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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1963
Page
3
Readers share concerns about flag display and patriotism, a mate’s affair and recovery, and a small eater upset by waitresses pressuring meals. The letters reflect personal frustrations and requests for guidance on etiquette and relationships.
A Michigan-licensed station wagon crowded with children was spotted in Dayton on Monday. A crude rear sign claimed there were 12 occupants, with children of all ages and sizes inside.
A reader notes a habit of eating little and is advised to declare small portions to wait staff. A confidential tip suggests giving a teen their own phone bill to reinforce grown up status.
Four registered Holstein cows in this area established new production records according to a report from the Holstein-Friesian Association of America. Owners Gerard G. Cassette and Paul H Fournier of Saco and F. Carroll Kendrick of Biddeford are named, with the University of Maine mentioned in relation to the record.
The four day Independence Day weekend traffic toll reached 556 deaths, a record for a four day period. The National Safety Council noted an estimate range of 550 to 650, with an average of about 100 fatalities per day for the year’s first five months.
Augusta AP Gov Reed and the Executive Council will hold a hearing August 7 on the third petition for commutation or pardon of Bernard E Drake of Sumner convicted in 1958 of murdering his 10 year old son. Drake claims mental disease or defect under the Durham Rule enacted in 1961 to deny criminal responsibility.
A fragment notes supervision of weighing and testing Holstein cows as part of a nationwide herd testing program, indicating ongoing quality checks in dairy cattle records.
Readers seek guidance on teen driving rules and sister teasing. Elinor Williams counsels patience for the younger driver, suggests not revealing diary contents, and urges privacy and maturity in handling secrets with friends. Readers may request tips by sending stamped self addressed envelopes.
Faye Emerson will headline Noel Coward comedy Hay Fever at the Kennebunkport Playhouse the week of July 15, with Peter Pagan Mitchell Erickson and others in supporting roles. Emerson plans a European vacation after the run while Hal March stars in Come Blow Your Horn. Evening shows are 8 30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and matinees at 2 30 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday.
Field Enterprises Educational Corp withdraws a $3.2 million contract bid to publish personal space flight stories for 16 astronauts after failing to reach an agreement with NASA. Bailey K. Howard labeled further negotiations futile following recent talks with NASA officials.
Field Enterprises Educational Corp proposed a nonprofit firm to pay astronauts 3.2 million over 10 years or until the first moon ending. The plan would cover rights to books, magazines, newspapers, television, radio and motion pictures for both Project Gemini and Project Apollo.
Newburgh New York city manager Joseph Mitchell resigns after public welfare crackdown sparked national controversy. He will join the John Birch Society to perform organizational work on the Eastern Seaboard starting next fall.
The U S Civil Service Examiners announce exams for substitute clerk and substitute carrier at the Kennebunkport Post Office. Open to residents within delivery limits. minimum age 18. no maximum age. Obtain forms at Kennebunkport Post Office. apply to Executive Secretary, Portland Maine.
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