Khrushchev’s Calculated Pace Highlights Space Feats
James Marlow analyzes Nikita Khrushchev's public stance and timing as he follows space triumphs with controlled premieres and occasional sharp threats. From Sputnik to Lunik II and the Berlin wall, Khrushchev’sPR strategy blends dramatic moments with deliberate delays to shape Western perceptions.
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Associated Press News
Washington
Khrushchev
West
Russia
United Nations
Clarence Holt Named General Chair for Lobster Bowl Tilt
Capt. Clarence Holt of Saco is named general chairman of the first annual Lobster Bowl football game between the Portland Sea Hawks and the Franklin Miners. The Sept 8 at Portland Stadium event raises funds for Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children and features halftime parade by Kora Temple Lewiston units.
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Clarence Holt
Saco
Portland Sea Hawks
Franklin, N. J
Portland Stadium
Shriners’ Hospital
Kora Temple
Lewiston
Lions Club To Sponsor Benefit Football Game in Biddeford
The Biddeford Saco Lions Club, with Portland Sea Hawks management, voted to sponsor a fall benefit football game. Plans name Richard Bakke and Robert Darling of the Sea Hawks, Linwood Davis and John Daly of the Lions, Paul Murphy, and Supt. Raymond Kenneally. Proceeds will support library book collections for three area high schools including Biddeford, St Louis, and Thornton Academy. This marks the Lions Club second annual benefit game.
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Biddeford-Saco
Raymond Kenneally
Lions Club
Biddeford Club
Biddeford
St. Louis
Thornton Academy
Ons Club
Beach Pays County Tax At Early Date
Old Orchard Beach pays its county tax early, town manager Percival Wardell announced. The county tax totals 15808 dollars, a low turnout year noted as last year the town did not pay on time.
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Beach
Old Orchard Beach
Percival Wardwell
Wardwell
Tax Payment Timing Shifts Previously to January
The text notes that until December and the year before that the tax was not paid until January. This indicates a shift in payment timing affecting when obligations were settled and may reflect changes in billing practices or fiscal policy.
David Webb Named To Assist Festival At Happy Day Camp
William Earle director of Happy Day Camp appoints David Webb to help present the second annual water festival on August 23 and the promotion day program on August 29. Webb, from Gorham State summer school, has coached at Happy Day Camp and will teach social studies and coach athletics at St. Paul’s School Garden City N Y this fall.
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William Earle
David Webb
Webb
Gorham State Teachers College
West Gorham Community Center
St. Paul's School
Garden City
N. Y
Saco Taxpayers Quietly Adopt New By-Laws
The Saco Taxpayers Protective association voted to adopt new by-laws with minor changes. Committee reports outlined the recent Saco City Council meeting and previewed upcoming events in Saco.
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Saco
Maine draft call unchanged with 27 men in September
Maine Selective Service headquarters says the September draft call will match August at 27 men. The national call remains 5000, equal to August’s figure.
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Maine
Selective Service
Kennebunk Man and Wife Injured in Route One Crash
Richard C. Russell and his wife were hurt when their 1956 sedan left Route One and struck a utility pole near Gary's cabins after a collision avoidance move with a car driven by Simone Monet of Montreal. Russell sprained an ankle and Mrs. Russell received facial injuries. they were taken to Webber Hospital in Biddeford by Kennebunk firemen.
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Richard C. Russell
Brown Street
Kennebunk
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Route U. S
Gary
Russell
Simone Monet
Montreal
Kennebunk Selectmen Discuss Boiler Plan At Town Hall
Kennebunk selectmen met with Town Manager Robert York at the town hall to discuss installing a boiler system in the Kennebunk industrial building. Representatives from Seltzer Company of Massachusetts and York and Shipley Company of Pennsylvania joined local figures including George Novyles and R. W. Libby of Kenne bunk Power and Light. The group agreed a steel tubular boiler is most economical and the issue will be put to a vote at tomorrow’s town meeting.
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Kennebunk
Robert York
Seltzer Company
Massachusetts
York and Shipley Company
Pennsylvania
George Novyles
R.W. Libby
Kennebunk Power and Light Company
Huch Marshall
Marshall
Maine Products Show Highlights In Bangor
Industrial Agent Hugh Marshall returned from the Second Annual Maine Products show in Bangor where he attended conferences and the news conference on Maine and the Common Market moderated by Commissioner Lloyd K. Allen. Maine businessmen led discussions on Maine and foreign trade at the Industrial Development Council of Maine meeting.
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Hugh Marshall
Maine
Bangor
Marshall
Lloyd K. Allen
Department of Economic Development
Industrial Development Council of Maine
St Andre Campaign Schedule Announced By Parish Leaders
Rev. Fr. Hache announced the St. Andre Progress Campaign schedule outlining leadership appointments and volunteer roles from August 20 to September 26. The drive aims to fund parish improvements including the church and school with a projected 500 parishioners involved and an auxiliary women’s corps for the 20 month pledge period.
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St. Andre
Edmund Hache
St. Andre Hall
Fr. Hache
St. Andre Parish
Hache
Joseph Plamondon
PFTA
Council Meeting Attended by Marshall as Vice President
Marshall attended the council meeting as vice president. Discussion covered state wide problems in several areas and the council plans to hold next meeting in Houlton in September.
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Marshall
Houlton
Septemb
Used Car Listings from 1950s Fleet Ad
A compact sale ad lists several classic cars with trim details including 1959 Mercury Monterey hardtop, 1957 Mercury Montclair four door, 1957 Ford Custom 300, 1957 Dodge Royal sedan, 1957 Plymouth Savoy hardtop, 1957 Buick Special Convertible, 1956 Buick four door hardtop, and 1956 Ford Fairlane. All feature rows and halos of standard options plus color, with a financing pitch of $5 down and $5 weekly.
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State Education TV
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Andre Fortier
Claire Nadeau
St. Andre School
By-A-Brook
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Celias Beauty Salon
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Armand’s Beauty Academy
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