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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1965
Page
3
Registration for Biddeford Public Schools sub-primary next September is scheduled for May 14 at Emery and Washington Street Schools. Parents should bring birth certificates and vaccination records. State law requires five years old on or before October.
In 1965 parents with children residing west of Alfred Street and beyond must register at Washington Street School while those living east of Alfred Street and beyond register at Emery School Kenneally said. The entry year is 1965 with September start.
U S Representative Stanley R. Tupper of Maine proposes repeal of the 10 percent federal telephone excise tax saying it harms Maine families and would save about 3.7 million dollars for 136,500 users last year. He argues ending the tax aligns with 1964 tax cuts and could spur new jobs and facility expansion.
A list of applicants for licenses to be heard Monday May 17 includes numerous motels, victualers, room rentals, and signs across East Grand Avenue Saco Avenue Old Orchard Street and nearby roads. Notable names include Gelina, Bergeron, Merrill, Marcotte, Gourdouros, Sicard, Gagnon Antonakos, Paquette, Roberge, Ladakokos, LaVoie, Perkins, Levesque Esso, LeMire, Shrem, Beac h Pharmacy, Oceanic The Oceanic and Tide Inn are among the premises seeking licensing for rooms signs vending machines malt spirituous vinous and related operations.
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization includes the United States Britain France Australia New Zealand the Philippines Pakistan and Thailand as founding members in a regional security pact.
Principal Andrew J. Peterson revealed numerous curriculum changes at Kennebunk High School during an open house. Revisions include Grades 1–9 science integration, new senior science seminar plans, nonmath physics and chemistry for vocational students, a general math path for basic learners, and a junior–senior level general math with half credit. Social studies shifts replace Problems of Democracy with a 20th Century history course and realign world history through medieval history. Art expands with an Art II half credit course. potential expansion of the co op program for senior girls is considered.
Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine expressed support for President Johnson's Dominican Republic policy. In a WGAN radio broadcast she said he acted promptly and firmly to prevent a second Cuba in the Western Hemisphere.
Norman Denton addressed Biddeford Laco Rotary on urban renewal for Sanford's business district. He outlined seven steps for a workable plan and cautioned that federal funds take time as many communities apply. The meeting included acknowledgments, conference notes, and previews of next week's program by Arthur G. O. Dean of Trans World Airlines.
New York reports that the bulk of the electrical equipment industry tied to a 1960 price fixing scandal is near final settlements totaling about 400 million dollars. The IRS ruling allows deducting damage settlements as ordinary business expenses, drawing fire from Sen. Hart and Rep. Celler who call it a tax giveaway.
Hannah Circle of Saco United Baptist Church women elected officers at their final breakfast meeting held at Mrs. Thelma Scammon’s Buxton Road home. Officers named were Shirley Doe chairman Thelma Scammon vice chairman Dorothy Tripp secretary treasurer Lois Skillin program chairman and da Cole Love Gift chairman.
Lorraine Rossignol honored at a bridal shower hosted by her mother Mrs. David Rossignol on Portland Road in Saco. Guests and helpers included Misses Georgia Mae Rossignol Florence Rossignol Shirley Rossignol and many relatives and friends. The couple will marry June 12 with present gifts and well wishes from attendees.
Portland AP State Sen. Carlton E. Mendell's appeal from an assault conviction was continued to the September term of Superior Court. Justice James L. Reid granted the continuance at counsel's request. Mendell, who was fined $100 in Brunswick District Court for assault on Mrs. Aletra Stairs of Freeport, pleaded innocent.
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