Cote inaugurated for second term as Saco mayor
Charles R. Cote was inaugurated for a second term as mayor of Saco at City Hall on Sunday night. The ceremony featured the oath administered by Judge Hilary Mahaney and included City Clerk Clifford Purvis and board members like Louis Soucy, with the Cote family in attendance and Mrs. Cote receiving a flowers bouquet from Soucy.
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Saco
Saco City Hall
Charles R. Cote
Stanley Bennett
Clifford A. Purvis
Hilary Mahaney
Robert Bowie
Thornton Academy
Frank Lawler
Saco Public
Thomas ©. Winston
Cote
Robert Fenderson
Alcide Deschambeault
Joseph Kenneally
Louis Soucy
Lawrence Rowe
Arthur St. Pierre
Marjorie
Suzan
Steven
Mrs. Cote
Eric Cote
Biddeford
Clement Deschambault
Boards of Education
Police
Charlies Cote
Deschambault
Violet
Lucille Robinson
Claire Deschambault
Ralph Binette
Solons Ready To Convene For 100th Maine Legislature
Legislators flock to Augusta as the 100th Maine Legislature opens with 30 Republicans and three Democrats in the Senate and 113 Republicans and 38 Democrats in the House. Parties set leaders, executive council nominees, and department heads at caucuses. Harold I. Goss faces a possible challenge from deputy Paul MacDonald amid a drafting push.
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Augusta
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House
Harold I. Goss
Paul MacDonald
MacDonald
Cote Warns of Tax Hike in Saco Inaugural Address
Mayor Charles R. Cote warned of a possible tax increase in Saco unless valuations rise greatly. He cited $48,000 still owed in real estate taxes and $57,000 due from state, federal governments, and other communities. He proposed economy measures including disbanding highway commissioners and moving work under District 4. He favored lease purchase for new equipment and continuation of city building renovations. The speech followed his second term inauguration.
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Mevor
Charles R. Cote
Saco
Saco City Hall
Cote
Timothy Crowley
Robert Bowie
Thornton Academy
Frank Lawlor
Week End Brings No Fatalities in Maine New Year
The Associated Press reports Maine had no accidental deaths over the New Year weekend from Friday 6 p m to Monday midnight. The state had the region’s only spotless record, contrasting with six New England highway fatalities the prior week. A hunter died in a Christmas weekend shooting. A major apartment fire in Portland displaced 32 residents, with two firefighters treated for minor injuries.
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Maine
New England
Portland
Dow withdraws from race for Commissioner of Agriculture
State Senator Wilmot S. Dow of Waldoboro announces he is withdrawing as a candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture. Dow says he respects Commissioner E. L. Newdick and believes he deserves a second term, adding he still has future interest in public service.
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Waldoboro
Wilmot S. Dow
Dow
E. L. Newdick
Laos Forces Reclaim City Taken By Rebels Two
Laos government says forces recaptured Xiengkhouang from pro-Communist rebels after a paratrooper assault. Authorities report fighting near Ban Ban and note rebels last week seized Plaine des Jarres with its airfield. US evacuates personnel as SEATO ambassadors meet without action. Deschambault inaugurated for a fourth term as Biddeford mayor. oath taken with city officials present.
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Vientiane
Laos
Boun Oum
Xiengkhouang
Bouavan Norasing
Norasing
Ban Ban
Plaine Des Jarres
U. S
Bangkok
United States
U. S. Information, Service
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
Thailand
Pete Sarasin
A. Alexis Johnson
Sarasin
Onn
Red North
Deschambault Optimistic Inaugural Address Opens Year
Biddeford mayor Clement Deschambault spoke at inaugural ceremonies promising a successful year with no problems ahead. He cited past challenges settled to residents’ satisfaction and outlined future city plans while naming Ralph Binette as city clerk and others to key posts.
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Biddeford
Clement Deschambault
Deschambault
Ralph Binette
Richard Moore
Wilfred Desnoyers
Albert Cookson
Orphilda Chabot
Daniel Cantara
Annette Gagne
Lane New Boss of Athletics
Kansas City AP Frank Lane general manager of the Cleveland Indians was named as the new general manager of the Kansas City Athletics today at a press conference called by Charles C Finley who recently bought 52 percent of the club previously owned by Arnold Johnson Lane will replace Parke Carroll who had held the post since the Athletics moved to Kansas City from Philadelphia in 1955
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Frank Lane
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Lane
Charles C. Finley
Arnold Johnson
Parke Carroll
Philadelphia
Castro Orders Slash In Staff Of U S Embassy
Havana AP The Castro government cuts the U S Embassy staff to 11 by Wednesday night as Fidel Castro accuses Washington of spies and counterrevolutionary activity. He says the move, while not breaking relations, invites the embassy staff to leave Cuba ahead of a UN Security Council session. Thousands of supporters cheer in Civic Plaza.
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Slash
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Havana
Fidel Castro
U.S
U.N. Security Council
Cuba
United States
Washington
Civic Plaza
Why Do Men Propose Under Lights They Wouldn’t Pick
A humorous observation notes that many men pop the question under lighting they would not choose for selecting a suit. The quip riffs on fashion and decision confidence in romantic moments.
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Fea, Corp
Plante Gets Legislative Assignment
AUGUSTA Re publican legislators will caucus tonight to settle contests for leadership posts. The big question is who becomes president of the Senate after Gov. Reed moved to the governorship. Sens. Earl M. Hillman of Bangor and Roswell P Bates of Cranston Vie for the post. Hillman followed Reed as president and presided during the last January special session. In the House, Rep. Vinal G. Good of Sebago is unopposed as speaker, while Reps. John L. Baxter Jr. of Pittsfield and David J. Kennedy of Milleridge contend for the majority floor leader post.
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Reeds
Earl M. Hillman
Bangor
Roswell P Bates
Crono
Hillman
Reed
Senate
Jimthe
Thornton to Play Morse at Saco Gym
Thornton academy meets Morse High school of Bath at George A. Emery gym Saturday night with only a varsity game at 7 pm. Attendance capped at 100 as renovations at the Saco armory limit capacity. Tickets to be sold in advance with 50 for squad members and 50 for adults.
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Morse High School of Bath
George A. Emery
McGaffin
Tony
McGofffin
Thornton
Saco Armory
Academy
McGuffin
Maroon and Gold
Emery Gymnasium
Armory
Sanford
St. Louis
Biddeford
Laos Being Watched By Eisenhower
President Eisenhower received fresh intelligence on Laos from top military and diplomatic advisers. A high level White House session followed his decision to raise military readiness in the Pacific, with Secretary of State Herter, Defense Secretaries Gates and Douglas, CIA Director Dulles, and General Lyman leading the briefing.
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Eisenhower
Laos
White House
Pacific
Christian A. Herter
Thomas S. Gates Jr
James H. Douglas
Central Intelligence
Allen W. Dulles
Gen
Lyman
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Andrew Fournier
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