Colonial Days in Kennebunks to July 28 August 3
Editorial lauds Kennebunk and Kennebunkport civic teams planning Colonial Days a first annual event with a wide lineup from ox cart rides to a 438-foot naval vessel barbecues and lectures. Col Harry A Mapes leads the effort aiming to attract visitors and encourage year round residency with warm hospitality. Officials hope for good weather large crowds and smooth execution as locals praise the planning and promise a memorable week.
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Kennebunk-Kennebunkport
Chamber of Commerce
Harry A. Mapes
Mapes
Chamber
Washington march on Washington orderly plan outlined
Washington planners map an August 28 rally by 100000 or more Negro civil rights demonstrators. Delegations from all states will assemble near the Ellipse by 2 PM and depart by night. No mass march on the Capitol. a brief Ellipse program urges legislation for full employment and a memorial procession to Lincoln Memorial. Kennedy not expected to speak. organizers seek shelter and food from local groups.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Enterprise Assn
Ashington
District of Columbia
White House
Walter RE. Fauntroy
Bethel Baptist Church
Capital
Fauntroy
Capitol
Congress
Capitol Hill
United States
Kennedy
Yes
Philip Randolph
New York
Negro American Labor Council
Constitution Avenue
Lincoln Memorial
Medgar Evershen
Decimal inch proposed to aid global metric shift
Proponents of the metric system push for worldwide adoption citing decimal convenience. An American industrialist suggests a decimal inch as a compromise, proposing ten divisions per inch and adjusted foot and yard, but likely little enthusiasm from metric advocates.
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United States
Congress
Senate
William G. Wallermire
Lamson and Sessions Co
Cleveland
British firm to mass produce unicycles for export
A Birmingham industrial source reports plans to manufacture large numbers of chromium plated unicycles with whitewall tires and adjustable saddles for overseas markets. American students are said to be enthusiastic about the single wheeled vehicles, with clubs and hobbyists expanding beyond circus use, though traffic dangers are noted.
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Fantasyland
Britain
Birmingham
U.S
Freeman's Russia visit aims to review Soviet agriculture
Orville Freeman travels to the USSR to assess agricultural progress and discuss efficiency. The piece questions the purpose of the trip, suggesting critics doubt its value and note potential aims such as expanding wheat sales. It also satirically references self reliance, wives, helicopters, and daily beverage spending.
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Orville Freeman
Russia
Freeman
Garlic odor helped Jim Garner become Hollywood star
In Korea a private claimed garlic odor warned of an enemy patrol, leading to an artillery barrage that killed five. Years later Jim Garner recalls smelling garlic as a sign that spurred his life toward acting. He rose from bit parts to TV fame in Maverick and later films, aided by producer Paul Gregory.
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New York
Garli
Korea
James Garner
Jim
Hollywood
Doris Day
Universal
Garner
Paul Gregory
Los Angeles
Gregory
Tarzan talks to tinkling tune sparks new era
Hollywood producer Sy Weintraub reshaped Tarzan by giving the ape man intelligent speech and moving settings from studio jungles to Africa India and beyond. The reform boosted profits and sparked further films with Jock Mahoney as the hero while Weintraub recouped his investment in under 18 months.
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Tarzan
MGM
Jungle of
Africa
Jane
Weintraub
India
Zan
Thailand
Brazil
Hollywood Jungles
Jock Mahoney
Mahoney
Gordon Scott
Nuclear test ban pact signals cautious progress from Moscow
AP analyst James Marlow notes the Moscow accord ends atmospheric, outer space and underwater tests and may improve East West relations. Yet motives are strategic and costs high as nations race to build weapons. France and China loom as unbound powers likely to pursue further testing.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Russia
Moscow
Readers Weather Dog Noise in Biddeford Letter
A reader laments late night dog barking in Biddeford and urges taxing owners. The letter notes past quiet periods, cites Saco’s nuisance ordinance, and requests replies from others suffering the disturbance. Published from Biddeford Maine in The Journal.
Nuclear Test Ban Talks Amid East West Rivalry
Maurice Couve de Murville warned that as long as major powers refuse to disarm any agreed testing ban can freeze their nuclear monopoly. The Reds denounced the pact before sealing it while China and France eye their own arsenals and Russia debates possible effects on future testing. The accord bans atmosphere space and sea tests but allows underground tests with inspection limits, leaving room for future deals and potential further talks.
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Maurice Couve de Murville
Russia
United States
France
China
Khrushchev
Red Chinese
Uderground
Soviet Union
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Gem
Crossword puzzle clues list including 45 Bleak area in Russia 48 Enjoyable 49 Of tweed serge etc 50 Eager desire 3 Object of ardent admiration 54 Full of wonder 56 Showers 58 Departed 59 Speech comb form 6 Up in baseball 2 words 61 Coaster 62 Bewildered 63 Pearl of Washington
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Russia
Serge
Perle
Washington
No-cost attractiveness for women by Ruth Millett
Ruth Millett argues that women can boost appeal without spending money by cultivating a pleasant speaking voice, enthusiastic outlook, genuine interest in others, and good listening. She emphasizes that these no cost traits create a vivid personality and lasting charm, encouraging helpful, attentive behavior.
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Ruth Millett
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Retirement guidance clarifies Social Security rules
A veteran can earn Social Security credits for military service if not already receiving a pension, with credits treated as 160 dollars per month during service. Benefits at 62 may be reduced by 20 to 25 percent depending on own or spousal eligibility, while non earned income does not affect benefits. The column also notes few well aging clinics exist and advises checking county medical society and local American Cancer Society units for elder health exams.
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Martin E. Legal
Retirement Advisors, Inc
J. M
New Orleans
A. C
San Bernardino
Calif
U.S
Mr. C
Your County Medical Society
American Cancer Society
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