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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
1
In Presque Isle AP reports a late spring thaw and heavy rains slow potato planting in Arstock County. Northern and central areas are about 25 percent complete while southern areas lag at around 50 percent. last year at this time 90 percent had been planted. The Agriculture Department Ex tension Service notes Continued on Page Two.
U S Representative Peter A Garland of Maine reaffirmed that the Biddeford Sanford labor market area covering most of York County is the sole Maine region likely eligible for aid under the new Area Redevelopment act. He called it the solitary area in the state meeting the acts substantial criteria.
Philip Masse was re elected grand knight of Biddeford council Knights of Columbus at a meeting in K of Chall Norman Beaupre was named deputy grand knight Adrien LeBlond was re elected chancellor and Richard Tremblay was named ward leader at the Biddeford council gathering
Augusta reports a 95 to 42 House decision against the 5.2 million capital bond sought to free general fund surplus for current expenses. Minority Democrats had proposed the bond. Republicans labeled it a shell game, while supporters argued it would aid financing under present conditions. Absent members totaled thirteen.
Hugh Marshall reports progress on the new building in the Saco Industrial park. Site work includes loam removal, grading, and foundation prep to allow quick roofed construction and machine installation. Office space landscaping to follow with plans to boost manpower resources and attract industry via targeted ads.
In a Virginia demonstration the Army Transport Corps unveiled image intensification, an electronic tube system that boosts illumination 100000 times. Three camera-like sets lit the surf and landing craft as hundreds moved ashore, revealing boats and gear in near daylight clarity despite a prior electrical storm and heavy clouds.
After a marathon 132 hour session, the Senate advanced the omnibus housing bill to final passage. The vote followed a Gore amendment freeing the bill from a moderate income family program and left administration aims largely intact. The measure, a major Kennedy priority, includes long term mortgage features and loans for non profits, with final passage anticipated in the House.
A humor item notes the main cause of divorce is found in marriage, credited to Copt. Gen. Fea, Corp. The quip plays on marital stereotypes in a lighthearted cartoon style.
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