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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1964
Page
2
Tide timings for July daylight hours listed as high and low tides. The table shows A M and P M columns with specific times such as 4:46 10:25 10:59 and 5:12 11:59 for August, plus additional entries in July and August.
Raymond Crepeau of 18 Willette St Biddeford and Edward Townsend of 32 Oak St Old Orchard Beach are patients at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Florence Fenton of 107 Fast Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach is at Notre Dame Hospital. Mr and Mrs Francis Molloy and family of East Hartford Conn are vacationing in Biddeford visiting relatives.
Confession times listed for St Martha's Kennebunkport Saturday 4 5 and 7 8 pm St Monica's Kennebunk Sunday before Masses Mary’s Wells Beach Saturday 34 pm Saints Ogunquit Saturday 4 5 pm The Junior Band and songs of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 9 am
President Johnson's decisive knockout of Attorney General Robert F Kennedy and five other VP prospects refocuses Democratic field on Minnesota figures Hubert H Humphrey and Eugene J McCarthy. Kennedy calls his chances slight as Johnson moves to secure the nomination. Nationally Goldwater vacations at a California retreat as his sons reveal fears for his safety amid potential threats. Ranger 7 instruments report ready for close moon views with six cameras. Miss Universe semifinalists numbered fifteen with Nigeria's contestant among the stunned losers. Poverty-stricken Southerners migrate to cities seeking work, finding little opportunity. International reports note Lumpas militants in northern Rhodesia after government forces kill 65 and wound 50.
A spokesman for Lebanon's National Tourism Department said revenue from tourism in 1964 is expected to total $50 million, up $10 million from 1963. Increased publicity for Lebanon in Europe and the Americas is cited as the main driver, though exact visitor numbers are not available.
The government reports a 16.7 percent rise in Japanese visitors to India in 1963, signaling stronger tourist traffic to New Delhi and other destinations.
A solemn requiem high mass was sung for Amedee Guillette of 155 Bradley St. Saco at No tre Dame de Lourdes Church. Rev. Henry Fournelle led the service with deacon Rev. Albert Jalbert and subdeacon Rev. Raymond Picard. Burial followed at St. Joseph's cemetery with graveside prayers. Bearers were Anie Desrosier Willey Bisson Edward Cabana and Ivory Fenderson. Out of town attendees included relatives from Hartford Woonsocket Silver Spring Southington Nashua Sanford.
Gov. John H. Reed praised small town life at Hiram sesquicentennial, saying town birthday parties foster lasting togetherness and leaders emerge from close communities. Maine Democratic Chairman William Hathaway urged upgrading woodworking industries, noting wood products as the state's big but underappreciated sector.
Ranger 7 succeeded after a string of Ranger failures to deliver high resolution lunar images. The 806 pound craft launched from Cape Kennedy transmitted 160 pictures of landing terrain as it reached an altitude of 1,300 miles and sped toward the moon at 5,800 miles per hour. Officials plan future Apollo landings testing landing sites like the Sea of Clouds for 1969.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary C Minnehan of 158 Hill St Biddeford were held at 9 this morning from St Marys Church. A requiem mass was celebrated by Rev Coleman O Toole with singing by William Cleary and organist Miss Elizabeth Seidel. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Maurice Goan. Bearers were Paul Brady John Sullivan Bernard Stebbins Paul OLeary John Donahue and James OLeary. Relatives and friends attending the service were from California Maryland Massachusetts Illinois and South Carolina.
In Carlsbad New Mexico a grade school teacher Mrs Glen Edge smiled as pupils shouted that her house was on fire by a classroom window. Principal Harold Bush confirmed moments later that the pupil’s alarm was true and her home burning a block from the school.
Bosses say makeup should highlight features not distort them, favoring a natural look with light lipstick and neat, professional attire. They dislike heavy perfume, extreme nails, teased hair, white lips, or flashy clothes, preferring a clean, businesslike appearance.
In 1716 John Law, a Scottish financier, established a national bank in France and began issuing paper money, marking the origin of modern currency.
Boston AP reports the Brattle Book Shop emptied its shelves as about 50,000 books were taken by a diverse crowd after owner George Glass offered free volumes. The Sears Crescent location, open 139 years, must move due to Aug 1 renovations tied to Government Center. Governor’s wife Toni Peabody and companions gathered children’s books for Lakeville State Hospital.
