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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1961

Page

7

Vintage 1950s and 1960s Cars for Sale in Alaska

Cars listed include many 1950s and 1960s models such as 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air four door and 1957 Ford Victoria, with details on trim, drive, power features, colors, and optional items. The ad markets low payments and down payment terms, highlighting R H and WW features, colors like dark blue white and two tone, and vehicles ranging from sedans to station wagons.

W. W DeSoto Firedome P. S P. B Plymouth Chevrolet P. E Oldsmobile Super

Cape Porpoise Brownies Wind Up Activities

Cape Porpoise Brownies and Goose Rocks Troop 38 held the season finale at the Cape Porpoise fire station. The program featured a coloring project of international uniforms, International Friendship pins, a Shriner circus report, and a thank you to sponsors Maj. James C. Geddes Leon Knight and James Johnson.

Brownie Cape Porpoise Goose Rocks Cape Fire Station Shriners Circus Lewiston Maj James C. Geddes Saco Savation Army Leon Knight Saco James Johnson Carol Eaton Debra Reid Elizabeth Nunan Susan Wildes Cynthia Spence Betsy Grover Karynn Holbrook Donne Cluff Mary

Truman Says He Hates The Ku Klux Klan

Former President Harry S. Truman declares he hates the Ku Klux Klan and the John Birch Society, calling them dangerous and a camouflage for aiming to set up a police state. He labels Welch and others as communist dupes, and criticizes their anti modernism stance.

Louisville Harry S$. Truman Truman Klan John Birch Society Robert Welch

University of Louisville to honor doctor of laws today

A University of Louisville ceremony will award an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to an unnamed recipient today. The event highlights the university’s recognition of achievements in public service.

The University of Louisville

Four Killed as Bus Crashes Truck in Sierra Community

A Greyhound bus collided with a truck on U.S. 40 near Emigrant Gap California killing four people including the truck driver Richard Thornberg 26 and two National Guard privates James Dagel 21 and Anthony Gaffke 19. Also dead Jane Reynolds 57. Over 30 injured with two in critical condition and the bus driver Sebastian Bucher 50 in very serious condition.

Emigrant Gap Calif Greyhound Sierra Sacramento Richard W. Thornberg Auburn U.S. 40 Jane Bosworth Reynolds Oakland James F. Dagel Watertown Anthony J. Gaffke Bozeman Mont National Guard Ft. Ord Elizabeth Gladney San Francisco Olga Wright Sebastian W. Bucher Concord Katherine Murphy Boston Mass

Tarring Continues On Roads In Saco

The Maine Highway Commission continued road tarting in Saco today with a coat laid on Buxton road from Joy Valley to Tasker street and on Old Orchard road. The state may tar parts of Boom road and Louden road in Saco this year.

Maine Highway Commission Saco Buxton Joy Valley Tasker Street Old Orchard Louden Road

Maine Senate passes anti billboard act for Interstate routes

A Maine Senate unanimous vote enacts an anti billboard bill restricting Interstate advertising to areas zoned commercial or industrial as of September 21 1959. The House previously approved the measure and it now goes to Governor Reed for signature. The bill also exempts Interstate segments through cities where applicable.

Augustap Maine Senate House Reed

Guy Anderson Cleared of DUI in Saco Court

Guy W. Anderson, 27, of Biddeford, was found innocent of driving under the influence in Saco Municipal Court by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. Testimony cited a liquor odor. defense noted rough road near Temple Elm due to construction. Prosecution included Police Chief Raymond Kerry and officers Cote and Nason, plus Mayor Cote. In a separate case, Richard Gagne, 18, of Biddeford Pool, was fined $15 for speeding 55 mph in a 25 mph zone at Ocean Park races.

Guy W. Anderson Lemieux Street Biddeford Wiliam F. Wilson, Jr Saco Anderson Charles Smith Alberic Martin Temple Street Raymond Kerry Alfred Cote Joseph Nason Charles R. Cote Atty. Smith Scammon Temple and Elm Streets Wilson Richard Gagne Biddeford Pool

Billy Graham to Undergo Chest X Rays in London

AP reports evangelist Billy Graham, 42, will be taken to a London hospital for chest and throat X rays. He is to begin a three week religious crusade in Manchester, but a throat infection aboard the Queen Mary last week has forced him to cancel the opening preaching engagement while he receives treatment in his hotel.

London Billy Graham Amerian Manchester Io England

Maine Outdoor Advertising Bill Seeks Federal Aid for Ban

A proposed Maine ordinance to regulate outdoor ads would ban billboards on Interstate sections and make the state eligible for about 700000 dollars in federal aid construction bonuses tied to the ban.

Maine

Rochambeau Field Day Planned for June 25

At a Rochambeau club meeting in Biddeford last night, plans were announced for the annual field day on June 25. Events include a softball game against another snowshoe club, plus horseshoe and volleyball contests. A barbecue caterer was chosen, and field day reservations are now being accepted with a June 23 deadline.

