Maine House backs statewide district courts plan
AUGUSTA Maine House approved a bill by 110 to 29 to replace about 100 municipal and local justices with a statewide district court system. The measure, read twice, awaits a third reading with amendments likely on courthouse locations. Proponents Knight and Smith praised the move to full-time justice in a self-supporting framework.
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Maine House
John L. Knight
Rockland
Judiciary Committee
Edwin R Smith
Bar Harbor
Knight
House
Rep
Saco Charter Measure Moves Through Maine House Debate
The Maine House passed a charter amendment bill for Saco despite opposition from Rep. Bedard. The measure would raise the mayor salary to 2500, allow a city engineer appointment, extend terms to two years, and enable school committee members to serve as proposed. A referendum vote is sought, with Senate action pending engrossment and governor signature.
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Maine
House of Representatives
Esca
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Bedard
Senate
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Epperell Park
Reed
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Charter Amendment Committee
York County
Saco Ae Protective Association
Saco Civic Association
Augusta
Coup Crisis Deepens as South Korean Junta Meets Cabinet
In Seoul the military junta pressed to legitimize its seizure as Lt Gen Chang Do Young met five imprisoned cabinet ministers. Rebels dug foxholes on the city outskirts while troops deployed along the demarcation line with North Korea, signaling firmer control.
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South Korea
Chang Do-young
John M. Chang
South
North Korea
Hangkook Ilbo
Lee Hanlim
1St Field Army
Chang
Yun Paik-jung
Maine Episcopalians Convene 32nd Diocesan Meeting
In Portland the Maine Episcopalians open their 32nd diocesan convention at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke. At a pre convention dinner delegates honored Bishop Rt Rev Oliver L Loring who has led Maine for twenty years.
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Episcopalians
Portland
Maine
Democrats Outline Budget Plan For Maine Expenditure Plan
Aug highlighted by the Appropriations Committee recommending a $7.5 million general fund supplement over two fiscal years for new or expanded services. Democrats, led by Rep. Louis Jalbert, propose financing with no major new taxes and outline a $52.5 million spending package. The plan contrasts with Gov. Reed’s sales tax increase and proposes smaller pay hikes and targeted funding for Education, Health and Welfare, University of Maine, Mental Health and Corrections, and related agencies.
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Legislative Appropriations Committee
Reed
Legislative Majority
Education Department
Health and Welfare Department
University of Maine
University
Mental Health and Corrections Department
Probation and Parole Service
Jalbert
Louis Jalbert
D-Lewiston
Appropriations Committee
Kennedy pushes Canada on Latin American policy during Ottawa visit
President Kennedy's Ottawa stop signals a push to bring Canada into the Organization of American States. He urged North American unity to counter Soviet influence and Cuban pressures, framing the visit as pivotal beyond mere goodwill. Ottawa's press noted the move carries broad hemispheric implications.
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Kennedy
Canada
Organization of American States
U. S
Latin America
United States
Ottawa Journal
John G. Diefenbaker
Chuckle on April 15 sparks clever deductions
A light feature notes that even the dullest minds can make clever deductions on April 15. The piece plays on wit and general observation with light humorous tone. It references common misreadings and playful takes on everyday logic.
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In Appreciation for Fire Help to Bastarache Family
We express sincere appreciation to everyone who helped during and after the fire that destroyed our home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bastarache and family thank friends neighbors and local aid for support and kindness.
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Joseph Bastarache
Army seeks 55,000 more men for limited war
An Army source says the push for a 55,000 man increase to bolster limited war capability has been halted above the Joint Chiefs of Staff, leaving the decision to Secretary McNamara or the White House. The Army distributes Kennedy defense speech excerpts to top brass to press its case.
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Congress
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Army Chiefs of Staff
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George Decker
Assembly At Old Orchard Picks Staff
The Fourth Degree assembly of Rev. James J. Mullen council in Old Orchard Beach held a special meeting and elected officers. Edgar Levesque named faithful navigator replacing the late Oscar Poisson, with Raoul Belair captain, Leon Desjardins faithful pilot, Ernest Allaire comptroller, Albert Doyer faithful admiral, Alphonse Desjardins inner sentinel, Willie Tousignant outer sentinel, Rev. Armand J. Landry faithful friar, and Harry Marcotte purser. Installations to be held at the first fall meeting. date to be announced.
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Knights of Columbus
Old Orchard Beach
St. Margaret Parish
Edgar Levesque
Oscar Poisson
Raoul Belair
Leon Desjardins
Ernest Allaire
Albert Doyer
Alphonse Desjardins
Inner Sentinel
Willie Tousignant
Outer Sentinel
Armand J. Landry
Harry Marcotte
Campbell To Head Saco Legion Post
Myron Campbell was elected commander of the Owen-Davis post American Legion at the annual meeting in Saco Beach Street legion home. Walter Stebbins and Guy Goodwin were named first and second vice commanders, with Ervin Stevens as adjutant and Roger Grant as finance officer. Delegates to the Maine convention were named for Rockland June 23 to 25. The charter was draped in memory of James J. McGovern and a memorial service will be conducted.
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Owen-Davis
American Legion
Legion Home
Beach Street
Saco
Walter Stebbins
Guy Goodwin
Ervin Stevens
Roger Grant
Joseph Stirling
Arthur Lavoie
Arthur Albrecht
Arthur McCarthy
Department of Maine
Rockland
Samuel Rankin
James J. McGovern
Hadassah elects new slate at Biddeford-Saco chapter
In a Hadassah business session at Eta Chaim synagogue vestry, Biddeford-Saco chapter elected officers led by Mrs. Samuel Karlin as president and Mrs. Philip Sneider as first vice president. Other officers include Mrs. Irving Bernar, second vice president. Mrs. Arnold Shapiro, recording secretary. Mrs. Fred Small, corresponding secretary. Mrs. Irvin Thorner, financial secretary. Mrs. Paul Lerman, treasurer. Committee chairmen reported on the past season’s activities. An NE regional convention is set for May 29-31 in Swampscott Mass. donor dinner is planned for June 20 at Lafayette hotel, Old Orchard Beach.
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Hadassah
Eta Chaim
Samuel Karlin
Philip Sneider
Irving Bernar
Arnold Shapiro
Fred Small
Irvin Thorner
Paul Lerman
Nominatin
Bernar Shapiro
Jon Nathan‘son
New England
Swampscott
Mass
Lafayette Hotel
Old Orchard Beach
Macbeth Steals Show At The Emmy Awards Night
HOLLYWOOD AP Macbeth, William Shakespeare's tragedy, won five Emmies Tuesday night, with Macbeth taking best direction Maurice Evans, best actor, Judith Anderson, best actress, and the program of the year. Barbara Stanwyck won her first TV award on her first try, though a torn dress momentarily distracted her. Raymond Burr won best actor in a series for Perry Mason. Fred Astaire added two Emmies to bring his total to 11 in his collection.
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Macebeth
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Barbara Stanwyck
Bob Hope
Macbeth
George Schaefer
Maurice Evans
Judith Anderson
Raymond Burr
Fred Astaire
Television Academy
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