Thornton Seniors Graduate One Hundred Twenty Six
Thornton academy held its 1960 commencement in Saco City hall with 126 graduates, led by speaker Edward Y. Blewett. The program featured a theme on Nuclear Energy, a Philharmonic performance, and diplomas awarded by William S. Linnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Edmund W. Beal
Jeffrey Griffith
Saco City Hall
Edward Y. Blewett
Westbrook Junior College
Portland
Japan
Philharmonic Orchestra
Ludger Picher
Oca
Goes
Ye the Lord
William S. Linnell
Board of Trustees
The
Academy
Dorothy Jean Allen
Richard Thomas Belanger
Doris Bergeron
Priscilla Jane Boothby
Joan Adrienne Bouffard
Norman Ernest Bowie
Laurence Stuart Chelder
Jacqueline Ann Clark
Dorothy Helen Crown Richard Roger Dubois
Richard Duncan Falvey
Donald Edmund Feeney
Sandra May Foss
Amos Jose Gay
Nancy Caroline Hall
William Woodworth Harris
David Seavey Hill
Fred Everett
Eisenhower Pledges Aid to Philippines Amid Tour
Manila reports President Eisenhower left Manila aboard a U S Navy launch after a triumphant Philippine tour and pledged the United States would instantly defend the Philippines against any attack. He also announced cancellation of his Japan visit and asked talks with Garcia to ensure a firm defense pledge.
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Eisenhower
Philippines
Manila
United States
Japan
Carlos P. Garcia
Philippine
Islands
China
U. S
Peiping
Japan Trip Canceled Over Threats To Eisenhower Visit
TOKYO AP President Eisen hower goodwill visit to Japan was canceled today amid Communist threats. The U S Japanese defense treaty remained in jeopardy as left wing protests and calls for cabinet resignation intensified. Prime Minister Kishi refused to dissolve Parliament, citing safety concerns and the need to protect alliance continuity despite mobs and pressure from Zengakuren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Eisenhower
Japan
Nobusuke Kishi
Kishi
Manila
U.S
Ngakuren
Zengakuren
U. S.japan
United States
Parliamnt
Saco Lowell union seeks wage hike after contract termination notice
Local 406 Textile Workers Union of America notifies Saco-Lowell management of intent to end the 1955–60 contract. They seek negotiations for a substantial wage increase citing no raises since 1956 and below state and national levels. Ralph Lachance presided as members voted to pursue new talks 90 days before contract ends. Michael J. Schoonjans emphasized cooperation with management and timely settlement effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Textile Workers Union of America
Afl-Cio
Saco- Lowell
Saco
Michael J. Schoonjans
TWUA
Saco-Lowell
Thunderstorms Roar Across Midwest States
A line of strong winds and thunderstorms moved into the Midwest, with Nebraska Kansas Iowa and Michigan reporting heavy rain hail and tornado activity. Tornadoes killed one man near Holdrege Nebraska and injured several others while lines collapsed and buildings damaged across central Nebraska Lincoln and Elkhorn. Des Moines and broader Midwest saw gusts up to 55 mph and 40s to 90s temperatures noted nationwide pattern fields.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Missouri
Kansas
Chicago Weather Bureau
Arta
Nebraska
Michigan
Holdrege
Neb
Lincoln
Elkhorn
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Kennebec
Des Moines
Colorado Rockies
Pacific Coast
Desert
Needles
Calif
Strikes End at Douglas as Others Remain Active
In California and Florida tension persisted as 70,000 IAM and United Auto Workers unionists faced strikes, with 17,000 Douglas workers returning to Long Beach and 10,000 Lockheed employees still out. Convair settlement linked to layoff clause. Thorn missiles and satellites production affected.
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Los Angeles
Douglas
Long Beach
Calif
Florida
Convair
Cap Canaveral
International Assn
Lockheed
California
Sunnyvale
IAM
United Auto Workers
Pol
Aris
Air Force
Santa Monica
Maine Industries See Potentials, Growth Despite Local Pessimism
Clinton R. Snyder of the Society of Industrial Realtors warned that locals’ lament of limited opportunities muddles Maine’s strong industrial and recreational expansion potential. Gov. Reed cited 38 planning studies underway and 14 new manufacturing firms with 1,250 jobs plus 17 expansions adding about 550 payroll positions since 1960, signaling an improving economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Clinton R. Snyder
Society of Industrial Realtors
Maine Department of Economic Development
Associated Industries of Maine
Maine State Chamber of Commerce
Snyder
Reed
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American Legion
Old Orchard Beach
C. Fayette Staples Post
Convention Corporation
Leon Jones
Louis Balkan
Ernest Allaire
David W. Hoyt
Norman Ilsley
Auxiliary
Arthur Balkan
Joseph Mullen
Gilman Milliken
J. R. Williams
Police
Donald C. Jones
Young America
National High School Poetry Associa
Tion
Priscilla Boothby
Sheila Chase
Charlemagne Bb. Fournier
Sue Robinson
Carolyn Mboria
Sandra Foss
Charles White
Jeffrey Sneider
William Pollock
Norman Bowie
Margo Johnson
Thornton
History of Energy
Richard M. Perker
Nuclear Energy
Swift
Chuck Roast
Porterhouse
Hamburg
Simard’s
Alfred Street
Biddeford
RCA Victor
White House
James C. Hagerty
St. Paul
Formosa
Hagerty
Seoul
Moscow
Gen
Fea. Corp
Scarborough
Valle
Diddeford
Seco
Journal
Berkline
Reliable Furniture CO
Elm ST
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