Taft and Pepper win decisive primary nominations
Former Sen Claude Pepper and Robert Taft Jr. score clear victories in Congress bids. Florida moves include Sen George Smathers and Rep Dante Fascell winning Democratic renomination, Kennedy blessing noted. Other states show Lauche and DiSalle renominated in Ohio, Campbell tops New Mexico gubernatorial field, Indiana and West Virginia incumbents renominated. Florida primary drew major interest.
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Associated Press
Claude Pepper
Florida
Robert Taft Jr
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Congress
George Smathers
Dante Fascell
Pepper
Kennedy
Taft
Frank J. Lausche
Michael V. DiSalle
Richard D. Kennedy
Indiana
West Virginia
New Mexico
Jack M. Campbell
Sen
Smathers
Roger L. Davis
Fort Lauderdale
Douglas R. Voorhees
Miami
Fascell
Large Railroad Merger Proposal Faces ICC Scrutiny
The Pennsylvania and New York Central seek federal approval for a merger creating the Pennsylvania New York Central Transportation Co. with about 5 billion dollars in assets and 120000 employees. ICC hearings are anticipated mid summer with potential end of next year approval as unions warn of job losses. Alfred E. Perlman and James M. Symes lead the talks amid strong stockholder support.
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Delphia
Central
Albany
N.Y
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Transport Workers Union
New York City
Pennsylvania New York Central Transportation Co
Pennsylvania
U.S
Southern Pacific
Alfred E. Perlman
the Central
Perlman
James M. Symes
Women in Government Move Washington Bureaus
A humorous take suggests expanding roles for women in government by reassigning offices and departments across Washington. The piece envisions new dynamics and leadership in the federal bureaucracy.
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Washington
Gen
Fea, Corp
Democratic Candidates Address Partisan Rallies
Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls spoke to partisan crowds in Topsham. Maynard Dolloff urged a new foreign trade division for Maine and export know-how to face the European Common Market. Richard Dubord urged increasing Portland’s representation to 11 and criticized the GOP platform as vague. William Hathaway, unopposed in the 2nd District, said party organization is growing and write-in candidates could fill vacancies.
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Associated Press
Topsham
Maynard C. Dolloff
Maine Department of Economic Development
Maine
Richard J. Dubord
Portland
William D. Hathaway
Lewiston
Dexter
Beach Teachers to Receive Salary Increments Under New Plan
Old Orchard Beach teachers will get their regular salary increment under a maintained schedule. A $4 000 federal subsidy boost allowed the plan despite no step increases. The joint statement says the schedule remains in force with limited changes and highlights Lawler's note on unexpected Public Law 874 funds. Laverriere files prior complaints triggering Biddeford city official investigation leading to indictments of Mayor Deschambault and City Clerk Binette.
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Old Orchard Beach
Teachers Association
Biddeford
Gerard Laverriere
Clement H. Deschambault
Ralph Binette
York County
Grand Jury
Laverriere
Robert Marx
U.S
Margaret Chase Smith
U. S
Robert Kennedy
Biddeford Mayor Denies Resigning Amid Indictments
The Biddeford mayor faces charges including a $1,000 bribe allegedly offered May 5, 1960 by Laverriere, the Biddeford Transportation treasurer, to influence the city school board which the mayor serves as ex officio. He says he has no intention of stepping down and will continue duties as mayor. Additional indictments against him are noted.
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Journal
City Hall
Kennedy optimistic on medical plan faces doctors' split
President Kennedy said Congress would approve the aged care plan and all doctors would treat patients under it, while about 200 New Jersey physicians threatened to refuse treatment. Officials denounced the move as blackmail and warned of federal aid pressure, as supporters framed the fight as opposition to the King-Anderson plan.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
New Jersey
Point Pleasant Hospital
Fitkin Memorial Hospital
Neptune
United Auto Workers Convention
Atlantic City
Auto Workers
Arthur J. Goldberg
Welfare
Abraham Ribicoff
Ribicoff
J. Bruce Henriksen
New Jersey Medical Society
Point Pleasant
Henriksen
Senate Defeats Move To Kill Literacy Test Bill
The Senate defeated a motion to table the Kennedy administration voter literacy test bill 64 to 33. Earlier it refused to restrict debate 54 to 43. Democratic leader Mansfield warned he would try to table the bill to test sentiment, after a blocked anti filibuster effort.
