chief agent in implementing the Wannsee decisions. Eichmann sits with folded hands, glancing at the speaker and occasionally writing.

Pace One Eichmann Haus Reinhard Heydrich Heydrich

Dixmont Man Killed Crossing Route 7 After Mail Pickup

Walter Allen, 66, of North Dixmont was struck and killed Wednesday while attempting to re cross Route 7 after collecting mail from a rural box. State Police said he was trying to reach his boarding house on the opposite side when the fatal incident occurred.

Dixmont Walter Allen North Allen

Goose Rocks Flower Show Winners Listed

Goose Rocks Beach Association announced winners for the Goose Rocks Flower Show. Class 1 Summer Memories honors Cy Bisselle first with others following. Class 2 Beauty All About Us awards to D H Scribner and Larkin. Class 3 Dessert Bridge goes to Marie Boehner. Class 4 Niches notes Madeleine Brown. Class 5 Driftwood honors Gordon and Chase. Class 6 Beach Day rewards youths.

Goose Rocks Milton Shaw Gilbert Fessenden Madeleine Brown Marie Boehner Mary Boznan Driftwood Ma Gordon Kimbly Chase Dorothy Cushman Audrey Whitehead Dick Boehner Martha Gray Barbara Wilson Douglas McCrae Maureen Reilly Ann Wakeling Jay Gray Michelle Burnham Hugh Mullins Paul Gilpatric Raymond Lord Edwin Walker Albert Madeira Robert Chace Elmont Tynsdale Clyde Rand Barbara Garrish Margaret McGrath Ruth Chace Dorothy Fred Smith Martha Boznan

Rhode Island Textile Firm Reports Loss

Berkshire Hathaway Inc a Rhode Island textile maker posted a net loss of 412254 for the quarter ending July 1 with about 10 million in sales, down from 12 million a year earlier. The firm attributed the loss to ongoing weak market conditions and low fabric prices while noting Geneva agreement hopes for improved demand.

Providence OR. I Berkshire Hathaway Inc Geneva

Firemen At Camp Ellis Plan Lobster Feed

Final plans for a lobster feed to be held Sunday August 13 were made by the Camp Ellis Fire department last evening at the fire station. Serving will be from 1 to 6 pm at the fire station. Chairman for the event is Raymond Gagnon. Heads of the kitchen committee are Ernest Robbins and Paul Gagne. Tom Buzzell is responsible for getting the lobster and corn.

Camp Ellis Raymond Gagnon Ernest Robbins Paul Gagne Tom Buzizell

Fiore to the Saco Police Station in contempt case

Judge Mahaney said Fiore would be tried this afternoon on contempt of court charges. In another action, William P. Deasey 18 of 98 Beach Street Saco had his case for passing on the right continued for sentence. Donald R. Vir of Biddeford paid a $100 fine for driving under the influence on Main Avenue in Camp Ellis Beach. Saco police were complainants in all three cases.

Fiore Saco Mahaney William P. Deasey 98 Beach Street Donald R. Vir Box 94 Biddeford Main Avenue Camp Ellis Beach

Hoover’s vigorous public pace fuels 1940s image of leadership

A portrait notes President Hoover attended 26 public occasions and delivered 14 speeches with no ghost writing, answered 34 805 letters, earned 11 awards, and traveled to Florida and California. He aided Boys' Clubs of America and served on 12 boards of trustees or directors of educational and scientific institutions. The remark on aging adds a view of his philosophy: not retiring but working for a satisfying life.

Florida California Boys’ Clubs of America

Gifted youths balance learning and many talents

Mike, a trim youth with horn rim glasses, plays chess tennis bridge guitars and folk songs. F Roy Carlson Jr of Wellfleet Massachusetts, 16, excels in chess and bridge, wrestles on the varsity team, edits the school paper, hosts a ham radio rig, and plans climbing trips in New Hampshire after summer studies.

Page One Mike F. Roy Carlson Jr Wellesley Mass Nasson White Mountains New Hampshire

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