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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1964
Page
5
NBC host Kennedy discusses You Don’t Say and Got a Secret style, noting his five day taping workweek and wardrobe routine as he keeps the show running. He recalls Lizbeth Scott’s fashion moment and comments on the program’s enduring appeal amid evolving TV hosts.
Washington authorized a 16.994 million dollar purchase of surplus U S wheat for Egypt under Food-for-Peace. Egypt will pay in its currency with part spent in the United Arab Republic. The move comes after President Nasser’s earlier signal to reject aid.
In Port Said Nasser accused the United States of pressuring Egypt over Congo rebel arms and aid. He mocked critics with a fiery sea drinking remark and vowed to continue supplying rebels. U.S. aid stands at about 140 million annually, with a 35 million request for the coming year debated by officials.
In Portland an exhausted mother, Julie Trask, 23, saved her two children by dropping them from a second story window into firefighter arms as a fire raged through their duplex. Stephen, 3, and Michelle, 14, were treated for smoke inhalation at Maine Medical Center. Michelle remained under observation in satisfactory condition. Fire Chief Clement Dodd cited an oil burner in the kitchen as the blaze origin. The other family escaped unaided.
Clerk J Albert Merryman released the traverse jury list for the January York County Superior Court term. Names include Nason Acton Smart Alfred Pillsbury Arundel Laing Berwick Lom bard Sevigny Villandry Biddeford Atkinson Buxton Frothingham Dayton Morton Eliot Bean Hollis Gonneville Kennebunk Hevey Kennebunkport Clement Lord Torne Lebanon Stubbs Limington Carroll Limerick Dixon Newfield Sundstron North Berwick Eastman Presley Lougee Parsonsfield O Rourke Ward Folsom Woodcock Sanford Thompson South Berwick Thomas Waterboro Read Wells Beaumont York. The term opens January 5 with Justice Pomeroy presiding. trials begin January 7. Grand jury meets opening day for criminal matters. two-year-old cases may be dismissed if no action. Pre-trial conferences set for January 6.
Saco Mayor J Edward Whelan told the city council that the district court building is complete and open for a public inspection on Wednesday December 30 from noon to 9 pm. The council also authorized a survey grant to Housing and Home Finance Agency, approved a weekend off duty schedule for firemen, and granted liquor and entertainment licenses to Biddeford Saco Country Club.
James Marlow notes President Johnson eschews formal news conferences, preferring sudden White House or ranch talks with selected reporters. He offers on the record, off the record, or background options, leading to confusing attributions and potential mixups as coverage relies on unnamed sources and paraphrase.
Augusta Maine safety official says 1964 highway death toll at 194 is five under last year amid ongoing New Year Eve risk from drinkers. He notes Christmas weekend foul weather reduced motorist numbers and speeds, seen as a blessing in disguise.
Additional reservations are listed for the Holiday Ball on New Year’s Eve at St. Andre’s Parish Hall Biddeford. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fecteau Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chabot and party and many others with dancing from 8:30 to midnight. The event is sponsored by St. Andre’s PFTA with Mrs. Maria Dubois and Mrs. Angeline Angers in charge of the punch bowl and a long list of committee members.
A reader urged to inspect the classified columns finds Carr bargains galore across listings. Deals span household goods vehicles and services, with some sellers negotiating on price and delivery terms. Local shoppers are advised to compare prices and watch for limited-time offers.
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