Kennedy Coin Placed Into Circulation Nationwide
Washington AP reports JFK half dollars enter general circulation with 26 million new coins ready and about 65 million more to be released by year end. If law stands the mint will continue production for 25 years or more. The coin replaces the Franklin half and was approved December 30. The first coins were struck February 11 at Denver and Philadelphia mints. JFK’s portrait is on the obverse with an eagle and olive branch design on the reverse.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Treasury
Congress
Denver
Philadelphia
Kennedy
California Fire Casualties Reach Toward the Double Digits
A Pareon insurance agency count places about 30 homes damaged with losses near 2 million dollars as fires trigger mudslides. Ralph Johnson recalls a wall of mud flooding his home, while other residents report similar destruction. A rain exceeding an inch is noted as a relief for dry-farmed crops.
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Pareonsurance Agency
Ralph Johnson
Mie 9
Ambassador’s Narrow Escape Prompted by Tourniquet and Scarf
US Ambassador survived a bleeding incident after applying a tourniquet and receiving a scarf from a secretary to stop blood flow. He was rushed to the hospital while conscious. Three hours later his Japanese-born wife Haru stated he was making a good recovery and grateful for the warm sympathy.
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Haru
Civil Rights Debate Drags On In Senate Gallery
In Washington the Senate civil rights debate drags on with few members present at any time. Proponents and opponents deliver lengthy, legalistic speeches while visitors dwindle and only a quorum brings most lawmakers back to their desks.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
Parisien Is Named Cribbage Champion
Ray Parisien won the Owen-Davis Post American Legion cribbage tournament in two halves. First half leaders were Parisien and Lamontagne, Cantara close behind. second half winners were Murphy first, Parisien second, Boucher third. Awards banquet set for April 4 at 6 30 p.m. at the post home Beach Street Saco.
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Owen - Davis Post
American Legion
Saco
Ray Parisien
Robert Lamontagne
Ernest Cantara
Carl Murphy
George Boucher
Post Home
Beach Street
Employment Claims Dip in Biddeford week figures
The Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission reports last week 737 claims filed, down from 792 same week last year and 766 the prior week. Exhausted claims totaled 222 for the period.
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Biddeford
Maine Employment — Security Commission
FALSE TEETH PROMOTES FASTEETH FOR BETTER FIT
Public notice style ad claims FASTEETH powder helps dentures stay fixed on upper or lower plates. It promises no sliding or rocking, no gummy odor, no sour taste, and alkaline formula. Sold at drug counters.
Saco Jaycee Wives Meet In Scarborough
Saco Jaycee Wives held a regional meeting at the Pinedale Restaurant Scarborough hosted by Scarborough Jaycee Wives. Guest speaker Gabriele Pordello national director Maine State Jaycees spoke on Jaycees meaning and reported on Tulsa Oklahoma national meeting. Saco President Mrs C Russell Herrmann and area presidents gave reports. refreshments were provided by the host club. Attendees from Saco included Mrs Herrmann Mrs William Robbins Mrs L Daniel Dearborn Mrs Leroy Waycott Mrs Howard Jones Mrs Donald Waterhouse Mrs A Raymond Gannon Jr Mrs Robert Purvis Mrs Willard Stackpole Mrs H John Dixon and Mrs Roger Elliot.
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Saco Jaycee
Pinedale
Scarborough Jaycee Wives
Gabriele Pordello
Maine State Jaycees
Tulsa
Oklo
Saco
C. Russell Herrmann
Herrmann
William Robbins
L. Daniel Dearborn
Leroy Waycott
Howard Jones
Donald Waterhouse
A. Raymond Gannon Jr
Robert Purvis
Willard Stackpole
H. John Dixon
Roger Elliot
Census data show large 1961 62 migration
Census Bureau reports about one in five Americans aged one year and over relocated between April 1961 and April 1962. The mobility rate reflects widespread moving patterns across the United States during the period.
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U.S
Census Bureau
Speaking Of Pets: Cat Diets Milk Food Preferences
H H Miller notes cats are individuals with varied tastes. Milk is not essential after weaning. many cats accept it, some dislike it, while others crave exotic foods like spaghetti or fish. Maintain a balanced diet using commercial foods, meat, and vegetables. check for parasites if appetite falters and serve warm with gravy.
