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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1960
Page
6
PORTLAND a 67 year old Porter farmer lost one leg and had the other badly crushed when a truck rolled onto him as he loaded eggs at the rear of the vehicle outside his farm home. He was in poor condition at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine the following day. His wife, who does not drive, assisted at the scene.
Real estate listing featuring multiple properties in Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and surrounding areas. Homes described include single dwellings with 5 to 9 rooms, baths, garages, hardwood floors, oil heat, and large lots. Also includes a lake cottage with view and a 2-family rental, all highlighted as ready for occupancy or income potential.
Gov Orval Faubus aims for a historic four term win in the Democratic primary facing four opponents Bruce Bennett Joe Hardin H E Williams and Hal Millsap Jr The race centers on Faubus s stance on segregation and states rights with turnout forecasts ranging from 360 000 to 400 000 voters and a potential Aug 9 runoff if he fails to clinch a first ballot majority.
Former Brother and famed imposter Demara now acts on screen in The Hypnotic Eye opening at City theater. His career included roles as a monk doctor psychology student and prison warden while posing as various professionals in Maine and on North Haven Island.
In Boston a 64 year old Roxbury resident, Cecelia Reid, lost 83063 in a green bag on a bus. A driver, William Flynn, recovered the bag and returned it after a starter, William H. Brooks, located the driver at City Point terminal. The money was in two nylon stockings. Reid said she does not trust banks.
Marjorie Moore, fourth generation seafarer from Camp Ellis, sails toward Nasson College after Labor Day while balancing work on Sea Hawk and earning tuition from boat trips. She christened young Sput aboard in Saco Bay and eyes a future career mixing courses for four years.
Vice President Nixon signals flexibility to smooth over differences with the platform committee and aims to secure votes for a civil rights plank. He postpones state delegation visits, meets leaders, and reports progress while visiting Hoover and Eisenhower as conventions proceed. The article also notes the East Broad Top railroad using Grover Cleveland’s private car.
Old Orchard Beach selectmen appointed Francis J. LaFountain to draft a new set of town by-laws. A September meeting will form a committee of townspeople to discuss the proposal. The board aims for approval at the next annual town meeting.
Saco police investigated a morning break in at a Berry road garage. Philip Sanborn of Saco Brick Company reported a broken latch and missing lock. George Aikens said he parked and locked the tractor Saturday noon. the door was found open today.
Rockefeller shifted focus after a governors session and entered talks with delegations from New Jersey District of Columbia Louisiana North Dakota and Illinois to discuss campaign platform issues.
Emmett Spence, 35, of Sandy Hook Kentucky, charged with one murder, guided police to a second corpse and claimed involvement with six additional possible victims. He described a dream driven pattern across Virginia, Key West, and the two previously found bodies, while officers verify his statements.
Plans for the dedication of the new Sewage Treatment plant at Old Orchard Beach were announced by Town Manager Percival Wardwell. The dedication program on August 11 will be sponsored by Witman and Howard engineering firm with Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr. serving as master of ceremonies. Further details will be announced later.
An estimated $175 damage occurred in a Main Street collision in Saco yesterday. Lorraine M. Picard, 17, of Berry Road, and Rachel L. Ouellette, 25, of Wakefield Avenue, were involved, with damages listed as $150 to Ouellette’s car and $25 to Picard’s car.
Saco police investigate a Sunday theft at the Oak Ledge motel on Portland Road where $24 was taken from a room while occupants slept. No suspects have been traced yet.
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