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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1960

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UN Aide Seeks World Curb To Anti-Semitism

UN official urges the world body to denounce anti-Semitic outbursts as three American youths face treason charges in New York. Reports flow across the U.S. of swastikas and vandalism, with Europe cooling after a West German crackdown.

UN Aide Associated Press United Nations World Organization New York Hitler Conie Cologne Western Germany U.N Philip Halpern Buffalo Halpern State Department Britain France Austria Uruguay Finland U.N. Human Rights Commission New York City Solomon United States Chicago Forest Park Ohio University Detroit

Murder Weapon Is Sought In McMillan Slaying

Baton Rouge officers pursue the blunt-edged weapon used in the fatal hacking of science professor Margaret Rosie McMillan. Authorities have strong evidence against Dr. George H. Mickey a 49 year old LSU Graduate School dean. Deputies searched pastures ditches and river banks near the LSU campus for clues while noting blood flecks on Mickeys car and gaps in his alibi.

Baton Rouge, la Margaret Rosie) McMillan George H. Mickey Louisiana State University Graduate School LSU McMillan Louisianatate University New Orleans Mississippi River J. B. Kling Jr J. St. Clair Farrot Mickey

Gov Brown Expected To Toss In Hat In California Primary

Gov. Edmund G. Brown is set to formally announce as a favorite son candidate for California's June 7 presidential primary. If Sen. John F. Kennedy enters the race, Brown expects to beat him for control of California's 81 Democratic National Convention delegates, per state party leaders. Brown's caucus spoke for a formal favorite son bid, with a statement planned by Brown later this week. Kennedy has indicated serious consideration of challenging Brown for the delegates prize.

Bakersfield Calif Edmund G. Brown California John F. Kennedy Dmass Brown William A. Munnell Kennedy

High School Favored In Report On Accreditation Biddeford School

A State Accreditation committee report on Biddeford high school commends administration and students for conduct during a two day visit. It urges separate junior and senior facilities, a guidance program, and expanded library services to boost accreditation prospects. Only two Maine high schools have accreditation entries to date.

Biddeford High School State Department of Education Paul Larabee State Department

December Employment Hits All Time Record

December employment rose to 65,699,000, a postwar record, as the economy rebounded from a steel strike. Unemployment fell to 3,577,000 with the jobless rate at 5.2 percent. Labor officials said December marked a return to prestrike levels and expected continued improvement as workers recalled.

Washington James P. Mitchell Seymour Wolfbein

Catholic Principals Group Formed in Maine District

Rev. Brother Albert named temporary chairman at St. Joseph High School session in Biddeford for a new Maine Catholic Teachers Association principals subdivision. Twenty one principals from Scarborough to South Berwick attended. aim to study curricula, workshops, and joint projects across elementary and secondary schools. Five district groups planned in the state with Lewiston Waterville Augusta and Bangor as others.

Maine Catholic Teachers Association St. Joseph High School Biddeford Brother Albert St. Louis Grammar and Albert Cyr Portland Scarborough South Berwick MCTA York County District Group Lewiston Waterville Augusta Bangor Father Cyr Maine Teachers Association Catholic Teachers Association of Maine Mary Alfreda Sanford Therese of St. Joseph High Bi¢deford Brother Patrick Alfred Armand Cyr St. Louis

Adlai Won't Seek Democratic Nomination Now

Washington. Will Adlai Stevenson accept a draft for the Democratic presidential nomination He said I think that is a bridge I will have to cross when I get to it I don't expect to get it He was interviewed Friday as he entered the State Department for a briefing before a business and pleasure trip to Latin America.

Washington Adlai Stevenson Stevenson State Department Latin America

Hunger Strike Protests In Utah Prison Sixth Day

Hunger strike by Utah State Prison inmates in Point of the Mountain entered its sixth day with 13 still refusing food. Two prisoners in the disciplinary cellblock quit Friday. Nineteen began the protest last Sunday to oppose being punished with only two meals daily. Four others resumed eating on Thursday.

Point OF the Mountain Utah

Cancer Fatal To Fat Man Fat Man actor J Scott Smart dies

Springfield Illinois J Scott Smart 57 best known for radio and film portrayal of detective The Fat Man died of cancer Friday. A Philadelphia native he left entertainment to pursue art with works shown in Boston and New York.

Springfield Ill J. Scott Smart the Fatman Smart Philadelphia Boston New York

Saco United Baptist elects new church officers and boards

The Saco United Baptist Church held its annual meeting and parish supper last night electing officers and members for 1960 61 62 and 63 terms. Adelbert Jakeman Sr. named moderator and several deputies clerks treasurers and financial secretaries were listed along with deacons deaconesses trustees and education finance committees.

