New England Exhibit Faces Deficit at World Fair
Economic Development Commissioner Standish K. Bachman said labor costs higher than expected will push the New England exhibit deficit to 250000 to 300000 dollars as the New York World’s Fair enters October. He noted delays in construction and that six states oppose seeking more funds. He added the exhibit is drawing about 104000 visitors weekly and will operate into a second year.
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Augusta
Standish K. Bachman
New England
Bachman
Reed
Texas
Two Boys Chosen For Maine Junior Conservation Camp
Two York County youths will be selected tomorrow night at the York County Fish and Game Association meeting in Stickney Lodge to attend the Maine Sportsman Junior Conservation Training Camp. Eligible ages are 13 to 17, with priority for relatives of club members. Selection committee includes Linwood Rollins Rene Salvas Frank Jones and Charles Gilpatric Jr. The Branch Pond camp near Ellsworth runs Aug 9 to Aug 15. Refreshments follow the meeting.
Moosehead Lake fishing trip returns home
Kennebunk residents John Grace Bill Welch James Shields and Richard Amirault with Frank Woodworth of Pittsfield have come home after a week in the Moosehead Lake area. Mrs Woodworth and her children stayed with Mrs Grace and family. Other local visits include Mrs Arnold and son Robert returning to Chevy Chase Md after two weeks with her parents.
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John Grace
Bill Welch
James Shields
Richard Amirault
Georgetown
Mass
Frank Woodworth
Pittsfield
Moosehead Lake
Woodworth
Frank
Helen
Grace
Famly
Marshall J. Arnold
Robert
Chevy Chase
George Kimball
Fletcher Street
Edmund Garvey
Dorchester
Ernest Coombs
Pleasant Street
Conn
Flora Lindquist
Lindquist
T. Sgt
David Clark
Bambi
David, Jr
Limestone Air Force Base
David Rheaume
Benjamin
Norwalk
Monsoon Ravages India With Floods and Hunger Amid Heavy Rain
The monsoon drenches India causing widespread flooding and misery as villages flood and crops fail. Government actions include large wheat and rice purchases from abroad to avert famine, while many face mud, disease, and hunger in vast slums and rural areas.
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New Delhi
India
Subcontinent
United States
Pakistan
Australia
Human Relations Discussed At U. of M. Workshop
The University of Maine summer workshop on intercultural understanding explored human relations problems and using science to solve them. Director Dr. Richard Emerick led sessions with teachers superintendents principals and community leaders from Maine and beyond.
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Orono
University of Maine
Richard Emerick
Emerick
Henry L. Carbone
Fort Kent
Vincent Comeau
Oromocu
N.B
Canada
Parker Cushman
Ellen F. Davis
Katherine E. Davis
Veazie
Wilfred A. Finnegan
Waterville
Ruth E. Fox
Bangor
Helen D. P. Gratton
Jacquelyn H. Hartman
Boothbay
Marilyn F. Johnson
Quincy
Mass
Elise Jones
Newport
Arlene S. McClain
Millinocket
Alma P. Page
Kenduskeag
Carolyn Pinkham
Lansdale
Mary E. J. Ross
Marjorie K
Theatre Organs Topic Delights Kiwanis in Old Orchard Beach
Kiwanis Club held its meeting with president Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr presiding. He spoke on theatre organs from 1920s silent cinema, noted Wurlitzer fame, and played a tape from the State Theatre in Portland. A parking report through July and plans for the August auction and October community supper were discussed.
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Old Orchard Beach
Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr
Kiwanis Club
State Theatre
Portland
Herbert R. Bean
Ted Russell
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Bermudas
Nichols & Co
Pepperell Sheet Store
Beagh Goats
Kennebunk
Edmund Cashen
Cairo
Ahmed Lutfy
Searcher
U. of M
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