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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1964

Page

5

Actor's Workshop Dandy Example Of Stubborness

SAN FRANCISCO AP The Actor's Workshop is held as a prime example of stubborn resolve amid civic neglect founder Jules Irving and Herbert Blau refuse offers of permanent security to stay in San Francisco They reject Stanford professorships and a Palo Alto move while pursuing a Workshop center near Market Street Officials consider space for a Workshop center and a park site The company has produced 82 plays in varied venues and relies on Ford Foundation support to reach about 75 percent capacity attendance with a $300000 annual budget and a $98,000 Ford aid in recent seasons

San Francisco Actor's Workshop Jules Irving Herbert Blau Irving Blau Broadway Stanford University Palo Alto John F. Shelbey Ferry Market Street Marine Veterans Association Ford Foundation

Indifferent Saigon Persists Amid War News

In Saigon observers note unchanged mood toward the war despite military shifts. Officials report corruption rising even as Khanh sweetens pay. exit visas rise as wealthier Vietnamese plan emigration. crime and juvenile delinquency surge while city life remains vibrant.

Hind Saigon Nguyen Khanh Khanh South Viet Nam

ZIP Code Plan Drives Faster Mail Now Widely Adopted

Zone Improvement Plan enters its second year with ZIP coding favored over wartime zoning. Postal officials cite reduced handling and faster delivery as central, with 566 centers online and over 60 percent of centers active. Large firms, Time-Life and Readers Digest among early adopters, 30 percent city mail ZIP coded rising to 58 percent in smaller towns.

Post Office Reader's Digest McCall's

Hayley Mills Sparks London Theater Night of 100 Stars

Hayley Mills set London theater world sizzling at The Night of 100 Stars with a tight spangled leotard and a dazzling entrance. Judy Garland, just home from a nursing stint, surprised the audience by singing Swanee at the Palladium finale to a roaring reception. Gloria Swanson Merle Oberon Rita Moreno Zsa Zsa Gabor also appeared as extras and performers.

London Hayley Mills Judy Garland London Palladium Gloria Swanson Merle Oberon Rita Moreno Haley Zsa Zsa Gabor Hayley Zsa Zsa Mary Martin Dan Judy the Palladium

Capron Divorce Decree Sets Record in California

Mrs Ednah Capron wins an interlocutory divorce and a 16 million settlement from George H Capron after a 550 year marriage tale of frugal living and concealed wealth. The Newport Beach home 180000 apartment and 860 acres at Laguna Niguel form the settlement plus a buyback option. The case follows a high profile 9 million Dodge division for comparison.

Los Angeles Ednahace Capron Superior Court George H. Capron Laguna Beach California Capron Greg Sherwood Dodge Horace E. Dodge Jr

Rev John W Dame Chosen Beach Area Pastor

The Washington Avenue Methodist Church official board selected Rev John W Dame as pastor for the year. He and Mrs Dame arrive July 30 for two weeks vacation at the parsonage and will preach two Sundays before a vacation then resume services in September. The Dame family includes Christian 18, Karen 16, Calvin 15, and Johanne 11 with ties to Salvation Army and local church work.

Old Orchard Beach Washington Avenue Methodist Church John W. Dame Dame Methodist East Boston High School Salvation Army Methodist Church Maine Pennsylvania New York Mansfield Penn Ithaca College Potsdam State College Boston University Edwards Town and Country Commission of Conference Boston Christian Switzerland Duke University Karen Calvin Johanne

Teen-Ager and Father Awarded Damages in Suit

In Portland a Scarborough teen age and his father have won damages totaling $13. The award followed a civil suit alleging injuries from an incident at a local event. The plaintiffs were represented by the law firm of Reed and Sons, with defendant listed as the town council.

Portland Scarborough

Roger Putnam Chosen As GOP State Chairman

AP dispatch reports Roger A. Putnam a 38 year old Cape Elizabeth lawyer and former assistant state attorney general elected Maine GOP state chairman by a 17 to 13 vote over Mayor Cyril M. Joly Jr. of Waterville. after initial vote the group united behind Putnam. The meeting also touched on support for Goldwater and the candidacies of Rep. Stanley R. Tupper and Kenneth P. MacLeod. A separate Superior Court decision awarded John B. Hillock and his father William Hillock damages from a 1959 traffic crash involving Dr. Francis L. Bailey of Gorham. the teen received 10 500 and the father 3 100.

Woolwich Roger A. Putnam Cape Elizabeth GOP Putnam Cyril M. Joly Jr Waterville Peter Mills Farmington Stanley R. Tupper Kenneth P. MacLeod Mills Joly Maine Sen Barry Goldwater Tupper Goldwater Linus J. Stitham Dover-Foxcroft Sen. Goldwater iHelen Mitchell Houston Rodney E. [Ross Bath Francis L. Bailey Gorham Gorham State Teachers College Superior Court John B. Hillock William B. Hillock Young Hillock Richard Bailey

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