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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1964

Page

3

Hoffa Jury Trial Opens Under Heavy Guard in Chattanooga

Federal court in Chattanooga opens the James R Hoffa jury tampering trial with a large security presence as 100 jurors are sworn for a case tied to a 1962 Nashville conspiracy. Hoffa and five co-defendants face bribery charges and background checks on about 300 jurors.

Chattanooga Wilson Hoffa Nashville Tenn Allen Dorfman Chicago Nicholas J. Tweel Huntington W. Va Larry Campbell Teamsters Detroit Campbell Thomas Ewing Parks Ewing King Tennessee Joinal Michigan

Weekend Whist Night At Le Foyer Held In Biddeford

The Le Foyer whist party on Alfred Street Biddeford saw a long list of winners and prize recipients. Special prizes went to Ernestine Delage Germaine Beaulieu Sadie Hill Medley Beaulieu and Eva Couture. High score prizes were won by Sadie Hill and many others earned various score prizes. The event concluded with outgoing prizes to Eva Couture Ann Cote and James Beaulieu. Another weekend of whist is planned for 7:30 p.m. at 97 Alfred St.

Eva Couture Josephine Valliere Felix Bouthillette Edward Gallant Maurice Marcoux Mabel Ayotte Rita Fecteau Fernande Bertrand Leona Sinclair Alma Sylvestre Rita Lafortune Bertha Desrosiers Ann Cote James Beaulieu Yvonne Halasz Yvonne Marcotte Armand Turgeon Bernice Beaulieu Eva Girard Malvina Gaudette Corona Gallant Marie Rue Doyon Medley Beaulieu Claudia Beaudoin Alden Neault Anna Cote Yvonne Morin Judith Myers Wilfrid Morin Euclide Cha

Science Announces Non Surgical Pile Treatment

New York report describes Bio-Dyne based Preparation H as shrinking hemorrhoids while relieving itch and pain without surgery. Case studies claim thorough reduction and statements that piles have ceased to be a problem. Available as suppository or ointment at drug counters.

New York, N. Y

St Demetrios Church Installs New Officers

Newly elected officers and board members of St Demetrios Greek Church were installed after services. Rev Alexander Xanthakis presided and administered oaths for a two year term. Officers include James Truman Biddeford president Peter Kostis Sanford vice president Michael Caras Biddeford treasurer James Goudouros Saco secretary. John P Kostis Sanford and others were installed. George Ladakakos is the outgoing president.

St. Demetrios Greek Alexander Xanthakis James Truman Biddeford Peter Kostis Sanford Michael Caras James Goudouros Saco

Kennedy Mass Honors Late Conductor Leinsdorf Tribute

Mrs Kennedy attended a Mass with Cardinal Cushing and met conductor Erich Leinsdorf after the service. Leinsdorf had selected Mozart's Requiem for the Mass, calling it the unfinished work of a genius dedicated to another genius.

Mozart

Ruby Release Defense Argues Temporary Insanity

The defense claims Lee Harvey Oswald acted while temporarily insane after President Kennedy was assassinated and Gov. Connally wounded. They seek to avoid capital charges and request a bond, with a February trial in Dallas and a possible venue change due to pretrial publicity.

Pave Oaer Gov. Connally Tippit Oswald Ruby Dallas Belli Brown

Biddeford Mothers March Dimes Lists Captains and Areas

The Biddeford March of Dimes Mothers March announces coordinators and districts. Captains include Mrs. Roland Hamel, Mrs. Marcel Drapeau, and Mrs. Robert Lavigne, with workers assigned to streets and courts across the city.

Biddeford March of Dimes Roland Hamel Gertrude Lachance Harvey Street Paul Nolette Cutts Street Paul Taylor Michael Richard Gerard Crepeau State Quimby Simard and Emery Priscilla Nadeau Bradbury Street Claudette Guertin Irene Bouvier Main Street Roland Dion Belmont Street Elaine Cote Western Avenue John Cleary Hillside Avenue Benoit Avenue Evergreen Lane Orient Avenue Margo Frechette Belmont Avenue Laurier Street George Tourigney Wilson Street Diane Laflamme Dupont Harrison Avenues Tachereau Street Theresa Roy Westfield Avenue Carmen Caron Clarendon Street Louise Chasse Winter Street Summer Street Harrison Avenue Linda Dichard Westland Avenue Victor Fleurent Granite Street Bond Street Robert Lavigne Linda Boucher Pike Street Pool School Linda Lavigne Joyce Thibodeau Harmon and Vine Streets Cottage Hill Georgette Mailman Donna Mailman Oak Place Oak and Middle Streets Priscilla Lavigne Acorn Street Susanne Murphy Hill Street Acorn Pool Street

Justice Pomeroy In Good Condition

Justice Charles A. Pomeroy of Waldo County Superior Court was reported in good condition at a Portland hospital after becoming ill with an undisclosed ailment at his North Windham home Sunday. He presides at Belfast court sessions.

