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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1967

Page

2

Newspaper Guild Opposes Antitrust Shield For Failing Papers

The American Newspaper Guild labeled the newspaper industry healthy and urged rejection of a proposed antitrust exemption aimed at saving failing papers. Tulsa Tribune Co president Richard L. Jones Jr. argued the bill is needed to preserve editorial competition through allowed commercial cooperation. A joint operating agreement between the Arizona Star and Tucson Daily Citizen faces court challenges. both papers are owned by William Small Jr. The bill would permit mergers or joint operations for failing papers with past agreements cleared. guild exec vice president William J. Farson warned such measures curb competition.

Washington Afl-Cio American Newspaper Guild Richard L. Jones Jr Tulsa, Okla Tribune Co Arizona Star of Tucson Tucson Daily Citizen William Small Jr Citizen William J. Farson Newspaper Guild Senate Antitrust Subcommittee

Majority of Committee Favors Thurgood Marshall Nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee, by a late second day of hearings, favors Thurgood Marshall's Supreme Court nomination while awaiting further questioning. Senator Strom Thurmond remains the lone Republican opponent and will press Marshall on civil rights and criminal suspect rights. Marshall, solicitor general and former U.S. Court of Appeals judge, has long advised the NAACP.

Marshall U.S. Court of Appeals New York National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

Church Notes Meet Saturday For Boys Fellowship

The Boys' Fellowship of the Lyman Baptist Church in Good Mills will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Cigarette shares slip as market climbs on broad gains

The New York stock market advanced early in active trading with the Dow up 3.29 at noon to 881.82. The Associated Press average rose 1.0 to 330.7 as industrials climbed, while cigarette stocks lagged after profit-taking and news of a safer filler. General Electric jumped after a record quarterly report, and steel issues gained amid renewed auto labor talks.

New York Trie Associated Press American Tobacco Philip Morris Reynolds Tobacco Lorillard Columbia University General Electric Steel Bethlehem, Jones & Laughlin Republic Steel

Funeral Directors and Addresses in Saco Maine

Funeral service firms listed include Shumway at 33 Spring Street and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street with phone lines 284-5611 and 282-0562. EMOND'S Funeral Home is also listed with 284 5511. Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy are associated officials.

Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Philip H. Gross Sr Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Dia Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Card of Thanks for Webber Hospital Care

Sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Webber Hospital for their kind care. Gratitude to relatives and friends for cards and gifts during my illness. John S. Romprey.

the Webber Hospital John S. Romprey

Natural Hygiene Members Live Without Meat in Chicago

AP reports the American Natural Hygiene Society promotes a meat free diet centered on fruits vegetables nuts and dairy with daily exercise sunbathing rest and fasting. The 19th annual convention in Chicago gathers enthusiasts, led by Director Jack Trop who says many follow the plan after doctors gave short life expectancies.

Chicago American Natural Hygiene Society Jack Trop Trop

France displays military might on Bastille Day parade

Paris crowds along the Champs Elysees watched President Charles de Gaulle review 67 minutes of armor and jet aircraft as troops marched by in a Bastille Day ceremony. Applause was scarce, with some reflecting the president’s stance on Israel in the Middle East crisis.

Paris France Charles Gaulle Champs Elysses de Gaulle

Increases In Postal Rates Are Proposed

Washington AP reports a House subcommittee approved a rate hike to six cents for first class letters and ten cents for air mail, with post cards rising to six cents surface and ten cents air. The plan still faces congressional review before becoming law.

Washington House

Maine family killed in head on crash near Gaffney

Four members of the Sanford Maine family Lovell Manville 60 Norma 44 Harry 14 Belinda 10 and Patsy Fosse 13 of East Rochester NH were killed when a Columbia woman crossed the median on Interstate 85 and struck their northbound car. The Manvilles were en route to Maine after visiting a relative in Alabama.

Gaffney S.C Sanford Maine New Hampshire Lovell L. Manville Norma Harry Belinda Patsy Fosse East Rochester N.H Manville Alabama

Mattress Fire at Sea View Inn Prompts Alarm

Firefighters responded to a mattress fire at the Sea View Inn on Pierce Street yesterday. Officials reported no further damage and indicated the blaze was likely caused by someone smoking in bed.

