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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1962

Page

7

Bates Defeats Bowdon Share Series Lead

Bates defeats Bowdoin 67 42 to gain a share of the State Series lead. Tom Freeman scored 12 with eight coming in the final five minutes as Bates pulled away from a tied contest. Ted Krysnowek led Bates with 13 points while Dick Whitmore topped Bowdoin with 21 in Lewiston.

Lewiston Tom Freeman Bates Bowdoin Freeman Bobcats Ted Krysnowek Vern Ullom Dick Whitmore Colby Maine

Mantle Confirmed Slugging Champion of 1962 Season

In Boston AP notes Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees was named the American League slugging champion for 1962 with a .605 average based on total bases from hits. Mantle’s four titles mark follows 1955 1956 and 1961. Harmon Killebrew of Minnesota was second with .548, followed by Rocky Colavito Detroit Norm Cash Detroit Bob Allison Minnesota Leon Wagner Los Angeles Norm Siebern Kansas City. The Yankees led team slugging at .496, Minnesota runner-up at .412, Detroit .411, Boston .403 and Cleveland .388.

Boston Mickey Mantle New York Mantle Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Rocky Colavito Detroit Norm Cash Bob Allison Leon Wagner Los Angeles Norm Siebern Kansas City Yankees Cleveland

Goals Tenders Turn In Good Efforts

The Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Rangers 3 to 2 as goalie Terry Sawchuk made 38 saves to Gump Worsley’s 29 in a tight game. Boston tied Montreal 1-1 in another NHL match, while Chicago and Toronto were idle.

Associated Press Terry Sawcchuk Gump Worsley Worsley Sawchuk Sawchuck Detroit Red Wings New Rangers Boston Bruins Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Toronto Maple Leafs

Ski Conditions Report from New England Council

New England ski reports list conditions across New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts. Black Mountain Jackson and Fitzwilliam show machine made base with good lower slopes while Wildcat Pinkham Notch offer packed powder with variable upper lower grades. Jay Peak and Stowe report packed powder with ranges from fair to excellent depending on the trail. Sugarbush Big Bromley and Mad River Glen show packed powder with generally fair to good conditions.

Boston New England Council New Hampshire Black Mt Jackson Wildcat Pinkham Notch Fitzwilliam Vermont Jay Peak North Troy Mad River Glen Waitsfield Stowe Mt. Mansfield Sugarbush Valley Warren Big Bromley Manchester

Hockey results and standings show mixed scores and schedule

Thursday Detroit beat New York 3 to 2 while Boston tied Montreal 1 1. The standings list Chicago 147 wins 7 losses 35 points Detroit 147 5 33 Toronto 1310 3 29 Montreal 816 4 Boston 315 8 14 with unclear entries for New York and Boston and upcoming games New York at Montreal Boston at Toronto Chicago at Detroit.

Associated Press Detroit New York Boston Montreal Toronto Chicago

Mariner Mission Faces Delays After Launch Anomaly

Mariner's journey began with a faulty Atlas Agena B launch system that sent her off course. Despite corrected errors, the mission has experienced various ongoing problems. Scientists warn it may be weeks or months before details of Venus findings are known.

Mariner Venus

Sister Inspires Jail Time For Malicious Property Destroying

In Tulsa a man smashed a chair over his wife s head. She declined to file a complaint but her sister pressed charges, leading to the man being jailed on accusations of malicious property destruction after the chair was broken.

Tulsa Okla

International Doings Of The 60s Muddled Mess

James Marlow surveys 1960s diplomacy as lies and double-dealing stain U.S. Soviet and China ties. Khrushchev and Kennedy exchange terse, sometimes cordial notes while espionage exchanges and prisoner swaps continue. A private TV link topic emerges for possible instant diplomacy.

Dock Workers Threaten New Shipping Strike

Washington AP reports government mediators tried to avert a Christmas Eve strike by 60 000 longshoremen as an 80 day injunction nears expiry on December 23. The ILA and employers remain in deadlock over a proposed 27 cent hourly wage rise across a three year contract from Maine to Texas.

