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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1960

Page

8

Raises Hob With Star Systems Raises Hob With Star Systems

Television is shrinking the traditional star system says producer Leland Hayward. He cites Mary Martin Ethel Merman Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor as near real stars while noting a scarcity due to fast pace and network bias. Hayward also discusses pay TV and plans for The Gershwin Years plus ideas for special formats and first rate motion pictures.

New York Leland Hayward Hayward Mary Martin Ethel Merman Frank Sinatra Elizabeth Taylor Gershwin CBS

Youth Killed In Collision With Tractor-Trailer In Portland

In Portland a car carrying teens collided with a tractor-trailer, killing 16 year old Thomas Searles and injuring two others. Passengers Ralph White and James A Herwood, both 17, were treated at Maine Medical Center with multiple injuries, while driver Robert Lemieux, 20, had minor abrasions. The truck driver Russell Osgood, 52, was uninjured.

Portland Thomas Searles Ralph White James A. Herwood Aso Maine Medical Center Robert Lemieux South Portland Lemieux Russell Osgood Auburn

Fire Commissioner Blasts Constellation Conditions

New York Fire Commissioner Edward Cavanagh Jr. calls the Constellation’s upkeep “messy and deplorable” and says he would have halted work on a civilian project. He cites 42 minor fires, cites $75 million in damage, and notes 49 deaths as naval court witnesses discuss safety lapses at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

New York Edward Cavanagh Jr Constellation Naval Court of Inquiry Lee Cavanagh Navy Brooklyn Navy Yard

Dr Tom Dooley Returns to New York in Pain

Dr Tom Dooley, 33, famed American jungle physician, arrived at Idlewild from the Orient in evident suffering. He entered Memorial Center for Cancer and Allied Diseases after tests in Hong Kong suggested spine degeneration possibly tied to cancer. He shuffled from a ramp with his brother Malcolm meeting him at the airport.

New York Tom Dooley Orient Memorial Center For Cancer and Allied Diseases Dooley Laos Hong Kong Idlewild Malcolm Medico

Levenson Charged With Court Contempt

Portland bankruptcy referee Richard E. Poulos charged Mayo S. Levenson with contempt for allegedly abusing, threatening, and using indecent language to influence a bankruptcy case. Levenson was ordered to appear in U S District Court Thursday. he denies commenting until the hearing.

Portland P Portland Mayo S. Levenson Richard E. Poulos Levenson U.S. District Court Poulos Benrkuptcy

Saco Fire Crews Respond to OTL Burner Flooding

Saco firemen were called to the scene after an OTL burner allegedly flooded a building. Investigators planned to determine the cause and assess damage, with responders securing the area and ensuring public safety.

Saco

Flooded oil burner reported at Doris Duross home

At 7 45 last night neighbors reported a flooded oil burner at Doris Duross 87 Pleasant Street Saco no damage was reported by responders.

Doris Duross Pleasant Saco

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