Bernard Brackett of 51 Green St in Saco appeared in Saco Municipal Court before Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr and pled guilty to two Sea and Shore Fisheries charges. He faced $15 for five lobsters and $5 per lobster plus a $50 minimum for molesting lobster trans. Wardens Frank White and Walter Gray filed the case. A 16 year old was lectures for illegal possession of intoxicating liquors.
The air spray during the first week aimed to halt the invasion has shown results. Four days were needed to work, with smaller worms dying quickly and mature Inger caterpillars lasting about three weeks before resting and emerging as moths. Initial sightings began about a week and a half ago, with spread to northern counties noted.
A commentator said food prices rose less than typical for June while the cost-of-living index increased 3.9 percent over 42 months. He cited a June take-home pay of $92.60 for the average factory worker with three dependents, up 40 cents from May.
Rochester grand jury acquired a detailed police bureau report on last weekend’s racial rioting. The probe seeks riot and incitement indictments, with more than 200 expected. Four died and about 350 injured as police and National Guard maintained patrols in Negro sections.
Chrysler Corp will contest a Justice Department antitrust suit blocking its planned 48 year old Mack Trucks Inc acquisition. A Newark federal judge issued a temporary restraining order delaying the deal as the government argues it would reduce competition in trucks and diesel engines, potentially foreclosing other diesel engine makers and boosting industry concentration.
Nantucket AP reports the demolition of Texas Tower No. 3 was postponed again for at least five to ten days. The man made radar island on three hollow legs, 30 miles south of Nantucket, will be dismantled by explosives in its legs by a private contracting firm. The towers cost 50 million and were part of an offshore warning system. Tower No. 4 collapsed in 1961. No. 2 was demolished last Sept. 29. No. 1 was never built. Weather and technical issues delayed the job again.
CASTINE AP The Maine Maritime Academy trustees elected Dr Ermo H Scott of Farmington as permanent president and named officers and a screening committee to study potential superintendent candidates. The panel will report at the next board meeting on Sept 24 men seeking successor to Frank C Rodway of Falmouth who was dismissed after a short tenure.
Union Church on Stony Ledge Road in Biddeford Pool will hold a Sunday 11 a.m. worship with Holy Communion. Rev. Stanley A. Bennett of United Baptist Church Saco will preach on What Picture of God are you Drawing, with Mrs. Shirley F.E. Parks on organ. Services run through Sept. 6, featuring ministers C. Joseph Ingraham, David F.E. Wigley, and Bennett in upcoming weeks.
Stocks moved irregularly higher led by steels on a hint of steel price increases. Bethlehem chairman’s remarks boosted steel shares while Chrysler fell on a DOJ move against Mack Trucks. Dow and AP average rose modestly as other industrials and bonds showed mixed moves.
A composition notes that if all United States national forests were joined into one immense forest it would cover the same land area as New England plus New York, Pennsylvania and the Atlantic coast states down to the upper half of South Carolina.
South Viet Nam charged that Red Chinese advisors directed regulars from Communist North Viet Nam in the July 20 assault on Cai Be in the Mekong delta. The raid left 16 women and 24 children dead and 40 others wounded, with about 40 troops killed or wounded. A government communique said Red Chinese military advisors shouted orders during the attack. Separately, Communist ambushers killed eight soldiers and wounded 14 in the rice country 30 miles northwest of Saigon.
Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason issued four citations to juveniles charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Hearings for the four boys set for Wednesday. The incident occurred July 24 at the Snow Canning Company warehouse on Upper Main Street in Biddeford. Five other juveniles received lectures by the court for separate thefts of watermelons and tonic.
Kennedy urged the President to decide the running mate choice, stressing unity with President Johnson carrying forward Kennedy era programs. Johnson allies cautioned against misreadings. Reported plans included Mrs Kennedy attending the Atlantic City convention and Edward Kennedy signaling support for his brother for second place.
Northern Rhodesia forces battled Lumpa disciples moving from Sione Zion area near Chinsali to new headquarters. Government says 65 Lumpas killed and 50 wounded. reports of 200 villagers killed by the sect near Sione. Soldiers slight injuries and clergy founder Alice Lenshina remains elusive.
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