OLD Orchard Beacs Sea View Inn Pierce Street

Curtis Names Coupe Leader of Committee

Gov Curtis names Dr John D Coupe of University of Maine as chairman of the Maine Manpower Advisory Committee. Coupe, an Orono economics professor and Holyoke native, brings long teaching experience and expertise in business and economics to the post.

Augusta Curtis John D. Coupe University of Maine Maine Coupe Orono Holyoke Mass Worcester Polytechnic Institute Clark University Worcester Kentie University The U, of

Two Youths Return Safe After Island Woods Search

Bruce Burns ten and his brother Brian eight walked out of thick woods on Froyes Island after a 12 hour search. State Police Cumberland County deputies and volunteers from the Brunswick Naval Air Station assisted before dawn. The boys were fed and returned home to Cape Elizabeth with no injuries.

Sebago Froyes Island Bruce Burns Brian Cape Elizabeth Cumberland County

Ava Gardner Impersonator Ordered Tempest Of Goods

A 12 year old in Culver City used a voice like Ava Gardner to call Columbia and MGM and order TVs manicure sets flowers and more for three months. Police say he admitted the scheme after being traced and was booked on grand theft merchandise before being released to his parents.

Culver City Calif Ava Gardner Miss Gardner Columbia Studios Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Columbia Movie Henry C. Coffey

Specifications for Saco School Medical Insurance Program

The major medical insurance program for the Saco school system, recently approved by the Saco Teachers Association, may be picked up by interested persons in the superintendent's office at City Hall, the office announced this morning.

Saco Saco Teachers Association

Missing Man Leon White Found Near Pinkham Island

The body of 74 year old Leon White of Newtonville Massachusetts, missing since Monday, was found Thursday near Pinkham Island in South Harpswell. Coast Guard helicopters and boats aided the search with skindivers also deployed.

South Harpswell Leon White Newtonville Mass Pinkhams Island White U.S. Coast Guard

United Nations Debates Israel Jerusalem Annexation and Hostilities

The General Assembly continued debate on a Pakistani resolution urging Israel to rescind its annexation of the Old City of Jerusalem. A statement on sovereignty and freedom from threats was substituted for an earlier call to end the Arab state of war, a demand rejected by both coalition partners and Arabs.

Israel Coeeteas Assembly Jerusalem

Portland Weather Tonight and Saturday Forecast

Tonight in Portland cloudy with fog and a chance of a few showers. Low temperatures in the 50s. Saturday remains variable cloudiness with little change in temperature. Widespread fog in the morning. High temperatures in the 70s.

Portland

Five Day Outlook For New England Weather

The Weather Bureau forecasts a five day period from Saturday to Wednesday with temperatures about five degrees below normal. Daytime highs reach the upper 70s, nights in the mid 50s to low 60s, with light showers possible late Monday or Tuesday and total rainfall around a quarter to a half inch.

Boston Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Beach Breaks Reported in Old Orchard Beach

Two break ins are under investigation by police. Chief John Clark said thieves entered Mullen's Grocery and Fran Jo's Restaurant on West Grand Avenue last night. The restaurant was untouched. the grocery lost about 15 dollars in cash and an undetermined amount of beer and cigarettes.

Old Orchard Beachtwo John Clark Mullen West Grand Avenue Clark

Master Point Night At Beach At St Johns Parish Hall

Twelve tables of duplicate bridge were in play for Master Point night at St Johns Parish Hall on St John Street. Winners in the North South pair were Herbert Ginn and Mary Wilburn first. Grondin second. Anderson and Dumas tied for third with Weld. East West winners Haase and Paulhus first. Sleeper and Angelone tied for second. Drummond and Putnam tied for second. Dow fourth. Aranovitch fifth. The group will play again next Thursday at 7 30 p m at St Johns Parish Hall.

Old Orchard Beach St. John’s Parish Hall St. John Street Herbert Ginn Mary Wilbur S. A. Grondin John Anderson A. V. Dumas Donald Weld Sylvia Webber Esther Michelman Walter Fisher Esther Matus Paul Chadbourne Charlotte Dubois Oscar Paradis Carleton Brock Virginia Hagerty Ed McLaughlin Richard Mongahan Mike Charles Robert Whelan Richard Shorey Patricia Boyden Avis Briggs William Haase Dora Paulhus Ada Sleeper John V. Angelone Daniel Drummond Frances Putnam J. C. Dow Ivan Aranovyitch Vernon Tooker Robert Jennings A. Mongalian Lucille Brock Gernwude Leonard Edrice Bates Alice Fecteau Pauline Larochelle Jane Blake Ida Rosen Hal Spiegel Jere Hickey Dorothy Sawyer North South Wilburn Grond

Railroad faces stalemate over six unions pay demand

Parliament stalls hinder talks as six unions push for a 6.5 percent raise this year and 5 percent next year, with 12.5 cents more per hour for skilled workers. Railroads counter with 6 percent over 18 months and a five-cent skilled wage bump.

