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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1959
Page
9
A Bridgeton New Jersey airman, Paul C. Berry Jr., 20, stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station, was killed when a car hit a power pole near Lisbon road Lewiston. Three companions, James H. Rolson 20, Donald B. Bayles 18, and Alan F. Kokkanen 19, were hospitalized. their homes were not listed.
Bowdoin College reports most of its 1959 graduates secured well paying positions with salaries between 4000 and 5800 dollars. Placement director Samuel A. Ladd Jr. notes rising demand in electronics insurance banking retailing and utility businesses while oil and chemical opportunities declined. Liberal arts training appears to aid early executive prospects.
A stolen automobile belonging to salesman Jim Scott reappeared marooned five miles away behind another car of the same make. A misdirected garage pickup led a mechanic to drive off in Scott’s car, costing $224 in repairs before the mix up was found. The thief’s act was a mixed blessing, as the damaged vehicle was returned in better color and with fixes.
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