Cold War debated as U S and world struggle continues
AP analyst James Marlow surveys the Cold War era, tracing ideas on why communism spread from Europe to Asia, and examines West failures and shifts toward coexistence. He notes U S leadership, colonial legacies, and lessons from 1917 to postwar diplomacy shaping today’s confrontation.
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Associated Press News
Washington
United States
Russia
Europe
Red China
Southeast Asia
Lemire's Drawing Offers Free Cabinet Mangler or Bookcase
Sign and deposit a coupon in the Drawing Box for a chance at a free cabinet mangler if the coupon bears a Dec purchase stamp by noon Dec 23. Otherwise a two shelf bookcase with glass sliding panels goes to the winner. Delivery in Biddeford Saco area.
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Biddeford-Saco
Matthews Holds Close Lead In AOH 2 Tourney
Frankie Matthews keeps the lead in the AOH Division 2 cribbage tourney after six weeks with Al Therrien 7 points back. Red O'Neil climbs from eighth to third as standings show Matthews 44 Therrien 39 O'Neil 37 and a pack closely bunched. A banquet at the Wonderbar was discussed and prize money will go to the top five finishers. A season end cribbage match of clubs and organizations in the twin cities was announced by tournament chairman Gene Sullivan.
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Frankie Matthews
AOH
al Therrien
Red O'Neil
Matthews
Therrien
O'Neil
N. Mondor
J. Haskell
B.cote
P. Brady
Twin Cities
Sullivan
Soviet West Germany liaison officers monitor relief convoy
Soviet liaison officers in West Germany kept the relief convoy under constant surveillance as it moved toward the Helmstedt crossing point. The U S Army has ignored Soviet warnings about increased troop movements on the autobahn, claiming the right to use the route freely. The autobahn remains the only road the Communists allow the West use.
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Vpage
West Germany
Helmstedt
U. S
Cub Pack 305 Christmas Fete Planned in Biddeford
Cub Pack 301 to hold annual Christmas party after December meeting at Scouthall Mason Street. Philip Hatch announced gift exchange and refreshments with parents as special guests. Don Macomber called recent Cub bazaar a financial success. Raymond Letellier seeks more den mothers.
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Biddeford
Scouthall
Mason Street
Philip Hatch
Cubs
Don Macomber
Cub Bazaar
Raymond Letellier
Won Berger
Eerowley
Den
Lucille Bon
Dolores Macomber
Norma Donovan
Patrick Seward
Marion Boucher
Berger
Crowley
the Macomber
Fredern
East Olson
Cubmaster Letellier
Germany
Helmstedt
James_ Seward
Specimen Ballot for School Board and City Alderman
A specimen ballot lists candidates for three year terms including Alphonsus Polackwich Elmwood Drive Ward 4 for School Board, Roland Belisle 28 Maple St Ward for Alderman, Earl W. Emens McKenney Rd Ward 2 and Ward Clerk Ruby M. Emens. The page imitates an election ballot with candidate names and addresses.
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Alphonsus Polackwich
Elmwood Drive
Roland A. Belisle
Maple St
Earl W. Emens McKenney
Ruby M. Emens McKenney
Ward 4 residents listed for Lorraine Jones and Roger Duhamel
Voters in Ward 4 include Lorraine Jones of 139 Beach Street. Ward 2 lists Roger R. Duhamel at 15 Roebuck Avenue.
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Lorraine Jones
Beach St
Roger R. Duhamel
Roebuck Ave
Ward Clerk Candidates Named in Local Ballot
Republican Vera P. Warner of 105 King Street Sr. Ward 3 runs for ward clerk. Yvonne M. Moreau of 48 Wakefield Avenue Ward 5 seeks the same post.
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Vera P. Warner
King Sr
Yvonne M. Moreau
Wakefield Ave
Ward 5 Candidates Named for Local Warden Race
The listing shows candidates Democrat Donald A. Petrin at 16 Market St Ward 5, Donald E. McCone at 186 Lincoln St Ward 5, and Adam J. Sangillo at 46 Dyer St Ward 5 seeking the ward's warden position.
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Donald A. Petrin
Market St
Donald E. McCone
Lincoln St
Adam J. Sangillo
Dyer St
Local Ward Officials and Addresses Listed
A fragmented OCR listing names and street addresses by ward appears, including 105 King Sr Ward 8, Donald L. Chretien 1 May St Ward 3, Henry Piette 4 Weymouth St Ward 3, Jandler Route 16 Weymouth St Ward 4, and Cupn Adt 55 Glenwood Ave Ward.
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Donald L. Chretien
Henry Piette
Weymouth St
Local Ward 6 Residents Recounted in Public Notice
A public notice lists residents by name and address in Ward 6 and Ward 4, including Theodore B Gillette 50 Summer St and Solomon H Mercier 204 Main St, with other named individuals such as Dorothy Huff 11 Lincoln St and Esther Bright 3 Water St. The notice mentions May or Dinsmore and Reed W Rumery connected to Camp Ellis Ave in Ward 4.
City Ward Candidates Listed in Voter Guide
Mayoral contender Dinsmore Worthing and four ward candidates are listed with addresses in this voter guide. Bryce G Milne, William F C Haase, and Ruby Packard are shown for Wards 7, 4, and 7 respectively along with Ward 8.
