Gendron Drops Biddeford Mayoral Bid in Favor of Jarner
Louis E. Gendron withdraws from Biddeford mayoral race citing business and wife illness. He endorses J. Frederick Jarner and urges supporters to back his full ticket to oppose Mayor Clement H. Deschambault. Gendron says a younger, energetic leader would better serve the city.
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Biddeford
Louis E. Gendron
J. Frederick Jarner
Clement H. Deschambault
Sendron
J. Frederick Warner
Suorters
Nixon Jubilant as Nixon and Eisenhower Rally NYC
Vice President Richard M. Nixon predicted a large electoral vote victory after Eisenhower campaigned for him in New York. He contrasted Democratic hopes and Kennedy with dismissive phrases while asserting he would win New York’s 45 electoral votes. Eisenhower’s Manhattan rally drew tumultuous acclaim as the campaign heated up.
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New York
Richard M. Nixon
South
Eisenhower
Nixon
Idlewild
Lees
John F. Kennedy
Nixon-Lodge
Manhattan
Coliseum
Chuckle on motorists and pedestrians in daily care
A lighthearted note from the Gen. Fea. Corp highlights how Americans maintain their cars and, in turn, keep pedestrians safe. The cartoonish message nudges readers to value responsible driving and public safety in everyday life.
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America
Gen
Fea. Corp
Two Presidential Candidates Face Big, Muted Crowds
AP dispatch notes Nixon and Kennedy drawing large crowds in New York City and suburbs with varied supporter types. Crowds span teens to quiet supporters, with Nixon possibly drawing larger turnout, aided by Eisenhower and Lodge presence balancing Kennedy’s march through the ticker tape crowds.
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Relman Morin
New York City
Suburbs
New York
Aurora
San Diego
Mount Clemens
Nixon
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Henry Cabot Lodge
Kennedy Forecasts Democratic Win At Arizona Rally
Sen. John F. Kennedy told a Phoenix crowd that Arizona and the nation are going Democratic next week. He mocked Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and said Goldwater’s nomination prospects may suffer as Nixon is retired to California. He denounced Republican conservation policy and cited “No new starts” as the memorial of this administration. Kennedy planned eastward stops in Albuquerque, Texas, and Oklahoma City.
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New York
Richard M. Nixon
New York City
Sen
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Nixon
Arizona
Goldwater
California
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Phoenix
Albuquerque
N.M
Texas
Oklahoma City
Chest Drive Is Extended To November 10
The final report meeting for the current Community Chest campaign is postponed to next Thursday November 10. Campaign leaders extended the end date after division heads said workers needed more time to finish tasks. Only 14,949.25 of 33,943 reported so far.
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Community Chest
Driv
Paul Casavant
Harry M. Wooster
UN chief flags Belgian meddling in Congo crisis
United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold charged that large scale Belgian activity in the Congo undermines UN efforts to restore order. He cited Belgian nationals guiding Mobutu officials, arming separatist groups, and influencing the transitional administration, risking collapse of the UNC mission.
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Dag Hammarskjold
Congo
U.N
General Assembly
Hammarskjold
Joseph Mobutu
Mobutu
UNC
Assembly
Anti. N
Explorer VII Launch Signals Ionosphere Study Leap
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida AP a 90 pound spinning satellite named Explorer VII was launched to study the earth's ionosphere, aiming to improve transcontinental, marine and aircraft communications. NASA officials say Explorer VIII dominance over the Soviet Union in ionosphere exploration is established as a Juno II rocket blasts off from Cape Canaveral.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Earth
Echo and Courier
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
United States
Soviet Union
Robert Bourdeau
NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center
Democrats Rally in Biddeford Attacks Opponents in Maine
Democratic leaders and Lucia M. Cormier led a capacity crowd at St. John hall in Biddeford praising candidates while blasting opponents as negative and out of touch with Maine. Senator Muskie spoke, Coffin and Oliver attacked Gov. Reed, decrying indecision on economic development and a low spirits area bill, as rallygoers cheered.
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St. John Hall
Jefferson
Adams Street
Lucia M. Cormier
U.S
Maine
Nativy
Nativy.” Mrs. Cormier Also Criticized Mrs. Smith
Sen. Muskie
Cong. Coffin
Cong. Oliver
York County
J. Albert Merryman
Cong
Coffin
Bill Bailey
Frank Coffin
Bil Bailey
Merryman
Biddeford
Biddeford Setialevnk
Jane C. Kilroy
State Democratic Committee
U. S
Edmund 8. Muskie
Frank M. Coffin
U. S. Senate
James C. Oliver
Clement H. Deachambaull
Reed Seeks Old Age Aid Reform in Lewiston Speech
Reed, Republican candidate for governor, addressed the Rotary club in Lewiston proposing elimination of relatives responsibility in old age assistance and urging expanded case work in aid to dependent children. He framed the goal as preserving values that give life purpose across welfare, education, and economy.
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Lewiston
Reed
Rotary Club
Store Schedule Gets Approval For Holiday Hours
Biddeford and Saco merchants approved a Veterans Day closure for department and specialty stores excluding food shops on Friday November 11 and a 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. opening on Thursday November 10. Christmas shopping nights were set for December 8 and 9, plus December 14 to 23, with closing at 5 30 p.m. on December 24.
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Biddeford-Saco Merchants Committee
Biddeford and Saco Merchants
Finch Murder Jury Deliberations Continue in Los Angeles Trial
Jurors in the Finch murder case, after about 50 hours of deliberation, returned with questions as they consider the shooting death of Barbara Jean Finch in July 1959. Dr. R Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff face charges of plotting and executing the slaying with attorney Grant B Cooper defending Finch. A prior jury failed to reach a verdict after 37% hours and was dismissed.
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Los Angeles
Finch Mar
R. Bernard Finch
Carole Tregoff
Barbara Jean
Grant B. Cooper
Finch
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