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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1961

Page

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Movement Bids For Big Saco-Lowell Contract

Saco-Lowell seeks a $15 million prime contract to manufacture M-14 rifles for the US Army with assembly and shipment from a new Benton Illinois facility. Arnold Maremont describes consolidation of loans and expansion in automotive and agricultural parts, noting M-60 gun work and NATO orders.

Saco-Lowe Arnold H. Maremont New York Society of Security Maremont Saco, Maine Benton, Ill Tallinois Boston Ordnance District Edwards Plant Saco NATO Saco-Lowell Saco- Lowell Saco- Lowell Ordnance Ford Motor Company Morement

Southern Court Will Convene In Maine

The Western District of Virginia will convene Monday in Bar Harbor Maine for a machine tool patent case between Bullard Co and General Electric Co. Judge Ted Datson will visit Bar Harbor informally to hear evidence with J Harry Michael Jr as special master. Hearings may last about ten days with the rest in Charlottesville. New York attorneys lead both sides and many witnesses live there.

Roanoke U. S. District Court Western District of Virginia Bar Harbor Maine Bullard Co. Aainst General Electric Co Charlottesville Ted Datson J. Harry Michael Jr Dalton New York Virginia William H. Davis Bullard Southwest Harbor Bull

Better Air Service Sought by State in Northeast Petition

Former Senator Owen Brewster of Dexter urged Maine to demand improved air service before backing Northeast Airlines permanent routes to Florida. He met with State Aeronautics Director Higgin and local officials as a Civil Aeronautics Board hearing looms July 11 in Washington. Brewster noted Maine service has worsened except to Presque Isle Bangor and Portland. He quipped about being fooled by the airline.

Augusta Owen Brewster Dexter Maine Northeast Airlines Florida Brewster Scott K. Higgins Northeast Civil Aeronautics Board Washington Presque Isle Bangor Portland

Dominican Capitol Riot Follows First Open Opposition

In Ciudad Trujillo clashes erupted as Trujillo supporters attacked the Dominican Popular Movement after anti-government demonstrations. Pro and anti factions battled in the capital center, with a DPM building set ablaze and Radio Caribe burned amid escalating tensions following Balaguer's open political reforms.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Trujillo Rafael L. Trujillo Dominican Popular Movement Joaquin Balaguer DPM Radio Caribe

Mine Fire Claims 108 in Czechoslovakia

An explosion and rapid blaze at the Dulka coal mine in Dolna Sucha near Ostrava in the Ostrava Karvina field killed 108 miners. Rescue teams battled the fire overnight as Czech officials and Communist party representatives monitored the disaster scene.

Prague Carpathian Mountains Ceteka Dulka Ostrava Karvina Dolna Sucha Ostrava Moravian Czechoslovakia Czech Communist Party Central Committee

Remodeling Work Starts at St Andre School Biddeford

Work began yesterday at St. Andre school in Biddeford on a $5,000 remodeling project funded by this year’s St. Andre PFTA. Shown consulting with workmen are John Miller, Rev. Sister Dieudonne, Joseph A. Plamondon, and Henry Camire, among others, as renovations started.

St. Andre School Biddeford St. Andre Pfta John Miller PFTA Sister Dieudonne Joseph A. Plamondon Henry Camire

Antiques Found In Strange Places In Maine and New York

John Tarbox of Saco pursues antique mechanical banks across New England and beyond. He recently found a rarity near his home in Kennebunk after seeking Little Joe for years. His collection includes Teddy Roosevelt, the Jolly Nigger piece, Pig in High Chair, Speaking Dog, Trick Dog, Owl bank, Eagle and Eaglet, and Buffalo trick bank used to demonstrate mechanisms.

Little Joe John Tarbox Mainstreet Saco Creedmore New York Kennebunk Joe Keating Ina Hayward Bellows Ernest C. Hodge Dinah East Farmington Darktown Battery Oday Teddy Roosevelt Bank Jackie William Tell and Son

Jubilant Hoffa Clinches Second Five Year Teamsters Term

James R. Hoffa, 48, won an overwhelming re election as Teamsters president, declaring rivals and investigations a waste of time. He aims to boost membership to two million, re join AFL CIO, curb strikes, and push retirement to 55 after 20 years. Hoffa’s landslide comes with the job’s broad powers and a $75,000 salary.

Miami Beach Fla James R. Hoffa Hoffa Detroit Teamsters Bobby Kennedy Senate Select Committee Kennedy Atty Robert F. Kennedy Labor Arthur J. Goldberg Senate John L. McClellan D-Ark House of Labor Afl-Cio Tony Pro Boola Frank Matula Anthony Tony Pro) Provenzano Hoboken N.J Los Angeles Milton J. Liss Newark

Reed Urges Stiff Action Vs. Drivers

Governor Reed pressed for tougher court measures to suspend drivers licenses, urging 10 day revocations for serious traffic violations as Maine fights a rising holiday toll. He called for expanded driver training in schools and met with safety officials including Paul MacDon ald and Arlyn Barnard to discuss the July 4 fatalities.

Augusta Reed Maine Paul A. MacDonald Joseph T. Edgar Highway Safety Committee Arlyn E. Barnard Land Robe Marx

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