Leach Appointed Thornton Coach
Bradley C. Leach named head football coach at Thornton academy replacing William Pawlikowski. A Thornton graduate, Leach taught science and has Deering High School coaching duties, with prior stints in baseball and basketball, and a brief pro baseball farm system start.
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Bradley C. Leach
Thornton Academy
Robert Bowie
Leach
University of Connecticut
Resent
Footall
Deering High School
Thornton
Gordon Pendleton
Deering
Ralph Tarbox
Roger Spaulding
Norman Hirst
Bowie
Thom McAnn
Maine
Connecticut
Uconn
Pittsburgh Pirates
Portland
Jean Roberts
Tom Eck
William Pawlikowski
FBI Head Busy On Big Day
J Edgar Hoover marked his 38th anniversary as FBI director, but he treated it as a normal workday. The occasion drew congratulations from President Kennedy and a cake ordered by Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy, while Baltimore mayor J Harold Grady declared J Edgar Hoover Day.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hoover
FBI
Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Baltimore
J. Harold Grady
US geodetic satellite Anna fails to reach orbit
A Thor Able-Star launch from Cape Canaveral at 7 06 a m ended in failure when the second stage did not ignite. The 355 pound Anna satellite aimed to improve world mapping and distance measurements using xenon light beacons and precise radio navigation systems.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Defense Department
Anna
Army
Navy
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Air Force
Maine Eyes Experimental Airline Service Plan
Gov. Reed announces New England Council may sponsor an experimental feeder airline to supplement trunk flights in Maine. The one month trial would use twin engine planes carrying 10 to 12 passengers to serve larger communities away from major airports. Reed notes ongoing regional airport discussions in New England and cites state revenue gains.
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Augusta
Reed Gays
Maine
Reed
New England Council
Washington
North
Inquiry Into Biddeford City Affairs Not Yet Completed
Moslem women killed and a 12 year old girl injured in Oran and Algiers as European secret army gunmen attack Moslem neighborhoods. Police issue curfew style orders restricting European vehicles and urge Moslems to avoid European areas. The toll stands at nine dead in Oran by noon with 27 overall killed and 17 injured.
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Oran
Algeria
Secret Army
Algiers
Biddeford Officials Face Possible New Charges
York County Attorney John J. Harvey signaled potential additional charges against Biddeford city officials as the multi month probe into city affairs nears completion. Indicted are Mayor Clement Deschambault and City Clerk Ralph Binette on counts of bribery false pretenses and mishandling city funds. A hearing date for May terms of Superior Court may be set tomorrow.
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York County
John J. Harvey
Biddeford
Harvey
Clement H. Deschambault
York County Grand Jury
Superior Court
Deschambault
Atty. Gen
Gerard Laverriere
Laverriere
Biddeford Transportation Company
Court House
Lucien Bourque
Danger Of Fires In Maine Driven By Near Gale Winds
AAP report notes near gale force winds in Maine raise forest fire risk. Winds gusted to 40 mph, fire danger labeled extremely hazardous in southern and central areas. Fires burned about 650 acres, including 200 to 300 in Harrison. died John F. Darling, 69, of Gardiner from flying lumber. Naples blaze damaged two Brandy Pond cottages. homes owned by George W. Shorey. At Alna, 50 firefighters fought a wood fire threatening four homes for four hours. Forestry Commissioner Wilkins urged public to avoid outdoor fires.
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Associated Press
Maine
U. S. Weather Bureau
Portland
Harrison
John F. Darling
Gardiner
Naples
Brandy Pond
George W. Shorey
Old Orchard Beach
Alna
Austin H. Wilkins
Laos Unity Talks Hinted Amid Cease Fire Strain
Prince Souvanna Phouma orders pro Communist Souphanouvong to withdraw Path et Lao troops from Nam Tha and Muong Sing behind the cease fire line. He signals readiness to resume coalition talks with Boun Oum and Phoumi as unity talks stall.
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Vientiane
Laos
Souvanna Phouma
Souphanouvong
Pathet Lao
Nam Tha
Muong Sing
France
Souvanna
Phagna Khamsoukeola
Khang Kay
Paris
Boun Oum
Phoumi Nosavan
United States
Soviet Union
Phoumi
Kennedy
Washington
Mutiny Leader Kin On Tour
Fletcher John Christian great great great grandson of the Bounty mutiny chief sailed toward Holland aboard the Willem Ruys making a 24 hour stop in Fort Lauderdale. The 64 year old commented on modern civilization and expressed mixed feelings about leaving Pitcairn while greeting newsmen and local children. He plans a 10 week voyage aboard the ship after departing Pitcairn on April 26.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Fletcher John Christian
Holland
Fletcher John
Willem Ruys
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Fiji Islands
Pitcairn
Christian
Maine Democrats Set For Convention in Waterville
The Maine Democratic party outlines a three day pre convention session with a public meeting tonight to discuss changes to the platform draft. The draft favors borrowing for long term capital expenses and taxes only when needed under an ability to pay principle. It also calls for labor reforms education funding health and welfare expansions economic development and regional airports plus a foreign trade division.
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Waterville
Maine
Democratic Party
Republican Party
University of Maine
Department of Economic Development
Staff Named By Jaycees Biddeford Saco Chapter
William Robbins was elected president of the Biddeford Saco chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at a meeting last night. Offiers named include Donald Waterhouse as first vice president James Farrington as second vice president Willard Stackpole and Eugene Gammon as directors. The secretary and treasurer are to be elected later with duties to begin at a June installation banquet. The group voted to contribute 5 toward a gift for Maine Jaycee President Arthur Thompson of Limestone and to pay a convention HQ bill. Members heard safety belt project updates and campaign speeches from Claude Bowlin of Portland for state president and James Saunders of Sanford for state vice president.
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William Robbins
Biddeford-Saco
Claude Bowlin
Portland
James Saunders
Sanford
Bowlin
Rich
Keith
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American Legion Auxiliary
Saco
Beach Street
Muriel Forest
Germaine Grant
U. S
State Eyes
New England
Te Civil Aeronautics Board Exminer
Newngland
Cyril M. Joly Jr
Israel
England
Simonds, Payson Co
DEO
Main Street
Biddeford-Saco Elks Lodge
Elks
Youth Fellowship Elks
Judith E. Holland
Old Orchard
Rangers
Bruce Burns
Saco Ventriolquist
C. Jackson Curil
Miss Holland
Leon Jones
Ellis State
Paul Reay
Harold Marr
Mutiny
Kin
Copr
Gen
Fea, Corp
Bring Your Friends
Portland Road
Marvel Drive
Saco City Hall
Saco Recreation Group
Sandra Vose
Janice
Democrats
Jaycees
Hamilton Beach
Universal
Emerson Portable TV
Biddefores
MaIn St
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