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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1959
Page
1
R C Cooper executive vice president of U S Steel told President Eisenhowers inquiry board that union wage and benefit demands have blocked a steel labor peace pact. He warned the union seeks more burdensome settlement terms despite urgent need to end the dispute and avoid a nationwide strike.
A massive storm dumped heavy snow and ice from the Plains to New England with up to a foot in places. Nineteen deaths were reported across Oregon New York Massachusetts Maine Kansas Wisconsin Iowa. power outages affected 900 workers at an American Optical plant and warnings were hoisted along the Atlantic coast.
A two day northeast storm battered Biddeford and Saco with Camp Ellis Beach taking a direct hit as at least one house was washed away. Three residents on Bay avenue were rescued from rising tides and officials shut Camp Ellis Beach roads while fire and police units and Civil Defense teams searched for others. A second house on Beach avenue was reportedly washed away and rescue efforts continued as floodwaters rose along Ocean Park and Old Orchard areas.
The federal share for renovating eight Maine armories is set at $825 000 with $315 000 state funds, covering Bangor Bath Gardiner South Portland Millinocket Brunswick Saco and Belfast projects. The work, part of a program begun in 1957, aims to bring armories up to federal standards and align newer facilities with Pentomic reorganization.
The New York film critics name Ben Hur as the best movie of 1959 in a poll reported by AP. MGM produced the biblical epic starring Charlton Heston and directed by William Wyler.
Mrs. Annette Cross was shot in the head at a Lincoln Street apartment and remains in critical condition with a .22 caliber bullet in her skull. Vincent Duguay, 49, held on assault with intent to murder charges as he admits firing the weapon after claiming prior threats from Cross. The case details a motive undetermined, with Duguay stating he intended to hurt her and noting she had previously threatened him. Linda Cross, the six year old daughter, was present but unharmed.
About 150 maintenance workers at the Great Northern Paper Co. mill in East Millinocket agreed to return to work today after staying off the job since Saturday over a labor dispute over Christmas holiday work schedules. Discussions between company officials and union spokesmen are expected to resume tomorrow.
Fairfield report says Central Maine Sanatorium superintendent padlocked Hardy Hall fire escapes to stop patients from receiving liquor during holidays. Dr. Grow calls the measure temporary and says health officials will discuss it with patients. eight court-ordered patients are among the troublemakers.
Quote-based note highlighting that some people chase righteousness so intensely they neglect practicing it, attributed to Gen Pea Corp.
Due to the holiday all advertising copy for Saturday January 2 must reach the Journal by 5 PM Wednesday December 30. Copy arriving after the deadline will be accepted conditionally only.
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