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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1959
Page
6
Town manager debate ends with postponement vote
A proponent argued against the town manager system calling it a failure after 10 years of trials. The acting town manager, Jerome Daly, was appointed nine months ago by the current group. Moderator Jones ordered a checklist vote, yielding 133.95 in favor of indefinitely postponing the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
Jerome Daly
Jones
Beach Postpones Debate on Manager System in Old Orchard Beach
Three selectmen still run Old Orchard Beach under a manager system, says McCallum, arguing the town manager reduces democratic control. Gerrish, chairman of the board of selectmen, weighs in on the governanceراه
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
McCallum
Herman S. Gerrish
Board of Selectmen
Woman Killed After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian in Springvale
Ada Watkin, 66, of Springvale, was killed last night when struck by a car that pulled around a snow plow on a street near her home. The driver remained at the scene and this investigation is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Ada Watkin
Springvale
Biddeford Pool
Biddeford
City Hall
Officials in Biddeford and Saco mourn Governor Clauson
Local officials in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach mourn the death of Governor Clinton A Clauson as flags drop to half mast. Mayors Deschambault and Garland express sorrow praising his humanitarian service and leadership. State figures Fournier Cookson Cantara and Judge Spill comment on the loss to Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco
Clinton A. Clauson
Old Orchard Beach
Clement H. Deschambault
Clauson
Allields
Peter A. Garland
Maine
Conltact
of Maine
Andrew J. Fournier
Augusta
Fournier
Stat
Simon Spill
Clauson Death Triggers Maine Statewide Mourning
Maine Governor Clinton Clauson 64 died unexpectedly, prompting swift tributes from leaders across parties. Senate President John Reed and others called him a capable, kindly man. lawmakers and citizens recalled his warmth, friendship, and dedication to public service across the 99th Legislature and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Clinton Clauson
Senate
John H. Reed
Fort Fairfield
Clauson
Mrs. Clauson
Clauson Attends Final Dinner Before Death
Gov Clauson spoke at a Paragon Glass Co dinner in Lewiston thanking workers who aided the Maine firm’s relocation. He praised management for courage in a new setting and discussed the Passamaquoddy Tidal Power Project and its potential to draw future industry to Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Clauson
Paragon Glass Co
Maine
Passamaquoddy
Maine Governor Clauson Remembered Amid Funeral Arrangements
Maine political figure Clauson served as city treasurer and mayor in Waterville and led the state as governor after defeating Horace Hildreth in 1958. A WWI veteran and longtime Democrat, he held roles from U S Collector of Internal Revenue to president of the Maine Chiropractors Association. Arrangements for his funeral are pending with charity donations encouraged in lieu of flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Waterville
U.S
Maine
American Legion
Maine Assn. of Chiropractors
Clauson
Muskie
Maynard S. Dolloff
Horace Hildreth
Byrne
Robbery at Atomic Cutlery Co. Nets 6500 Scissors
Thieves in Irvington New Jersey stole 6500 pairs of scissors from Atomic Cutlery Co. after forcing eight shipping cases of medical scissors worth 10000 dollars. They jammed the burglary alarm with a pair of scissors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
N. J
Atomic Cutlery Co
Legislature Session in Maine Faces Uncertain Call After Governor's Death
Governor Clauson’s sudden death casts doubt on a planned special session of the 99th Legislature. Senate President John H. Reed said decisions must be reconsidered as officials weigh the Jan. 18 date and the school bus funding issue tied to a Maine Supreme Court ruling. Other topics were trimmed at a recent conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Clauson
Senate
John H. Reed
Fort Fairfield
Maine Supreme Court
Sond
Storm wreaks havoc along Maine coast with widespread damage
Coastal towns including Saco Kennebunk Wells and Biddeford faced extreme tides and high surf. Police and fire crews aided evacuations and debris removal while seawalls and roads suffered extensive damage. Mayor Garland called the storm severe as authorities assess repair costs and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Camp Ellis Beach
Robert Foran
Everett Bowden
Lawrence LeClair
Wendell Willette
Saco Fire Department
Arthur Emmons
Portland
Peter A. Garland
Kennebunk Beach
Fred Staples
Joseph Plante
Narragansett Hotel
Kennebunk
Wells Beach
Webhannet Drive
Shore Line
Fort Hill
Governors Election Timeline Sets 1960 Primaries
Senate President John H. Reed will serve only until January 4, 1961 unless he wins election in 1960. Candidates for governor to serve 1961 1962 will be nominated in June 1960 primaries and face the November 8 1960 election. Ankara chosen as Turkey's capital for its drier climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John H. Reed
Fort Fairfield
Clauson
U. S
Flood Strikes Boston Area Evacuations and Rescues
Damage hit boats and shore towns as storms dumped rain sleet and hail. Patrolman Paul Dunn waded through water to rescue two women and two children in Hull, while Quincy Scituate and Cohasset joined evacuations. More than 300 evacuees sheltered overnight and widespread power outages and flood damage affected homes and businesses along the Greater Boston waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dunn
Hull
Quincy
Scituate
Cohasset
Revere
Nahant
Boston
New York
Newburgh
N. Y
Greyhound
Skider
Deveay
Second Maine Governor Dies In Office This Century
Augusta news notes Governor Clauson’s death marks the second in this century. Frederick Parkhurst, elected in 1920, died January 31 1921 days after taking office. Percival Baxter then sworn in, later elected governor in 1922. Baxter, age 83, resides in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Clauson
Maine
Frederick Parkhurst
Percival P. Baxter
Senate
Baxter
Hare
Portland
Potato Grower to Follow as State Governor
John H. Reed, a 39 year old Maine State Senate president, becomes governor after the death of Democratic Gov. Clinton A. Clausen. Reed, a potato grower from Aroostook County, Navy veteran, harness racing enthusiast, and father of two, will step into the chief executive role as the state’s new governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Fairfield
Maine
John H. Reed
Clinton A. Clauson
Reed
Senate
Aroostook
Walter Jr
Lobsterman Benjamin H. Coffin Dies at 70 in Brunswick
Benjamin H. Coffin, a longtime lobster pound operator at Garnet Bridge, died yesterday at age 70. He served as a cook for General Pershing in France during World War I and was the last surviving brother of noted poet Robert Peter Tristram Coffin of Bowdoin College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick P
Benjamin H. Coffin
Garnet Bridge
John J. Pershing
France
Robert Peter Tristram Coffin
Bowdoin College
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