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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1959

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Congress Backs Herter Stand On West Berlin

Secretary of State Christian A. Herter's firm stance against yielding West Berlin's freedom won broad bipartisan support in Congress. U S diplomats hope this backing will pressure the Moscow regime to shift policy, potentially easing the German problem. He spoke grimly in a 15 minute radio TV address to the American public after six weeks of deadlock at the Geneva talks. Negotiations recessed until July 13.

Washington Christian A. Herter West Berlin Congress U. S Moscow Herter Geneva Germany

Family Fights End as Long Released from Mental Hospital

In Louisiana, Mrs. Earl K. Long left the mental hospital, signaling the end of family resistance to his release. Attorney Joe Arthur Sims indicated the governor’s bid for freedom proceeds with a Covington hearing and subpoenas for witnesses as the 63-year-old’s condition is reported as satisfactory.

Baton Rouge Earl K. Long Louisiana Joe Arthur Sims Russell B. Long D-La Arthur Long Sims Mandev Lle

Cardinal Cushing Attacks Court Ruling on Sunday Laws

Boston Archbishop Cardinal Cushing condemned a federal court ruling that struck down Sunday business restrictions. He urged Catholics to show broad support for preserving Sunday observance and rest. Massachusetts Attorney General McCormack said he would appeal to the Supreme Court.

Boston Richard Cardinal Cushing Association of Prayer and Rest Cardinal Cushing Springfield Massachusetts Edward J. McCormack Supreme Ourt

1957 Ford F700 Tractor with full equipment and low miles

Heavy duty tractor modeled as 1957 Ford F 700 with air brakes electric sanders and eight thousand actual miles. Includes a Gramm aluminum 28 foot trailer insulated with new tires dual wheels and a recent overhaul in exceptionally good condition withDial Biddeford AT 4-6122.

Dial Biddeford

Bowdoin Begins Last Voyage Toward Mystic Exhibit

The Bowdoin, an Arctic schooner built in Maine, sails from Falmouth on its final voyage led by 85 year old Rear Admiral Donald B. MacMillan. The 38 year old vessel, famed as one of the rugged wooden ships, will be preserved as a permanent exhibit at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut.

Falmouth Mass Bowdoin Donald B. MacMillan Mystic Conn Mystic Museum

Oregon Trail romance as Day Roudebaugh weds Hollaman

In Kemmerer Wyoming amid prairie schooners of the Oregon Cavalcade 18 year old Judith Day Roudebaugh of Drain Oregon and 21 year old Thomas A Hollaman also of Drain Oregon married Tuesday in a circle of covered wagons at the Oregon Trail monument in Kemmerer's Triangle Park. The ceremony was led by Rev. R F Meier Kemmerer Methodist Church in pioneer attire.

Kemmerer Wyo Judith Day Roudebaugh Thomas A. Hollaman F Drain Ore Oregon Oregon Trail Independence Oregon Trail Monument Kemmerer’s Triangle Park R. F. Meier Kemmerer Methodist Church

Governors in Paris visit before Moscow tour

Nine American governors headed for a 24 day Soviet Union tour landed in Paris for a brief sightseeing break. The team includes Leroy Collins Florida George D Clyde Utah John E Davis North Dakota Luther H Hodges North Carolina Robert B Meyner New Jersey Stephen L R McNichols Colorado Robert H Smylie Idaho William G Stratton Illinois Cecil H Underwood West Virginia.

France Paris Moscow Soviet Union Leroy Collins Florida George D. Clyde Utah John E. Davis North Dakota Luther H. Hodges North Carolina Robert B. Meyner New Jersey Stephen L. R. McNichols Colorado Robert H. Smylie Idaho William G. Stratton Illinois Cecil H. Underwood West Virginia

Saco-Lowell Signs Pact For Tooling

The Saco-Lowell shops and the Boston Ordnance District signed a 372,610 contract for tooling and equipment to support a 2,700,000 M60 machine gun production contract. Government tools will arrive at the Edwards plant in the near future as production steps are defined. Worker recalls are not yet estimated. between one and 50 employees could be employed on the venture.

