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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1963

Page

3

Soviet Blockades Raise Questions On Moscow Tactics

James Marlow analyzes a string of Soviet blockades of American convoys to Berlin and Cuba, questioning Russian motives. The piece weighs possible aims behind repeated actions, from pressuring Kennedy on wheat shipments to signaling Khrushchev’s strength ahead of an upcoming party meeting.

Associated Press News Washington Berlin East Germany Ravda Kennedy Russia East Germany State Department Congress Khrushchev Moscow

TV trends parade amid amnesia ploys and familiar good guys

AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes television trends endure with heroes always winning and crooks always caught. amnesia plots recur on Perry Mason and Redigo while daytime sagas focus on emotional infidelity immaturity and loneliness. Lillian Gish shines on Mr Novak Arthur Godfrey's special moves to prime time. Jack Benny entertains. Richard Boone Show faces script trouble. Chronicle and Danny Kaye Show are recommended tonight on CBS with Caesar dramatizations and Plutarch Shakespeare works.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York (Ap Redigo Lillian Gish Mr. Novak Arthur Godfrey Jack Benny Ed Sullivan Richard Boone Chronicle CBS Caesar Plutarch Shakespeare George Bernard Shaw Danny Kaye

Doan's Pills Advertised For Bladder Relief

An advertisement promotes Doan's Pills as a three way remedy for bladder irritation backache headaches and muscular pains. It claims soothing bladder effects fast pain relief and a mild diuretic action to aid kidney function enabling quick relief. The copy urges readers to purchase the large size.

Doan

Schubert Club Has Musical Program in Kennebunk

The Schubert Club met with Mrs. Fred Holmberg as hostess and held a short business meeting led by president Mrs. Homer Chappell. The program, titled Free-for-All, featured violin, piano, auto harp, and vocal numbers by club members. The first chorus rehearsal for the Christmas Vespers is set for 7:30 Nov. 11 at Christ Church vestry.

Kennebunk Schubert Club Fred Holmberg Homer Chappell Richard Bibber Janet Chappell Arthur Calder Doris Fitzpatrick Eunice Fitton Christ Church Vestry

Daughters Of Ruth Approve Chest Donation

The Biddeford First Universalist Church group voted to join the Universalist Unitarian Women's Federation and fund a diabetic camp project by distributing Clara Barton Christmas stockings. A rummage sale is planned for Nov. 16 with Mrs. Walter Hutchins as chairwoman and Mrs. Leonard Emmons leading the telephone committee.

Daughters of Ruth Biddeford Walter Hutchins Lestry Leonard Emmons Laura Bridgman Albert Wentworth Guy Burnham Jane Day Anne Lowe Harry iGowen Ethel Roberts Ben Wood Edmund Beal Paul MelIntire Rutherford Wilcox Walter ‘Hutchins McArthur Elm Street Fred Hooper Corinne Wells

York County Council and Posts Meet at Berwick Friday

Kennebunk Dial YU 5 2174 reports the York County Council and American Legion posts and auxiliaries will meet Friday at 8 p m with the Charles S Patch Post and Unit at Berwick for a joint gathering and discussion.

York County Council American Legion Charles S. Patch Berwick

Thornton teacher speaks to Men’s Club in Old Orchard Beach

Alfred Barrett English teacher at Thornton Academy gave a talk for the Methodist Men’s Club of Washington Avenue Methodist Church. He shared travel experiences in England with slides while Barrett ran the projector. A brief business session followed with plans to fundraise for the Sunday School building.

Old Orchard Beach Alfred Barrett Thornton Academy Methodist Mens Club Washington Avenue England London Barrett Merrill Thompson Arthur Leddy Tom Cockerille John Tibbetts Walter Freeman de Hodeen Gilbert Sirotti Leddy Charles Raymond Everett Pettengill Ted Fowler Freeman Cockerille Stilman Gilbert Albert Vincent Tibbetts

Maine highway accidents cost Maine 28 million dollars

WATERVILLE AP A Maine Highway Safety Committee official figures that highway accidents in Maine this year have cost 28 million dollars so far. Milton F Huntington former executive secretary of the committee said in an address Tuesday the amount is based on a nationally accepted formula including wage losses medical expense overhead cost of insurance and property losses.

Waterville Maine Highway Safety Committee Maine Milton F. Huntington

Neighborhood of Saco Valley Girl Scouts Formed

The Neighborhood of Saco Valley Girl Scouts was formed under the new Scouting program. Mrs B Ross Brown outlined the changes at Biddeford Girl Scout Hall with Neighorhood chairman Mrs Edward Wolfertz leading the meeting. Attendees noted Charter Night dinner details for the Kennebec Council in Auburn. Mrs William Deans reported on the Miami National Convention. Workshops and leadership courses were scheduled for November with dates and times, to be held at Biddeford Girl Scout Hall. The next neighborhood meeting is set for January 7 at Saco.

Saco Valley B. Ross Brown Kennebec Council Girl Scout Pool Street Biddeford Edward Wolfertz Kennebec Girl Scout Council, Inc Auburn Miami Fla William Deans New England Saco

Two Sanford Judges Resign

Sanford Municipal Court Judge Ward T. Hanscom and Associate Judge John B. Roberts resigned effective December 1, citing a 50 percent rise in caseload to 150 monthly and insufficient pay. Hanscom earns 2000 dollars yearly, Roberts 1350, and both hope resignations quicken York County state district court setup.

Sanford Sanford Municipal Reed Judg Ward T. Hanscom John B. Roberts Hanscom Roberts York County

Senate Narrowly Cuts Foreign Aid Funds in Morse Amendment

The Senate approved by 42 to 40 an amendment by Wayne Morse to cut 25 million from development loan funds and rescind authority to continue the program for two years. Democrats tied 29 to 29 on the test, while Republicans backed Morse 13 to 11, signaling a push for a major foreign aid overhaul next year.

Senate Wayne Morse D-Ore Morse

United States Holds Major Lead in ICBM Counts

London dispatch reports the Institute for Strategic Studies says the United States will field about 475 ICBMs by year end, nearly five times the Soviet arsenal of roughly 100 missiles. The study notes continued Soviet buildup, caution on Polaris claims, and notes about 90 submarines and 12 missile-firing destroyers in service.

London United States Institute For Strategic Studies Ford and Rockefeller Foundations U.S

Legion Meeting Discusses 1964 Membership Drive

Commander Royal Sheltra of Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Post in Biddeford spoke to Owen-Davis American Legion Post in Saco about membership. Donald Lucas reported on the Nov 9 open house featuring five movies and lunch at 8 p.m. at the post home. The Veterans Council meets tonight at 7:30 and Edmond Libby is on the sick list. A New Year’s Eve party is planned at the post home starting at 8.

Royal Sheltra Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post Home

Council Notre Dame Plans Holiday Party

The Council Notre Dame in Notre Dame Hall Beach Street Saco discussed plans for the annual children's Christmas party with Gideon Bergeron presiding. Emily Ouellette chairs the party committee and a date will be announced later.

Council Notre Dame Union St. John Baptiste Notre Dame Hall Beach Street Saco Gideon Bergeron Emily Ouellette Philip Roux Urbain ‘Laning Kevin

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