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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

10

Ad Man Urges Break From Boring TV Commercials

Washington AP reports John P. Cunningham of Cunningham & Walsh urges advertisers to stop boring the public with overloaded TV ads and repetitive messages. He criticizes long string of commercials at breaks and rails against dull radio formats. He points to pervasive imitation in vodka and cigarette ads as examples of sameness.

Ad-Man Washington Advertising Federation of America John P. Cunningham New York Cunningham Cunningham & Walsh, Inc

South Portland Firm Wins Naval Berthing Camels Contract

Commercial Welding Co. of South Portland announced it has received a $78,814 contract to build six berthing camels for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. President Earl Reed said each camel will be 36 feet long, 18 feet high, 12 feet wide, and weigh about 45,000 pounds, with completion set for September 24.

South Portland Commercial Welding Co Tolin Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Earl Reed

Two Saco Holstein Herds Classified

Kent M. Ryan of Hampshire Illinois officially classified two Holstein herds from Saco. Gerard G Cassette supervised 25 animals with 1 very good 13 good plus and 10 good while Paul H Fournier's 34 animals included 12 very good 17 good plus and 5 good. The Holstein breed type program, operating since 1929, compares living animals to the ideal True Type cow or bull and aids breeders nationwide.

Kent M. Ryan Hampshire Ill Holstein-Friesian Association of America Gerard G. ‘Cassette Saco Paul H. Fournier

Button durability in washable garments

Consumers are reminded there are two button types and to choose durable ones. Check that buttons withstand washing without rusting cracking peeling or melting to ensure long wear.

Portsmouth Submarine Dock Plans Include Camel Bumpers

A plan to equip docking points at Portsmouth submarine docks with camels, large bumper devices described as helping to absorb impact as ships tether. The system aims to protect hulls and guide arrivals at the harbor.

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