Senate House Carmen

Exhibition Of Paintings Open To Public In Ocean Park

Ocean Park unveils the sixth annual paintings show in the Marhalmers rner Historical Room at the Memorial Library on Furber Park. Hours are Sundays and Wednesdays 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Artists include Edward P. Johnson Elizabeth M. Wilson P Ethel Rowlands Adelbert Jakeman Harold W. Smith Ella V. Waugh Franklin D. Rowe and Ethel M. Wight. Oil landscapes and seascapes predominate with Rowe's portrait and Wight's water color as singled works.

Ocean Park Marhalmers Rner Memorial Library Furber Park Ruth V. Conley Ocean Park Association Edward P. Johnson Elizabeth M. Wilson P. Ethel Rowlands

Rioting Prisoners Quell Stockade Riot at Ft Dix

Fifty five inmates rioted for about an hour and a quarter at Ft Dix Army stockade after a prisoner refused solitary confinement. Military police used tear gas. all injured were treated and returned to confinement. Two guards also suffered minor bruises.

FT. DIX N.J Army Halmah M. Phillips Watson Army Hospital

Negro Named As New York Postmaster Lad Strachan

Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien swore in John R. Strachan a Negro as New York postmaster and cited equal employment opportunities in the postal system. Strachan had served as acting postmaster since November 4.

New York Lawrence F. O'Brien John R. Strachan Strachan Post Office Department Equal Employment Opportunity Bureau of Personnel O'Brien

Outdoor Auction Set At Kennebunk Art Sale

Kennebunk officials announce an outdoor auction of original paintings drawings and sculpture to be held Saturday July 22 at 10 a.m. Edward Mayo of Kennebunkport will handle the auction. Artists may submit works to the Workshop of The Brick Store Museum by Monday for exhibit prior to the sale. Entry forms are available at 4 Dane St.

Kennebunk Edward Mayo Kennebunkport Dane St

Beach Town To Hear Licenses At July 17 Meeting

Town Council will consider licenses at its July 17 session. Names include Eleanor Wells and Dora Minko of Ocean Park for victualers rooms. Elizabeth Garland and Melba Lawson for rooms. Elizabeth Fenton and David Glovsky for signs and amusements. Melancon for sign. and others for motels rentals and outdoor amusements.

Old Orchard Beach Eleanor K. Wells Temple Ave Ocean Park Dora Minko Elizabeth Garland Imperial St Daniel Fenton East Grand Avenue David Glovsky Palace Playland Joan A. Hilton Cascade Road Melba Lawson West Grand Ave William O’boy

Wheat Harvest: Combines Dominate US Production

The bulk of U.S. wheat is harvested by combines, reflecting a shift from manual reaping to mechanized farming across major growing regions. This method increases efficiency and yield, shaping seasonal yields and farm labor needs nationwide.

The United States

Industrial Park Dedication Set In Biddeford

Official dedication of Biddeford's Industrial Park is planned for Sunday at 2. Speakers include Biddeford Mayor Leo Rh Lemire with the Drum and Bugle Corps as entertainment. Attendees include city county and state officials, with Gov. Kenneth M Curtis and Sen. Edmond S Musk ie invited but likely unavailable. The park aims to host 1000 to 1500 residents and several firms have expressed interest in locating there.

Biddeford Kenneth M. Curtis Edmond S. Muskie Fenway Park Boston Leo Rh. Lemire

Camp Laughing Loon Enters Second Week With 16 New Campers

Camp Laughing Loon began its second week as 16 new campers joined the program. A July Fourth carnival saw Tent 17 win a booth prize with Debo rah Forrester and Elizabeth Ross among the winning counselors. Three girls passed the swimming test overseen by Marcia Walker, Maidli Perrin, Louise Rocha, and Jennifer Jones. The Wash and Boat night became a splash party with girls washing clothes in the lake.

