Fire destroys Grafton Lumber plant in Biddeford
A massive blaze at the former Saco-Lowell shops in Biddeford wrecked the Grafton Lumber building causing over a million dollars in damage. Joseph Rosenfield promised a rebuild within four months as fire crews from seven towns battled the flames through the night amid falling walls and heavy snow. Four firefighters were injured, with one admitted for treatment, while spectators watched the dramatic scene.
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Joseph Rosenfield
Grafton Lumber Company
Saco-Lowell
Biddeford
Arthur King
Webber Hospital
Herbert Tib
Hom i
Trae
Paul Houle
Old Orchard Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Merahes
Saco
Old Or Sard Beach
Scarborough
South Portland
Falmouth
Oa Ot Fondo
Grafton Company
Biddeford Tire Company
Erupting Bali Volcano Kills Hundreds as Death Toll Rises
Bali's Agung volcano eruptions have killed at least 400 people with more violent activity feared. President Sukarno declared Bali a disaster zone as officials warn the toll and injuries may climb.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Bali
Agung
Civil Defense Organization
Sukarno
Mecca
Red Cross
Sidelights Of Worst Local Fire
A collapsed Saco-Lowell Building 30 fire tops city history with losses over a million dollars. Historic blazes from 1858 to 1958 are noted, including Central block, Biddeford high school, Harmons corner, York county Biscuit, Central Theater, and spectators flocking to icy streets during the winter blaze.
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Saco-Lowell
Sistory
Biddeford
Harmon's Corner
Main and
Elm Street
Saco
Peppere!! Manufacturing Company
Pear ‘Street
Somesville
Central Theater
York County Biscuit Company
South and
Green Street
Auxiliary Officers Elected at Le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club
Le Voltigeur Snowshoe club auxiliary elected new officers at the Biddeford clubrooms on South Street. Julia Vigne was chosen president with Eva Beall as vice president Theresa Martel as secretary and ReinaPicard as treasurer. Committee members include Yvonne Rousselle Florence Lottinville Phil Houston Alma Gregoire and Grace Brulotte. Irma Turgeon and Mrs. Vigne named as Maine Local Union delegates with Turgeon and Beall as banquet delegates. Installations to be announced.
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le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club
South Street
Biddeford
Julia Vigne
Eva Beall
Theresa Martel
Reina Picard
Yvonne Rousselle
Florence Lottinville
Phil Houston
Alma Gregoire
Grace Brulotte
Maine
Irma Turgeon
Vigne
Miss Turgeon
Today's Chuckle Quote About Money and Dating
A light note claims there are more important things in life than money but you still won’t date someone who is broke. The item frames money as a hinderance to romance with a playful twist.
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Gen
Fea, Corp
A Job Well Done By Firefighters At Grafton Plant
An editorial salutes the Biddeford and Saco fire response to the Grafton Lumber Co. blaze. It praises Chief Arthur King and the public servants who prevented greater damage to the Saco-Lowell complex and nearby industrial firms.
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Grafton Lumber Co
Biddeford
Saco
Saco-Lowell
Pepperell
Allied Hampshire
Arthur King
Winter’s brutal grip ends as spring arrives worldwide
The Associated Press reports the 1962 63 winter as one of the coldest in a century across Chattanooga Birmingham Cleveland Atlanta New Orleans and Pittsburgh while Alaska stayed warmer. The South faced deadly weather accidents crop losses in the millions and historic floods. Florida citrus suffered a multiyear downturn but tourism rose. Great Lakes iced over unusually thick and even the Superior nearly froze.
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U.S
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Cleveland
Atlanta
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Alaska
South
Associated Press
Kingston Springs
Harpeth
Nashville
Florida
Decorah
Iowa
Great Lakes
Superior
Overhaul Likely for Foreign Aid Program
Washington reports a presidential advisory panel led by Gen. Lucius D. Clay studied reform of the U S foreign aid program. The Clay commission envisages changes to boost U S security while the aid total since 1945 nears 100 billion dollars. France and Britain remain top recipients as aid volumes rise with new funding and surplus food programs.
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Washington
U.S
Lucius D. Clay
Agency For International Development
Congress
France
Britain
Kennedy To Report To Nation Tonight
President Kennedy will address the nation from Washington to discuss the Costa Rica conference that produced a seven nation agreement to accelerate regional development and curb Cuba based subversion. He will summarize talks with Panamanian and Central American leaders and announce policy guidance for U S relations in the hemisphere. Kennedy noted Cuba’s failures under communism and praised Costa Rica while addressing about 10 000 students at the University of Costa Rica.
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Washington
Kennedy
Costa Rica
San Jose
Panama
United States
NBC
ABC Radio Networks
ABC
Pacific Coast
CBS
Palm Beach
Fla
Capital
Cuba
Caribbean
University of Costa Rica
Zoning Ordinance Violation Punishment
Whoever violates any provisions of the Zoning Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than five dollars and not more than fifty dollars. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
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Grafton
Betts
Edward Petit
Edgar Sevigny
Enne 4
Arthur Desmarais Jr
Walter Neilson
Tibbetts
Main Street
Maine Carpet CO
Alfred Street
Flm Street
THE
Associed Press
Nation
City of Saco
Rene A. Allie
Biddeford Tire Shop
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