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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1964

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2

Biddeford Personal Notices List Local, Military and Visitors

Mrs Sylvia Bean of 6 Taylor Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Lucien Nadeau of 570 Elm Biddeford is a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital. Mrs John Mandiville of 67 Clifford Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame hospital. Mrs Germaine Lauzon of 8 Mt. wares Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. John W Cluff engineman third class USCG son of Mrs Charlotte Cluff Port is serving aboard Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip. Marc Salvas son of Mr and Mrs Salvas Jr 7 Beacon Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Richard L Boisvert seaman USCG son of Mrs Gertrude Boisvert of Hill's Beach Biddeford is serving aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip. Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and family returning home Stroudsburg Pa guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gannon Bradley Street Saco. Coast Guard Warrant Officer Thomas J Collins husband of former Miss Geraldine A Lacie of 110 Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach serving aboard Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip. Dennis R Babb seaman apentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Normen R Babb 59 Pleasant St Saco is a crewmember of USS Constellation off Southeastern Asia. After visit with Mr and Mrs Arthur Gannon Bradley Street Saco, Mr and Mrs Manuel Paiva and family return to Taunton Mass. Mrs Paiva formerly Bettina Gannon. Sister Aimee du Sacrament of Sisters of the Assumption Alberta Canada visiting with her sister Miss EmelIna Bellerose and niece Mrs Marie Boutin 187 Hill St Biddeford.

Sylvia Bean Taylor Biddeford Webber Hospital Lucien Nadeau Elm St Biddeford Mercy Hospital John Mandiville Clifford St Notre Dame Germaine Lauzon Mt. Wares St John W. Cluff USCG Charlotte M. Cluff Coast Guard Cowslip Marc Salvas Joseph Salvas Jr Beacon Ave Richard L. Boisvert Seaman Gertrude Boisvert Hill's Beach Sisters of the Assumption Alberta Canada Emelina Bellerose Marie P. Boutin Hill St

York County Salon 598 Fight and Forty Meet Tomorrow

York County Salon 598 Fight and Forty will meet tomorrow night at 8 at Mrs. Evelyn Morin’s home 20 Porter Street Biddeford A separate meeting for all women working for the St Josephs bazaar will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church basement

York County Evelyn Morin Porter St Biddeford

Church Notes Confessions in Coastal Maine Parishes

Confessions are scheduled at St Martha's Kennebunkport Saturday 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 PM St Monica's Kennebunk Sunday before each Mass St Mary's Wells Beach Saturday 3 to 4 PM Saints Church Ogunquit Saturday 4 to 5 PM The Junior Band and Songsters of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 6 AM

St. Martha's Church Kennebunk Port St. Monica’s Church St. Mary's Church Wells Beach 1 Saints Ogunquit Soongsters The Saco Salvation Army

Bowdoin Fund Drive Surpasses Goal With Grant

Bowdoin College officials announce the fund drive surpassed $10 million aided by a $250,000 James Foundation grant. The total stands at $10,135,848 as leaders plan to expand enrollment, build new facilities, renovate existing ones, and fund a new senior year program.

Brunswick Bowdoin College James Foundation of New York Bowdoin James S. Coles

Greek Cypriot Row Over Turkish Air Attacks Deepens

Renewed claims that Turkish airplanes attacked the northwest coast surfaced as Greek Cypriot government charged the raids. Greek Defense Minister Petros Garoufalias arrived unexpectedly and said he would meet President Makarios and review Greece's 950 man contingent on the island. Rumors swirled that he would urge Makarios to reject Soviet military aid offered in case of a Turkish invasion, with a Greek cease delegation possibly traveling to Moscow for talks.

Petros Garoufalias Athens Makarios Greece Cyprus Garoufalias Cee Moscow

Card of Thanks and Family Gratitude Note

Maude H. Chick thanks friends and relatives for visits gifts flowers cards and letters during hospital stay. We also thank friends neighbors and relatives for spiritual and floral bouquets and delegations at the funeral for their aid and sympathy. The Lapointe Family

Arthur Lapointe Lapointe

Deaths Italian Red Leader Dies

ROME AP Italian Communist boss Palmiro Togliatti 71 died today in Russia after a stroke. A veteran revolutionary and long-time party head, he led the Italian Communist party for 38 years and spent years in Moscow before returning to lead a loose national front government before withdrawal.