Four Members Join DeMolay Mothers Circle
Four new members welcomed at the Mothers Circle of Bradford Chapter DeMolay in Biddeford Masonic Hall. Names include Mrs. Christos Throumoulos Mrs. Arnold Hill Mrs. Kenneth Littlefield and Mrs. Arthur Rumery. A banner purchase was approved. Silent auction held during social hour.
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Mothers’ Circle of
Bradford
Order of DeMolay
Biddeford Masonic Hall
Christos Throumoulos
Arnold Hill
Kenneth Littlefield
Arthur Rumery
Owen Sanborn
Alfred Wilcox
Nicholas Scontras
Theodore Potter
Potter
Lee Ellis
William Skea
George Renell
Scontras
Ralph Randall
Helen Burns
Sanborn
John Tarbox
Two Area Youths Enlist In US Army
Allan G. Moulton of West Newfield and James D. Hayes of Wells enlisted under the army’s programs. Moulton, a Sanford High graduate, chosen field radio relay and carrier operations. Hayes will join engineer operations and maintenance.
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Allan G. Moulton
West Newfield
Arthur
Marion Moulton
Moulton
Sanford High
Wells
James D. Hayes
Army Career Group
Hayes
Brief Meeting Of Saco 1.O.O.F. Held
A brief meeting of Saco Lodge 1.O.O.F. was held last night in Odd Fellows hall Saco presided by Noble Grand Walter Pochebit. About 14 members accompanied Thomas Vining to Portland where Vining grand warden of the Grand Lodge of Maine made his official visit to Hadat tah Lodge at Forest Avenue.
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Saco Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Saco
Walter Pochebit
Thomas Vining
Portland
Vining
Grand Lodge of Maine
Hadat‘tah Lodge
Forest Avenue
Saco Officials to Attend City Hearing on Community Financing
Mayor J Edward Whelan and City Clerk Mrs Vivian Hickey will attend a public hearing in Portland City Hall at 9 am Friday. Mitchell Cope chairs the Governor's Intergovernmental Relations Commission, seeking testimony from municipal officers and others on ideas for community financing.
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J. Edward Whelan
Vivian Hickey
Saco
Mitchell Cope
Governor's Intergovernmental Relations Commission
Portland City Hall
Good Friday Service Set In Saco Church
A Good Friday service will be held March 27 from noon to 3 p.m. at First Parish Congregational Church Saco at Main and Beach Streets. Ministers of the Biddeford Saco Council of Churches lead with organ music silent meditation and prayers across seven meditations by named pastors and speakers.
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Biddeford
Saco
Hammond
Peterson
Jasper Beane
C. Joseph Ingraham
Juanita Prine
Stanley A. Bennett
Mr. Weimer
Appointments Announced By Staples Post AMVETS Leader
Adrien Petit, newly elected commander of the Merto Ira Staples Post AMVETS Biddeford, announced appointments at a meeting at Alfred Street. Roland Huot and Talmadge Allen were named to SEC delegations and bylaws, with Libby as legislative chair and Rene Huot as service officer. Films begin March 29 at 8 p.m. showing the Nuremberg Trials. post and auxiliary officers installation set for March 29 at 7:30 p.m.
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Merto Ira Staples Post
Amvets
Biddeford
Adrien Petit
Alfred Street St
Petit
Roland Huot
S.E.C
Huot
Talmadge Allen
A.N. Sevigny
Robert Libby
Rene Huot
W. L. Edwin Jr
Libby
Allen
Nuremburg
Germany
Army
Harold Strout
MacArthur Undergoes Spleen Removal In Esophageal Bleed
Four hours after initial contingency surgery on General MacArthur to stop bleeding from ruptured esophageal veins, the spleen was removed. Lt Gen Heaton and Lt Col Whelan led the operation, earlier removing a gall bladder packed with stones. MacArthur remains stable with vital signs holding, no cancer found.
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Leonard D. Heaton
Army
Thomas J. Whelan Jr
MacArthur
Heaton
Jandice
Johnson urges unions to aid full employment push
President Johnson told the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department that the United States must exercise power with responsibility and urged builders to help eradicate unemployment poverty and discrimination. He reiterated the 146 commitment to full employment by act of Congress.
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Johnson
Building Trades Unions
America
Building and Construction Trades Department
Afl-Cio
United Auto Workers Convention
Atlantic City
N. J
Act of Congress
New Democratic Club Organizes in Biddeford
A Biddeford Democratic club was formed last evening with temporary officers led by Robert Cyr as president and Roland Morissette as secretary. A bylaws committee was named and charter members were listed. a next meeting is set for April 7.
