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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1961

Page

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Maine Senate Reverses On Right To Work Measure Vote 18-12

The Biddeford Teachers Association reports resignations rising as new school contracts strip extras from pay, affecting coaches and activity advisors. The Maine Senate rejected the right to work bill 18-12 after earlier support, with Gov. Reed opposing the measure.

Maine Senate Biddeford Teachers Association Board of Education Nipo James J. Wilkinson Sai Supt Paul) Larrabee Biddeford Wilkinson Association Augusta Sen Perrihaes Eo Fort Fairfield

Kennedy Khrushchev to Meet in Vienna in June

The White House announced that President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev will meet in Vienna on June 3 and 4 for a general exchange of views on major world issues. The talks aim for personal contact rather than agreement on global problems, with a London stop to meet Prime Minister Macmillan after the Vienna session. Jackie Kennedy will stay in London and then return to Washington.

Washington Kennedy Nikita S. Khrushchev Vienna White House Khrushchev Moscow London Charles de Gaulle Paris Pierre Salinger Salinger Harold Macmillan Knrushchev Jackie Ton

President's Brother Busy Man Bob Hope Is Involved In Transactions

Hollywood reports Bob Hope is negotiating two major deals including a $1 million sale of San Fernando Valley land bought in 1939 for $16,000 and a separate offer to Fred Astaire for 12 Emmy jokes. The piece notes Hope lost an Emmy to Jack Benny and hints at broader showbiz activity. The second item shifts to Washington where Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy juggles broad duties, from Justice Department oversight to leading anti delinquency efforts and Cuba analysis, amid a demanding 12 hour day and six day week.

Hollywood Bob Hope San Fernando Valley Rapid Robert Fred Astaire Astaire Hope TV Academy Washington Robert F. Kennedy Justice Department Robert Kennedy United States Supreme Court

Today's Chuckle The Grass Next Door Joke

A light humor item notes that the grass next door seems greener but cutting it remains a tough job for the reader. Copr. Gen. Fea. Corp.

Gen Fea. Corp

Bulldozers for Captives Plan Favored

Cuban exiles split on Fidel Castro offer to free invasion captives for 500 American bulldozers. An anti-C Castro schoolteachers group pledged funds and planned a prisoners exchange committee. The Revolutionary Schoolteachers Directorate accepted Castro’s challenge but said Cuba’s people would send the bulldozers, not Kennedy.

Miami Fla Fidel Castro Revolutionary Kennedy Cuba Sergio Carbo Prensa Libre United States Castro

Salon 257 Elects Officers at May Meeting

York county unit Salon 257 elected officers last night at the Owen-Davis Post American Legion home in Saco. Martha Whitten, Catherine Ambrose, Alberta Redmond, Gertrude Wood, Frances Mullins, Florence Gagne, Charlene Farham, and Gilberte Lavoie were chosen for key posts. fifteen members attended. Reports were submitted and plans announced for the Belfast reception and Portland march. Beatrice Wakefield reported the departmental march on August 5 in Portland. The mycary award went to Mrs Mullins, with a social period to follow.

York County Owen-Davis Post American Legion Saco Marttha Whitten Kittery Chapeau Catherine Ambrose Kennebunk Demi-Chapeau Premiere Alberta Redmond Kennebunkport Demi Chapeau-Deuxieme Gertrude Wood Secretaire-Cassiere Frances Mullins I L'Archiviste Florence Gagne L'Aumonier Charlene Farham la Jute Concierge Gilberte Lavoie Biddeford Pouvoir Chapell Beatrice Wakefield Potland Ambrose Mulins Kittery Legion

President of Korea Quits Post

President Yun Po-sun resigns amid military rule in South Korea as premier Chang capitulates. Junta chief Chang Do-young asserts cooperation from the United States while leftists are arrested and censorship tightens. The government sees the premier and cabinet under house arrest with possible severe punishment for any crimes.

Seoul South Korea Yun Po-sun Syngman Rhee Yun Chang Do-young U. S Communist Party Chang John M. Chang

Strike On Major Railroads Threatened

CHICAGO AP A strike against the nations railroads has been called for Monday by the Railroad Yardmasters of America. Carriers spokesman says no walkout for at least two months. Milton G. Schoch president of the nonoperating union confirms the call but withholds dispute details. Wages and work rules are at issue and would go before an emergency board under the National Railway Labor Act. Theodore M Short of the Western Carriers Conference expects the president to name an emergency board likely meeting in Washington Tuesday.

Maine Florida Oie Walter Tweedie House Reed Senate Chicago America Milton G. Schoch Schoch Con Theodore M. Short Western Carriers Ence Washington Short Rail

Staff Picked By Students

New officers were elected by St. Andre PFTA student auxiliary at St. Andre High School. Elected were Carol Harry president Jean Gervais vice president Madeline Des rochers secretary Jeanne Ver rier treasurer Doris Petit historian junior reps Noella Soutin Dorothy Cyr sophmore reps Diane Davies Rita Labbe freshman reps Charlotte Las vigne Daria Lemieux. Executive committee Marilyn Miller Georgette Lambert seniors. Committee chairs Rita Camire publicity Constance Arel fund raising Priscilla Vigneault hospitality Joan Boisvert recreation Elaine Farrell program Elaine Chantigny memberships Madeline Provencher projects Claire Fecteau church collections Cecile Elie purchasing. Special advisors Rev Sister Cecile Agnes principal PFTA president Joseph Plamondon Mrs Plamondon present.

St. Andre Pfta St. Andre High School Carol Harry Jean Gervais Madeline Desrochers Jeanne Verrier Doris Petit Noella Soutin Dorothy Cyr Diane Davies Rita Labbe Charlotte Lasvigne Daria Lemieux Marilyn Miller Georgette Lambert Rita Camire Constance Arel Priscilla Vigneault Joan Boisvert Elaine Farrell Elaine Chantigny Madeline Provencher Claire Fecteau Cecile Elie Cecile Agnes PFTA Joseph Plamondon Plamondon

Honored Last Night at St Francis College Dinner

Honored last night at an appreciation dinner at St Francis College Biddeford were Sven Hoosler retiring lecturer and Rev Ethelbert Flood OFM instructor leav ing to study in Germany. In the photo are Rev Father Flood Ernest Therrien toastmaster Hoosler and Mrs Hoosler and Rev Clarence LaPlante OFM college president presenting gifts to Father Flood were Rev Oscar Giroux OFM dean of men and Michael Baker a junior.

St. Francis College Biddeford Sven Hoosler Ethelbert Flood OFM Germany Father Flood Ernest Therrien Hooslef Clarence Laplante Oscar Giroux Michael Baker

Lewiston Teachers Continue Pay Fight

Lewiston teachers meet to press for 200 to 300 dollar raises as the school board refuses to fund the raises. 157 public school teachers have refused to sign contracts without more pay while the finance board again rejects funding. Charles H. Savage warned the association will mobilize citizens and may leave the community if needs arise. The Maine Teachers Association faces criticism for its role in the revolt.

Lewiston Board of Finance Teachers Association Charles H. Savage Maine Teachers Association

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