Rome Palmiro Togliatti Russia Togliatti Yalta Italy Communist Party Palmiro Mussolini Moscow Soviet Stalin

News At A Glance Shows Democratic platform wrangling

A digest of political maneuvers in Washington with platform committee struggles over civil rights wording. International, defense and foreign policy items are noted, including Vietnam, Congo, Cyprus tensions, and Greek Turkish clashes. Weather and drought impacts on crops and prices are mentioned along with missing Americans and Great Lakes water concerns.

Pentagon Senate Mike Mansfield Southeast Asia International Great Lakes Rosemary O'Brien

Nancy Milligan Is Honored At Shower

Miss Nancy Milligan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon D. Milligan of Cape Porpoise, was guest of honor at a morning coffee and bridal shower at the Sea and Surf Motor Inn. She will wed Michael C. Taylor of Lyman on September 11, with hostesses Mrs. Bernard F. Kenney and Miss Sally Wentworth.

Kennebunk Beach Nancy Milligan Sea and Surf Motor Inn Milligan Jon D. Milligan Cape Porpoise Michael C. Taylor Lyman Kennebunk Sally Wentworth Jon Milligan Verne Bodwell Gordon Hutchins Josie Hutchins Melissa Hutchins Norman Stirk Maurice Hutchins Russell Peppe Judith Milligan Deborah Milligan William T. Russell Roger Gonneville Ernest Smith Cecile Mathieu Liza Kenney Frank Beard Adelaide Day Susan Benson Marybelle Walsh Kennebunkport Fred Wright San Bruno Calif Eugene Fowle Woburn Mass Ingrid DeBasche Westville N. H Curtis Taylor Janet Taylor Ly‘man James Henderson i G. A. Caldwell Montreal James Garrow

Portland Weather Outlook for Today and Saturday

This afternoon partly cloudy with little temperature change. Highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. West to northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight fair and cool with lows in the 40s and light variable winds. Saturday partly cloudy and slightly warmer.

Portland

Red Chinese Influence Grows In French Congo

The Associated Press reports Red China expanding influence in Brazzaville and the eastern Leopoldville region as part of a broader plan to spread revolutionary violence in central and west Africa. Rebels in the Leopoldville area, calling themselves the Peoples Liberation Army, seek support from Brazzaville and the National Council for Liberation of the Congo. Patrice Lumumba, former premier, was murdered in 1961, while Moise Tshombe accuses foreign powers of backing the Communist China effort via Brazzaville and Burundi.

French Congo Associated Press Peking Central West Africa Brazzaville Congo Republic Congo Leopoldville Congos Angola Stanleyville People’s Liberation Army Africa National Council For Liberation of the Congo Patrice Lumumba Moise Tshombe China Brazzaville Congo Burundi

Rails and airlines lead gains in irregular stock market

New York trading showed rails and airlines advancing as the market rose unevenly. The AP average for 60 stocks gained .6 points to 315.6, with industrials up .4 and rails up 1.3, while utilities slipped. Dow Jones rose .52 to 839.23 as American and several airlines posted gains and firms like General Motors slipped slightly.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission Nickel Plate-Norfolk & Western Associated Press Norfolk & Western New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad American Airlines Pan American United Eastern General Motors Ford Chrysler Studebaker American Motors Lorillard Liggett & Myers American Reynolds Tobacco Xerox U.S IBM Polaroid American Stock Exchange

Hathaway Attacks Goldwater In Maine Speech

EAST MACHIAS AP The Democratic state chairman William D Hathaway of Auburn and 2nd District candidate criticized Barry Goldwater saying he does not favor the national programs Maine needs. He charged Goldwater has offered no constructive comments in any field.

East Machias Barry Goldwater Maine William D. Hathaway Auburn Congress Washington County Democratic Women's Club Goldwater

Bonython School to be razed by fire crews

Bonython School on School Street, badly gutted by fire on Oct. 14, 1963, will be razed by Saco firemen on Monday at 6:30 p.m. according to reports received at the fire station.

Bonython School School Street Saco

MacLeod and Hathaway Agree to Television Debates

In Bangor AP report Republican Kenneth P. MacLeod of Brewer agrees to join Democratic State Chairman William D. Hathaway of Auburn in joint TV debates for the 2nd District congressional seat. MacLeod cites a poll showing many voters do not know either candidate and hopes appearances will acquaint the public with their divergent views.

Bangor Kenneth P. Macleod Brewery William D. Hathaway Auburn Hathaway MacLeod Mr. Hathaway Tl Am

Winners Named At Hobby And Flower Show Kennebunk

The Goose Rocks Beach Association staged a hobby and flower show at the Community House with multiple classes for children and adults. Prizes were awarded in categories including Miniatures and A Man's Holiday, with chairmen and judges from Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, and refreshments overseen by Mrs. Hugh Mullen.

