Maine Education Chief Rules Funds Fall Short for New School
The Maine education commissioner stated that with $250,000 available this year only practical nursing can be taught at a new Presque Isle vocational school, unless the next legislature approves more funds. Rep. Hinds argues funds should go to MVTI in his area, noting 400 applicants were turned away last fall, while Hill emphasizes the value of Presque Isle property for a regional vocational facility. The department sought about $1 million in 1961 to establish a northeastern school.
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Augusta
Presque Isle
Warren G. Hill
Hill
Samuel W. Hinds
South
Portland
Maine Vocational-Technical Institute
Hinds
Presque Isle Air Force Base
Windham Republican Club
MVTI
Worthing backs revaluation for Saco last night
Mayor Dinsmore Worthing urged a complete revaluation of Saco property before the Saco Businessmen’s Association. He argued the 1950 valuation based on 1940 data skews taxes, suggesting a realistic revaluation could lower taxes for some while shifting burden to others and even prompt service curtailments or department mergers.
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Dinsmore Worthing
Saco
Saco Businessmen's Association
Worthing
Securick
Citi
Education Bill Faces Uncertain Senate House Deal
Washington AP reports a Kennedy education bill moves through Congress with a $2.6749 billion package for student scholarships and classroom construction. The Senate approved the measure 69 to 17 after Kennedy sent an education message. House negotiators lean toward $1.5 billion for construction, excluding scholarships. The fate rests with conference committee and Kennedy’s broader aid requests.
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Washington
Senate
House
Kennedy
Capitol
Congress
Weather Takes Icy Grip On Big Part Of Country
A massive cold air mass held a firm grip across the nation from the Rockies to New England and into Dixie. Temperatures fell below freezing from Tennessee to Kentucky and into parts of Alabama Georgia and Arkansas with 20 to 40 degree drops along the Atlantic seaboard. Readings in Mobile Alabama dipped to 31 while Miami Florida reached 62 as milder air began a cautious moderating trend from New Mexico through the Plains toward the northern Rockies.
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Rockies
New England
Dixie
North Central
New York
Gulf Coast
Florida
Mobile
Ala
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Arkansas
Atlantic Seaboard
Miami
Tallahassee
Midwest
New Mexico
Texas
Plains States
Maine Faces Weaker Cold Wave After Record Lows
PORTLAND AP A new cold snap grips Maine with temperatures plunging below zero at most stations though Portland downtown hits one above and Portland Airport at minus two The Weather Bureau says this wave will not reach last week’s intensity or duration and predicts tonight will be warmer and the last real cold spell of the current wave
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Portland
Maine
U.S. Weather Bureau
Caribou
Greenville
Limestone
Millinocket
Houston
Old Town
Rumford
Augusta
Bangor
Eastport
Portland Airport
Brunswick
Weather Bureau
Simard Elected Commander of York County Barracks
Francis Simard was elected commander of the York County Barracks Veterans of World War I at the annual meeting last night at the Fremont club hall Biddeford. Other officers named for 1962 include Walter J. Reardon Arthur Gagne Napoleon Frechette John Boland Thomas McGarrity and George H Boutin. Plans were set for a joint installation with the auxiliary on March 5. A moment of silence honored late members Charles Whitworth Thomas Gagne and Alexander Perrin. Commander Raymond L ing presided.
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Francis Simard
York County
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Walter J. Reardon
Arthur Gagne
Napoleon Frechette
John Boland
Thomas McGarrity
George H. Boutin
Auxiliary
Charles Whitworth
Thomas Gagne
Alexander Perrin
Raymond L. ‘Ing
Mine Blast Kills 56 in Saarland coal Vanished in Alsbach Zone
A fiery explosion at the Luisenthal coal mine near Saarbrucken Germany killed 56 miners, injured 78 and left 150 to 200 missing. About 216 workers were rescued or reached safety as rescue teams including U S Army personnel battled debris and trapped workers.
