Railroads Seek To Halt Strike In U S District Court
The nation's railroads filed in U S District Court to stop a planned strike by three shop unions representing about 53,000 workers set for December 15. A hearing was scheduled as unions seek higher wages than the presidential emergency board's 27 cent-an-hour recommendation. Ramsey of the Machinists declined to discuss the petition.
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Chicago
U.S. District Court
Washington
Joseph Sam Perry
Afl-Cio Railway
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
International Association of Machinists
Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association
Joseph W. Ramsey
Carmen
Secretary of Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
Bishop Fenwick Council To Have Court Squad
The Saco Recreation League will include a Bishop Fenwick Council sponsored basketball team. At a G A R Hall meeting in Saco, co chairs were elected for the membership drive, with Edward Van Buskirk outlining future programs. A charity ball is planned for April with Saco Armory as a prospective site.
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Saco Recreation League
Bishop Fenwick Council
Knights of Columbus
G. A. R. Hall
Saco
Clayton Gallant
John Hickey
Edward van Buskirk
Catholic Activities
Jon Future Programs
Robert Quinn
Saco Armory
Joseph Hanusek
Fatima Circle Initiation Adds New Member in Biddeford
Mrs Therese Bouthot was presented for membership as Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella held a meeting at St Johns Hall Adams Street Biddeford. Mrs Annette Binette was initiated and a Christmas party supper is planned for December 17 at 6 30 p.m. chaired by Mrs Delange Demers with a large volunteer committee.
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Therese Bouthot
Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
St. John's Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Annette Binette
Christaas Party
Delange Demers
Alden Elie
Lorraine Elie
Antoinette Emond
Alma Fecteau
Gisele Fecteau
Pauline Fecteau
Arlene Fleurant
Anna Forcier
Lina Cecile Fortier
Theodora Fortier
Bertha Fournier
Albertine Frechette
Gertrude Frechette
Cora Gagne
Marie Louise Gagne
la Gagne
Delvina Gagnon
Gilberte Gagnon
Lorraine Gagnon
Yvette Gagnon
Rita Garand
Jeannette Garon
Regina Goulin
Saco Democrats Set Meet the Candidates Night
Saco Democrats will host a Meet the Candidates tea Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Ward 4 aldermanic hopeful Joseph T Curran 3 Wildwood Drive. All interested Democrats are invited.
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Saco Democrats
Joseph T. Curran
Wildwood Drive
Republicans Meet in North Saco Ward Areas
A joint meeting of Saco Ward 1 and Ward 2 Republican committees drew about 50 attendees at North Saco Church. Mayoralty candidate Harold Waight and School Committee hopeful Pauline E. Larochelle pledged time to their posts. Incumbents and candidates for alderman Ward 1 Gerard Cassette and ward roles Lois Jones Anne Haw spoke. Ward 2 incumbent Robert Knox urged vote turnout with Ruby Emens and Pauline Rumery addressing. An inspection of the North Saco Fire Department was conducted. Refreshments followed.
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Saco Ward 1
Ward
North Saco
Harold P. Waight
Pauline E. Larochelle
Brendan Aromer
Republican City Committee
Gerard Cassette
Lois Jones
Anne Haw
Robert Knox
Ruby Emens
Pauline Rumery
North Sap
Memorial Plaque Unveiled by Court Decary in Biddeford
The Court Decary meeting in Biddeford Canada American Society unveiled a memorial plaque honoring Hector Laliberte killed in action in Germany on December 9 1944 and Honore Simoneau who died in Korea on August 14 1950. Royal Sheltra of the American Legion led the ceremony. Msgr Aime Giguere will receive the association’s highest honor on December 20 for 50 years in the priesthood.
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Court Decary
Canada - American Society
Fremont Coub
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Royal Sheltra
American Legion
Hector Laliberte
Germany
Honore Simoneau
Korea
Sheltra
Joseph D. Lavoie
Armand J. Grebin
Rosalre J. Laliberte
Supreme Court
Msgr
Aime Giguere
Ernest D’amour
Giguere
St. Andre's Church
St. Andre’s
Angelina Goudreau
Arthur Brunelle
Napoleon Dupras
Paul Emile Roberge
Corinne Corriveau
Rojeanne Paquin
Stella Roberge
Armande Courtois
Azilda Paquin
Aurore Vachon
Oscar Nolette Sr
Wells High School supper funds trip to United Nations
A public supper sponsored by the Wells High School Problems of Democracy Class will be held Thursday from 5 to 6 30 p m at the Wells Beach Fire Station to benefit a proposed trip to the United Nations in New York City.
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Wells High School Problems of Democracy
United Nations
New York
Wells Beach
MacDonald Nominated For District Court Judge Seat
Augusta AP Secretary of State Paul A. MacDonald is a candidate for a State District Court bench. Governor Reed said he expects to post nominations soon for at least two or three judgeships in the new District Court system. Reed announced a new division to seek federal Economic Opportunity Act funds for Maine and noted possible sugar beet refinery help from another company if Great Western Sugar withdraws.
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Augusta
Paul A. MacDonald
Reed
MacDonald
Executive Department
Maine
Steven D. Shaw
Aroostook County
Great Western Sugar Co
Great Western
GOP National Committee
Dean Burch
Burch
Charles C. Black
Holiday Season Planned At State Hospital Augusta
Augusta State Hospital prepares for a busy holiday season with 1,500 patients, 140 new admissions expected this month, and gifts from churches and groups. Superintendent Dr. John C Patterson invites volunteers and sponsors for ward parties and year round involvement. Concerts, movies, tours, dances, services, and a Christmas dinner are planned, with visitors welcome all day December 25.
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Augusta
Augusta State Hospital
John C. Patterson
Patterson
Biddeford Offers 23 Adult Evening Courses This Winter
Biddeford announces 23 adult evening courses for the winter program starting January 4. Courses run ten weeks, two hours per night, twice weekly for adults over 16 not enrolled in regular school. Registration fees are 5 dollars for residents and 7.50 for non residents, with pre registration and evening registration details provided by Superintendent Raymond Kenneally.
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Biddeford
Raymond Kenneally
Investigators Plan To Probe Baker Records
Senate investigators move to examine the bank records of Bobby Baker and witness Don Reynolds in a probe of alleged payoffs tied to a government sports stadium contract. Reynolds claimed Baker coordinated a 25,000 dollar channeling to the 1960 Democratic fund via McCloskey, who denies the charge. the hearing included sharp criticism of Reynolds' credibility.
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Washington
Senate
Bobby Baker
Senate Rules Committee
Edward T. Hugler
Baker
Don B. Reynolds
Reynolds
Matthew H. McCloskey
Philadelphia
McCloskey
Ireland
MceCloskey & Co
District of Columbia
Hugler
Howard Gittis
Card party series benefits Staples Post at Legion Hall
Old Orchard Beach hosts the fourth in a series of card parties at the Legion Hall to benefit C. Fayette Staples Post and Auxiliary on Thursday at 8 p m A Rainow assembly meeting follows at 7 p m in Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Miss Helen Fitzgibbon achieved high score Tuesday at the Dessert Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Arthur Dickson on Cascade Road
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Legion Hall
C. Fayette Staples Post and Auxiliary
Old Orchard Beach Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall
Helen Fitzgibbon
Dessert Bridge Club
Arthur Dickson
Cascade Road
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