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Senate
Washington
Kennedy
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
Unitarian Alliance Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At the Saco Unitarian church vestry the Alliance selected and reappointed staff and appointive officers. Officers include President Lillian Chapin and Vice President Leon Libby. secretary Arlene Burnham. treasurer Frank Twombly. publicity chair Edmund Beal. program chair Howard Shaffer. assistants Hawks Harrison Libby Deering and McAuley. Appointive roles named Charles Anthony chair churchmanship. Deering service chair. Leavitt Emmons extension chair. Shaffer education chair. Sara Emmons world fellowship. Chapin inter faith chair. The business session opened with devotions and reports. Continued on Page Nine.
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Unitarian Alliance
Saco Unitarian Church
Lillian Chapin
Leon Libby
Arlene Burnham
Frank Twombly
Edmund W. Beal
Howard Shaffer
Ralph Hawks
George Harrison
Libby
Katharine Deering
Norman McAuley
Charles Anthony
Miss Deering Service
Leavitt Emmons
Shaffer
Sara Emmons
World Fellowship
Miss Chapin
Students Exhibit Friendship City At Eucharistic Crusade
Displayed from May 13 to 16 at St. Andre parish hall the project Friendship City features St. Andre grammar school pupils Sylvia Lemieux Patricia Bergeron Annette St. Ours Rachel L Heureux Jeannine Fecteau Nancy Lacerte Claire Neault led by Barbara Mondor as part of the Eucharistic Crusade. The four day event includes the play Le Chevalier Qui Vendit Son Fils Au Diable and other playlets scheduled for Sunday at 2 pm for visiting Sisters and area schools.
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St. Andre Parish
St. Andre Grammar School
Sylvia Lemieux
Patricia Bergeron
Annette St. Ours
Rachel L'Heureux
Jeannine Fecteau
Barbara Mondor
Nancy Lacerte
Claire Neault
Friendship City
K O C At Saco Elects Officers
Joseph Hanusek was reelected grand knight for a second term at Bishop Fenwick council Knights of Columbus annual meeting at the Saco GAR hall. New officers include Clayton Gallant deputy grand knight John Mazeiko financial secretary Raymond Grace recording secretary and others with installation planned later this month. Hanusek and Ronald Ayotte named delegates for the State meeting June 2 and 3.
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Joseph Hanusek
Bishop Fenwick Council
Knights of Columbus
Saco Gar Hall
Clayton Gallant
John Mazeiko
Raymond Grace
Edward van Buskirk
William Dunn
Camille Bedard
Paul Sullivan
Stephen Polackwich
Arthur St. Pierre
Francis
Six Die As Jet Burns In Maine
A KC-135 Air Force tanker crashed on takeoff at Loring Air Force Base Maine early today killing six crew members. The plane burned in a wooded area near the runway end, and the fire was brought under control. The six bodies were recovered from the wreckage.
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Loring Air Force Base
Air Force Public Information
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Marc Simard
Leo Paul Taillon
Elizabeth
France
Andre Fortier
Albert W. Cookson
John P. Emond
Jane Langevin
Lucille Simard
Fanchon Carey
Denise Doyon
Frank Carey
St. Francis College
Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary
The
Hospital Treasury
Taft and
Pennsylvania and
New York Central
Phila
Harper Grain CO
Pepperell Square
Saco Garden & Lawn Fertilizer
Fasgro and Bulk Seeds
Lavermere
JFK
Augusta
Augusta (Ap
Paul Calise
Providence
R.J
Elizabeth Eye
Alliance
Crusade
Lake Ossipee
Marie Cecile-Agnes
Marie St. Urbain
Rachel Binette
Lucille Goulet
Charlene Boucher
Shirley Grover
Gabrielle Boucher
Msgr
Aime Giguere
Rey
Bernand Nicknair
Biddeford-Saco
Saco First Parish Congregational Church
Saco
Jet
Maine Carpet CO
Alfred Street
Youland’s
Pepperell Park Lane
Youland’s Dept. Stores
Kennebunk
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