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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1962
Page
3
Rev Hartley T Grandin of New Hampshire Council of Churches spoke at Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis at the American Legion hall about the Reverse Freedom Riders. He noted state efforts to place and welcome them, aided by his official role. Invocation by Rev Charles Schwartz, piano by Francis Cote. Annual outing mentioned.
A notice states the event will be held on September 11 at the summer camp of J Nason Milliken in Shapleigh.
Miss Regina Parks starts Kennebunk High School freshman year while relatives travel and hostels swap visits. Brenda Reagan and Donna Giles visit relatives in New Hampshire and Lincolnville. James Giles and Miss Sharon Giles spend holidays with kin. Germain Morin and family return from New Jersey relatives. First Officer Morin serves in the Far East with the Navy. Leroy Taylor and wife travel to Delaware for horse Mister Lad race at Brandywine. Farrington drives Mister Lad and tops drivers list. Maine Law Enforcement association directors meet in Augusta to choose site and plan October convention. Merlin Burleigh resumes city carrier duties after vacation. Walter Graham and family visit Kennebunk from Winthrop, Mass., staying with Carrie Thompson at the Landing.
The article touches on President Kennedy's page one discussion about dangers of DDT and pesticides, farmers withholding meats and grains seeking higher prices, and officials focusing on law interpretations and parental concern over pornographic literature. It notes U.S. support for Cambodia's independence and neutrality and warns of a crisis if Katanga is not integrated into the Congo.
The article cites Jalbert accusing the Republican administration of financial mismanagement in the ETV bond issue. Cranshaw notes the highway fund's revenue at 56.1 million and expenditures at 59.7 million, leaving 4.8 million in surplus at year end. It states there was no overall highway fund deficit aside from accounting. General fund revenues include 29.5 million from the sales tax, 8.1 million from the cigarette tax, and 10.7 million in net liquor profits.
Intense atmospheric entry heat vaporizes all but the largest meteors, leaving only the biggest surviving fragments to reach the ground or be observed as fireballs after blazing through the atmosphere.
Boston lecturer and writer Gordon Hall spoke to hundreds of New England high school students at the Ferry Beach Youth Lab conference. He argued conservatives differ from extremists, cited the John Birch Society as misusing conservative labels, and urged elevating public opinion to counter extremist propaganda. Hall warned against secret fronts and anti parliamentary tactics, linking such methods to totalitarian regimes and stressing careful discernment between conservatives and extremists.
The Happy Day camp for boys and girls at Old Orchard Beach closed the season with an awards ceremony at the Lions Club hall. Director William Earle opened remarks stressing teamwork daily care and good manners. Certificates were issued by Coach David Webb and others, with best all around campers named and numerous specialty and sports awards announced to a large group of campers and leaders.
Warren, John Throumoulos, Phil lip Williams, James Williams, William Dow, Thomas Fitanides and Richard Dow were announced by Earle as high point boys and Jimmy Fund winners who will attend the Red Sox game Saturday. Promoted from seniors to leaders were Ricky Cooper, Saul Green, David Zaitlin, James Roberts, John Tarbox and James Williams. Intermediates to seniors include Edward Larouche, Armand Vachon, Marc Johnston, Jack Marcuse, Paul Golzbein, and Ronny Begin. Juniors to intermediates: Matthew Houle, Dale Johnston, David Golzbein and Guy Drapeau.
A compilation of practical painting tips from the Associated Press covers brushes and rollers. It advises choosing quality brushes for durability and smooth paint spread, outlines brush sizes for various tasks, and describes cleaning and storage methods. It also discusses roller materials, nap lengths for different surfaces, and proper rolling technique to minimize splatter and ensure even coverage.
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