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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1960

Page

6

Boxing Debuts Highlight National Televised Welterweight Clash

Stan Harrington from Honolulu meets Gaspar Ortega at Madison Square Garden in a Friday NBC feature. Ortega, 26, ranked No 6 in the 147-pound class, faces Harrington in a high profile test on national TV. Carl Hubbard, 23, undefeated New York born Philadelphia fighter, also draws a top contender in his television bout.

Associated Press Stan Harrington Honolulu Carl Hubbard Philadelphia Harrington Gaspar Ortega Mexico New York Madison Square Garden Ortega Hubbard

Killer Confesses To Slaying Of Kansas Family

Las Vegas ex convict Richard Hickock gave a signed statement admitting that he and Perry Smith killed four members of the Clutter family near Garden City Kansas last November. The bodies of Herbert Clutter Bonnie Clutter Nancy Clutter and Kenyon Clutter were found shot after their throats were cut. Hickock said the killings followed a plan to avoid witnesses and implicated Smith who declined to confirm his role.

Las Vegas Nev Richard Eugene Hickock Clutter Kansas Bureau of Investigation Hickock Edgerton Kan Perry Edward Smith Smith Herbert Clutter Bonnie Nancy Mae Kenyon Garden City

Floyd Hargrove Arraigned For Sniper Slaying

Floyd E. Hargrove, 35, was arraigned in Municipal Court on a first-degree murder charge in the sniper killing of Charles R. Clark, 35, at the Clark home in Mentor on Christmas Eve. Authorities said a rifle was not recovered and Hargrove confessed and recanted multiple times amid questions over weapon, motive, and reliability of statements.

Painesville Ohio Floyd E. Hargrove Hargrove Charles R. Clark Clarks Mentor Clark Lois William B. Evans Rochester N.Y Toledo Frank D. Hathy

Steel labor talks yield month long accord on wage terms

Cooper declares relief as nationwide steel strike fears fade with a Taft Hartley injunction deadline on Jan 26. Mitchell credits Nixon and Eisenhower for driving a settlement while McDonald commends all leaders for ending the stalemate. terms require union ratification by its Wage Policy Committee before final approval.

Cooper Mitchell Nixon Eisenhower New York California McDonald

Classy Rudell Stitch Faces Harrington in Chicago Stadium

Rudell Stitch, 26, of Louisville, ranked No.4, meets Harrington at Chicago Stadium on ABC TV at 10 p.m. EST Wednesday. Harrington seeks a ninth straight notable win after a fourth-round KO of Jerry Hunnicutt. Stitch improved to 23-6 with 11 KOs after wins over Ralph Dupas and Holly Mims. Hubbard remains 18-0-2, with two draws against Willie Gray in his prep bouts.

Rudell Stitch Louisville Chicago ABC Harrington Jerry Hunnicutt Kayes Ortega Stitch Ralph Dupas Holly Mims Hubbard Willie Grey

Maine Maritime Academy prepares State of Maine for long cruise

The training ship State of Maine nears its annual voyage starting Friday. A 13,000 mile round trip via the Panama Canal to Los Angeles and back will carry 325 officers and midshipmen.

Castine Maine Maritime Academy State of Maine Panama Canal Los Angeles

Hood & Sons Faces FTC Charges Over Price Discrimination

H P Hood and Sons of Boston denies federal charges by the FTC that it grants discriminatory prices to favored customers. The agency accuses Hood of undercutting rivals in New England and paying promotional allowances to selected chains. Hood says the accusations are unfounded and that its practices align with industry norms.

Boston H.P. Hood & Sons New England Federal Trade Commission FTC Hood Commission Springfield Cincinnati Rhodes Island Massachusetts

Eagles Dance Attended By 175 At Biddeford Aerie Event

About 175 persons attended the annual New Year's eve party and dance hosted by the Biddeford Saco aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Birch street home. Prizes were awarded to Bill Laprel of Kennebunk and to Mrs Fernand Croteau and Henry Blais of Biddeford. Luncheon was organized by Ernest Cote as chair, assisted by numerous couples. Robert Morris chaired arrangements with Glenn Yarbrough and Albert Hanson handling tickets, and Joffre O Remillard served as master of ceremonies.

Biddeford Joffre Remillard John Perrin Daniel Pendleton Gerard Cote Adale St. Ours Albert Raymond Robert Morris Glenn Yarborough Albert Hanson Joffre O. Remillard

Steelworkers Rejoice After Settlement Report

Morrisville Pennsylvania AP reports steelworkers at U S Steel Fairless Works rejoice as settlement ends steel dispute. Worker Bill Roberts says about 95 percent will be pleased as Howley of Falls Township notes broad agreement among plant employees. Mrs John OBrien hails the news as her husband keeps working. he asks who gave in first.

Bill Roberts Roberts U.S. Steel Fairless Howley Falls Two John O'Brien

Haskell Named Music Teacher At Old Orchard Beach

Gordon C. Haskell of Scarborough is named new music instructor for Old Orchard Beach schools by Superintendent Dr. Frank D. Lawler. A Naval veteran with pro band experience, he begins teaching today, directing band instruments and marching in grammar and high school programs, replacing the late Alexander Pallang.

Francis G. Rogers Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach Diana C. Rogers Allen R. Jackson J. Allen Jackson Higgins Street Portland Rogers Old Orchard Beach High School Westbrook Junior College Jackson Deering High School U. S. Marine Corps Gordon C. Haskell Scarborough Frank D. Lawler Haskell Alexander Pallang

Pineapple Fritter Rounds Ready to Fry

Drain canned pineapple rings, dip in fritter batter and fat fry. Dust with powdered sugar and serve at once.

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