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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1963
Page
8
Gov. Reed of Maine is among 28 governors invited by Gov. Scranton to the July 1 to 4 commemoration of the Gettysburg battle. The event marks the Civil War centennial with officials from states whose troops fought at Gettysburg.
A compact catalog of classic cars for sale lists many vintage vehicles including 1957 Buick Special convertible and 1957 Mercury Monterey with options like automatic transmission and white walls. Other entries cover 1956 Mercury Monterey hardtop, 1956 Ford Fairlane, 1956 Plymouth Savoy, 1956 Oldsmobile 88, 1955 Chevrolet BelAir, 1955 Buick Special Riviera coupe, and a 1954 Ford Customline among assorted cars described as immaculate or extra clean with R and H and seat covers.
A Rotary meeting featured Oscar Young of Portland describing Social Security as a large, self funding program. He noted about 35,000 monthly beneficiaries in southern Maine totaling around 2.5 million dollars, and explained benefits are earned via payroll deductions and paid by the IRS and Treasury. Young argued the program is not welfare, addressed criticisms, and outlined processing steps with proof of age and numbers to speed claims. J Stanley Murdock chaired as Young received a Rotary Certificate of Appreciation. next week’s meeting and visiting Rotarians were noted.
White House press secretary Pierre Salinger said the job is to get out information to the press within national security limits and that news management is overworked. He stated the news should go out as it happens and emphasized honesty as essential to a press secretary’s usefulness.
Alvin Griffith Show rises to second place after NBC films on CBS. Recommended Tonight features Horn Blower on ABC from 10 to 11 Eastern. The hour drama adapts C S Forester tales and serves as a pilot for a potential series.
Harold F. Hinds aged 60 of Portland paid a $10 fine in Saco Municipal Court after a guilty verdict on the charge of passing a red light at Temple and Elm streets. He pleaded innocent to the charge brought by patrolwoman Rachel Roy, with Lt. Robert Foran prosecuting for the state. Judge Hilary Mahaney imposed the fine.
A five year old girl in Boston to leave Children’s Hospital Medical Center for Needham tomorrow after surviving a five day period in which her heart stopped twice lungs collapsed and brain swelled from lack of oxygen Doctors say she will go home with healthy lungs normal heart and brain Laurel Brandt endured 20 doctors and nurses efforts starting December 29 with an asthma attack Her recovery included chest tube heart massage and cooling of her brain with ice before gradual awakening and improvement
Charles Sweeny a San Francisco native and Notre Dame West Point graduate died in a Salt Lake City hospital at 81. A longtime adventurer he helped form the Lafayette Escadrille and later the Royal Air Force Eagle Squadron. He fought in the Spanish American War the World War I era and served in the Polish Turkish and Spanish Civil War efforts among others. Survivors include his widow.
The Saco Taxpayers Protective association met in a special session at the Saco Municipal Court Room City Hall. Topics included the Dyer library and the courthouse budget. Mayor J Edward Whelan and President Robert Cassette planned to visit Augusta on official business.
Dinner was served last night before the Unity Club Auxiliary meeting at the home of Mrs Emma Garside on Buxton Road in Saco. President Mrs Edna Bradbury presided and the sunshine committee reported. The next gathering is set for March 13 at Mrs Ruth Sammons home. A social hour followed with Thelma Farley winning the mystery prize.
Washington reports the FAA will study installing an air traffic control tower and instrument landing system at a proposed Sidney Maine regional airport. Richard B Leng head of installation and Material Service cautioned early traffic may not justify such facilities. The passage also mentions Eva living in France and her son Charles Jr of Salt Lake City.
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