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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1964

Page

3

Kennedy matriarch funeral held in Boston

The Kennedy family paid tribute to Mrs. John F. Fitzgerald 98, matriarch of the clan, as the funeral in Boston drew relatives including grandchildren such as John F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy and Edward M. Kennedy. Burial followed at St Joseph’s Cemetery West Roxbury with Rev John F. Fitzgerald to sing Mass. She was born Josephine Mary Hannon in Acton and married to Honey Fitz, a former Boston mayor.

Boston Kennedy John F. Fitzgerald John F. Kennedy U.S St. Joseph’s Cemetery West Roxbury New England Baptist Hospital Sen. Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy Fitzerald Paris Great Britain Thomas Massachusetts Honey Fitz Fitzgerald John Kennedy Congress Presiey Acton Mass Josephine Mary Hannon South Acton Rose John F Milton Edward M. .Kennedy U.S. Senate

American Leaders Outline Europe Ally Talks at Luncheon

The article notes an on page one luncheon with 200 businessmen where Henry Cabot Lodge discussed upcoming missions to praise European allies regarding the Southeast Asian situation. He told newsmen on Monday it is safe to proceed with the plan.

Henry Cabot Lodge

Negro Leader Warns Against Racial Violence

Dr. Martin Luther King at UMass warns that militant leadership in America’s Negro community would sabotage equal rights. He says violence may win temporarily, can't yield lasting peace, and criticizes Goldwater’s civil rights stance. He urges a vast domestic Marshall plan to fight unemployment and education gaps.

Amherst Mass Martin Luther King America King World Assembly of Youth University of Massachusetts Barry Goldwater

Three Fires Reported At Beach In Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach reports three fires in quick succession. Firemen extinguished a rubbish dump blaze behind the Town barn using 50 feet of hose. A second blaze burned railroad ties near the Waves Motel on First Street with a booster deployed. A third fire involved a car owned by Millard Palmer on Ocean Avenue, extinguished with fog from firemen.

Old Orchard Beach Milliken Street Pene Boston and Maine Railroad First Street Millard Palmer Ocean Avenue

Ho Chi Minh Not Free Agent Says Defense View

Ho Chi Minh argued that North Viet Nam could not act alone and would not have attacked U S destroyers without clearance from Red China. He stressed the need for alignment with Beijing to justify action and to avoid unilateral aggression claims.

North Viet Nam Ho Chi Minh U.S China

This Stunter Used His Wits

Hollywood stuntman Irv Berniker faced a real mountain lion in his Santa Monica Mountains backyard. He said he would not tangle with the animal and alerted police, who reported the lion escaped into the hills.

Hollywood Irv Berniker Berniker Santa Monica Mountains

Last Of Noted Triplets Dies In Bay State

Framingham Mass AP Mrs Anna Faith McDonnell last of the Faith Hope and Charity triplets died at 97 in Cushing Hospital for the Elderly She outlived sisters Nellie Hope Daniels Nora Charity Murphy who died earlier The triplets were North Brookfield natives and later lived in Marlboro They celebrated their 95th birthday together She left three sons Harold Wellesley George Chicago and Joseph Palmdale Calif

Framingham Mass Anna Faith McDonnell Faith Hope Charity Cushing Hospital Nellie Hope Daniels Nora Charity Murphy North Brookfield George M. Cohan Marlboro McDonnell Harold Wellesley George Chicago Joseph Palmdale Calif

Employment claims rise in Biddeford area report

Figures released by the Biddeford office of the Maine Employment Security Commission show 498 claims filed last week compared with 496 a year ago. The office notes age claims were 526 versus 469 the previous year, per Manager Francis Coughlin.

Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission Francis Coughlin

Cabins Operator Is Freed Under Bail

Howard Armstrong a 64 year old Harrison man was released on 500 bail after being charged with operating cabins without a state health license. His case was continued for one week in Biddeford Municipal Court before Associate Judge Gerald C Nason with no plea entered.

Howard Armstrong Harrison Armstrong Biddeford Gerald C. Nason

Huberts pleads guilty in Saco Court to stop sign charge

Galen E. Huberts, 44, of 31 Atlantic Ave Old Orchard Beach, appeared before Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. in Saco Municipal Court and pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign, receiving a $10 fine.

