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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1961
Page
1
New York AP reports the Berlin crisis has little effect on U S industry planning. A Wall Street Journal survey of 70 major companies shows most leaders doubt a war and see no need to prepare for an emergency. Only one firm plans stockpiling and few have set recall lists or other emergency steps.
Washington AP notes the SEC accuses Frank Leahy former Notre Dame football coach of making misleading stock statements while selling Hamilton Oil and Gas Corp of Colorado shares. The commission also implicates the firm in those statements. Leahy was a Hamilton director and allegedly promoted rising stock prices without disclosing high speculation.
Machias Maine Frederick Mallar 49 of Cutler was sentenced to 1 in 3 years in prison for manslaughter over the fatal clubbing of N Dyer of East Machias during an argument at Mallar s home He pleaded guilty to a information waiving his rights to jury action and trial on the charge
Grace Berry of Saco marked her 89th birthday at her North Saco home. Arrangements by Mr. and Mrs. Berry featured gifts, a cake cutting, and an informal reception. Surrounded by ecards and family gifts, she remains active in knitting, television watching, and community work with Grange and the Seventh Day Adventist church.
AP dispatch reports Marc Bohan’s new Dior line Charm 62 features tight fitting silhouettes with knee hemlines and corselet belts. Skirts hug the hip, hats are tiny, and Jacqueline Kennedy's sister Princess Lee Radziwill observed from the main salon as the collection drew enthusiastic applause.
In New York a debate over ad men’s character sparked by an article in Printers Ink. A survey found 90 percent of 83 advertising men reported happy marriages, countering claims of lechery and treachery.
GOP leaders declared complete support for President Kennedy amid the Berlin crisis, while demanding domestic spending cuts to offset military buildup. They warned Khrushchev against assuming U.S. reluctance to defend Europe and outlined limited use of new powers for reservists and defense spending.
Rich Symanski, 20, a Redwood City junior at San Jose State College, nears completing a cross country bicycle trip from California to Maine. After reaching Augusta he continues toward Calais, Maine, asserting the journey cost about $200 and covered roughly 4200 miles. He faced 110 degree heat in Utah, storms in Kansas, and rugged nights in New Hampshire. He plans to ship the bike home and hitchhike back via Canada, aiming to be home for fall classes.
A humorous thought notes that many a girl who elopes later wishes she had let her imagination roam free. The quip, credited to Gen. Fea. Corp., offers a light reflection on romantic choices and hindsight.
Hundreds of thousands of draft cards were removed from desks and hidden spots as President Kennedy urged more armed forces personnel. Calls to draft boards surged nationwide while many men sought recruiting information, corrected records, or updates on family status. Civil Defense offices reported a flood of inquiries about anti attack precautions.
President Kennedy pushes $3.454 billion defense boost as Congress backs arm buildup sparked by the Berlin crisis. Republicans and conservative Democrats press for domestic economy cuts to offset a possible $5 billion deficit, urging restraint on civilian spending. Continued on Page Eight.
Washington AP Kennedy administration moves away from Eisenhower era reliance on atomic firepower in limited wars. McNamara testimony outlines a flexible mobilization plan to augment conventional forces, aiming for greater weapon versatility while avoiding a full-scale nuclear exchange. The plan envisions expanding from 17 to 19 ground divisions, amid NATO Europe deployments.
Twin brothers Finn Gagner and Dag Gagner, both 25 and identical in appearance, were involved in a head on collision near Sundsvall. Both drivers suffered scalp cuts and were treated at the local hospital.
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