Washington Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz Afl-Cio International Longshoremen’s Association ILA Maine Texas

ACLU Says Dissention Low Yet Warns Against Orthodoxy

The American Civil Liberties Union released its 42nd annual report warning that suppressing dissent hampers the United States in its fight against totalitarianism. Executive director John de J. Pemberton Jr. cites the danger of official orthodoxy and urges unlimited inquiry and unrestricted debate as essential to peace. The ACLU, with 61,000 members, frames itself as a civil liberties watchdog. The report was unveiled at National Archives during Bill of Rights Day ceremonies marking 171 years since the Constitution's Byr Rights adoption.

Washington American Civil Liberties Union United States ACLU John de J. Pemberton Jr National Archives

Superintendent's Name Confused With Vacationer

Dr Frank Lawler superintendent of schools for Saco is busy preparing the 1963 budget and plans for the dedication of the new Gov John Fairfield school on December 30 These duties keep him at his desk not on a Florida vacation residents have confused him with Frank Lawler Beach street Saco The school sign on Tasker street for sale houses was removed from the Theodore Sk Young school grounds without the department knowledge

Frank Lawler Saco Saco City Florida Beach Street Lawlers Lawler Tasker Street Theodore Sk. Young

Longshoremen Propose Labor Flexibility and Pay Change

The piece notes talks continuing as companies draw up proposals to cut pier gang sizes and give more flexibility in staffing while longshoremen currently earn $3.02 per hour.

All Aboard Airliner Safe After Amazonas Crash

Rio de Janeiro radio reported all 50 aboard a Panair do Brasil Constellation survived a jungle crash in Amazonas state with some injuries. Initial military word said no signs of life, but airline and government sources later spoke of possible survivors. The flight from Belem to Manaus was forced to land on a lake shore near Terra Nova, with Capt Dalvo da Costa at the controls.

Rio DE Janeiro Jornal Do Brasil Radio Amazonas State Jornal Do Brasil Manaus Amazonas Panair Do Brasil Belem Pedro River Terra Nova Dalvo da Costa Lima Peru Sao Paulo

Biddeford Urban Renewal Plan Sees CBD Revitalization

The report outlines downtown Biddeford space shortfalls and a poly nucleated central area. It calls for off street parking expansion and a Pool street extension to spur revitalization with new parking lots and a civic center plan housing District Court and city offices.

Biddeford Main Street Elms Hill Streets Alfred Street Main Pool Streets Pool Road South Street Cbd Pool Street Old Town Firm Foss Sullivan Streets GNRP District Court Planning Board

Public hearings required before each project approval

The text states that every project must be approved at a public hearing prior to initiation. It emphasizes adherence to the process and that no project can commence without this mandatory hearing.

Pat Fontaine Thrives On Schedule On NBC Today Show

Pat Fontaine a wife and mother of five from Salt Lake City thrives on the 5 30 am start as NBC Today Show regular joining Hugh Downs and others after a July try out. Divorcee living in a New York area home she loves her work and the on air camaraderie. Her ideal weekend is a family ski trip with the children and she recommends weekend viewing of Caesar Sees It and Channel NBC documentaries and dramas.

New York Pat Fontaine Pat Betsy Palmer Louis Sshe Lold New York City

Biddeford Council Will Skip Meeting

At a Biddeford council Knights of Columbus meeting in K of C hall, notices from St Francis College Glee club Salvation Army and La Mennais college were read. Norman Beaupre presided with the financial secretary detailing bills. Edmond Neault reported all New Year party tickets sold. The next meeting was postponed for the holiday season and the session ended with prayer and a social hour.

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall St. Francis College Glee Club The Salvation Army la Mennais College Norman Beaupre Edmond Neault

Flooded oil burner prompts Saco fire call

Saco firefighters were summoned to Mrs. Gerard Champagne on Stockman Avenue yesterday afternoon for a flooded oil burner. No fuel was used and no damage was reported.

Saco Gerard Champagne Stockman Avenue

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