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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1959

Page

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Harriman urges Khrushchev summit with West

Governor Harriman back from six weeks in the Soviet Union urges Premier Khrushchev to meet Western leaders in New York. He says Khrushchev shows grave ignorance of the United States and that a summit would let him see American workers’ influence. He will report to Secretary of State Herter Friday.

New York W. Averell Harriman Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev Harriman U.S Idlewild Khrushchev United States Christian A. Herter

Hurricane Cindy Kills Driver Near Georgetown North of Charleston

Tropical storm Cindy, brief onshore power, caused one highway death when H. H. Higgins Jr., 41, of Georgetown, S. C., struck a tree blown across U. S. 17 about 20 miles north of Charleston. Winds peaked near 75 mph then faded as the storm moved inland.

Charleston D. C Cindy H. H. Higgins Jr Georgetown S. C U.S. 17 Here Atlantic Bull Bay Charleston Weather Bureau Carolinas

Legless Man Has Formula For Living

Kenney Illinois AP profile of Andrew Dever a 73 year old blacksmith who works in a wheel chair with no legs. He has been smithing in Dewitt County since 1904 despite amputations and a stroke. He stays active with grit jokes and the Bible and is supported by wife Goldie and daughter Ethel.

Kenney Ill Enerry Andrew Dever Dewitt County Dever Goldie Ethel Bever

Noted Doctor Dies in Maine at 59

AP reports Dr. Cecil F. Thompson long time Maine Medical Assn. leader and former president and treasurer died yesterday at age 59. He opened his practice in town 32 years ago after graduating Bowdoin College and Tufts Medical School.

Phillips Cecil F. Thompson The Maine Medical Assn Bowdoin College Tufts College Medical School

Historic Site Marked at Milliken Homestead

The Milliken homestead of 1834 was selected by the Old Orchard Beach Historical Society to launch its commemorative program. Tablets and markers will be placed at 12 historic sites and homes in the area. A marker was erected at the Portland Avenue site with society members and descendants of early colonial families attending. The house was built by Henry Muilliken who walked to Boston, learned brick-making, and returned home on foot.

Old Orchard Beach Milliken

Walkout Ends at Bonnar Vawter Printing Plant

ROCKLAND AP Workers at Bonnar Vawter printing plant voted to seek reinstatement in their jobs on an individual basis rather than as a unit. Local 643 International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union said the four month walkout had ended for the union. No management comment was available.

Rockland Bonnar-Vawter Printing International Pressmen and Assistants’ Union Bonnar-Vawter Repres

Plans For Biddeford High School Adaptable To New Site

Mayor Deschambault announced sketches by Spence and Millward Associates, made at 21000, may be adapted for Biddeford high school saving parts of groundwork. Land purchase of about 29000 for Main Highland and South streets site approved 6 to 3. deeds and funds needed before approval. If new architects are hired, 21000 already paid could be wasted. adaptation may cost less than full rework. In separate vandalism, Saco-Lowell shops sustained over 500 in window damage from rocks thrown from adjacent railroad trestle affecting buildings 30 and 22 loading platform. most damage occurred in one night.

Biddeford Clement Deschambault Cer and Millward Associates South Portland Main Highland South Streets Myor Deschambault Theigh School Biddefordigh School Spence Saco - Lowell F. Davis Little Little

PUC Grants CMP Reduced Rate Hike

The Public Utilities Commission revised CMPs rate schedule allowing Central Maine Power Co a partial increase. The company gains 898000 from 4154000 sought, affecting about 2.75 percent more on average monthly bills. CMP plans to appeal to the state Supreme Court.

PUC Augustap Central Maine Power Co Maine Power Public Utilities Commission CMP Management State Supreme Court

Fortunes Rocks Family Embraces Spanish Customs in Argentina

The Minkevitch family lived 13 years in Argentina returning to America with nine children born across La Plata Buenos Aires and Eva Peron City plus many gifts from their Argentine household. They kept servants as part of the family and collected jewelry from friends worldwide. The family preserves memories of their time abroad in objects and stories.

Minkevitch Argentina Fred Minkevitch America Carol Mary Ellen Marie Joseph Biddeford Stella Maris School Joan la Plata Peron Eva Peron Frederick Gail Michael Minkevitch Paul Katherine Margaret Minkevitch Eva Peron City Lorna Minkevitch Buenos Aires Ifuau Neibourns Minkevitches Fred J. Minkevitch Fortunes Rocks

Kozlov Receives Mixed, Guarded Chicago Welcome

Soviet travel ing salesman Frol R. Kozlov faced a restrained reception at City Hall as about 100 demonstrators booed his arrival, while 240 police kept order. He met with Mayor Daley, answered questions through an interpreter, and spoke of education for workers and homes for all. A 60 mile farm visit followed with about 1,000 onlookers and placards observed.

Chicago Frol R. Kozlov Richard J. Daley Kozlov Daley Soviet Union Alpneady

Lord Altincham urges US to join Commonwealth

Lord Altincham, editor of the National and English Review, proposed the United States join the British Commonwealth. He argued democratic English-speaking nations would benefit and joked that removing British from the name would avoid blood pressure rises in the States. He noted Americans he spoke with saw it as a good idea. He has twice failed bids for Parliament.

London Lord Altincham United States Altrincham Commonwealth National and English Review

House Eyes Civil Rights Bill In Long Senate Fight

The House Judiciary Committee opens work on a civil rights bill with a goal to approve by next week, amid Southern opposition. Senate action lags in a subcommittee, while leaders push for a lengthy session possibly extending to September.

House Washington House Judiciary Committee Congress Emanuel Celler DNY Senate Lymon B. Johnson Texas Celler Morehhan Judiciary

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