Saco United Baptist Church Geraldine Fenderson Norman L. Tripp Paul Woodman Adelbert M. Jakeman Lawrence Dolby George Renell Harry Brook Clifford Purvis Emma Lougee Harold Smith Harley Scammon, Sr Austin Thayer Lord Bert Goodwin Carleton Robbins Edmund Pullen Lydia Wentzell Fernand Audie Bertha Huntress Hilton Lamson Harold Sanborn Charles Towle Francis Gove Lee Ellis Norman Tripp Ralph Randall Lawrence Tripp Everett Ladd Grace Murphy Roy Watson Leroy Rowell Ernest Whitten Erwin Warren Raymond Farley Ralph Stickney Lawrence Olby H. Clifford Ladd Paul Hill Board of Christian Education Loyal Grant Laurence Dyer Merrill Thompson Clement Taylor

Recipe For A Long Life

PALM SPRINGS CALIF. Kate M. Hattstaedt celebrated her 105th birthday saying she lives 24 hours a day and refuses to worry about anything while enjoying conversation with others.

Palm Springs Calif Kate M. Hattstaedt

TV Writers Strike Halts Hollywood Production

The Writers Guild of America began a strike against Hollywood television producers and movie studios at 12:01 a.m. They aim to halt new TV work as unresolved issues include foreign rights and a demand for a share of post-1948 movie proceeds to television. Some backlogs may exist due to prefilmed episodes and personal service contracts, though the guild contends contracts override such agreements.

Hollywood Calif. W Writers Guild of America Guild Ainst Alliance of Television Lm Midni Tenight Writers Guild TV Alliance

Balance of Baltrusaitis estate to Lewiston relatives

Probate Court Judge Patrick Mailia cleared the way for distribution of the 34,307 dollar Baltrusaitis estate to six heirs in Lewiston. The bequest will go to three nieces and three nephews after they were adjudged rightful heirs. Baltrusaitis died in 1954.

Auburn Patrick Mailia Antanas Baltrusaitis Lewiston Baltrusaitis

Hillbilly singer Elton Britt runs for President in Democratic primary

Elton Britt, a seasoned country singer with a 10-piece band, enters the Democratic primary in New Hampshire, pursuing a presidential bid. He cites political influence from musicians like W. Leo Daniels and Jimmie Davis, plans touring to fund his campaign, and reflects on his serious intent and place near Baltimore Maryland.

Damascus Elton Britt United States Maryland W. Leo Daniels U.S Texas Jimmie Davis Louisiana Britt Baltimore Maryland Rt. 27 New Hampshire Janet Jamie Arlen Pamela Janeen Marshall Ark Oakland Okla R.S. Macmillan KMPC Beverly Hills Calif Beverly Hillbillies New York Tennessee Jed NBC WMAL Washington, D.C WWVA Wheeling

Nixon Opens Presidential Campaign With Defense Promise

Vice President Richard M. Nixon launched his presidential bid in Gainesville at the University of Florida. He urged no defense manpower cuts and vowed to build on Eisenhower policies, citing civil rights, national defense, and federal aid to education. Nixon warned against Khrushchev’s 1,200,000 military cut, arguing the United States must maintain strength.

Miami Beach Fla Richard M. Nixon Eisenhower Gainesville University of Florida Nixon Miami

Mysterious Plane Crash Linked to High Fliers Life

New York AP reports Julian Andrew Frank 32 a highly insured lawyer tied to a fatal plane crash with 34 aboard. Investigators sketch a man entangled in embezzlement complaints involving Manhattan real estate and a hospital loan. Frank is described as tall, with a polished lifestyle and a fear of flying. The DA notes two embezzlement complaints and a March filing. bar association alerted.

New York Julian Andrew Frank Manhattan Frank New York Bar Assn

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Gov. Brown Leon A. Cole Stanley A. Bennett Adelbert M. Jakeman, Jr Reich Stickney Adelbert M. Jakeman, Sr Catholic Principals Group Sister St. Eva 7 Joseph High School Biddeord Adlai Saco Finance Committee George R. Skillin Frank Whitten Harry Warren Eugene I. Hill New England Elm and Cutts Streets Albert L. Beaudoin Cutts Street Beaudoin Roy and Perreault Joseph Perreault Cal Elm Street Main Elm Streets Banks Gen Fea, Corp Brown CO 29423 PIZZA Pool Street
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