Kennebunk Goose Rocks Fred Smith Milton Shaw Jo Ann Junker Alan Clark Deborah Weyl Lila Doe Barbara Clark Eugene Gray John Cole Albert Madeira Kennebunkport Hugh Mullen

Six Dies as Truck Collides with Ottawa Montreal Train

Leonard Ontario report says six people died when a heavy gravel truck rammed the fast Ottawa Montreal passenger train at a crossing ten miles east of Ottawa. Initial tallies listed five train passengers and the truck driver killed with many injured and trapped passengers as ambulances responded. Three cars derailed with one overturned and two remaining upright.

Leonard Ont Canadian Pacific Railway Ottawa-Montreal Ottawa

Democratic Civil Rights Debate Faces Hurdles in Committee

Democrats grapple with Sanders proposed civil rights plank as Rep. Dawson of Illinois praised his leadership while urging consensus. Rep. Reuss of Wisconsin doubts liberal wing will accept limited federal role and Sanders plans further talks with President Johnson at a White House gathering of Southern governors, which several Southern governors may skip.

Sanders William L South Dawson Georgia Henry S. Reuss Wisconsin Johnson White House Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama

Fire operation to burn structure may take one or two days

Firemen say the operation could last one or two days depending on how fast the building burns. They expect to determine the pace as crews monitor flames and control hotspots.

Delay Granted by FTC to Postpone Health Warnings

The Federal Trade Commission will delay the cigarette health warnings order for six months. Chairman Paul Rand Dixon told Rep. Oren Harris the effective date moves to July 1, 1965, after Harris requested the postponement. The delay aims to aid legislative deliberations on smoking and health amid a Surgeon General linked cancer and heart disease finding.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Paul Rand Dixon Oren Harris D-Ark House Commerce Committee Dixon Harris Luther L. Terry FTC

Nicklaus Wins With 321 Yard Drive In Ohio Event

In Columbus a driving contest before a golf clinic featured 17 former PGA champions. Jack Nicklaus led with a 321 yard blast, Harold Williams 308, Sam Reynolds 304, and George Bayer 300 in order. Ten others competed.

Columbus, Ohio Jack Nicklaus Harold Williams Tuscaloosa Ala Sam Reynolds Springfield Mo Big George Bayer

Convention Hall Declared Fallout Shelter for City

Atlantic City authorities designate the Convention Hall as the city's official fallout shelter. Civil Defense officials approved the shelter for use by 22,459 residents in case of emergency.

Atlantic City N.J Civil Defense

First Lady Tours Eastport Areas Amid Dam Debate

Thieves broke into two nearby Oxford businesses overnight, stealing nearly 900 dollars from Harold's Motor Co. but missing a second shop. In Norway, a safe at C N Brown Retail Co. was left intact while a lamp display was smashed. In Campobello Island Eastport, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson toured distressed areas and supported Passamaquoddy Dam plans, touring Quoddy Bay and dedicating Roosevelt's home as an International Park. She praised local resolve and noted federal aid for municipal projects, then attended a Vermont reception for the Status of Women Commission.

Oxford Harold’s Motor Co Norway C. N. Brown Retail Co Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Campobello Island Passamaquoddy Bay of Fundy Eastport Maine Mrs. Johnson Passamaquoddy Bay Ko _ Island Franklin D. Roosevelt Quoddy Dam New Brunswick Canada Dexter Cooper Roosevelt John F. Kennedy Interior Stewart Udall Congress Lester B. Pearson Campobello Park Johnson Edmund Muskie Burlington Phillip Hoff Vermont University of Vermont

Quebec City Officials Welcome Maine Hosts at Ocean Lobster Pound

Officials from Quebec City and their wives were welcomed yesterday in OLD ORCHARD BEACH with a dinner at the Ocean Lobster Pound and a social hour at the New Linwood Hotel after a reception for Mayor Wilfred Hamel, Town Manager Leon F. Jones, and other town leaders. A 3 p.m. arrival of the caravan was expected today at St. Jude's Mission in Pine Point, with a police escort to town. The 5 p.m. reception will include Mayor Willie Pomerleau and County officials. a lobster bake in front of the Brunswick Hotel precedes the 8 p.m. Palace Ballroom gathering where Gov. John H. Reed will attend.

