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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1959

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Saco Republicans Win Fourth Term for Mayor Garland in Saco

Saco voters reelect Mayor Peter A. Garland to a fourth consecutive year, giving Republicans a 61 vote majority on the city council. New alders join veterans, with Alcide Deschambeault as the lone Democrat on the council and results reflecting ward by ward turnout and a 3,402 total vote. Garland thanked supporters and pledged continued city program progress amid economic reverses.

Saco Peter A. Garland Garland Joseph J. Stirm Sylvia Crescer Walter R. Lamb, Jr Joseph A. Grondin Brendan. V. Twomey Ward Antonio A. Lamontagne Lawrence E. Rowe Earle W. Emens Warren E. Peterson John J. Harvey Alcide H. Deschambeault Stirling Joseph Stirling

Indian Chief Apologizes To Mikoyan After Detroit Visit

Durand Michigan AP Chief White Bird representing 4000 Chippewa Indians apologizes to Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan for eggs thrown at him during a Detroit visit. He recalls historical kindness and notes native guests were once treated as uncivilized savages. He thanks Mikoyan for his conduct during the stay.

Durand Mich White Bird Michigan Anastas I. Mikoyan Detroit America

Noyes Elected Director of Westbrook Trust Co

Albert S. Noyes former state banking commissioner was elected a director of the Westbrook Trust Co on Monday Noyes left his state job over a year ago to become executive vice president at the firm

Westbrook Albert S. Noyes Westbrook Trust Co Noyes

Chuckle on pedestrians knowing fuel still remains

A lighthearted quip defines a pedestrian as a man who believes several gallons linger in the tank even when the gauge reads empty. The line carries a classic, period-appropriate comic tone from the Gen. Fea. Corp. archive.

Gen Fea. Corp

Status Of Tannery Is Sought

Local officials planned a day in Augusta to press Gov. Clauson and state officials for a decision on issuing a operating license to the Saco Tanning corporation. The group sought clarity on license status and the $150,000 filtering plant requirements, with no decision yet from the attorney general.

Clinton Clauson Saco Tanning Corporation Clement Deschambault Leo Brown Ralph Binette Michael Schoonjans Albert Cookson Arthur Peloquin Augusta Clauson Department of Economic Development, Water Improvement Commission Deschambault Brown Ate WIC

Dulles Critiques Soviet Berlin Plans and Berlin Policy

Secretary of State Dulles calls Soviet proposals for Germany brutal and dangerous. He asserts the United States and allies will keep Germany tied to the Western World while hinting that unification could occur without free elections. Dulles plans a firm line in talks with Mikoyan, who will meet Eisenhower after.

Washington Dulles Germany Europe United States Anastas Mikoyan Mikoyan Eisenhower U.S

Eisenhower Budget Slated for 7 Billion With Surplus Hints

President Eisenhower outlined a seven billion dollar budget for the next fiscal year, suggesting roughly one hundred million dollars in savings. House GOP Leader Halleck signaled potential tax cuts within two to three years if the new Congress supports the administration's spending and programs. Senate GOP Leader Dirksen termed the approach acceptable, with current year deficits around twelve billion dollars and the plan to present the budget to Congress next Monday. A separate Biddeford civil defense meeting heard about radioactivity fallout and methods to combat it with Lt. Denzil Crowe Jr., the base chemical and radiological officer at Pease AFB, as guest speaker.

Washington Eisenhower Congress House Charles A. Halleck Indiana White House Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Congressional Dirksen Halleck Joseph W. Martin Jr Massachusetts ATCD Biddeford Civil Defense Unit Amvets Hall Alfred Street Denzil H. Crowe, Jr Pease Air Force _Base Newington N. H C. D Rita Sevigny Biddeford

Quinn resigns as Braves GM for Phillies post

Milwaukee executive John Quinn resigned today as general manager of the Milwaukee Braves and accepted a similar post with the Philadelphia Phillies. Phillies general manager Roy Haney reportedly was fired and will become assistant general manager of the New York Yankees.

Milwaukee John Quinn Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Roy Haney New York Yankees

Police And Pickets Await Mikoyans New York Visit

Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas I. Mikoyan will arrive in New York for a two day visit amid heavy security. About 500 police will guard his dinners and receptions while picket lines from Hungarian former political prisoners and captive European nations form protests. He flies in from Los Angeles to lunch with Wall Street bankers, an event described as social rather than financial.

New York Anastas I. Mikoyan Mikoyan Pean Nations Los Angeles Wall Street

Smith Reelected Maine Delegation Chair in Unanimous Vote

In Washington the Maine congressional delegation, primarily Democratic, re elected Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith as chairman with unanimous support. Senator Edmund Muskie and Representative James Oliver praised her leadership and nonpartisan approach as the group planned continued regular, cooperative work.

Washington Maine Margaret Chase Smith Edmund S Muskie Smith Hadeen Muskie James C. Oliver Senator Smith Frank M. Coffin

Fury in Aurora as Mayor Loses Fight to City Inspector

In Aurora Illinois Mayor Paul Egan aged 58 was defeated in a brief hallway brawl by Man Halbesma, city building inspector and sergeant at arms. Egan suffered a jaw cut and facial bruises, with back pain reported. The clash erupted during a heated council meeting over firing Police Chief Donald Curran. Halbesma, acting on commission orders, removed the mayor from the chamber after a gavel‑banging dispute.

Aurora, III Paul Egan Aurora St. Charles Hos Feat Egan J. D. Rossman Herman M. Halbesma Halbesma Donald Curran

French Designer Praises American Clothes In New York Show

Madame Yvonne Minassian of Dior lauds American fashion as wearable and affordable. She notes Paris designs focused on style while Americans craft trends. cites Fogarty and Rosenstein shows with prices from 40 dollars. She praises American know how in adapting rather than copying.

Associated Press New York America Mme Yvonne Minassian House of Dior Paris Yvonne Anne Fogarty Nettie Rosenstein Wilson Folmar House of Edward Abbott Fogarty

Barden Is Committed To Hospital

Hubert Barden, 26, of Gorham, secretly indicted on assault with intent to kill and a sodomy charge involving Vernon Dunn, surrendered in York County Superior Court and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. His attorney sought commitment for observation at Augusta State Hospital, granted until further order. A civil case began with Murphy's Music Store suing Aime P. Nadeau of Biddeford for damages to their truck from a December 7, 1957, accident. John Sheehan Sr. testified prior to the collision.

Hubert Barden Gorham Vernon Dunn Buxton Dunn York County Superior Court Alfred Barden Robert G. Pelletier Sanford State Hospital Augusta Armand A. Ducfresne, Jr John W. Sheehan, Sr John W. Sheehan, Jr Murphy's Music Store Biddeford Aime P. Nadeau John Sheehan

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