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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
3
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A Hartford state man, Charles R. Dove, 30, was summoned to a car in Kennebunk following an accident on Route 1 yesterday morning. Dove’s southbound automobile collided with a northbound 1961 car driven by James P. Nadeau, 51, of Dover, New Hampshire. Dove and his Hartford passenger Gerard Derosier, 28, were uninjured, while the Nadeau family Athena M. 52 and Bruce E. 16 suffered bruises and abrasions. Mrs. Nadeau had a shoulder injury. all are seeking medical care. Investigating trooper Hollis G. Dixon filed the report.
Congress debates liberalizing veterans pensions and extending public housing by 35 000 units while seeking a housing compromise. The Senate plans broad farm and military spending and a plan to curb meat imports faces White House opposition. Health care for the aged lingers in Finance, with ties to Social Security under contention.
The York County Council American Legion met in Kittery with County Commander Arthur Tuttle presiding. Special guest Navy First District Commander Royal Sheltra attended, with posts Alfred, Biddeford Eliot, Kittery, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, South Berwick, and York represented. A Past County Commander’s pin was given to Sheltra, a citation and valor ribbon issued to Trooper Black’s family, and refreshments followed as the Auxiliary joined. The next meeting is slated for Biddeford in September.
In a four part encyclical Pope Paul VI advocates dialogue with other faiths and renewed church reform through the Vatican II framework. He stresses no compromise of Catholic doctrine yet calls for unity by stressing common values with Jews Muslims and followers of Afro Asian religions. He warns against atheism and urges non Catholic Christians to consider unity despite primacy concerns.
London AP reports eleven titles to be auctioned at Moot Hall Colchester on Sept 30 for about 2000 dollars. The lord of the manor title, dating back centuries, carries no real privileges or property. Titles, bought by Jos Beaumont and family, cover Essex Suffolk and Norfolk. C. M. Stanford and Son sell the collection for J. L. Beaumont of Coggeshall.
John Photiou, a 76 year old Massachusetts farmer from West Peabody, is jailed in Izmir awaiting trial on charges of making inflammatory statements about Turkish people. He was arrested July 3 at Cesme, transferred to Izmir, and awaits a Turkish lawyer to defend him. He plans to travel to Spain and Portugal after release. US Consulate officials visit regularly.
WESTERLY Rhode Island AP A court test of the legality of possessing a New Hampshire Sweepstakes ticket in Rhode Island was delayed for two weeks. Judge Charles F. Trumpette postponed a hearing on gambling charges against John P. Selvidio 41 asking for legal memoranda on the legality of the police search of Selvidio home. An earlier attempt to obtain a court ruling on the tickets was thrown out in Central Falls as the State Police search and seizure was deemed illegal.
A reflection on papal authority stressing the essential role of Peter in maintaining church unity. The text warns that without the supreme pastoral office, the Catholic Church would lose its catholic nature and risk fragmentation through compromising truth.
Cyprus faces intensified fighting as Turkish jets pound Greek Cypriot positions near Kokkina and land troops. Makarios rejects surrender while urging cease fire and UN action. The U N Security Council calls for restraint as Washington and Moscow issue warnings and international pressure grows.
Dear Abby letters discuss teen dating hurt feelings and how to handle a daughter’s marriages. Advice covers letting a caller know they want a date, independence for a daughter, and choosing to keep or leave cats in a new marriage with practical steps.
The Italian Senate declared President Antonio Segni incapacitated and named Senate President Cesare Merzagora to assume duties. Segni, 73, suffered a cerebal stroke three days earlier leaving him partially paralyzed and unable to speak clearly, with a May 6 1962 election date noted for his seven year term.
Jewelry valued up to 500000 dollars vanished from a Newport estate where Mr and Mrs Nathaniel P Hill of New York City stayed at Bois D Or. The missing gems were reported left on a dressing table and in a bedroom safe around 9 p.m. Friday. Police say doors and safe were left unlocked during the Hills three hour absence. No full inventory available yet.
A Sanford youth Claude C Forest 19 appealed a 10 fine from Biddeford Municipal Court judge Gerald Nason for passing a red light on Elm Street. Police were complainants. Forest pleaded innocent. Bail set at 25. Peter Cote 17 of Proctor Road Biddeford fined 25 and license restricted to daytime work driving after recklessness on Hill Street last Saturday by Biddeford police.
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