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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1959
Page
8
Wanted cargo field of standing hay call 2 0047 between 5 and 7 p m ride to Portland hours 8 am to 5 pm dial 4 5782 after 6 pm cash paid for furniture tools and other items trading post 45 main st dial 2 1161 or 3 3439
Officers and directors of the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce were elected at the annual dinner at Cascade lodge Saco. Stuart V Flavin became president Archie B Maxwell first vice president Wayne B Hutchins treasurer Clayton W Cartmill executive secretary Albert F Deshaies second vice president. New directors include J Arnold Kiely J Herman Gelinas Joseph S Audie Martin J Rielly William A Soule Paul Casavant and Bernard Osher. Audie and Deshaies were honored for co chairing the stock sale drive for the new Biddeford Saco Development corporation.
Major Norman M. Winch USAR returns after weeks of advance training for sanitary engineer reserve officers at the U S Public Health Service Rob ert A Taft Sanitary Engineering center Cincinnati Ohio He was among 32 officers enrolled in Community Air Pollution trainees on active duty devoted 80 hours of study in air pollution evaluation transport sampling techniques and control methods The center offers air water radiological and milk and food training for government industry and university professionals and serves as PHSs primary facility for research and technical assistance
Linda Wakefield of Biddeford Troop 21 leaves for Colorado Springs to join 350 Maine and 7,500 Scouts from several countries at the National Girl Scout Roundup July 3 to 12. She will lead a lobster eating demonstration and attend events from flag raising to Centennial Day celebrations alongside peers and leaders including Miss Jeffery Ferguson.
United States test firings show Thor missile reaching its minimum 300 mile air flexibility target and Polaris achieving main objectives after earlier failures. Thor’s nose cone landed in the Atlantic, indicating success at shorter range while Polaris delivered a simulated warhead to a 700 mile target.
The court split on whether the President can set up an industrial plant security program and on constitutional limits, with four justices joining Warren. Justices Frankfurter Harlan and Whittaker dissented on grounds of lack of authorization. The court also held police officials immune from libel suits when briefing the press and extended protections to military reporters and broadcast stations in political speech cases.
The U S Customs Service reported 1,300,000 pounds of Canadian lobster entered Maine in six weeks through Vanceboro Eastport Calais and Bar Harbor. Canadian lobster was Maine s biggest single export in that period highlighting strong cross border trade activity.
Bates Mfg Co reports earnings of 600400 in the first 20 weeks of 1959 on sales of 14481921. This compares with 349100 earned and 17 cents a share in the prior year period.
Harold W. McLaughlin 27 was committed to Central State Hospital for the Criminal Insane by Circuit Judge William E. O Connell until fit for trial. McLaughlin, charged with first degree murder in the death of 6 year old Ben Wagner, was deemed feeble minded after two psychiatrists testified he could not know right from wrong or confer with his attorney. Ben, son of Milwaukee residents, was lured into a car April 4 while buying ice cream for his sisters. his body was found the next morning in a roadside ditch north of Milwaukee, 12 miles away.
Mrs Earl K Long, Louisiana governor, filed an answer to his separation suit in Baton Rouge. She asks 2500 dollars monthly alimony and asks Family Court Judge Joe Sanders to dismiss the June 25 filing. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for July 6 to stop disposal of community property. Mrs Long denies the governor's allegations and adds counterclaims. She signed papers seeking commitment of the 63 year old to two mental hospitals. Long was released from a state hospital at Mandeville last week.
Satchmo Armstrong braved the noonday sun against doctors orders to attend a luncheon at the home of Countess Alicia Paolozzi in Rome. The jazz legend recovering from pneumonia plans to fly to New York on Thursday to be home for his 59th birthday on July 4.
Local business ad seeks promising young men to fill roles as attractors and secretarial staff. The terse notice hints at upbeat recruitment, aiming to energize front desk and outreach positions with energetic applicants.
Heavy duty 1957 Ford F 700 tractor with air brakes electric sanders and 8060 actual miles. Gramm aluminum trailer 28 feet insulated with new tires dual wheels recently overhauled in exceptionally good condition. Dial Biddeford AT 4-6122.
A long list of used cars for sale with year model, body style, drive type, options, and condition notes. Highlights include several 1957 to 1955 era Ford, Plymouth, Buick, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Dodge, Nash, Studebaker, and Chrysler models. Many feature automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, seat covers, whitewalls, two tone colors, and showroom-like condition. Prices or down payments mention a $5 down option with weekly payments.
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