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Saarbruecken
Germany
Luisenthal
Saarland
Alsbach
Voelklingen
U.S. Army
Rescue Effort At Saar Basin Mine Involving U S Army Aid
Heavy rescue activity surrounds a Saar Basin mine where about 2000 workers, many women and families gather anxiously. Fire crews and ambulances respond as rescuers descend into shafts amid lingering gas while U S Army personnel aid from Kaiserslautern.
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Saar
U.S. Army
Kaiserlauten
Beach Teachers Taking Stand
The Old Orchard Beach Teachers Association issued a statement this morning on their position in the current salary schedule dispute with the superintendent.
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Old Orchard Beach Teachers Association
Superin
Armstrong Seeks Probate Judge Seat in Democratic Primary
Atty. Daniel Armstrong of Saco announces his candidacy for the office of Judge of Probate in the June Democratic primary. He has practiced law since 1931, is a Thornton Academy and Gray’s Business College graduate, and earned a Boston University Law School degree in 1951. Armstrong previously ran for Probate judge and lost narrowly to the late Harry B. Ayer. He can be reached at 26 Pepperell Street, Saco. The article also notes local school teacher salary disputes tied to a frozen schedule and a March town warrant article seeking to maintain current terms.
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Atty
Daniel Armstrong
Saco
Armstrong
Thornton Academy
Gray's Business College
Emery & Waterhouse
Boston University Law School
Harry B. Ayer
Pepperell Street
Old Orchard Beach
Bargains For Dollar Days Awaiting Alert Shoppers
The Biddeford Saco Dollar Days return with special prices in stores tomorrow and for the next two days. Merchants committee of the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with banners in black and yellow. Dollar Days committee members include William Smith as chairman and Joseph Schultz Benjamin Remar Albert F Deshaies and Lawrence Lumb.
Deschambault Seeks Federal Help for Hills Beach Erosion
Biddeford Mayor Clement H. Deschambault urged federal action to repair Hills Beach erosion and rebuild the south jetty at the Saco River mouth. He noted the jetty’s original federal role and pressed Maine’s delegation in Washington to obtain aid, while residents met with Senator Mussie’s field representative John Jabar to push the issue.
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Biddeford
Clement H. Deschambault
Hills Beach
Wells
John P. Jabar
Edmund
Mussie
Jabar
TWUA Airs Contract Changes in Pepperell Mills
Lewiston and Biddeford TWUA locals met in Biddeford to discuss contract changes for Pepperell Manufacturing with focus on wages fringe benefits and job security. International VP Victor Canzano and directors Schoonjans Blais led the session as Local 305 and Local 406 members prepared for Cotton and Rayon wage conference in New York City.
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Lewiston
Biddeford
Textile Workers Union of America
Afl-Cio
Pepperett Manufacturing Company
Cotton and Rayon Industry
New York City
Pepperell
Victor Canzano
New York
International Twua
Cotton
Michael Schoonjans
Dennis Blais
Israel
Kennedy Urges Space Network Plan for Public Shares
President Kennedy urged Congress to create the Communications Satellite Corporation a public private venture to build a worldwide space network for radio and television. The plan calls for over 1 billion in voting stock issued to the public and to communications carriers with shares priced at not less than 1000 each. The act would govern satellite channels rental to telecom firms and other authorized groups, domestic and foreign, aiming for profits from space relay services amidst ongoing debates over ownership. Government officials warned of uncertain payoff timing and ownership questions.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Communications Satellite Corporation
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
House
Senate
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Deschambault
TWUA
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Thomas Leblanc
Leonel St. Louis
Joseph St. Louis
Jean Paul Poirier
Paul Demers
Alexander Anastasoff
Local 305
Schoonjans
Lee Bedard
Adrien Petit
Wilfred Lamontagne
Local 406
Saco-Lowell
Clo Phuuet
Lace United Baptist Church
Hannah Dolby
Janice Maguire
Judy Deane
David Ladd
Maine Carpet CO
Spencer Or Spirella Foundation
Georgiana Champoux
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