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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1964
Page
2
Mrs. Peter Pembriant, 61 Pool Street Biddeford, is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Alice Harris, 7 Cookman Avenue Old Orchard Beach, is also listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.
The Biddeford Disabled American Veterans will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Biddeford city building to discuss post issues and upcoming activities.
Reading with dozens of church youth groups and worship services scheduled Sunday across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Wells Ogunquit and Goodwins Mills Churches and unions list youth fellowships junior and senior programs training unions and evening services at Advent Christian First Assembly of God Baptist Methodist and other houses of worship across the region with times from 3 to 7:30 p m and multiple locations including Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Ferry road Saco and Old Orchard Beach venues.
Health and Welfare Commissioner Dean H. Fisher was named by Gov. Reed as chairman of the new Economic Opportunity Council of State department heads. The council will handle inquiries provide information and offer professional advice on the anti poverty program following the signing of the Economic Opportunity Act by President Johnson.
West Kennebunk died yesterday afternoon driving after suffering a heart attack. Adjutant, a World War II veteran and longtime town government official, served as selectman and county committeeman. He held leadership roles in Pine Tree Encampment IOOF Mousam Lodge Olive Rebekah York Lodge and previously deputy sheriff. Funeral services set for Monday at 1 30 pm Angell Funeral Home with visits tonight and tomorrow.
Miss Harriet Webster Marr 83 dies in Springfield Mass where services were held. Born Biddeford April 18 1881 she taught 40 years at the Springfield Classical Institute. Survivors include cousins James Emery Jr and Mrs Paul C Eaton of Baltimore Md.
President Johnson meets with most of the 34 Democratic governors to discuss federal state relations and the vice presidential selection ahead of the Atlantic City convention. Rumors swirl around a decisive choice, with Humphrey and McCarthy top bets, while Pat Brown and Muskie are also named. Four Southern governors will skip the meeting.
A screaming mob of teen girls trapped the Beatles for an hour in Seattle's Coliseum before police escorted the group to safety. The crowd surged against officers and sailors as they pressed toward Ringo Starr, George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The next show moves to Vancouver, B C.
Biddeford firefighters responded to a Pine Street call at 7:30 p.m. last night on a need less run. No fire was found on arrival.
Cloudy conditions and possible thunderstorms sweep Portland tonight with a low near 58. Sunday brings continued cloudiness, scattered showers, and chances of additional storms as a warmer air mass moves in.
Union papermakers representing 2300 production and maintenance workers voted to strike after rejecting Oxford Paper Co. contract terms. Eldon Hebert cited job protection and seniority disputes over a No 10 machine and a point system, with plant set to close by 3 p.m. if talks fail.
Welcoming notes list multiple families from Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Saco and Kennebunk noting births from July to August including names Priscilla Louise Janice Mary James Leroy Stella Jacqueline Lacey Carmen Shelley Ann Robert Maurice Judith Ann with weights ranging from seven to nineteen pounds and dates July 2 August 18.
Rome AP reports Dr. Donovan B. Finn, former FAO Fisheries Director, warns the old res nullius rule leaves seas unowned and enables hunting that drives the blue whale toward commercial extinction. He urges replacing with res communis, with a shared code for harvesting to preserve fisheries and benefits for all nations.
A 23 year old Bangor man died Friday night when his car slammed into a tree on Dow Road after passing a truck in a freshly tarred section. State Police reported the victim was Bryan Giles. The report notes Lloyds of London began as a coffee house in 1636 run by Edward Lloyd.
ROME AP Hammer and sickle banners hung at half staff outside Communist party offices as Italy mourns veteran Palmiro Togliatti who died at 71 in Yalta eight days after a stroke. Luigi Longo, 64, leads the party until a national convention elects a successor amid contest from Mario Alicata and Giorgia Amedola.
News At Continued from Page One notes the informal Philadelphia gathering of Negro Republican leaders to strengthen their influence in the GOP. International news reports Bolivia severing diplomatic ties with Cuba and Italy mourning Palmiro Togliatti as red flags fly at party offices. In Washington Ambassador Taylor returns to brief Johnson on South Viet Nam issues. National item confirms Debbie Cap pen case ends with discovery of her body and a 14 year old boy admitting the killing.
AP reports Robert W. Pullen, long time Colby College professor since 1945, will succeed Walter N. Breckenridge as head of the economics department. Breckenridge, a Colby faculty member since 1928, steps down to devote full time to teaching again.
A brief want ad style notice invites readers to specify needs and desires by placing a request. The ad emphasizes clear communication and directs readers to submit details to the newspaper office. No names or dates are given in the readable text.
Restoration bids are sought to rebuild the Kenduskeag Stream covered bridge in Bangor after dismantling and storage. The plan includes new abutments downstream and a replacement pier, plus extended alignment for Route 136 in Auburn with four bridges at New Meadows River and related ramps and grading.
New York readers note how international romance affects weddings. With Peace Corps and exchange programs, couples marry across borders and families adjust costs invitations and gifts. Practical customs vary, but stewardship remains sterling silver, china, and linens as traditional favors.
A series of minor crashes occurred in Saco and Biddeford areas today. In Saco on Elm Street David A. St Amand pulled into traffic in front of Wilbrod Bedard causing a collision with no injuries. A motorcycle crash on Ross Road sent 18 year old Gerald Perrin to Webber Hospital with bruises. Priscilla Lachance was treated and released after a Main Street crash caused by a blowout. A Bangor bound Greyhound bus engine compartment burned on mile 91 of the Maine Turnpike with no injuries. In 1861 Kansas granted women voting rights in school board elections.
The federal government strengthened civil rights rules for private nonprofit hospitals receiving Hill Burton funds, requiring non-discrimination in all facility areas from March 2 onward. The rules do not apply retroactively, and only hospitals built with Hill Burton aid must open all services and staff to all races, with remaining white-only facilities few in number.
In Fairfax Ohio police say 14 year old George Rickey Jr admitted killing Debbie Cappen after she screamed during his sexual advance. The body was found under a porch near her home after volunteers searched the area for two days. Rickey confessed to stabbing with a kitchen knife and strangling the girl, then hiding her body and stationing the shoe in a culvert. He is held for juvenile authorities.
The Congolese army, with ex-Katangang gendarmes, retakes Bukavu after a three day battle that left at least 300 dead. Rebels fall back toward Shabunda as U. S. planes bombard positions. Three Americans reported missing are alive in Rwanda per Kigali embassy. names given.
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