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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1959
Page
1
Edwards plant in Saco will add about 30 workers to its roughly 1,300 staff as part of a quick recall. The move returns workers after recent layoffs tied to automotive parts and the Army M 60 contract, reversing a prior shutdown impact on the Biddeford Saco area.
In Washington Sen Margaret Chase Smith forced a delay in a Senate Armed Services Committee vote on Lt Gen Emmett O'Donnell Jr promotion to four star and Pacific Air Forces commander. Chair Russell postponed action for a week as Smith sought time to reply to closed session testimony. Smith, who had disapproved of the nomination, cited personal attacks and threats to her name in a letter to Russell.
Edwards Air Force Base California reports a 24 hour delay to the first free flight of the X15 rocket craft. The glide test scheduled for today was postponed until Friday due to technical difficulties.
In San Francisco AP report Dr. Arthur A. Schuck chief executive of the Boy Scouts of Amelia urges that juvenile delinquency is hard to stop once begun. He notes the difficulty of steering youths away from crime and the need for early intervention.
Washington sources report a likely compromise to continue both Nike Hercules and Bomarc missiles at reduced funding. Secretary McElroy may seek President Eisenhower's approval for a go ahead with cost cuts, citing defense against bombers amid rising missile threat. Congressional debate and interservice squabbles continue as Nike Zeus tests loom.
A brief, cheeky item quotes the familiar line about fooling some people and all of the time. It frames the quote as a gentle caution about not overreaching, attributed to Copr. Gen. Fea. Corp.
The Biddeford Knights of Columbus auxiliary elected officers last night for installation September 23 with Pauline Garnache as installing officer and Jacqueline Goulet as marshal. Elected: Martha Neault president Paulette Loranger vice president Martha Masse treasurer Rita Leblond secretary Isabelle Boucher reporter Claire Carrier guard. trustees Betty Caron Muriel Dupres. Outing date set June 14 at Landry's camp Ossipee, with Martha Neault chair arranging transport. Attendees meet 11 a.m. at Pepperell hall. new member Helen Dussault welcomed. mystery award to Pauline Neault. Rev Gerard Parent led prayer.
Western officials said the United States Britain and France may cut their 10 000 man force in West Berlin if the Soviet Union drops its threat to the city Gromyko signs of elasticity cited as summit nears Herter Lloyd and Couve de Murville see progress but caution remains Western pledges to guarantee rights in Berlin would allow a force ceiling and counter Soviet troop admission to occupy West Berlin signals emerge amid tense negotiations.
Glenn A. Yarborough was installed as new worthy president of the Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles at Birch Street Biddeford ceremonies. Other officers named include Adelard Tremblay as vice president Robert Morris chaplain L Philip Perreault treasurer Pete Cantara conductor Lucien Martel inside guard Edward Chelate trustee three years.
AUGUSTA AP The Maine Senate defeated 20 to 6 a push to repeal the relatives burden provision in public assistance laws. The bill would have freed relatives of applicants from proving inability to support them, after House approval. Opponents cited $878,000 needed and the risk of 1,600 new cases, with no clear funding.
Dwight and Phyllis Howard of Bay View Saco appeal a York county decision dismissing their suit for added damages after eminent domain seizure for a parking lot at Seaside avenue and Bay View. The city had offered 700 dollars. the appeal proceeds before Maine Supreme Judicial Court in Portland.
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