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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1959
Page
1
The Saco mayor Peter A Garland complains to Biddeford Saco Journal publisher Paul Casavant about coverage he deems harmful to the public. He cites a recent headline that jeopardized negotiations with Sylvania Electric and notes ongoing efforts to establish a practical zoning law ahead of the upcoming city election.
Portland voters rejected a 3 million dollar coliseum project in a decisive election. The unofficial tally from 18 precincts showed 8,121 against versus 6,542 for the arena. Backers argued for a major sports and convention lure, while opponents favored the Exposition Building renovated for 600,000.
Dunlap lodge F and A M elected and installed officers at the annual meeting held last night in Biddeford Masonic Hall. Named were Gordon G. Smith worshipful master George W. Rooman senior warden Thomas J. Haley junior warden Paul M. Woodman treasurer Clarence B. Rumery secretary Kenneth W. Libby senior deacon John D. Bradford junior deacon Allen Sukalas senior steward J Allyn Goodwin junior steward Paul M. Peck chaplain James Herrick marshal and Harry W. Gowen.
Reelection of officers at the Fireside club of Saco School Street Methodist church includes Mrs Mildred Harris as president and Mrs James Rennie as vice president. Club plans a public fried clam supper on February 19 and a Christmas party December 21 at the Cobb home. Rev Norman Langmaid led entertainment with slides of Pleasure Island and Christmas scenes. caroling followed. Hosts were Mrs Edward Dawley and Mrs James Rennie. meeting led by President Harris.
The Arundel Ministers association held its annual meeting at Christchurch Kennebunk. A new slate was elected with Rev Fred B Holmberg as president Major James Geddes as vice president Rev Henry O Megert as secretary treasurer and Rev Carl Bierman as program chairman. Rev Thomas Martin conducted the business session.
The Saco Journal responds to Mayor Garland defending its headline practice and news coverage. It vows a fuller reply later, while denying claims that coverage harmed Sylvania negotiations. The paper notes city officials and citizens defend its approach and signals continued editorial independence.
Paul Casavant publisher of the Biddeford Saco Journal replies to Mayor Peter Garland defending the paper’s coverage and civic projects. The editor notes editorial and financial support for the Area Industrial Development Committee, Saco Industrial Park, and Saco Lowell buildings, and rejects intimidation to limit news prominence.
The Saco Zoning Ordinance Appeals board heard arguments on the operation of a frozen seafoods processing plant on Ferry road in Saco. Cumberland Foods, Inc. faced questions from petitioners and was represented by Edwin Walker while Charles W. Smith advised the company. The hearing room overflowed prompting a move from the upstairs court room to accommodate attendees.
Mayor Peter A. Garland of Saco accuses Biddeford Journal editor and publisher of harming Saco with biased zoning coverage and sensational headlines. He cites a page one story miscasting Building Inspector Pendleton and claims reporting jeopardizes talks with Sylvania Electric and the city’s four year effort to implement a practical zoning law.
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