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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1959

Page

6

Classified Advertisement Fragments for Rentals and Goods

Restaurant dishes silverware pots offered by contact numbers 4-4384 and 3-3204. A five room tenement or house preferred on Pool Road or Hills Beach, available after 6 P.M. includes post-6 contact.

Pool Road Hills Beach

Rocray pleads guilty to four break charges in Biddeford

Gerard Rocray of Biddeford appeared in York County Superior Court at Alfred and pled guilty to four indictments charging breaking and entering with intent to steal at several cottages on April 6. Bail set at 2000, attorney Chester D. Cram Jr. Norfolk. Lawyer Paul E. McKenney acquitted on separate motorcycle case in Eliot after ten minute jury deliberation. Justice Pomeroy welcomed Cousins Memorial School pupils from Goodwins Mills during an afternoon recess.

Gerard Rocray Biddeford York County Superior Court Alfred Frank W Alma C. Allen Richard J Margaret O'Brien Sylvia N. Eastwood Mildred Ruth Eastwood Justice Pomeroy Eliot Donald E. Nichols McKenney Atty James H. Dineen Kittery Cousins Memorial School Goodwins Mills

Brando Sets Busy Pace Between Films in New York

Brando discusses a packed schedule starting in New York with The Fugitive Kind alongside Anna Magnani and Joanne Woodward. He plans no rest, with immediate work on One Eyed Jacks while continuing theater or film commitments.

Page Four New York Anna ‘Magnani Joanne Woodward

NATO commemorative stamp marks 10th anniversary

The four cent stamp features the NATO four pointed star and the motto United for Freedom. It will be issued in Washington D C on April 4, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for stateside collectors and postal users.

NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization United For Freedom Washington, D.C

Economy Recovering But Unemployment Still Rise

The Labor Department reports a vigorous economy recovery with persistent unemployment in certain areas. Secretary Mitchell urges Congress to fund an areas assistance program and urges governors to amend state unemployment laws. The report highlights 65 million employed and 3.63 million idle in April, with New York, Pennsylvania, California, Michigan, and Illinois hardest hit.

Washington James P. Mitchell Congress Eisenhower Mitchell New York Pennsylvania California Michigan Illinois

When Only Cash Talks By FRANK TRIPP

A 1959 reflection on the 1929 crash and the Great Depression notes that cash ruled, with millions ruined by margin and credit. It recounts bank closings, gold bans, and government power, urging restraint in risk and the enduring truth that cold cash talks.

Frank Tripp Congress U. S. Steel Joe Doaks Florida Miami Beach Lincoln Hotel General Features Corp

Port Girl Becomes Registered Nurse

Mr and Mrs Roscoe D Tarbox Jr and Mrs Nina Tarbox of Kennebunkport and Goose Rocks Beach returned from Boston after attending the graduation of their daughter Grace Emile Tarbox from the New England Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. Grace Tarbox graduated with honors and received her certificate from the Massachusetts State Board, becoming a registered nurse.

Roscoe D. Tarbox North Street Kennebunkport Nina Tarbox Goose Rocks Beach Boston Mass

Sloan's Philanthropy And Cancer Research Legacy

GM's Continues front age One In recent years Sloan has con cerned himself most with philan thropic ventures. He set up the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in 1934 for education and in 1945 joined Charles F. Kettering to establish the Sloan Kettering Institute for Cancer Research. He maintains an office in Rockefeller Plaza and resides in Great Neck New York.

Sloan Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Charles F. Kettering Sloan-Kettering Institute For Cancer Research Rockefeller Plaza Great Neck N. Y

Latin America Putting United States on Spot

AP analysis notes Latin America's stance toward the United States remains largely unchanged after Nixon's trip marked by hostility in some nations. Despite steps by the Eisenhower era to strengthen ties through development banks, IMF, and more aid, many Latin Americans feel no real shift, and some blame U.S. coziness with dictators while pushing for broader investment and technical aid.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington (Ap Nixon United States Latin America Unite States Argentina Brazil Eisenhower Milton Eisenhower Inter-American Development Bank World Bank International Monetary Fund Congress U.S America

Children Book Sparks Controversy in Alabama

A Harper Brothers tale for children aged three to seven about a white rabbit marrying a black rabbit faced protests in Alabama. It was removed from general circulation in public libraries and placed on reserve shelves after complaints, with some librarians still shelving it openly. Williams defended the book as a simple animal romance with no political message.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Harper Bros Garth Williams Emily Wheelock Eed Alabama Public Library Service Division Miss Reed Williams California Nate

Navy to Hire Civilians for Brunswick NAS Commissary

Washington reports eight civilians will be hired July 1 for the Brunswick Naval Air Station commissary. Admiral L P Kimball, acting chief of the Bureau of Ships, notified Rep. James G Oliver that he agrees with Oliver on the value of providing civilian employment.

Washington Navy Brunswick Naval Air Station Adm. L. P. Kimball Bureau of Ships James G. Oliver Maine Oliver

Sell smarter and earn more with professional guidance

If you want to sell and earn more, you don’t need to be a salesman. My job is to make you one of the best. Call SPruce 20586 between Noon and 1 PM for an appointment. Ask For Mr. John Vida.

Spruce John Vida

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