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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1962

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Saco Girl Scouts Plant Trees At Young School

Saco Troop 4 members completed two phases of an 11 point program by planting three silver leaf Maple trees and three Boston ivy plants along the school brick facing. Robert Moody of Moody Nurseries demonstrated soil care and shrub planting while assistants guided the girls in tree identification and plant care.

Saco Troop 4 Young School Robert Moody Moody Nurseries Saco Moody Alison Milne Sharon Seaward Deborah Bedard Jayne Lamb Jill Chadbourne Barbara Bouter

Kennedy Warns France On European Defense Burden

President Kennedy declares the United States will keep the heaviest burden of Western defense and participate in major decisions on war and peace in Europe. He says the U S cannot withdraw from Europe unless Europe asks, stressing a shared defense and full member responsibility.

Washington Kennedy United States Europe Conference On Trade Policy

Meany advocates 35 hour week to curb unemployment

Atlantic City. George Meany president of the AFL CIO says a 35 hour week without pay cuts would solve unemployment. He predicted the AFL CIO would launch a nationwide drive for shorter weeks unless unemployment ends or rapid economic growth occurs.

Atlantic City N.J George Meany AFL Cio United States Aflcio

Kennedy cites Laos cease-fire as essential for peace

President Kennedy at his 33rd news conference says a Laos cease-fire is essential along the current line and favors as wide a withdrawal as possible. He notes Pathet Lao advances control two thirds of Laos, and pushes talks on a new coalition government with heavy U.S. pressure on the royal government. Estes case and NATO views also briefly appear.

Washington Kennedy Laos Pathet Lao United States Estes—Kennedy FBI Billie Sol Estes

Biddeford Men Face Court Trial In June 19

Six Biddeford area men aged 19 to 34 faced municipal court on charges of possessing stolen goods from a Biddeford auto parts store. Conroy Lachance were fined and jailed briefly with probation and restitution. Other defendants received smaller fines and jail terms suspended on restitution. Separately in Washington Hoffa pleaded innocent to assaulting union aide Samuel Baron and the trial was set for June 19. Baron, injured, reported the incident at union headquarters with U.S. marshals guarding at his home.

Hotta Count TR Orneror Ae Ermeensenenes Biddeford-Saco Biddeford Municipal Court Robert W. Conroy Cutts Avenue Saco Henrie Labhance Adams Street Biddeford John E. Heffernan Maple Street Dennis W. Labonte North Street Philip F. Prunella Cadorette Street Carl G. Danis Arundel Conroy Lachance Gerald C. Nason Nason Heffernan Labonte Pruneau Jai Danis Duane Millett Millett Defendents Ronald A. Manseau Springvale James R. Hoffa Union Samuel Baron Hoffa Baron H. Clifford Ailder Thomas C. Scealley Ailder Teamsters’ National Warehouse Division U.S Silver Spring Justice Department

Marines Show Force In Thailand Near Laos Border

American Marines solidified a force 50 miles from Laos as part of a rapid buildup in Thailand to deter Communist aggression from embattled Laos. By week’s end 5 000 troops were planned with 1 800 Marines landed in Bangkok and 500 more departing Hawaii, joining 1 000 Army infantry and 800 engineers forming a defensive arc near Udon and Vientiane.

Bangkok Thailand Laos U.S Oriental Hawaii 27Th Infantry Regiment Udon Mekong River Vientiane Ond Korat Mekong Pathet Lao Kennedy

Parachute delay pushes Aurora 7 flight to Tuesday

Navy Lt Cmdr Malcolm Carpenter’s Aurora 7 mission postponed three days to Tuesday to improve parachute reliability after review of Glenn’s three orbit flight. A second aneroid switch will be added in series with the existing system to ensure deployment only at the correct altitude. A Nairobi plane crash killed 13 Air Force recovery crew, but NASA said the delay will not affect Carpenter’s plan and weather remains a concern for ocean recovery zones.

Cape Canaveral Fla Navy Malcolm Scott Carpenter Carpenter Walter Williams John H. Glenn Jr Mercury Williams Glenn National Aeronautics and Space Administration William Nairobi Africa Air Force Indian Ocean NASA John A. Powers

Saco Receives Federal Funds for Sewer Survey Plans

Senator Edmund S. Muskie announced a $15,000 advance from the Community Facilities administration to Saco for a planning study of new sewer facilities. The $2,443,000 project will begin in spring 1965, with the survey funded by federal and state sources and conducted by Whitman and Howard Inc. The study covers rebuilding current lines and extending service to Ferry Beach, Camp Ellis, and Bay View, including three treatment plants, and will take about a year.

Edmund S. Muskie Maine Community Facilities Administration Saco Muskie Whitman and Howard

Heat Wave Persists Across Nation With Highs In 90s

A spring heat wave continues across the central and southeast United States with forecasts of showers offering only temporary relief. Temperatures remain in the 80s and 90s, with several Midwest cities recording May date high marks. Tornadic winds damaged homes in Syracuse Kansas Pecos Texas and Walsh Colorado as crops and structures faced severe weather.

Associated Press Midwest Chicago Detroit Louisville Indianapolis Great Lakes

Heiress Nosey the Dog Chronicles Court Sleepy Hearing

In Detroit a probate hearing reviewed an $15,000 bequest to Nosey an eight year old dog. Keeper Elvin Wall receives $80 monthly for care and Nosey may inherit the remainder after Wall’s care. Nosey slept through the judge’s remarks as flashbulbs popped and travel plans surfaced.

Detroit Nosey Ernest Boehm Boehm Elvin Wall Wall Charles C. Long Long Romulus Township Urb Mexico Canada Las Vegas

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Thomas Nannery Janet Lane Deborah Whitney Linda Hanson Deborah Trecartin Patrol Jean Winston Kathy Andrews Joyee Carter Margaret LaFond Deborah Forester Susan Nicholas Linda Warner Judy Carr Patricia Murphy Andrea Levesque Candace Pendleton Lloyd Trecartin Robert Warner Lawrence Lamb St. Andre Home and Hospital Valle’s Scarborough John Emond Leo Paul Taillon J. Alfred France Charles de Gaulle Western Europe U. S JFK Gen Fea, Corp Ing Estes Texas de Gaulle North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO West Farm Main Street Teamsters Women’s Twilight Golf League Biddeford and Saco Country Club Stephanie Hughes Marion Harmon Eve Prendergast Jo Gelbke Canal National Bank First Bank Elm Street Biddeford Shopping Center The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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