Old Orchard Beach Ocean Lobster Pound New Linwood Wilfred Hamel Quebec City Leon F. Jones Constance Edwards Maine St. Jude’s Mission Pine Point Willie Pomerleau Biddeford J. Edward Whelan Brunswick Hotel Palace John H. Reed

Desegregation Comes Quietly In Capital City

Jackson Mississippi CBS AP reports desegregation began with 43 Negro children signing up for first grade in eight formerly all white elementary schools. total white and black enrollments were lower than expected. 567 Negro and 1,705 white registrations. classes begin Sept 14 in Jackson. Biloxi had 17 Negro students last week and will set the pattern for Leake County and Clarksdale later this year. Mississippi becomes last state to desegregate below college level.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Biloxi Leake County Clarksdale

Joseph DeSilva In Army Maneuvers

Army Pvt. Joseph R. DeSilva 22 of Saco Maine participates in 11th Air Assault Division maneuvers at Fort Gordon Georgia. He aids in movement and cargo operation supervision during a four month test driven exercise. DeSilva is based at Fort Eustis Virginia as a forklift operator in the 394th Transportation Battalion. He joined the Army in March 1964 after basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey.

Fort Gordon Army Joseph R. DeSilva Joseph J. DeSilva Hill Road Saco Maine 11Th Air Assault Division DeSilva Fort Eustis 394Th Transportation Battalion 105Th Transportation Company Fort Dix N.J

Douglas Named State Director

AUGUSTA AP State Education Commissioner William Logan Jr. has named Frederick Douglas of Winthrop as state director of health and physical education. Douglas, director of athletics and football coach at Winthrop High School, succeeds Quentin R. Unger who resigns to take a post in New Jersey.

Augusta William Logan Jr Frederick Douglas Winthrop Douglas Winthrop High School Quentin R. Unger New Jersey

Two Speeders Are Fined At Beach

OLD ORCHARD BEACH A trial before Justice Wes ley Mewer heard two speeding cases. Milton Bimp son, 24, of South Portland pleaded guilty to a charge and was fined 25 dollars. Patrick K. Corliss, 20, of Portland pleaded guilty to a similar charge and was fined 35 dollars.

Kennebunk Marguerite LaPierre Biddeford Chester Cram Jr F. Norman Davis Old Orchard Beach Wells Bradford M. Gross Allan MacLeod Jr Winchester N. H Robert D. Mitchell West Englewood N.J Maine Joseph A. Grady Pawtucket R.I Grady William R. Keegan Freeport N.Y Edward Daley Jr Belmont Mass Michael Duffy Essex Falls Henry R. Howie Jr Allston Costa Mesa Calif Kenneth M. MacKenzie Suns Ada L. Cummings Plainfield Robert J. Powers Gordon L. Blake Gorham Melvin I. Porter Worcester Blanton J. Smith Portsmouth N.H Ronald D. Thomas Reading Christos Gianopoulos Sanford Bernard F. Dumont Concord John R. Drohan Seekonk Apparing Wesley M. Mewer Milton Bimpson South Portland Patrick K. Corliss Portland

Johnson on looming 20 years demand for U S leadership

Johnson spoke to an audience of men who know the nation’s strength, saying the next two decades will require more military, diplomatic, and political leadership. He framed the global contest as freedom versus totalitarianism and urged serving rightful interests while keeping peace with honor, and helping other peoples defend liberty.

Johnson America

Former Beach Resident Dies In Traffic Mishap

Mrs Ethel Horne 75 formerly of Old Orchard Beach died when her sedan collided with a tandem trailer truck on Route 77 at Crescent Beach Bowery Beach Road Maine. Her husband Mark 78 was treated for injuries at Maine Medical Center. Truck operator Robert Deering 30 uninjured.

Cape Elizabeth Maine Ethel Horne Portland Mark Maine Medical Center Robert Deering Scarborough Horne Crescent Beach Bowery Beach Road Deering Merrill Transport Co Orchard Beach Ethel Lovene Humbert T. Lovene

Absorb 18-year-olds, says Labor official

Dr. Seymour L. Wolfbein, head of manpower, automation and training, told the Maine Vorational Association that the U.S. economy can absorb the bumper crop of postwar children reaching age 18 next year. He cited strong economic growth and major programs from the 88th Congress aimed at spurring growth.

Farmington U.S. Labor Department Seymour L. Wolfbein Maine Vorational Association

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Bowdoin Fund Maude H. Chick Khanh Jar Bukavu Bonython Six First Lady Capital City Joseph DeSilva DUC Paint CO Alfred St Richard Danforth Anastasoff Studio Main Street Duces Auto Club Ade Felix T. Sheltra & Son Jefferson Biddeford & Saco Gas CO
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