Local Address List for Portland Ward Residents
Rol anf Chenard Portland Road Ward Robert J Fender son 48 Elm Street Ward Newton W Sanborn 15 Union Street Ward Euphemia Ladd 99 Temple Street Ward 7 name spellings reflect grid listings for municipal directory notices
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Warden Newton W. Sanborn
Union St
Ward
Euphemia Ladd
Temple St
Yule Stocking Project Nears Completion at Methodist Church
The WSCS of Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford plans to finish the Christmas stocking project December 20 at the church Christmas party. Members were asked to bring a 50 cent gift for the exchange. The vestry meeting covered prayers, a UN stamp project, and a playlet Lighting Candles with participants including Joan Doyle and Beatrice Kaleel.
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WSCS
Foss Street Methodist Church
Biddeford
Ida Michie
United Nations
We Iire
Sunshine Committee
Beatrice Kaleel
Joan Doyle
Gladys Schwartz
Ann Spencer
Kaleel
Maude Moore
Arline Chappell
New Biddeford School Hours Announced for Year Start
Biddeford public schools publish the new year schedule. Schools close December 15 and reopen January 2 with senior high pupils entering the new building. Hours run 8 10 to 2 30. Elementary and junior high stay at the old building with 8 30 to 11 30 and 12 15 to 2 30. Bus routes adjusted for the revised times.
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Biddeford
Paul Larra
Washigton Street
Emery
Wentworth Street
Bradbury Street
Three New Members Inducted Into Biddeford KC Auxiliary
The Biddeford Knights of Columbus Auxiliary welcomed Mrs. Theresa Gonthier Mrs. Rita Reilly and Mrs. Paula Auger at the Oak Ledge Terrace in Saco. The group planned a December 16 Christmas party with gender marked gift exchanges and noted Mrs. Yvonne LeBlond as a patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital.
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Biddeford
Knights of Columbus
Oak Ledge Terrace
Saco
Theresa Gonthier
Rita Reilly
Paula Auger
Yvonne LeBlond
Saco Osteopathic Hospital
Pauline Garnache
Paulette Loranger
Albertine Chretien
Congo unity drive threatens Katanga secession fears
Washington backs Congo unity arguing Katanga must be brought under central power to prevent further secessions and to secure the nation’s economic health amid fears of future Communist pressure.
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Pace
Katanga
Congo
Washington
Central Africa
Elisabethville
Tshombe
Saco WSCS Conducts Joint Party Meeting
The Saco Woman’s Society of Christian Service reports a December meeting with Mrs. LaDora Gallian presiding, readings from the president, and plans for Recognition Day December 31. A Christmas party is set for December 17, and 25 cards to students and servicemen were noted.
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Hgate
Bt Methodist
Omena
LaDora Galli
Ren.dent
O Ogg
Gantry
Stephanie Butteportinger
Maude Tuttle
Avis Parslow
Children's Work
Sunshine
Mary Fairfield
Betty Stevens
Ruth Willey
Wardwell Home Pound
Moore
Virginia Strombom
Wilma Griffith
Jean Rennie
Annie Cranshaw
Spiritual Life
Roberta Jordan
Strombom
Norma Dutille
Margaret Moore
Kitty Morse
Belgrade
Ethel Pike
Saco
Cranshaw
Amber van Burnham
China
Advent
Bessie Dawley
Marjorie Fogg
Parslow
Nora Yorke
Red Cross Society
Pineland Training Center
Coness Hospital
Boston
York
Santa
Stephanie Butler
Yorke
Ethel Cobb
Sophie Mitchell
Phyllis Borden
Fay Winchester
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By James Marlow
Kenneth Bartlett
Bernard Cote
Elm Street
Bartlett
Thornton Academy
Cote
St. Louis High School
U. S. Naval Academy
University of New Hampshire
Theodore Cote
Pe Street
Biddeford High School
Yalta
Hilter
Lemire's
Main
Soviet
Ronald Cartier
Richard Hart
Leo Dumouchel
Michael Guignard
St. Louis
Cub Pack
Maine
Said City
Dinsmore Worthing Camp Ellis Ave
Lawrence FE. Rowe Tasker Sr
Samuel S. Gould
Anne Shaw
Park St
Democrat
Roland A. Chenard
Portland Road
George A. Dupre
Lea M. Tardif
Clifford A. Purvis
Myron B
West
Vera P
Warner
King St
Gordon Pendleton
Ferry Rd
Robert Lockhart
Glenhaven Circle
Theresa G. Pendleton
Riverside Ave
John Ralph Larochelle
Paul E. Towne
Rossignol Portland Rd
Nolette
Byron F. Dolby
Dyer Sr
Paul P. Henri
Louise B. Sanborn
Old Orchard Rd
Patlard
Lucille St
Jandler
Glenwood Ave
Dinsmore
Worthing Camp Ellis Ave
Reed W. Rumery
School St
Theodore B. Gillette
Summer St
Dorothy Huff
Samuel G. Gagnon
Cleveland Sr
Esther M. Bright
Water Sr
Solomon H. Mercier
Main St
Bryce G. Milne
William F. C. Haase
Ruby Packard
Middle St
Robert J. Fenderson
Elm St
Saco Wscs
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