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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1961
Page
1
Cardinal Richard Cushing of Boston observed the 40th anniversary of his ordination with Mass in his private chapel and participation in graduation exercises at two archdiocesan schools. He said, I hope that for 40 years I have been a slave of Christ. The 65 year old prelate led the day’s ceremonies ending with the school events.
Allied-Hampshire Footcar Corp treasurer Charles Shulman urged Washington protection against cheap Far East imports at a luncheon. He said about 1,400 workers at Saco and Houston plants may lose jobs unless tariffs and acts like the Anti-Dumping Act curb imports. Shulman noted plans to open a Somersworth division and cited wage differences between Japan and the Saco plant. House Rep Peter Garland and Rep James Beseeves commented on possible tariff approaches.
The notice lists collection areas including Ferry Road Camp Ellis Ferry Beach and Kinney Shores. It outlines pickup cycles for wet and dry waste with dates and any special instructions for residents in these areas.
Augusta AP reports the Selective Service Board will implement three new 4-F draft classifications. Rejected candidates will be categorized as unacceptable now, acceptable in an emergency, or not acceptable at all.
The Associated Press reports 27 jailed for breach of the peace in Jackson Mississippi chose to remain in jail rather than post bond or pay fines. Six others in Alabama faced possible hunger strikes as riders planned to head deeper into the Deep South to press desegregation efforts with more participants expected.
Memorial Day events in Biddeford and Saco outline parades at 9:30 a.m. in Saco from Pepperell Square to Laurel Hill Cemetery with divisions led by city officials and veterans groups. Biddeford ceremonies at 2 p.m. feature Col. William Dawes Veazie addressing attendees, with Rev. H. Lewis Cutler and Peter Allen among participants, followed by a Woodlawn cemetery service.
Arundel Grange held Recognition night and Memoriam services in the hall honoring long serving members. Dorothy Clough received a pin alongside Leonard and Melrose Bunnell, with Merlin E. Burleigh officiating. Absent honorees included Eva n Colbath Hazel Chamberlin and Obed Shuf
Traffic deaths rose slowly as motorists hit the roads for a four day Memorial Day period with unseasonable cold hinder plans. An Associated Press tally over 102 hours from Friday to Tuesday counted 537 deaths including 341 traffic fatalities and 106 miscellaneous. The National Safety Council projected 385 highway deaths on a typical nonholiday period.
The Maine Teachers Association after a meeting with officials declared it ethical for outside teachers to apply for positions in Biddeford. The group criticized the Biddeford School Committee for salary cuts and removal of extras from contracts, noting the majority had signed 1961 62 contracts. A teacher affected called the actions a disgrace to the city.
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