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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1961

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Plane Splits In Air Near Lexington N C

An eight million dollar Air Force B52G jet bomber failed during an aerial refueling near Lexington North Carolina and disintegrated in flight after two crew members parachuted to safety two others were killed and four are missing. A body was found near the crash site while another was recovered from wreckage. The January 24 Goldsboro crash had killed three others. The two rescuers Maj W F Minnich and 1st Lt G C Farnham survived after bailouts at 30 000 feet.

Lexington N.C Here Dow Air Force Base Maine Denton North Carolina W. F. Minnich Des Plaines Ill G. C. Farnham Loveland Colo Air Goldsboro Air Force United States Ben Carroll Winston-Salem John Frank Frank Minnich Farnham Col. Jones

Suspension Of Saco Aviator Is Confirmed

The Civil Aeronautics Board confirms the suspension of Walter William Kozloff's pilot certificate for low altitude buzzing near Saco and Cape Elizabeth Maine. Witnesses report flights within 50 to 75 feet of homes during April 22 acrobatics and July to August incursions as low as 200 to 300 feet. The board upheld an emergency suspension and the FAA ruling for careless and reckless operation, despite Kozloff's denials and boasts of future flights.

Washigton Civil Aeronautics Board Walter William Kozloff Heathroad Saco Maine Cape Elizabeth Kozloff Capt Elizabeth Stanley Kozloff FAA

Youth 15 Dies in Accidental Barn Hanging

A medical examiner in Winte rport ruled 15 year old Vern L. Smith died from accidental hanging after being found in a barn on his farm home Wednesday night. Dr Samuel L Wagner concluded the death was unintentional and not a suicide.

Monroe Vern L. Smith Samuel L. Wagner Winterport

John Birch Society draws attention of attorney general

Washington conservatives face scrutiny as the John Birch Society is labeled a matter of concern by a Justice Department spokesman. Lawmakers from both parties demand investigations into its leaders while attacks on prominent figures intensify. FBI Director Hoover condemns reckless charges and vigilante actions in a separate editorial.

Washington John Birch Society Justice Department Tony Robert F. Kennedy House Senate FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Hoover FBI

Chuckle on Opinions from Others Satirical Line

A single quote jokes about listening to others opinions, noting it may not help you but will them. The item appears under a Gen. Feature copyright line.

Gen Fea. Corp

Saco unions elect Raymond Therrien to Local 406 vice president

Raymond Therrien defeated Francis X. Lamontagne and Ronald Melancon by 121 votes to win the Local 406 vice presidency of the Textile Workers Union in Biddeford. Ern est Gaudreau treasurer and Jean Cadorette warden also won posts, amid a 327 ballots cast from about 875 eligible.

Raymond Therrien Textile Workers Union of America Aflcio Union Hall Biddeford Ernest Gaudreau Jean Cadorette Gerard Genaron Albert Cantara Ovide Petit Claude Hevey Therrien Francis X. Lamontagne Ronald Melancon Garneering Lamontagne Melancon Gaudreau Joseph Kerry Cadorette George Kochis Gendron Gerard Boisvert Cantara Harvey Lamontagne, Sr Petit Hevey Ralph Lachance Willie Nadeau Adrien Petit Michael Schoonjans

Worm Turns On Monmouth Pair

Mr and Mrs James W Philbrick of Monmouth face sentencing after pleading guilty in a U S District Court case for a mail fraud scheme. They enticed about 1600 buyers nationwide to purchase fish bait worms claimed to be Maine grown but sourced from North Carolina and packed in Monmouth. Buyers were to raise worms and sell them back at 50 cents a pound, but few investors succeeded.

Portland James W. Philbrick Monmouth U. S. District Court Philbricks Maine North Carolina

Refuses Room Gets Dunking in Palm Springs Easter

PALM SPRINGS Calif Two youths visiting for Easter vacation allegedly asked for a room at hotel owner Stanley Spiegelman. After Spiegelman refused they allegedly threw him fully clothed into the hotel swimming pool and then drove away.

Palm Springs Calif Desert Stanley Spiegelman Spiegelman

Mahaney elected to Holy Cross Hall of Fame

Saco attorney Hilary F. Mahaney, a 1921 Thornton Academy alumnus, has been elected to Holy Cross College’s Hall of Fame as an All-American right end. He will be honored April 15 at a banquet and reception with a plaque. Easter observances mark the holiday with sunrise services nationwide from the Grand Canyon to Arlington Cemetery.

Temple Avenue Ocean Park Howard Shaffer Bruce Shaffer William Harrison Tommy Keefe Saco Unitarian Universalist First Parish Congregational Thornton Academy Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches Wayne Miller Saco First Parish Congregational Atty Hilary F. Mahaney Holy Cross College Mahaney The Crusaders Worcester School Holy Cross Associated Press Christ Washington Kennedy Palm Beach White House Arlington National Cemetery Grand Canyon Arizona Garden of the Gods Colorado Springs Park of Red Rocks Denver Fredericksburg Tex Cathedral of the Pines Rindge

Auto Plates Bill Is Saved For Present

AUGUSTA AP A bill to authorize the use of letters as well as numerals on Maine registration plates survived an attempted indefinite postponement in the House. A test vote on an amendment favored the bill 97 to 9. Proponent Rep Orville Haughn said letters would be voluntary and raise about 50 000 yearly, aiding antique cars and ham radio operators. The House approved the measure and sent it to the Senate.

Augusta Maine House C. Martin Berman Auburn Berman Dam Sap Orville Haughn R-Bridgton Senate

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WAC Theresa Paradis George Paradis Elm Street Donald A. Hamilton Womens Army Corps Paradis School of Practical Nursing Waterville Army Medical Service Richard J. Stride Salvation Army James Geddes Twin-City Stride Saco Bus Lines, Inc Burgess- Fobes Paint Company Robert Welch Dwight D. Eisenhower J. Edgar Hoover Landry’s Laundry & Dry Cleaning Pool Street Day’s Jewelers Main Street Arthur L. Corriveau Optometrist Jefferson Street Theoline Rossignol Saco Taxpayers Group Eyes Alan Watson Saco United Saco Taxpayers Protective Association Thomas Paraday Pepperell Park Joseph Grondin Hilary Mahaney Paraday Worm St. Andre Grammar and High School Eucharistic Crusade Aime Giguere Sister St. Urbain
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