Biddeford Postal Bid Is Sought
General Services Administration will send bids on a proposed new mail loading platform and driveway extension for the Biddeford Post Office on March 31. Rep. James Oliver cites the bureau report noting a March 31 bid date and details include a five loading platform and replacement for a single truck maneuvering area at the post office.
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Cockpit crews win pay rise and jet hour cut
A settlement grants jet flight cockpit crews up to 20 percent pay increases, reduces jet crew flying hours from 100 to 85 per month, and tightens insurance and pension terms. The agreement comes amid regional unrest and industry pressures.
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Sweden
Ein Airlines
Seay
Imp
Air Force bomber crashes near Morrilton Arkansas
A six engine Air Force bomber crashed into a mountain today near Morrilton Arkansas about 15 miles away causing shock waves that rattled buildings in Morrilton. No further details on casualties or aircraft status were immediately available.
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Morrilton
Ark
Air Force
Caron Tavern Bill Faces Favorable Group Report
Oxford freshman Neil Moss died after a two day entrapment in Britain's deepest cave Devil's Hole Buxton England rescue attempts failed to free the 20 year old amateur explorer Moss had been unconscious since Sunday night after slipping feet first into the shaft rescuers fought foul air and limited access as teammate June Bailey reported near sighting Moss but could not reach him The House endorsed a tavern bill allowing sitting at the bar with stools provoking debate over public safety and alcohol rules while a divided committee backed the measure with a majority report signed by Sen Jean Bouche
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Neil Moss
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June Bailey
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Jean Bouche
Lewiston
Reckless driving linked to character say UCLA expert
A Los Angeles psychiatrist from UCLA Medical Center says reckless car behavior mirrors personality and may mask sexual inadequacy. He told a safety meeting that hotrodding and sensational driving can reflect immature, antisocial traits and even lean toward criminal activity.
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Los Angeles
Jerome M. Kummer
Kummer
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Decision on Murderess sanity ruling in Ventura
Elizabeth Duncan, convicted of first degree murder in the strangling of her daughter-in-law, awaits a judge's verdict on her sanity. Judge Charles F. Blackstock will base the decision on psychiatrists' reports. A jury had sentenced the 54 year old to death in the San Quentin gas chamber amid jealousy claims.
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Elizabeth Duncan
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Pope to wash feet of thirteen in Holy Thursday ritual
Vatican City AP reports Pope John will wash the feet of 13 student priests at Holy Thursday, reviving the Gregory the Great legend of Christ washing feet after 12 beggars. Earlier Vatican notes had said 12 poor men would be served.
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Nine Die In Tennessee Mine Blast Near Oneida
Oneida Tennessee residents mourn nine men killed in a Robbins area mine explosion. All victims were related by blood or marriage. W O West survived the blast as the only witness. Authorities say a spark ignited gas when the ventilating system was off over the weekend.
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Macmillan Optimistic Over Berlin Problem West Faces Task
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, returning from talks with President Eisenhower, voiced optimism that negotiations over Berlin would succeed. He warned the West faced a tough task dealing with the left and expressed confidence that their strategy for talks leading to a summit conference would avert a military crisis in Berlin.
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Harold Macmillan
Eisenhower
Berlin
West
Boston freshman high jumper Thomas injured in elevator mishap
World champion high jumper John Thomas of Boston University was injured when his left foot was jammed in a moving elevator at BU. Dr. Chester Howe described the foot as mangled with multiple lacerations and abrasions. stitches required. No fracture. Uncertain impact on career.
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John Thomas
Boston University
Chester Howe
Thomas
Howe
Aiken Opposes Douglas Area Redevelopment Bill
Senator George D. Aiken objects to the Douglas area redevelopment bill calling it industrial seduction. He favors industrial research and urges expanding Commerce Department’s area development division. He would back the administration substitute but oppose final passage. In Maine, Rep. Oliver urges House Banking Committee to approve the House version, stressing the bill’s importance to labor surplus regions.
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Washington
George D. Aiken
R-Vi
Douglas
D-Ill
Aiken
Senate
Maine
Special Programs Mark Vocations Month at St Joseph High
This week at St Joseph High School observes March as Vocation Month with panel discussions skits and displays on careers matrimony and religious life. The first panel on careers was held yesterday in the high school auditorium with participants including Miss Claire Morel and Miss Priscilla Pare, both tied to St Joseph institutions.
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St. Joseph High School
Claire Morel
St. Joseph College
North Windham
Priscilla Pare
Weather Bureau to Begin New Summer Service in Portland
The Weather Bureau will roll out a dissomatert index this summer to predict daily heat responses better than temperature alone. The index combines dry and wet bulb readings with a 15 to 40 percent addition, aiding air conditioner use and comfort forecasts though not accounting for cooling breezes. Weather experts note reliability varies and target thresholds guide when people feel comfortable or complain.
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Portland
Ear C. Thom
Washington
Hirf
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Governors Stand On Unemployment Compensation Policy
Washington AP Eisenhower hears eight governors views on unemployment compensation and federal standards. Governors favor state control but accept federal money in emergencies. Labor Secretary Mitchell seeks two reforms: expand coverage to about 3.2 million more workers and raise taxable wage base from 3000 to 4200 dollars.
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Eisenhower
Governors Conference
James P. Mitchell
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Mitchnell
Young Actress Finds Solitude in Vermont Move
Actress Diane Varsi arrives in Bennington Vermont with her 22 year old son Shawn choosing a quiet four room apartment. She says she is done with acting and has no interest in television roles while reporters observe her modest setup and sparse luggage.
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Hollywood
Shawn
Mary Marshall
Miss Varsi
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Chi- A
Albany
Watch and Clock Repair by Jack Steinhardt in Biddeford
Jack Steinhardt operates a watch and clock repair shop at 85 Pool Street, Biddeford, offering clock servicing, repairs, and timepiece restoration to local customers. The business provides vintage and modern clock maintenance, with parts sourcing and routine cleaning.
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Watch & Clock Repair
Jack Steinhardt
Pool St
Biddeford
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