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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1961
Page
6
Real estate listing notes a downtown restaurant available for sale for 16500 with health reasons. Other properties along Saco and Old Orchard Beach list 2-story homes, 6-8 rooms, modern kitchens, fireplaces, oil heat, garages, and large lots with prices from 4850 to 21800. agents Felix Sheltra Sons and King Woodman handle inquiries.
Old Orchard Beach defeated St Ignatius 58 to 53 while Morse beat Brunswick 61 to 58. York won 69 to 55 over South Berwick, Wells topped North Berwick 66 to 52, Bangor beat Waterville 40 to 36, Rumford prevailed 60 to 40 over Farmington, and Cony defeated Gardiner 54 to 50.
Public hearings set Tuesday January 17 1961 in Augusta state house rooms on election laws state government and related topics. Acts cover eliminating straight party ballots changing primary dates increasing legislator compensation travel allowances Baxter State Park agent appointments and Rockland land conveyance plus furniture disposal for executive council chambers. Oil dealers invited to bid for school fuel contracts January 23 bid deadline with 100000 gallons scope Biddeford School Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Public notice amends the 1951 rule governing Closed Area No. 4 Ogunquit River York County for January 15 to April 16, 1961. From the shores and flats north of Ogunquit Beach to Israels Head, clams quahogs mussels and other mollusks may be taken. Violators face fines from 10 to 700 dollars, or up to 90 days imprisonment, or both. Commissioned by Ronald W. Green in Augusta on January 3, 1961.
AFL owners report 1960 losses exceeding 3 million dollars but remain optimistic. Expansion to 10 teams in 1962 and 12 in 1963 discussed, with potential 1961 Los Angeles to San Diego franchise move. Individual losses cited include Buffalo 170k and Los Angeles Chargers unofficial 900k, Oilers at 78k plus stadium costs.
Woody Davis, operator of the Round Top ski tow at West Buxton, says conditions are good for the weekend. He notes a glazed surface that a fresh snowfall this weekend could turn into excellent skiing.
The District of Columbia faces a decisive vote on a proposed constitutional amendment to grant presidential voting rights while preserving Congress’s exclusive control and the District’s federal status. Supporters argue it seals a long denied citizenship right, noting prior hearings and 1960 passage by large majorities despite concerns about state representation and future population growth.
Biddeford High girls lost both ends of a Friday doubleheader at Sanford. The varsity fell 54 to 37 while the Sanford junior varsity won 34 to 15. Sanford built an early lead and maintained it through the final half as Biddeford fought on even terms in spots.
Associated Press sports brief lists Friday scores Syracuse 106 New York 105 and Boston 123 Philadelphia 121. Saturday games include Detroit at St Louis 7 and Cincinnati at Los Angeles. Sunday matchups feature New York at Boston Philadelphia at Syracuse and St Louis at Detroit with Cincinnati at Los Angeles.
Eliot high school girls extended their winning streak to 48 games with a 84 47 home victory over South Berwick. Barbara Remick led the winners with 27 points while Joyce Studley scored 20 for South Berwick.
A phony drug racket stealing half a billion from the sick is to be exposed in Medicine Man on Armstrong Circle Theatre Wednesday January 18 at 10 p.m. A counterfeit pill maker teams with an old time medicine man to peddle fake pills to druggists until a US FDA inspector tracks down the producer and halts the flow.
In 1961 64 economy to develop bounce under Kennedy team led by Treasury State Defense and Agriculture secretaries with avg age 47. France warns of inflation and global pressures while defense cuts and farm price stabilization loom. Investors urged to seek inflation protection and growth, not panic sell.
A collage of light local items from Massachusetts includes 78 year old Grace Rabita of Everett who has not seen a doctor in 50 years and has never visited a dentist, yet claims buoyant health and self made teeth care. Detective notes, odd fishing feats, a Bermuda golf hole in one by Col. Blake, a Beverly laundry theft, and a Worcester purse theft show quirky local life with a dated tone.
The Prisoner of Zenda adapted from Anthony Hope will be the Du Pont Show of the Month on Channel 13 Wednesday Jan 18. Christopher Plummer stars in the dual role of Rudolph and the King of Ruritania with Alex Segal directing and David Susskind producing for Talent Associates Ltd.
Art Carney will star in a full hour color comedy revue titled Every body's Doin It to air on Channel 6 Tuesday January 17 from 10 to 11 p m The show blends sketches songs and dances around conformity themes Carney and co stars appear in modern life settings shaped by the need to conform Talent Associates produces with Herb Sargent as writer Jose Vega as associate producer
TV listings summarize varied entertainment across NBC CBS with key titles The Invincible Teddy Gershwin Years and Prisoner of Zenda. Notable cast include George Peppard Maurice Chevalier Sinatra Merman Plummer. Highlights feature baseball and satirical revue By’s Doin It and Show of the Month.
Jack Carson plays a boastful used car dealer in The Whole Truth on The Twilight Zone. He shams a young man and his wife with a faulty wreck until an elderly seller arrives, trading a haunted car for $25 as the episode unfolds with supporting roles by George Chandler and Loring Smith.
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