Beach Tax Rate Drops in Old Orchard Beach
The Board of Assessors announced a tax rate cut to $71 per thousand, down from $72. Assessed valuation is $99,723,175 with a town budget of $690,012.77. The tax levy of $686,976.77 follows poll taxes of $3,036 and includes $672,430.77 raised at the March town meeting and $15,808 for county tax. Old Orchard Beach is among towns reporting a tax decrease this year.
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Old Orchard Beach
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John Menard
Joseph Mullen
Henry Wells
Stone Slide Buries Boys Near Quincy Quarry Tragedy
In Quincy Massachusetts a rock slide at the active granite quarry buried two youths and injured a third. Quarry workers found one body before 4 a m and the second about two hours later. The victims were Joel Ryan eighteen of Quincy and Arthur O Neill eighteen of Milton.
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Joel Ryan
Arthur O'Neill
Milton
Nation's Wealthiest Village Relies On Volunteer Firemen
Scarsdale New York known as rich enclave relies on volunteer firemen as only one of four companies is paid. With about 190 residents, the village cites high education spending and a strong college-bound record. Notable residents include Dean Rusk and Laurence Tisch among others.
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Westchester County
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
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Murray Silverstone
20Th Century-Fox
Louis Marx
Laurance Tisch
Loew's
New York
Biddeford Men Held On Theft and Accessory Charges
Two Biddeford men appeared before Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason after being charged in a late Tuesday theft. Reynald A. Couture 28 of 223 Elm Street Biddeford faces $13,645 jewelry and fur theft from a locked auto. George Fournier 30 of 5 Atlantic Avenue Biddeford charged as accessory after the fact. Bail set at $10,000 each. Fournier posted bail, Couture jailed. Lawrence Wood Portland grocer who bought the items pleaded guilty to receiving stolen merchandise fined $100 and given one year probation.
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Portland
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Atlantic Avenue
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Fournier
Lawrence C. Wood
Nason
Alfred
Lawrence Wood
Wood
Air France liner crash near Guadeloupe kills 100 plus
A Boeing 707 Air France with 108 or more aboard crashed on a forested Guadeloupe hillside during final approach to Pointe-a-Pitre. Debris burned. no life seen. Coast Guard crews searched from San Juan as officials reported 103 passengers and 5 crewmen aboard, varying by list.
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Pointe-a-Pitre
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Chile
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New York
Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington
Santa Maria
Azores
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Farm Bill Death Shocks President
President Kennedy’s farm bill was defeated 215 to 205 in the House on Thursday night, shocking administration leaders who expected a win. The White House warned the loss would raise next year’s taxes by about $1 billion and worsen the already large surplus, while the American Farm Bureau called it a victory for farmers, consumers, and taxpayers. The Senate had passed a similar bill, but House action appeared unlikely amid committee divisions and signals that the Senate measure would not reach the floor. The vote exposed party tensions as 48 Democrats joined 167 Republicans against sending the bill back to committee.
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Defensive Chinese buildup near Quemoy and Matsu
Western intelligence in Hong Kong view the Red Chinese military buildup opposite Quemoy and Matsu as defensive with slim chances of an offensive. They note possible trigger from Chiang Kai-shek’s mainland retake vow, and cite limited U.S. support and strong Nationalist confidence in defending Quemoy. Reports say increased Communist air and ground movements in Fukien coast and rail usage shifts.
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Eisenhower to Address Republican Fundraiser Tonight
Former President Eisenhower is expected to attack Kennedy era domestic policy at a $300000 GOP fundraiser in Washington tonight. About 3000 seats sold for a $100 plate dinner, with 75 percent of funds to House candidates and 25 percent to Senate candidates. Eisenhower advances view of unified Republican leadership ahead of November elections.
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Wrong House Wrecked in Boston Street Mixup
A demolition crew razed the wrong three story wooden tenement at 10-12 Greenwich Street after following instructions for the first three deck on the left upon entering from the opposite end of the one way street. The owner consented to continue and pursue a damage settlement with the contractor.
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Greenwich St
Greenwich Street
Greenwich
Sukarno Ends With Bluffing in West New Guinea Clash
AP News analysis notes Sukarno shifts from negotiated settlement to threatening open conflict over West New Guinea. He promises end-year control while military and government officials push for a full-scale liberation campaign. Support at home remains strong, with expectations Western powers may stay out if war ensues.
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West New Guinea
Sukarno
Ellsworth Bunker
New Guinea
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