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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1959

Page

3

House Marine Research Board Meets In Lubec

The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries subcommittee meets with National Academy of Sciences oceanography members and Canadian researchers in Lubec to discuss a federal marine exploration program. A NAS report urges doubling national effort to a 651 million dollar program over ten years, with lawmakers seeking details.

House Marine Research Board Lubec Sumner T. Pike National Academy of Science Committee On Oceanography Pike House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Science Academy Group

Rocket Test Stand Planned at Edwards AFB in 1960s

A new eight story rocket test stand, described as the free world’s largest, is set for Edwards Air Force Base late this year. Initial plans call for two 1.5 million pound thrust liquid rocket engines, with a later expansion to four engines for a total thrust of six million pounds.

Azusa Calif Free World Edward's Air Force Base

St Paul Origins From Innifiska To City In 1841

The early settlement at St Paul Minnesota was known as Innifiska before growing into a formal town and later the city of St Paul. In 1841 the settlement was renamed and established as a city under territorial development.

St. Paul, Minn Innifiska St. Paul

Local notices from Kennebunk multi-name visits and sales

Kennebunk society notes list visitors and travelers including Mrs Edmund Cashen and Germa Morin with families in Colonia and North Andover, a farm sale to Mr and Mrs O Palmer Snecker of Salem, and local moves. Also mentions Mrs Janet Bradbury visiting relatives, a home sale on Fletcher street, and Pfe David Holbrook returning from Fort Eustis. Audience activity includes a county agriculture statistic note.

Germa Morin Debbie and Jerry Colonia N. J Harold O’brien Limerick Road Arundel O. Palmer Snecker Salem Mass Downing and Marier, Inc Main Street Eugene Lewin Main’ Street Skowhegan Alec Plourde Fred Staples Jennifer Claudia Pleasant Street Lynn Nellie Cashen Norwood Edmund L. Cashen Summer Street Paul West Fletcher Street Thomas Kezar Storer Street Janice Jackson Cape Porpoise Edmund Cashen Journal Kennebunk Merlin Burleigh Friend Street Dial YU

Col DeBevoise To Speak At Salvation Army Camp Meetings

Col L P DeBevoise and other Salvation Army leaders will speak at the annual camp meetings in Old Orchard Beach August 7 to 17. The program features Commissioner William T Dray as chief speaker the first weekend, with Major music by the New York Territorial Staff band conducted by Maj Richard E Holz and Chorus Leader Capt Vernon Post. Other speakers include Commissioners Norman S Marshall and Holland French with a schedule of daily sessions in the open air amphitheater.

Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach Col L. P. DeBevoise Ralph T. Miller New England William T. Dray New York Territorial Staff Band National Salvation Army New York Richard E. Holz Vernon Post Norman S. Marshall Holland French Camp Meeeting Dray Marshall French Miller Bramwell] Tripp School of Officers’ Training

Arundel Grange Plans Time Change

The Arundel Grange held its Friday meeting with Master George Higgins presiding. Members voted to move the next meeting to Friday August 21. The Youth committee will seek a National Youth Committee donation. Ill members include Mrs. Alice Tyler Mrs. Carrie Thurston and Mrs. Nancy Vetterline. Mrs. Eleanor Clapp led games and readings.

Arundel Grange George Higgins National Youth Committee Alice Tyler Carrie Thurston Nancy Vetterline Eleanor Clapp

McElroy Says Reds Have Few ICBMs

Washington The Soviet Union has fewer than 10 intercontinental missiles capable of hitting the United States, Defense Secretary Neil H. McElroy says in a TV interview. He contrasts with six months ago when he said Russia lacked ICBMs for current operation. He adds U.S. weapons could match any Soviet ICBM capability and the United States must retain the ability to strike if attacked.

Washington Soviet Union United States Neil H. McElroy McElroy Russia U. S Kenneth B. Kearny R-Ny Soviets

Kennebunkport Youth Fined In Biddeford Court

Henry H. Wildes, 18, of Kennebunkport, paid a $10 fine in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning on speeding charges. He pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by Judge Simon Spill after police said he was clocked at 55 mph in a 25 mph zone on Alfred Street Saturday night.

Henry H. Wildes Kennebunkport Biddeford Wildes Simon Spill Alfred Street Biddelford

Girl Suspected in Boy’s Death Declared Sane

CNCORD New Hampshire. State Hospital psychiatrists said today a Meriden teenager is sane and competent to stand trial in the shooting death of 14 year old Lor ing Spalding. Hope Fadden 15 was ordered by Superior Court to undergo mental tests at the Concord institution. She is accused of firing a rifle shot that killed the Kimbell Union Academy freshman. Spalding was shot after a swimming date with the girl. Officials quote the girl as saying she fired a warning shot after he made improper advances and she did not know the bullet hit him.

Cncord N. H State Hospital Meriden Loring Spalding Hope Fadden Superior Court Concord Institution Kimbell Union Academy Spalding

Treasure Seeker Found Near Death in Desert Mine Shaft

An Easterner, Joseph Pendginski of North Brooklyn New York, set out on foot to find the Pegleg gold mine in the Chocolate Mountains near Niland California. He was found unconscious and dehydrated Sunday in an abandoned mine shaft, in serious condition at a local hospital after traveling from Nil and Friday in 130 degree heat with minimal water.

Chocolate Mountains Pegleg Pendginski

Eisenhower Returns From Gettysburg Farm Flight

President Eisenhower returned to the White House lawn after a 38 minute flight from Gettysburg. Mrs Eisenhower also spent the weekend at the farm and planned to return later by automobile.

Washington Eisenhower White House Gettysburg

Child Found After Five-Hour Search Near Home

Donna Walrath eight was found sleeping under her porch after a long search by two hundred volunteers in Jordanville New York. The child had been missing since Sunday and divers had combed woods and a pond nearby.

Jordanville N. Y Donna Walrath

Exterior color guidance for two story homes by Vivian Brown

A Columbus reader asks about painting a two story house in a wooded area. The columnist recommends choosing colors that suit occupants and neighborhood, avoiding garish schemes, noting that solid colors can make a house look larger while white with trim can suit rambling shapes. Yellow with white trim suggested, pink fades, charcoal gray with white trim also chic. Colonial white with dark shutters and brass hardware fits traditional style.

Ohio Columbus

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