Rochambeuu Biddeford Joseph Larose Leo Gosselin Lorenzo Huot American Snowshoe Union Lewiston Roland Regis Ray Joseph Salvas, Jr Coureur Des Bois Lowell Mass Leopold Gregoire Fernand Turgeon Darrel Mileski

Area Trio Compete In UM Debating

Three area residents competed in intercollegiate forensics at the University of Maine in Orono this year. LaForest Robbins formerly of Saco, Bradley James Lawler of Saco, and Harvey Shaw of Old Orchard Beach participated in the UM debating events this year.

University of Maine Orono LaForest Robbins Bradley Saco James Lawler Saco Harvey Shaw Old Orchard Beach Maine

Coast Guardsman Loses Hand After Barter's Island Blast

Louis Rego, 33, a Coast Guardsman, had his right hand and wrist amputated after a shotgun blast on Barter's Island, Boothbay Harbor. Maine Medical Center listed him in good condition. Deputy Sheriff Herbert Pinkham found him near his car in shock and incoherent, unable to explain the wound.

Portland Coast Louis Rego Barter's Island Boothby Harbor Maine Medical Center Rego Lincoln County Herbert Pinkham Pinkham

Retirement bill beaten in Maine Senate

AUGUSTA Maine. The Senate killed a bill to raise the mandatory retirement age for the chief game warden to 65 and extend the rule to warden supervisors. The vote was 16 to 11. The measure had caused bitter feuding between Chief Warden Elmer Ingraham and Fish and Game Commissioner Roland H Cobb.

Augusta Maine Senate Senators Elmer Ingraham Ingraham Fish & Game Roland H Cobb

Exams Oue Continued From Page One

The exam focuses on seven sections across English foreign language U S history and institutions farming health sciences and mechanical skills plus two sections on personal information such as family education background hobbies and leadership. Dr Nicholas Hobbs explains typical questions like analogy tasks and a primary objective question about the North Atlantic Pact and a drought flood scenario with multiple choice options.

U.S Nicholas Hobbs Peace Corps United Nations

Double Slaying Near Plainfield Shocks Community

In Plainfield New Jersey two socialites were found dead with a white Cadillac used in their abduction. Mrs Elliot C Ewell 49 of Westfield and Mrs Robert Tyson 50 of Plainfield were missing from a party and later found in a wooded lane with one woman strangled and the other run over. Two suspects Lorelle Parks 22 and Joseph Maxey 23 both staff at Dom's Auto Sales were arrested. police say the men implicate themselves. The case is being treated as murder with possible sexual assault. investigators recovered keys and a wallet from Parks.

Plainfield N. J Daniel Tennessey Elliot C. Ewell Westfield Mack Truck Co Robert Tyson New York Mack Lorelle Parks Joseph Maxey Dunellen Dom Hennessy Cadillac Arthur Phillips Ms. Ewell

Local Teachers Honor retiring Saco Couple

Two Miss Sarah Haines treasurer. Howard Cushman and Mrs Ethelyn Hill and Mrs Mabel Fanning named to the executive board. A rising vote of thanks to retiring president Mrs Phyllis Borden. Testimonial for Mr and Mrs Clark followed with gifts from Mrs Borden and Dr Frank Lawler. Gifts acknowledged by Clark. William Clark entertained with New England sketches.

Sarah Haines Howard Cushman Ethelyn Hill Mabel Fanning Phyllis Borden Clark Borden Saco Teachers Association Frank Lawler Saco Clarks Bowen and Cutts Farmington Norms School Farmington State Teachers College William Clark Kennebun Akport New England

Rocket climb and solo glide set high altitude record

A pilot reached 90 000 feet then switched off the engine and coasted to 110 000 feet before nosing over and gliding back to base. In comparison Gagarin flew 17 000 mph in orbit, Shepard hit 5100 mph during a 115 mile climb, and Walker, a Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, now works for NASA, native to Washington Georgia.

Page One Gagarin Earth Shepard Walker Europe National Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington, Ga

Kennedy Forecast Sees No Tax Increase

Kennedy stated the economy would hit new highs in coming months and that the recession had halted with recovery under way. He warned unemployment would remain a serious challenge despite improving conditions.

Kennedy

Fire crews respond to two near misses in Biddeford area

A shorted motor at Maine Dry Cleaners on 37 Elm Street prompted a call to firemen yesterday afternoon. No damage or equipment use occurred. Shortly after 8 p.m. firefighters were dispatched to 25 Pike Street to an overflowing oil burner at Ernest Collard’s home. No actions taken upon arrival.

Maine Dry Cleaners Elm Street Biddeford Pike Street Ernest Collard

Examination schedule outlines tests for overseas teaching

The general examination will be followed by a special test on June 5 for candidates wanting to teach overseas at the high school level. A further general examination is planned for early July.

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Plans June Outing

Final plans for the June outing were made at a Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary meeting in the fire station. Attendees will meet at 6 15 at the station before traveling to Valle's Brighton Avenue Portland. Planning is led by Mrs Ruth Stackpole with new member Mrs Joan Bouthet joining the refreshments committee.

Camp Ellis Valle’s Brighton Avenue Portland Ruth Stackpole Lillian Gagnon Christobel Gagnon Joan Bouthet

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