Local Army Recruiters Attend Event at Old Orchard Beach
Ald Shorey of Old Orchard Beach chairs a standing group of recruiters including SFC Paul D. Cobb, Phillip M. Small of Cornish, Edward Provencher of Limerick, Lincoln Barton of Cornish, Harold Fairfield of Kennebunkport, Richard Drown of Saco, and M/Sgt Bisaillon now at Fort Williams. Attendees not pictured included Joseph Hill of Wells Norman Langelier and William Labonte of Biddeford.
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Ald Shorey
Old Orchard Beach
SFC
Paul D. Cobb
Phillip M. Small
Cornish
Edward 0. Provencher
Limerick
Lincoln D. Barton
Harold R. Fairfield
Kennebunkport
Richard A. Drown
Saco
Bisaillon
Fort Williams
Joseph C. Hill
Wells
Norman M. Langelier
William Labonte
Biddeford
Main Street
Army
Raind Bisaillon
Scott A Smith
Gerard W. Pepin
Clarence F. Watson
Don
Biddeford Saco Route One Upgraded In 1961 62 Plan
The State Highway Commission released a two year program including rebuilding a troublesome 0.4 mile stretch of Route One from Se Park Road to Goose Fare in Saco at an estimated 150000 dollars. Additional Saco work covers hazardous conditions north from Joy Valley toward Buxton costing 25000 dollars for 0.3 mile with other 1961 62 projects noted.
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The
State Highway Commission
Se Park Road
Goose Fare
Saco
Joy Valley
Buxton
Margaret May Govern Bahamas
A close royal friend says Queen Elizabeth II may appoint Princess Margaret as governor of the Bahamas. The move could solve tensions over Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones living in royal service. Margaret turns 31 next August and Armstrong-Jones will be 31 in March.
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London
Elizabeth II
Margaret
Bahamas
Antony Armstrong
Jones
Armstrong-Jones
Kennedy Picks Rex Whitton As Highway Administrator
President-elect John F Kennedy selects Rex Whitton chief engineer of Missouri Highway Department to head the Federal Highway Administration with a $20 000 annual pay. Whitton will oversee the nation highway program after consultations with Gov Hodges and other aides.
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State Department
John Rooney
House
Whitton
Pierre Salinger
Kennedy
Missouri Highway Department
Hodges Kennedy
Luter H. Hodges
North Carolina
University of Missouri
Maine Tops Area In Accidental Deaths
The Associated Press reports Maine led New England in accidental deaths over a 78 hour Christmas weekend with six highway fatalities and a hunter’s death. A 1 year old, Thomas Caron, died from injuries from a Leeds accident on December 20 though not counted in the holiday toll. George Horner, 36, of Calais died when a car driven by his brother Irving overturned and hit a tree. Irving was slightly injured. Earlier two New Hampshire women were killed when their car skidded on a patch.
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Saco
Raymond Soulard
Westland Avenue
Biddeford
Portland
Soulard
Norman Staples
Atlantic Avenue
Elm Street
Staples
Donald B. Keithley
High Street
Steples
Keithley
Associated Press
Maine
New England
Leeds
Thomas J. Caron
Robert
Michael
George Horner
Calais
Horner
Irving
New Hampshire
Priest Plans Tithing Fund Drive in New Jersey Parish
The Rev. John P. Weigand of a West New York Roman Catholic church says no more carnivals bazaars or raffles for parish funds. Members will donate 10 percent of gross income to the church and approved charities, a move to restore a traditional tithing system. A Jesuit weekly magazine spokesman in New York City is cited in the report.
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West New York
N. J. Ih
John P. Weigand
Reely
New York City
Jesuit Weekly
Eisenhower May Get Two U.S. Retirement Pensions
Congressional leaders plan a special act to restore Eisenhower to his five star rank after he leaves the White House. He would also receive a $25 000 annual pension and up to $50 000 for office expenses while retaining the restored rank paying about $20 548 yearly. The move faces potential opposition and echoes postwar precedents for dual retirement awards.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Elso
Congress
Pentagon
Douglas MacArthur
Omar Bradley
Chester W. Nimitz
Sena¢e
House
Machines nearly human do tasks without using intelligence
A reader caption notes humor about machines being so close to humans they can perform tasks without employing any real intelligence. The quip attributes the idea to a general feature corporation as copyright holder.
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Gen
Fea. Corp
Sociologist Outlines Teen Gang Plan Shift
New York AP report quotes Dr. Lewis Yablonsky of the University of Massachusetts urging readers to view violent teen gangs as sick behaviors rather than glorified hoodlums. He argues gangs are loose and often led by borderline psychotics, and that constructive projects rather than engagement offer paths to help.
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New York
Lewis Yablonsky
University of Massachusetts
Dr. Yablonsky
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Michael Farmer
New York City
Nixon Plans to Fight for Party Leadership in 1962
Vice President Richard Nixon prepares to leverage political activity after leaving office in January 1961. He aims to rally GOP leaders nationwide, campaign for Senate and House candidates in 1962, and build support for another presidential bid in 1964 while weighing a California gubernatorial run. Nixon believes his 1960 loss leaves him a strong base, though a California race risks ending his career if defeated.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
California
Nixon
Senate
House
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Mississippi
Ten Year Old Boy Kills Cow in Maine Barn Gunfire
A 10 year old boy was accused of firing into a barn in Rockland Maine on Monday. Police said a registered Guernsey cow was killed and eight others were injured. The identity remains protected under juvenile code. The boy was placed in custody of his parents after Mrs. Lawrence Philbrook reported seeing him shoot through a door vent with a .22 caliber rifle. Police said there was no apparent reason.
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Maine
Lawrence Philbrook
France Successfully In Third Atomic Explosion
France announced a third experimental atomic test in the Sahara Desert at 7 30 am local time. Defense Ministry called the device small in strength and noted it occurred within the military atomic program. The test, conducted above ground, follows February 13 and April 1 detonations and aims to broaden France’s access to atomic technology and U S assistance under the McMahon Act, despite African protests and UN Assembly timing.
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France
Sahara Desert
Defense Ministry
U. N. General Assembly
Independent States of Africa
Reggane
Oran
Algeria
Charles de Gaulle
Atomic Club
United States
Britain
Soviet Union
U. S
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William Searle
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