Maine Labor Praised By Kennebunk Transit Maker
Augusta report describes Kennebunk’s K and E firm praising Maine labor for producing an all Maine transit part system bought by the State Highway Commission. Charles Dessow says seven year Maine stint shows cooperative workers who fitted parts within tight tolerances for the Cadillac of the trade. He notes competitive bidding with the all Maine-made product and cases built in Maine.
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Augusta
Kennebunk
Maine
State Highway Commission
Charles Dessow
Kenf 1 & Esser Company
Highway Commission
K & E Transit
Cadillac
Yors
Desson
Kennebunk Company
America
York Products
Dessow
Elmont S. Tyndale
Committee On Economic Development
Mimi Benzell Hosts Calorie Counting Dinner Parties
New York AP Mimi Benzell a former opera star hosts calorie counting dinner parties for dieting friends. Each hors d oeuvres and dish carries a calorie tag to encourage restraint. Menu features fatless chicken and low calorie canapes while desserts are left to guests.
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New York
Mimi Benzell
Trim
Mimi
Berndt Sets 1000 Mile Swim Record in 500 Days
Frederick E Berndt aged over 60 completed a 1000 mile swimming record in 500 days. He swam two miles each weekday starting at 11 a.m., completing 176 laps in two to three hours. He came to Chicago from Vienna in 1928.
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Chicago
Frederick E. Berndt
Berndt
Vienna
Woman reports yearly snow on fence. police find no incident
In Rochester, a woman phoned police to report a youngster piling snow on her fence. A patrolman found no boy and no snow. She said the boy had done it every prior year, but not this winter.
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Rochester
N. Y
Cuban Judge Portuondo de Castro Joins Maine Maritime Faculty
Dr. Jose Portuondo de Castro, 33, a former Cuban Supreme Court justice, is appointed to teach Spanish at the Maine Maritime Academy. He replaces Cmdr. Edward F Keesey, who has resigned. Portuondo served on the Cuban Supreme Court from January 1959 to December 1960 and was previously a Havana University law professor.
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Castine
Jose Portuondo de Castro
Supreme Court
Maine Maritime Academy
Cmdr
Edward F Keesey
Portuondo
Havana University
Portland to speed Social Security claims via teletype network
Portland will join a nationwide teletype system to expedite Social Security claims. The Portland relay center will serve 11 other cities in Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts, forwarding claims to Baltimore. The $90 million network aims to cut processing time by about two weeks.
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Portland
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Baltimore
Psychologist on Premarital Jitters and Wedding Plans
New York AP psychologist Ruth Engel says premarital jitters are common among engaged couples and do not always warrant postponing a wedding. She notes jitters can indicate a thoughtful, responsible mate and cites cases of brides who cry off and men who fear finances, with advice to postpone only if fears are intense.
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New York
Ruth Engel
Engel
Manhattan
Addressing Emotions in Marriage Says Mrs Engel
The Saco Journal notes advice on handling fear in relationships. Mrs. Engel says true love requires acceptance of leadership by the good and belief that marriage is right. Couples who endure challenges gain confidence about their future happiness.
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Saco Journal
Engel
Kennedy Hosts Diplomatic Body at White House Reception
President Kennedy hosted 277 foreign diplomats and U S officials at a White House reception with champagne and a buffet. Caroline Kennedy mingled in a white dress on a balcony as Omar Abou Riche and other ambassadors spoke with the president about world affairs.
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Washington
White House
Kennedy
Omar Abou Riche
Joseph Kennedy
U. S
London
Washington Diplomatic Corps
Caroline
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Pontiag Tempest
DODGE
Desoto
Reed Motor CO
Main Street
Saco
China
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Juvenile Therapy
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