North Windham Charles A. Pomeroy Superior Court Portland Walih County Belfast

Johnson Sets Four Guidelines For Peaceful Disarmament Efforts

President Johnson outlines four guidelines restricting threats or force to expand territory. He emphasizes peaceful dispute resolution, UN or regional agency involvement, and preserving self defense rights. He intends to propose concrete measures with allies and pursue talks at Geneva and the UN.

United Nations U.N Johnson United States Security Council Khrushchev

Maine Dance Teachers Club Leader Attends Boston Meeting

Mrs Gladys H Ruben president of the Maine Dance Teachers Club attended a Boston meeting of the Dance Teachers Club of Boston and arranged for a faculty to teach at the next state meeting on February 9 at the DeWitt Hotel Lewiston.

Gladys H. Ruben Boston Dance Teachers Club of Boston Joan Bass Vincent Bass Ferry Road Saco Angela Kepka Sanford Sandra Reny Paul Reny Essie Pendleton Carlton Pendleiton Ferry Beach Ruben Maine Dance Teachers Club DeWitt Hotel Lewiston

Kennedy Changed Attitude Of Russia Toward U S

James Marlow analyzes three years since Kennedy took office and his death, noting shifts in U S Soviet relations, Khrushchev’s changes, and Kennedy’s cautious legislative approach that limited civil rights progress while leaving major programs unfinished. President Johnson now faces the civil rights bill and policy fights that Kennedy did not press.

James Marlow Associated Press News Washington John F. Kennedy Kennedy Soviet Union France White House China Khrushchev Dwight D. Eisenhower Berlin Cuba Frnnc Charles de Gaulle Johnson de Gaulle Eisenhower Congress

Winners At Whist Party At Biddeford City Building

Mrs Blanche Small won a special prize ace of hearts went to David Patry and Miss Geraldine Poirier received another prize during last night s whist party sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Biddeford City Building High at cards included Mrs Helen Dean and many others with John Poirier low A work by co chairmen Mrs Mary Gagne and Mrs Boisvert Proceeds support community services A second party is planned for Sunday night

Blanche Small David Patry Geraldine Poirier Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Biddeford City Helen Dean Ivy Bliss Small Almeria Proulx Laura Dodge Patty Marie Boisvert Verena Renouf Lorrette Dubreuil

Bay State Men Fail In Search On Mount Katahdin

Seven Massachusetts men searched Mt Katahdin using snowshoes and skis but returned home without finding any trace of Mrs Margaret Ivusic age 55 of Boston or Baxter State Park Ranger Ralph Heath age 37 of Sherman who vanished October 29. The party included Mrs Ivusic's son Christopher.

Millinocket Massachusetts Mount Katahdin Margaret Ivusic Boston Baxter State Park Ralph Heath Sherman

Car Backfires Into River After Startling Moment

George Murray attempted to start his car on a Sunday. The engine finally fired and the car, in reverse, climbed across a road, over a bank and train tracks, and ended on the edge of the Kennebec River. A wrecker recovered the vehicle with no apparent damage.

Gardiner George Murray Murray Kennebec River

Dear Abby letter on kisses and a self revealing confession

A grandmother worries her grandchild is forced to kiss everyone and asks Abby for guidance. A reader shares regret for hiding her mother’s accent and learns to value warmth over polish, ending with a request for a personal reply to Abby.

Abby Asham

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le Foyer St. Demetrios U. S Uncle Sam U.S Treasury Department The Advertising Council Dimes Justice Pomeroy LBJ Income Tax Service Ken Cormier Mobil Flame Kinmond Odell Perreault Carol Denton Thornton Academy Parents, Friends, and Teacher’s Association St. Andre's Parish Hall Michael Welch Russia Bay State Beauty Shop Encyclopaedia Britannice Dear Abby Abigal van Bures Goat Island Biddeford-Saco Michael A. Petii M.D Atlas Loan Company ATLAS Local Finance Corp. System Dale Carnegie Sanford Trust Bldg Sanford, Maine Robert H. Wilson & Associates Gardiner, Maine
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