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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1959

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Saco Voters Face Municipal Election Monday

Saco residents vote Monday to elect a mayor seven aldermen and three school board members. Incumbent Mayor Peter A. Garland faces Joseph J. Stirling in a quiet campaign with polls open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eleven candidates compete for school and alderman seats across seven wards.

Saco Saco Gop Peter A. Garland Garland Manufacturing Company Joseph J. Stirling York Mills Saco Board of Assessors Garland Republican School Board Stirling Sylvia Chelder Walter R. Lamb, Jr Joseph A. Grondin Birger T. Johnson Edith H. Ward Charles F. Gilpatric, Jr

Integration Ordered At Little Rock

A federal judge ordered the Little Rock School Board to move forward within their official powers to implement the citys integration plan for closed high schools. The board must report within 30 days on affirmative steps taken to comply with the order and stop actions hindering integration.

Little Rock Ark U. S John E. Moller Miller U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals St. Louis Orval E. Faubus Horace Mann High Faubus

Teeth Delay Tour As Pianist Cancels Dates

Texas pianist Van Cil burn postpones concerts in Tucson after a local dentist confirms dental treatment interrupted the tour. The unnamed dentist said the procedure was necessary and completed.

Tucson Ariz van Cilburn Texas

Compromise Forces Win Filibuster Strength Test

The Senate opened the filibuster debate with a 60 to 36 vote in support of Johnson's compromise to curb filibusters. Senator Douglas offered a 50-vote or 98-member majority alternative after 15 days. The measure would require two thirds of those present and voting to end talkfests.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Dtex Senate Johnson Paul H. Douglas Ill Douglas

Larger House Offered After Maternity Clothes Query

A real estate office rejects maternity clothes sales but offers a larger house instead in a lighthearted exchange. The caption credits Capr. Gen. Fea. Corp.

Moedam Capr. Gen. Fea. Corp

Freud the Artist Fined for Careless Driving in London

London magistrate fined artist Lucien Michael Freud 14 for careless driving. The 28 year old grandson of Sigmund Freud faced his 16th motoring conviction as the judge quipped about his name. In Moscow another note says space flight applicants include youths from Norway to Peru and adults from multiple nations.

London Freud Lucien Michael Freud Sigmund Freud Frank Powell

Mikoyan Visits Detroit Chicago Draw Little Local Protest

Moscow papers highlight Anastas Mikoyan's U S tour focusing on Tass reports of his schedule and omit demonstrations. East European papers also skip egg throwing and chants, while satellite papers cast the trip as a triumphal tour with capitalists courting him.

Moscow Anastas I. Mikoyan Detroit Chicago Tass Mikoyan East Europe

Communists Miss First Odd Day Silence at Quemoys

News reports from Formosa note that on Friday the Chinese Communist forces did not attack Quemoy, marking the first time they abstained on an odd-numbered day according to AP dispatches.

Taipei Formosa

Soviets Propose German Peace Conference Soon

In Moscow the Soviet Union proposed a German peace conference in Prague or Warsaw within two months and a Big Three draft of a peace treaty. Tass said the note also sought to settle the Berlin question and was sent in reply to Western rejections. The West refused talks with East Germany. the embassy declined immediate comment until reports reached Washington.

Moscow Soviet Union Prague Arsaw Andern Berlin Tass Britain France West Berlin Warsaw Germany German Democratic Republic East Germany Federal Agence West Germany Europe U.S.A India Gotes West U.S Osman Washington

Indictments Highlight Sodomy and Break In Cases As Grand Jury Returns

Secret indictments reveal charges of sodomy and assault with intent to kill in Buxton and Biddeford. Other cases include breaking and entering with larceny and forged checks in Wells, Hollis, and West Buxton. Bail set at $1,000 to $2,500 for day to day appearances as five indictments remain sealed. Civil trials start Monday with Maine Bar meeting on January 22 guiding court schedule.

York County Superior Court Alfred Hubert N. Barden Gorham George A. J.martin Arundel Barden Vernon Dunn Buxton Dunn Nelson Joan Barden George A. Martin Biddeford Maine Turnpike John G. Cleary Martin Carl Ross Joseph Welch Wells Isabelle Sargent Clerk of Courts Office Maine Bar Donald Carroll Greenville Old Orchard Beach Richard Stanley Gibbs Hollis Panteeakas

Post Office Under Construction at Wells

Under construction at Wells a new 34 by 60 foot post office will feature brick Colonial design with cinder block backing for fire proofing. It will have a recessed front entrance with aluminum doors a modern flat roof and interior plastered walls insulated tile ceiling and asphalt tile floor over concrete. The facility will include a lobby mail room work area employees rest rooms a boiler room and a loading platform with ramp.

