De Gaulle Named France's First Fifth Republic President
Gen Charles de Gaulle becomes first president of the Fifth Republic marking a shift to strong executive power. Rene Coty crowns him with a 21 gun salute as Georges Catroux places the office necklace, signaling the end of the Fourth Republic’s weak presidency and setting Debre as likely prime minister.
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Charles de Gaulle
France
Napoleon III
Rene Coty
Seine
Georges Catroux
Elysee Palace
de Gaulle
Algeria
Fifth Republic
Michel Debre
Chuckle Always Remembers Money Matters In Light Humor
A light hearted quip notes money isn’t everything but urges patience before praising wealth. Attributed to Copr. Gen. Fea. Corp. the punny line emphasizes practicality over bragging until earnings rise.
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Fea. Corp
Gosselin Named Aide to Clauson at Augusta Inauguration
Gov. Clinton A Clauson appointed eight military aides for the inaugural ceremonies in Augusta. Four serve as state commanders of veterans groups, four are reservists or former servicemen with uniforms. Maj. Gen. Edwin W. Heywood accompanied Clauson, aides in procession. Aides hold colonel ranks, naval aide is a captain. Names include George Freedman, Arthur H. Ashmore, Wallace E. Bragdon, Robert B. Gosselin, Paul J. Jullen, Carl Croce, James Sawyer, and Hugh G. Connor with roles in American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, and Navy.
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Executive Council
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George Freedman
Hallowell
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Arthur H. Ashmore
Ellsworth
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Wallace E. Bragdon
Upper Gloucester
Amvers
Robert B. Gosselin
Biddeford
Disabled American Veterans
Paul J. Jullien
Waterville
Carl Croce
James Sawyer
Castine
Hugh G. Connor
Bangor
Eisenhower Urges Courtesy For Mikoyan Visit
President Eisenhower, disturbed by U S demonstrations against Soviet deputy premier Anastas Mikoyan during his U S tour, called for courteous treatment. Hagerty read a statement urging Americans to greet Mikoyan with courtesy to show real America, strength, and unity in freedom and peace.
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Detroit
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Hagerty
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Bioeshower
Mikoye
Tiny Baby Overcomes Great Odds
In Los Angeles AP reports a remarkable birth tale of Lorna Laverne Hazelwood born 100 days premature and weighing almost nothing at birth. She now reaches her second birthday at 17 pounds after nourishment by transfusions and eyedropper formula. Doctors expect further growth and catch up in five to six years. Her father is hospitalized after an accident while washing clothes. Her name the mother says means victory.
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Los Angeles
Lorna Laverne Hazelwood
Lorna
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Soviet Deputy Premier Mikoyan Visits Detroit Amid Picket Protests
Anastas Mikoyan arrived at Willow Run airport from Cleveland, avoiding pickets backed by Baltic groups as President Eisenhower urged courteous treatment of Russians. State police escorted his caravan to Ford Motor Co research center in Dearborn after a brief airport address noting Russia's auto industry development with Detroit experts.
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Ford Motor Co. Research Center
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Saco Yacht Club Elects Officers
Morrill H was reelected commodore of the Saco Yacht club at the annual meeting last night at the club house on Front street, Saco. Other officers named include Thomas Christian, vice commodore, Wilfred Binette, secretary treasurer, Charles Thompson, fleet captain, and Daniel Peck, custodian. Plans were discussed for spring activities.
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Morrill H
Saco
Strike Proves Value Of Newspaper Advertising
A New York AP report notes executives from department stores, specialty shops, and discount houses found newspaper ads more effective and satisfactory than radio, TV, or subway advertising during the Christmas season. The canvassing committee estimated a 50 million dollar loss to the community and industry from the strike. The Newsprint Information Committee, representing Canadian producers, surveyed the impact after a 19 day newspaper shutdown by the Newspaper and Mail Deliveries Union Ind.
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Coffin Renews Loan Efforts In 86th Congress
Rep Frank M Coffin of Maine renewed his push as the 86th Congress convened for government loan aid to businesses hit by economic disaster. He also proposed bills for rural diagnostic and treatment centers and a Federal Reserve Act change to let national banks participate in state industrial building programs like Maine's. All three mirror his last Congress proposals.
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Frank M. Coffin
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Coffin
Bankruptcy Referee Offers Help to Maine Distressed Industries
Bangor AP Bankruptcy Referee Richard E. Poulos plans to advise Maine’s Department of Economic Development on saving distressed industries. He criticized the DED over Hathaway Bros cannery in Columbia Falls, after confirming a $32,000 bid to keep the plant running for about 400 seasonal workers. He urged broader awareness of bankruptcy laws and said outside firms showed interest but lacked full facts. Poulos to write to DED Commissioner Clough outlining means to preserve existing distressed industries.
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Richard E. Poulos
Department of Economic Development
Maine
Poulos
Hathaway Bros. Cannery
Columbia Falls
Washington County
DEO
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Hathaway Bros
Charles Whitehouse
DED
Fred A. Clough Jr
Clough
Parish Bingo License Hits Legal Snag in Bronx
New York AP report says the Church of the Holy Resurrection, Bronx Ukrainian Orthodox, pressed a licensed bingo game as a license suspension was served during play. The suspension followed a past game where three women won $1,000 each and alleged nonpayment. church says the operator bore responsibility. As the session began, a license commissioner attempted to deliver the summons to Rev. Walter Propheta, who ignored it and let it fall to the floor.
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New York
Edward Doyle
Walter M. Propheta
Earth Underwent Vast IGY Medical Checkup, Scientists Say
IGY ended after 18 months of global probing by scientists using ground and orbital instruments. They reported high altitude winds reaching 200 to 300 miles per hour and crustal thickness as low as two and a half miles in places. Findings include electric rivers in crust and atmosphere, a nightly airglow halo, and lithium traces from nuclear tests. Researchers caution it may take 25 years to synthesize the data into lasting insights as IGC-59 continues to extend knowledge of Earth.
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