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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1959
Page
6
Congressman Frank Kowalski a retired colonel testifies at hearings on manpower costs noting generals and admirals employ multiple full time enlisted servants at posts and bases to perform house duties driving down efficiency and questioned why the Army would draft soldiers to serve as chauffeurs in the White House motor pool.
The Maine House approved a 59 million dollar highway budget by a 124 to 1 vote on an emergency measure. The plan raises total highway spending to about 78 million for the next two years, with new taxes needed to sustain the program, and includes a thirteen million dollar bond issue for fiscal 1961-63.
Rocks and bullets greeted workers leaving the Harriet Henderson Cotton Mills in North Carolina as a strike enters a new phase. Sheriff E A Cottrell reported car damage and rocks, with bullet holes found in some vehicles. Gov. Hodges planned to study the situation before possible National Guard aid.
The House passed a referendum allowing advance planning by the Highway Commission with one dissent Rep Samuel Philbrick voting no. A bill to license professional nurses was also enacted while Harry Treworgy’s boat excise tax bill was defeated after an unfavorable Taxation Committee report.
Washington AP reports that cigarette smokers violate an unenforced law about destroying tax stamps. Starting June 24 stamps are removed, as the Treasury switches to semi monthly tax returns from manufacturers and distributors. Whisky stamps remain only as proof of tax payment. The change ends stamps issued since 1868 and may allow collectors to buy unused stamps after the deadline.
A Florida circuit judge ordered the city of Miami to refund more than a million dollars to traffic violators after ruling fines were illegal since the 1958 municipal reorganization. He shut down Miami’s traffic courts and voided convictions from March 1, 1958. Miami attorneys planned an appeal while state Supreme Court review could raise further claims for damages.
Joseph H. Stetson 22 of Brunswick was fined 160 dollars and given a 60 day jail term suspended on payment. Gerald T. Bruce 24 of Bath was fined 25 dollars for intoxication in a motor vehicle. Captain Oscar Tardif testified to beer bottles found in the car on Main Street. Stetson admitted drinking four or five glasses before driving. Both pled guilty and sought time to pay fines as of press time.
The profile follows Phil Berg, former talent agent turned archaeology benefactor, and his wife Leila Hyams as they lead expeditionary digs from a sunlit Bel Air home. Their January journeys to Mexico and other sites fund scholarly work while finds go to researchers and origin countries. Meanwhile Great Lakes seaway traffic faces ice delays, berth shortages, and backlogs as ships adjust to the St. Lawrence opening.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev told agricultural workers in Kiev that Russia may reduce rocket output soon while stressing strong existing rockets and progress. He claimed Western powers fear the Soviet economy’s surge and warned against military adventures. He predicted a summit meeting could occur even if Geneva talks fail.
A check for 57 dollars was given to the Saco Provident association by Carleton M. Robbins, treasurer of the Saco Town Meetings. This brings the year’s total donations from the town meetings to 257 dollars, raised by three plays from Portland Children's theater. Funds cover costs under Cornelius Sweetser’s will with proceeds benefiting the Provident fund.
Reynald Thibodeau of Fall Street in Biddeford faced a case for falsely obtaining 354 in unemployment benefits. Judge Simon Spill ordered the case filed without plea and Thibodeau with eight children agreed to pay at least 2 weekly until repayment. The State Employment Security commission said he had been collecting unemployment checks while working as a salesman. In a separate matter, Roland R. Johnson, 19, of Hill Street Biddeford, was fined 10 for fishing without a license.
Biddeford firemen rushed to Biddeford High School at 3 o clock after the school fire alarm triggered by a sprinkler defect. The alarm proved a needless run. The incident was caused by a sprinkler system fault stated by fire officials. Erich Raeder, former admiral in Hitler's navy, was convicted as a war criminal at Nuremberg and received a monthly pension of about $550.
Last night at Pastime lanes the TWUA CIO Men's bowling league held the annual handicap roll off on five strings. Don Nolette with a 10 pin handicap posted 575 to win the special prize. Dave Robinson took second with 551 aided by a 50 pin bonus, followed by Min Gonneville at 550 with a 25 pin boost. Foxy Demers placed fourth and Don Guay fifth with 540 as LeBlanc led non winners with 122.
The Associated Press recap lists standings with Cleveland Chicago Baltimore and others, mentioning game results like Baltimore 7 Washington 0 and Milwaukee 8 Chicago 1. It includes upcoming games for Tuesday Wednesday and Monday results across leagues with records and percentages.
John J. Bourisk president of the Maine State Fair association announced the appointment of Albert A. Rowbotham Maine newspaperman to the post of public relations director for the spring racing meet at the Maine State Fair Grounds Lewiston May 18 through June 6. Rowbotham has long experience in newspaper reporting and publishing including serving as publisher of the Rumford Falls Times and the Wilton Times.
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