Saco-Lowell Boston Ordnance District U. S. Army Procurement Agency Army Saco Edwards Plant Saco Lowell Sai

Prison Riot Quelled By Tear Gas

In Springfield Missouri six teen hours of rioting at a federal prison hospital ended when tear gas forced inmates to surrender. Prisoners in the 10 North unit seized guards led by Earl Taylor and others, wrecking offices and seizing tranquilizers and phenol. Warden Settle and federal officials assessed the chaotic incident and identified leaders Taylor Roberts and Reec as ringleaders.

Springfield Big Medical Center Leonard Appley Appleby U. S Earl Taylor Taylor Il North Carl Roberts Bryan D. Reec Russell C. Settle North Settle S. Chet Taylor Federal Penitentiary Leavenworth Kan Myr E. Alexander Federal Bureau of Prisons Washington Noah Alldredge

25 Die In Norwegian Hotel Fire

STALHEIM Norway AP The Stalheim resort hotel fire killed or left missing 25 vacationers with 22 Americans among the dead. A wandering Norwegian guide faced questioning on possible cigarette negligence as investigators and U S embassy staff battled to verify casualties amid scattered guests and hospital treatment.

Stalheim Norway Voss U. S Oslo Red Cross

Old Orchard Beach party faces license snag for Luna Park rides

Luna Park Inc plans a 150000 dollar amusement area on East Grand avenue and set to open when lights go on tonight but Old Orchard Beach officials deny a license. The firm, led by Harry Prince of Revere, faces opposition from abutting owners and selectmen over zoning and nuisance concerns while noting some operators have paid licenses and others have not.

Luna Park, Inc Old Orchard Beach Harry Prince Revere Mass Paul Sicard Prince Thomas Collins Pompano Gerrish

Brick Store Museum names new officer slate for 1959 60

At the annual Brick Store Museum society meeting in Kennebunk Atty Charles W Smith was named president for 1959 60 Ward L Johnson becomes vice president Frank D Lord is treasurer and Mrs Donald D Kimball secretary New directors include Josef Arentz Eugene C Kelley Jr Melville Freeman and Mrs George Fiske Mrs Orren Tibbetts fills Ward L Johnson's one year term Other directors continuing are Edith C Berry Joseph Cole Philip McMaster E E McPherr es Mrs Donald F E Smith and Mrs A Ralph Stephan The program featured Dr and Mrs Henry Hartnell of Lawrence Mass presenting Alaska slides and the group toured the new library and offices before a social hour.

William Lord Kennebunk Center Ward L. Johnson Kennebunkport Atty Charles W. Smith Kennebunk Frank D. Lord Donald D. Kimball Brick Store Museum Society Ward L Johnson Vce Josef Arentz Eugene C. Kelley, Jr Melville Freeman George Fiske Orren Tibbetts Edith C. Berry Joseph Cole Philip McMaster E. E. McPherres Donald FE. Smith A. Ralph Stephan Henry Hartnell Lawrence Mass Alaska Alcan Highway Donald E. Smith

Atom Spy Goes Behind Iron Curtain

BERLIN AP Klaus Fuchs, the German-born scientist once jailed for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union, disappeared behind the Iron Curtain after leaving England. He said he bears no grudge against Britain or the West and planned to join his father in East Germany the East German Democratic Republic. He declined to outline his future plans and avoided further comment on East West tensions.

Berlin Klaus Fuchs Iron Curtain England Soviet Union East Germany Fuchs Germany Britain German Democratic Republic Emil Fuchs Leipzig Britains Harwell

Argentine Leader Defies Rebel Military Heads

Rear Adm. Isaac Rojas, hero of the Peron revolt, called for President Arturo Frondizi’s resignation in a defiant stand against rebel officers. Frondizi’s government vowed to resist, signaling a deepening standoff as talks for a new cabinet attempt to quell the crisis amid accusations of misguided economic policy and ties to communists and Peronists.

Buenos Aires Alfredo Vitolo Rojas Frondizi Vitalo

Appeal of Saco Case Sustained by Maine Supreme Court

The Maine Supreme Court sustained the appeal of Dwight and Phyllis Howard of Bay View Saco against dismissal of their suit for additional damages for land taken by eminent domain at Seaside Avenue and Bay View Saco. The city offered $700 for the land for a summer parking plan. The case returns to York County Superior Court for a damages hearing. Attorney Chester Cram represented the Howards and City Solicitor George Brickates represented the city.

Maine Supreme Court Dwight Phyllis Howard Bay View Saco Seaside Avenue Howards Saco Beach York County Bath Atty Chester Cram Kennebunk George Brickates

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