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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1961
Page
8
Old Orchard Beach listings include an 8-room 3 200 mortgage option, Saco multi unit 7 000 price under 12 monthly payments, plus Ferry Beach Kinney Shores Ocean Park cottages and a rooming house. Legal notices call for No 4 homogenized fuel oil bids for Biddeford High School November 1961 to July 1962 with bids due August 25 1961.
Graham Agency offers prompt reliable service in insurance and real estate at New County Road Saco telephone AT 20400 J T Bonneau Agency provides complete real estate service in Old Orchard Beach area located 126 West Grand Avenue WE 4-2731
A 16 year old Dedham girl, Paula E F Towner, seeks annulment of her marriage to 20 year old Richard F Blaum of Wilkes Barre, married Dec 30 in South Portland without parental consent. She says the union was entered as a lark with no real intent and they never lived together. The petition is on file in Superior Court in Portland and will be heard later.
John J. McCloy, Kennedy's disarmament adviser, says the United States has a far reaching plan ready soon and being discussed with allies. He notes a 100 percent control system may be unattainable but argues a drastic reduction could support an international peace keeping mechanism. He mentions China would be involved in any drastic disarmament plan.
Portland AP Actress Bette Davis asks a Maine Superior Court to deny former husband Gary Merrill visitation with their three children. In a divorce decree amendment motion she argues Merrill’s conduct harms the children. Hearing set for August 23. The Merrills divorced July 6, 1960. Davis has since resided in New York and Hollywood after selling a Cape Elizabeth home.
Historic continuation reports Washington intends to spend over a billion dollars annually for a decade to boost Latin American development. Officials hope the program will grow to reach a total of twenty billion as part of a regional aid effort.
Two damaged jets, a bomber and a tanker, collided and circled over the Pacific for 20 minutes before being directed to land at Mather Air Force Base in California. Both landed safely with no injuries.
AUGUSTA Thirty eight boys and girls from 15 summer camps earned Junior Main Guide certificates at the 25th anniversary gathering. Roland H. Cobb represented Gov. Reed and praised Everett F. Greaton of Auburn as a founder and master of ceremonies. Of 62 male candidates from nine camps and 22 passing this year, 46 girls from six camps had 16 pass. Tests covered canoeing axmanship cooking fire building tents and woodcraft. Greaton noted 414 boys and 45 girls have earned certificates in 25 years. A luncheon followed.
NBC plans a New York themed Dr Kildare with Los Angeles physician Dr Anthony Nesburn 26 serving as technical adviser to guide plot accuracy. Nesburn educated at Boston City Hospital internship and consults with writer on diseases for storylines including brain tumor scenarios.
The 12 day conference concludes amid uncertainty over whether the Castro regime will sign the final declaration. The event drew support from private investors and European and Japanese governments, but the key question remains the regime's endorsement.
Detroit AP reports quick strike votes may sweep over half a million United Auto Workers at GM Ford and Chrysler plants nationwide in a bid to pressure new wage and benefit terms before the contracts expire August 31. AMC offered profit sharing but was not targeted. The union aims to finish balloting within a week to ten days with a strike likely if talks stall.
Our training program can be the first step into the heavy equipment industry. Learn age and other requirements to qualify for employment. Write today to Heavy Equipment Division Northwest Schools Dept H8-30 Box 21 c/o Biddefordy Saco Journal.
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