East Waterboro Laughing Loon Tent 17 Deborah Forrester Elizabeth Ross Maidli Perrin Judith Holmes Louise Rochas Waterfront Marcia Walker Louise Rocha Jennifer Jones

Planes Ferry Americans Out Of Kisangani

Two Red Cross planes evacuated 28 Americans and Europeans from Kisangani to Kinshasa after mutinous mercenaries fled the city. The flight also carried 68 wounded Congo-Lese soldiers, with 21 taken to hospitals. The unrest followed the hijacking of a plane carrying Moise Tshombe who is jailed in Algeria.

Kinshasa the Congo Red Cross Kisangani Congo Ben Hobgood Lexington Stanleyville Bukavou Kindu Europe Moise Tshombe Tshombe Algeria Katanga Belgium

Handel Buried in Westminster Abbey After Naturalization

The composer Handel, who became a naturalized English citizen, was interred at Westminster Abbey marking a final honor in England. His burial places him among notable monarchs and cultural figures in London.

Handel Westminster Abbey

Kinney Shores Association Elects Officers

Kinney Shores Association elected officers at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Myrtle Winne in Kinney Shores Saco. Victor Skonberg was named president Arthur Winne vice president Mrs Walter Sargens secretary and Frank Carey treasurer Karl Pattee chaired by laws reading to be voted at next meeting.

Kinney Shores Association Myrtle Winne Oceanside Drive Kinney Shores Saco Victor Skonberg Arthur Winne Walter Sargens Frank Carey Karl Pattee Edward Radin Helena Caffey Lionel Cartwright Karl Patte Shore Avenue Walter Sar

Indian Agent Fights Dismissal in State Appeal

Arnold Davis contested his dismissal from Indian Affairs in Augusta as the State Personnel Board delayed ruling after a long hearing. Davis denied insubordination claims, later admitting partial truth in one case, citing disclosure of matters to the public despite directives. Hinckley cited complaints over public disclosure. Davis, 58, claimed a spotless 38-year federal and state service record with no prior dismissal or threats.

Augusta State Personnel Board Arnold Davis Indian Affairs Edward C. Hinckley Davis Hinckley

Diet and drill mix in health tips from Hygiene Society

American Natural Hygiene Society members share a living plan centered on fruit vegetables nuts and dairy plus regular exercise sunbathing rest and moderation. U S pilots raid SAM sites near Hanoi Haiphong report a missile explodes in a village. President Johnson seeks unity on Vietnam troop needs while Gen Westmoreland resents McNamara. Israel taps Sinai oil wells threatening Egyptian economy. Six rail unions threaten a strike after midnight despite a congressional warning. US assists Britain in sorting a shattered war plane deal with France.

American Natural Hygiene Society U. S Hanoi Haiphong Johnson Vietnam Gen. Westmoreland McNamara Middle East United States France

Mistrial Declared in Slander Suit In Maine Case

In York County Superior Court a mistrial ended a slander lawsuit by a former Kittery teacher against Alfred area residents Judith L. Stewart and Bernard L. Marison and his wife. The case centered on alleged remarks affecting Stewart’s 1965 teaching contract.

Alfred Elliot Kittery Judith L. Stewart Bernard L. Marison Stewart York County Superior Court Marisons Wayne L. Moore

Divorce Filed In Saco District Court

Irene Turnage of Saco files for divorce from William W. Turnage citing cruel and abusive treatment. Married in Saco on April 22 1939. Court orders alimony at $1 yearly, child support $25 weekly, and $200 counsel fees.

10Th District Court Saco Irene Turnage William W. Turnage Turnage

Biddeford Collision Injures No One At Prospect Lambert

Police reported no injuries after a two vehicle crash at Prospect and Lambert Streets in Biddeford yesterday. Drivers were Annette DesRoberts 43 of Bald Avenue and Simone Bourque 48 of 323 Pool Road.

Biddeford Prospect Lambert Streets Annette DesRoberts Bald Ave Simonne J. Bourque Pool Road

Metropolitan Paid Out Over 2 Billion To Policyholders

Metropolitan disbursed more than 2 billion dollars to policyholders and beneficiaries last year, the largest such payout among peers, with about two thirds going to living policyholders.

Metropolitan

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