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Biddeford
Democratic Club
Robert Cyr
Roland Morissette
Plato Truman
Fred Tebbenhoff
Raymond Cote
Jim L'Heureux
Gilbert R. Boucher
Leo Lemire
George DesRoberts
Leonard Drapeau
Paul Brunelle
Carl Sheltra
Richard Dutremble
Rudolph Bergeron
Lucien Dutremble
Richard Armand Guilbeault
Robert Farley
Lionel Cote
Richard Reay
Changing Home To Suit Needs Is Worthwhile
Interior designer Valerian Rybar rebuilt his home from the ground up to create a three room living space with a guest suite and marble floors. He aims for a sparse, uncluttered look with leather furniture and plain silks, emphasizing maintenance and elegant surroundings.
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Associated Press
Valerian Rybar
Rybar
Patrolman Job Open in Saco Police Force
Applications are being accepted at the Saco police station for a new patrolman position. The opening follows a council vote to add an officer to reduce the work week from 55 to 48 hours, per Charles F. Gilpatric Jr., chair of the Police and Fire Commission.
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Saco
Charles F. Gilpatric Jr
Unfulfilled Resolve Hinges on Final Fulfillment
He declared the goal remains unmet and insists true satisfaction requires completion. The statement signals persistent demand for closure as the key to his satisfaction.
Industrial Agent Attends Meeting In Poland Spring
Hugh Marshall Biddeford industrial agent attended a Maine Industrial Council meeting at Poland Spring. Edward Langlois and Richard Lake spoke on Foreign Trade Zones and the World Trade Council program to promote Maine exports aboard the S S Trade fair floating exhibit. Space may be rented to display merchandise overseas. Japan reports a $15 million new business total from a similar vessel voyage.
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Biddeford
Maine Industrial Council
Poland Spring
Edward Langlois
Maine Port Authority
Richard H. Lake
Foreign Trade Board
U.S. Department of Commerce
Lake
United States
World Trade Council
Maine
Japan
Marshall
Two Injured Firefighters in Hallowell Machine Shop Blaze
A general alarm fire destroyed a machine shop and two houses in Hallowell after a truck gas-tank explosion during welding. Firefighter Donald McKay of Gardiner broke a leg when knocked from a hose, and Laurier J. Bonenfant of Hallowell suffers smoke inhalation. Fire units from Augusta, Gardiner, Farmingdale and Randolph aided the Hallowell department, with smoke seen in Augusta.
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Hallowell
Donald McKay
Gardiner
Laurier J. Bonenfant
Floyd Mosher
Second Asset missile test ends early as second stage fails
The Thor Delta two stage rocket failed to ignite its second stage during the second Asset research vehicle flight at Cape Kennedy. The ascent began at 7 15 a m EST with the craft expected to reach 37 miles before parachute splashdown off Barbadoes Island southeast of Cape Kennedy. The first Asset payload survived a previous ballistic flight last September but sank in the Atlantic due to flotation gear failure.
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Atlantic Ocean
Barbadoes Island
Cape Kennedy
Air Force
Atlantic
Biddeford Man Fined for Assault
Stanley Zimnicki of 3 Janelle Street Biddeford pleaded guilty to assault against his wife Donna in Biddeford Municipal Court. Associate Judge Gerald C Nason ordered a $35 fine and 30 days in county jail with probation, jail term suspended if the fine is paid. The payment status was unknown at press time.
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Janelle St
Biddeford
Donna
Gerald C. Nason
Nason
Zimnicki
Has Meeting In New England With Metal Trades Agents
Huh Marshall of Biddeford spent a day and a half in Massachusetts and Rhode Island last week conferring with persons in the metal trades. The discussion focused on industrial matters and potential cooperation.
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Huh Marshall
Biddeford
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Wells-Funeral Services for Brentford Wooster
Funeral services for Brentford C. Wooster who died suddenly at home will be held Friday at 1 30 p m from Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane St Kennebunk Rev John N Simpson pastor of Wells Congregational Church will officiate burial will be in Grand Manan N B Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday afternoon and evening Masonic ritualistic services will be conducted Thursday at 730 p m by Ocean Lodge IA F and A M Highpine Wells
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IA. F
A. M
Highpine
Wells
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