William F. Wilson Jr Saco Municipal Court Galen E. Huberts Atlantic Ave Old Orchard Beach

Winners Named At Old Orchard Beach Art Festival

Judges from Maine and New Hampshire selected prize winners at the seventh annual Art Festival by the Old Orchard Beach Art Association at Jordan Hall Ocean Park. First prizes went to Gerald Grinnell Avon Conn for Stone Silo and Maurice Day of Damariscotta for Smoke Houses on the Bay. Second prizes went to Mrs Raymond S Oakes Portland for Daisies Breakfast and Ethel Wight Old Orchard Beach for Peabody Pen. Third prizes went to Marguerite Starkey York for Autumn Bouquet and Gertrude Hopkins Springvale for Miss Astor. Honorable mentions were Elizabeth Wilson Ocean Park for Covered Bridge and Gertrude Eastman Old Orchard Beach for My Street. A popular vote award will be given after Friday from attendees.

Old Orchard Beach Lloyd Perry Portland Albert H. Stuhlmueller Hamilton Ohio Ralph Booth Ogunquit Old Orchard Act Art Association Jordan Hall Temple Avenue Ocean Park Gerald B. Grinnell Avon

Leader Foresees Record Steel Output in 1964

NEW YORK AP Thomas F Patton chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute said today 1964 steel production may approach 120 million tons a record high He noted the figure had circulated in trade circles and was the first time a top industry leader cited it Patton also board chairman of Republic Steel Corp predicted ingot output could reach 117 million in matching the 1955 record The remarks accompany plans for Century Two observances beginning Sept 14 to commemorate the first commercial steel heat in 1864 A Century Two symbol will be created from samples from 150 plants in the United States Canada and Latin America into a single stainless steel ingot

NEW York Thomas F. Patton American Iron and Steel Institute Patton Republic Steel Corp United States Wyandotte Mich Canada Latin America

Embroidery Show Will Be Presented in Kennebunk

A public exhibition of Jacobean embroidery by Margaret A. Fisher and students at The Brick Store Museum will take place Thursday and Friday, August 13 and 14, in Sparhawk Hall Kennebunk. The event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with demonstrations by Fisher assisted by local residents Sidney Crawford Clyde Dwinell Roy Miles William Riley and Milton Shaw from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. daily.

Margaret A. Fisher New Art Center Brick Store Museum Kennebunk Sparhawk Hall Fisher Agre Sidney C. Crawford Clyde W. Dwinell Roy Miles Wakefield Mass William A. Riley Kittery Milton M. Shaw Goose Rocks Beach

Cyprus cease-fire sought as UN calls for halt

The U N Security Council backed a US British resolution demanding a cease fire in Cyprus with four abstentions. Turkey promised to halt bombing but would keep reconnaissance flights until UN forces enforce the armistice and pre August fifth positions. Makarios pledged to honor the cease-fire as Greek Cypriots stopped fighting. reporters saw widespread destruction and villagers fleeing toward wooded hills.

Greece U.N. Security Council Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Cyprus Ismet Inonu U Thant Turkey NATO Inonu United Nations Nicosia Makarios Security Council

Dear Abby Modesty Irony and Advice About Waiting

Dear Abby answers readers on modesty and health myths noting a husband fears nurses caring for him due to his views. The column offers guidance urging medical care and debunking excuses. Additional letters cover grief timing for callers and plans to confirm invitations, plus a light aside on topless swimsuits.

Stage Is Prepared For A Possible Showdown

In Atlanta civil rights groups prepared for action as restaurant owner Lester Maddox and the Pickrick face possible closure if forced to integrate. Justice Hugo Black refused stay requests on the civil rights act ruling, leaving Maddox to decide next steps while Moreton Rolleston signaled willingness to comply with court orders.

Atlanta Washington Superme Hugo L. Black Convenetionias Lester Maddox Hs Pickrick Moreton Rolleston The Heart of Atlanta Motel Corp

Temporary Italian President Merzagora Shocks Coalition

Rome AP Cesare Merzagora has become acting president of Italy, potentially vexing Premier Aldo Moro’s center left government. The 65 year old former Senate president, unaffiliated, can veto Decrees, complicating Moro’s plan to confront economic slump. Segni’s condition shows improvement per medical bulletin.

Rome Cesare Merzagora Italy Aldo Moro Moro Merzagora Antonio Segni Segni

Guards Needed In Saco Says Police Chief Kerry

Police Chief Raymond Kerry announced two crossings guard openings in Saco. Applicants must be 21 to 45 and residents of Saco. Job is three hours daily, 38 weeks yearly, pay five 15? per week with four weeks paid leave and observed holidays and bad weather days. Applications obtainable at the police station.

Raymond Kerry Saco

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