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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1960
Page
9
A garbled excerpt mentions an emerald lens and eyeglasses linked to the 13th century. It alludes to a Roman emperor watching chariot races, but the text is incoherent and factual details are unclear.
Specimen ballot lists George E Hutcheson Hutchins as candidate for member of the Board of Police in Oak Ridge Ward 1 for a three year term. The ballot identifies Hutchins as the candidate and includes his name and ward designation.
Several area lawyers were named to posts at the York County Bar Association annual dinner at the Wonderbar in Biddeford. William P. Donahue was named vice president and Daniel Crowley was appointed chairman of the general committee. Lincoln O. Spencer and Thomas J. Reagan were named assistants to the chairman, with Simon Spill named assistant for the grievance committee. Charles W. Smith was elected finance committee chairman, aided by Francis J. LaFountain and David W. Emmons. Other officers include J Armand Gendron as president, Ralph H. Ross as secretary, David Strater as treasurer, and Robert S. Batchelder and George S. Willard as assistants to the general committee chairman. Edward Titcomb chairs the grievance committee with George D. Varney as assistant, and Ward T. Hanscom and James H. Dineen are assistants to Titcomb.
A Public Information committee report circulated to Saco-P.T.A. members warns of possible double session schooling if the new school referendum fails. It cites serious space shortages and notes half day sessions would reduce learning time while starting at 8 a.m. and ending around 4 15 p.m., affecting bus students.
Brousseau gave a program on his wood carvings sketches and etchings at the Beach Art Association introduced by Mrs Mildred Leonard. The meeting was presided by Mrs Jillian Jexeman with Christmas decor ideas and refreshments provided by Mrs May Beorg es and Mrs Kathryn Ogden. Attendees included Mrs Helen Cummings Mrs Alice Leavitt and several others.
A historical ballot lists candidates for mayor wardens clerks and council seats across wards 1 to 8. Names include Clement Deschambault Joseph Warner Lionel Croteau Georges Beaupre Alan Stamand and many others with street addresses. Voters face multiple races including council at large four seats and ward-specific roles.
The Caspian Sea has fallen about eight feet in the last twenty years according to recent measurements. Scientists attribute the decline to a combination of reduced inflow, climate effects, and regional water management, raising concerns for coastal regions and infrastructure.
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