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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1963

Page

3

Saco Jaycees Asked To Mull County Clinics

In Saco a meeting of the Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce heard Stanley Godes review three Cumberland County oral polio clinics run by the Portland Jaycees. He said about 60 percent of Cumberland County’s population is served, outlined setup, finances, manpower and publicity, and urged the Saco chapter to consider fall police clinics for York County.

Portland Junior Chamber of Commerce Cumberland County Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce Stanley Godes Godes Saco York County Willard Stackpole Andrew Scontras Jaycees’ Sewage Committee St. Francis College Saco River Scontras C. Russell Herrmann Raymond Gannon Arnold Parker Jaycees Camp Ellis Kinney Shores Gannon

Auction Planned Saturday in Saco

An auction sponsored by the men of the First Parish Congregational Church of Saco will be held at 10 a m on July 13 at the parish house corner of Beach and Main Streets weather permitting the lawn sale may move to the parish house basement in case of rain furniture dishes books and other items will be sold refreshments will be available

First Parish Congregational Church Saco

Reed, Rockefeller Meet Over Governors Conference

Gov John H Reed of Maine and Nelson Rockefeller of New York met to discuss the upcoming National Governors Conference and state problems of mutual interest. A spokesman said details were not elaborated. The luncheon date was delayed from Monday due to bad flying weather.

Seal Harbor John H. Reed Maine Nelson Rockefeller New York

Saco Couple Celebrates 35th and 37th Weddings

Mr and Mrs Frank Wheaton of Saco observed their 35th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Steckino's Starlight Room Lewiston receiving congrats gifts money and flowers Also honored was Mr and Mrs Edward McEnery of Saco who marked their 37th anniversary Master of ceremonies was their son John Wheaton Lewiston Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Greenlaw Calais Mr and Mrs Oscar Gonneville Old Orchard Beach Mr and Mrs Jesse Davis Mrs Gladys Chase Miss Joannah Lynch Biddeford Mr and Mrs Wilfrid Binette Mr and Mrs Raymond Kerry Mr and Mrs Edward McEnery Mr and Mrs William Buckley Mr and Mrs Alcide Deschambeault Mrs Dorothy Hill Saco Mr and Mrs John Wheaton Lewiston and guests of honor Mr and Mrs Frank Wheaton Also attending but unable to attend were Mr and Mrs Mitchell McCain Mr and Mrs Elmer H Meserve Biddeford and Mrs Paul Merry Saco

Frank Wheaton Scammons St Saco Steckino Starlight Room Lewiston Edward McEnery Wheatons John McEnerys James Greenlaw Calais Oscar Gonneville Old Orchard Beach Jesse Davis Gladys Chase Joannah Lynch Biddeford Wilfrid Binette Raymond Kerry William Buckley Alcide Deschambeault Dorothy Hill John Wheaton Mitchell McCain Elmer H. Meserve Paul Merry

China and Soviet Leaders Face Quiet Strife at Talks

The article notes ongoing ideological clashes between China and the Soviet Union during high level discussions. Tass reported Khrushchev surrounded by Brezhnev Mikoyan and others, while China pressed criticisms of Khrushchev including Yugoslav policy shifts and peaceful coexistence. Kennedy draws commentary from the Kwangming Daily as tensions mount in Asia.

Peking-Moscow Tass Khrushchev Leonid Brezhnev Anastas Mikoyan Party Presidium Mikhail Suslov Peking Kennedy Kwangming Daily U.S

Kennedy Faces Seven Crises From Inauguration to Labor Talks

The article profiles President Kennedy's seven major crises from 1961 to 1963, highlighting struggles with Cuba, Berlin, steel industry, Mississippi integration, Cuba missiles, Alabama integration, and looming railroad strikes. It notes Kennedy’s cautious approach, federal actions, and efforts to delay or prevent the nationwide rail walkout while seeking congressional remedies.

Kennedy Berlin Wall Khrushchev Cuba Alabama George C. Wallace Barnett U.S University of Alabama Wallace Presidential Board Supreme ‘Court

New Ambulance Set For Delivery In Saco

Fire Chief Arthur M. Emmons announced the city will receive a new 1963 Pontiac ambulance from Superior Coach Company of Lima, Ohio. The high head room vehicle seats four and was bought by city council action earlier this year. delivery is expected at the Saco fire station tomorrow morning.

Arthur M. Emmons Lewiston Superior Coach Company Lima Ohio Sacofire Action of the City Council

Jane Foran Attends FHA National Meeting in Kansas City

Miss Jane Foran 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Foran of 35 Thornton Ave Saco attends the 1963 national Future Homemakers of America meeting in Kansas City with about 1500 delegates from across the United States Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands The event runs four days with leaders including Mrs Stewart Udall and former President Harry S Truman The Maine delegation also includes Cindy Kennedy Vicky Mosher Diane Austin Joan Davis Linda Thomas Sue Severance Ruth Putney Wilda Phinney and Louise Fettinger as state advisor Foran serves on the Teen Times committee and the theme is Your Home a Key to the Future.

Kansas City Jane Foran Robert Foran Thornton Ave Saco Future Homemakers of America United States Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Stewart Udall Secretary of the Interior Washington, D.C Harry S. Trusman Richard Klemer University of Washington Seattle FHA Miss Foran Thornton Academy Cindy Kennedy Gorham Vicky Mosher York Diane Austin Wilton Joan Davis Presque Isle Linda Thomas Bucksport Sue Severance Howland Ruth Putney Westbrook Wilda Phinney Louise Fettinger Augusta

Commuters Respond To Postponed Rail Strike

Thousands of New England commuters express relief as trains run on time amid a 19 day postponement of a nationwide rail strike. Riders praise reliability and cooler cars while some workers lament the delay and fear ongoing disruption.

Boston New England New

Danish poodle walks upright on hind legs in Denmark

Pucki, a year old poodle in Odense, has begun walking on his hind legs and sometimes stands for over five minutes. His owner Carl W. Soelling says it was not trained. A Danish surgeon seeks permission to X-ray Pucki’s pelvic region to study the ape like stance. Also noted is Calouste Gulbenkian funding of a foundation that has opened 45 libraries and 47 mobile libraries in Portugal.

Odense Denmark Pucki Carl W. Soelling Spelling Calouste Gulbenkian Portugal

Closing plan projects large savings over two years

The proposal cites a total consolidation cost of 53,310 with annual operating savings of 316 million over the past two years and estimated future savings near 450 million in the next two years. The figures frame the financial impact of the closure or consolidation.

McNamara cites savings in defense procurement reforms

Defense secretary Robert McNamara cites costly gold plating in equipment buys and praises competitive contracts. He notes examples including a $555,000 mechanical mule for Minuteman hatches versus an $80,000 hydraulic device, and a submarine lift truck drop from $2,480 to $385.

Minuteman McNamara

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