Wells

143 Officers Elected By Saco United Baptist Church

Saco United Baptist Church elected 143 officers at the annual meeting and adopted a 1959 budget of 27980 dollars. General officers include Adelbert Jakeman Sr. as moderator and Lawrence Dolby as assistant moderator, with various clerks, treasurers, and a full slate for deacons trustees and committees.

Saco United Baptist Church David B. Howe Adelbert M. Jakeman Laurence Dyer George Saco United Charles S. Towle Ralph M. Stickney Raymond A. Farley Erwin Warren Ernest H. Whitten Lionel Cartwright Harley Scammon Lawrence Dolby Harold Sanborn Paul Hill Philip Sanborn Everett Ladd Grace Murphy Norman Tripp Roy Watson Leroy Rowell Wendell Sawyer Frank S. Whitten Emma Lougee Loyal Grant Board of Christian Education Harry Warren Harley Scammon, Jr Clifford Purvis Robert Taylor Hilton Lamson Edward Jackson A. E. Kingsley Isabelle Wilbur

Mikoyan predicts bigger post for Molotov in future

Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan, touring Chicago, predicts Molotov in a more responsible ambassadorial role though not in policy making. He calls Beria an intriguer and asserts Soviet willingness to resist dictation while seeking equal footing with the United States.

Chicago Anastas I. Mikoyan V. M. Molotov Midwest Mikoyan Molotov Ambassado Outer Mongolia Law Club For Chicago Civic Opera House Beria Soviet Union United States Adlai E. Stevenson

De Gaulle Begins Seven Year Term in Fifth Republic

Paris AP report notes Charles de Gaulle starts a seven year presidency under the Fifth Republic. Cabinet reshuffles include Michel Debre becoming premier, while Debre’s justice ministry shapes the constitution to empower the president and curb premier and assembly prerogatives. Possible amnesty moves for Algerian prisoners discussed.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Fifth Republic Gaulle Algeria Michel Debre de Gaulle Debre National Assembly

Castro Sees US Arms Shift as Batista Defeat

Fidel Castro told reporters he remains sympathetic to the American people but condemns U S policy under Batista. He noted U S arms shipments halted during Batista’s defeat and said Washington has changed its stance as Castro’s forces seize tanks from the fallen regime. He also cited executions in eastern Cuba and questioned the legitimacy of trials under Manuel Urrutia.

Havana Cuba Fidel Castro United States U.S Fulgencio Batista Castro Washington Batista Cmca Washi Ofvisional Manuel Urrunte Castro Ofice Urrutia

South Portland Awaits Record Tankers At Pier 2

About 2.4 million barrels of crude oil are to be unloaded at the Portland Pipe Line Pier 2 as a record number of supertankers congregate. Ten tankers were due Friday to Monday, risking a traffic jam and delays in sailing times.

South Portland Portland Pipe Line Corp

Maine may lose up to 750 teachers this year

The National Education Association says Maine could lose as many as 750 teachers by year end. A nationwide survey finds about 121,000 teachers leaving the profession for marriage and family reasons retirement or to switch to other work.

Washington National Education Assn Maine

Democratic Leaders Plan Own Legislative Drive

Democratic congressional leaders vow to push their own policy ahead of Eisenhower proposals. Senate and House members criticize the State of the Union as lacking bold ideas to meet mounting world and domestic problems and outline their own bills on school construction aid and airport funding.

Washington Eisenhower State of the Union John F. Kennedy D-Mass Hubert Humphrey Dminn Humphrey Senate Paul H. Douglas D-Ii House Economic Committee House Sam Rayburn Dtex James E. Murray D-Mont Sen A. S Mike Monroney Dokla Monroney

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Future Teachers Association Thornton Academy Jane Fenderson Patricia Turner Cynthia Pendleton Patricia Sheehan Mary Ellen McEnery Elizabeth Jordan Carole Deans Sharon Anderson Jackie Norway Sweden China Peru Moscow News Poland Hungary Zence Denmark Finand Parsons Realty Company of York U.S. Post Office Department Lucien O. Geoffrion Portsmouth N. H R. Skillin Francis S. Gove Raymond W. Farley Donald Bartlett Saco Baptist Church Kesslen Shoe Kennebunk
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