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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1961
Page
1
Washington reports unemployment up by 500000 to 4.5 million the highest December total since 1940. The Labor Department notes the jobless rate at 6.8 percent of the labor force, seasonally adjusted, with experts predicting further rises through January and potential declines with spring weather.
Federal judge delayed Richard Pavlick's competency hearing to await a physician's report. The 73-year-old, arrested in Palm Beach, is accused of plotting to bomb President-elect John F. Kennedy. Motions to dismiss the charge and suppress evidence were also considered. a sealed competency report exists.
Port au Prince reports cite arrests of Catholic priests and noise bombs as student protests grow. Duvalier regime accused of police state tactics after expulsions and church clashes. Students aim to repeal absenteeism decree and police clearance rules amid martial law censorship.
New York AP says ten ABC stations aired The Untouchables despite a warning from James Bennett, director of the U S Bureau of Prisons. The broadcast included a scene implying a prison guard’s corruption and prompted Bowden and ABC to defend the program’s fictional nature.
A light hearted note from Copt. Gen. Fea. Corp. presents Chuckle Love as oceans of emotion framed by vast expenses. The playful memo mixes feeling with finance in a tongue in cheek corporate mood.
Havana reports say Fidel Castro’s rally tonight aims to herd dissident labor factions and stem anticommunist protests that swept electrical workers to the presidential palace last month. Observers note the parade counters the anti-Communist display and may feature Castro declaring the U S invasion threat quelled by Czech and Soviet arms declarations.
In Scarsdale New York Bishop Horace W B Donegan backs rector George Freth Kempsell Jr who condemned social prejudice in denying communion to parishioners who supported a Jew convert. In York County Court Alfred Emile and Eleanor Boulet sue Carroll Beals over an alleged unethical motel warning. Beals denies the charge and the defense resumes.
Miss Marion Lowell was reelected president of the Wardwell Home board of managers at a Thursday meeting at 43 Middle Street in Saco. Officers included first vice president Mrs. Mark B. Black, second vice president Mrs. Stephanie Butler, secretary Mrs. Ralph Hawkes, treasurer Mark B. Black, assistant treasurer Mrs. Carlton A. Burrill, and auditor Paul E. Chadbourne. Committees feature admissions chair Mrs. Ann Chesley with members Mrs. Paul Woodman, Mrs. Hugh Carson, Mrs. Laurence Garland, and Mrs. J. Burton Stride.
An area meeting of home economics teachers at C. K. Burns school Saco featured workshops on class techniques and revising the family relationships resource unit led by Louise Fettinger state education official. Guests included Carlene Hillman Jane Reed. area teachers from Thornton academy Saco Gorham Berwick Biddeford Westbrook Windham Cape Elizabeth Sanford and Scarborough high schools with practice-teachers Mabel Foster Peggy Carlisle Sylvia Richards.
Designer Oleg Cassini presented three secret sketches of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's fashions for the inauguration and spring. He described a pristine white satin gown and a daytime dress and coat in fawn wool with sable trim, noting plans for a gala gown still under wraps. He emphasized protecting Mrs Kennedy's moment as press writers pressed for details during National Press Week.
Dag Hammarskjold returned from Africa to face Soviet charges that he aided Belgium's Congo operation from Ruanda Urundi. The UN council debated Belgiums alleged attack by Mobutus Congo army against Lumumba loyalists, with a Soviet push for strong action and possible decolonization steps.
HOLLYWOOD AP Frank Sinatra voiced approval of the inauguration wardrobe designed by Don Lopez. He said the clothes are exactly what he ordered and will be worn at appropriate formal events. Col. Charles Northrup called Lopez a versatile designer and old friend of Sinatra. The wardrobe includes an Inverness cape to accompany white tie and tails.
Officers of the Madisses of the First Parish Congregational church in Saco were unanimously reelected for another term. Installation on January 26 will follow a covered-dish supper in the parish house. New installations include Florence Northrop as president Ada Stackpole as vice president Doris Currier as treasurer and Lois Currier as secretary.
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